Andover Roofing Built For Twin Cities Snow Loads And Ice Dams

What Roof-Replacement Includes

A roof replacement starts with a roof inspection and roof estimate. We check decking, flashing, and ventilation before quoting.

• Tear-off of old shingle, felt, and underlayment down to the roof deck
• Inspection of plywood or OSB sheathing; replacement of soft or delaminated panels
• Ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys; synthetic underlayment elsewhere
• New drip edge, step flashing, and chimney flashing
• Ridge vent and soffit vent balancing for attic airflow

Crews stage a dumpster, use ladder and safety harness, and strip with pry bar and roofing shovel. Debris leaves the same day. Final walkthrough checks every seam and fastener.

Quality & Materials Standards

Material choice drives lifespan here. Architectural shingle outperforms three-tab shingle against hail. Some homeowners choose standing-seam panel or metal panel for snow shedding. Others want cedar shake or slate for character. Clay tile and concrete tile are rare but appear on estate roofs.

Minnesota building code governs nailing, ice-and-water shield placement, and ventilation. Correct underlayment and drip edge matter more than brand. A ridge cap, pipe boot, and counter-flashing done right prevents most leaks.

Filing an insurance claim after storm damage follows a clear path. The adjuster documents hail damage or wind damage against your policy coverage. Your deductible applies. Claim documentation and a supplement support the scope of work. Depreciation versus replacement cost affects the payout. We provide the estimate and photos.

Local Service Areas

Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek's mix of 1980s split-levels and 1990s ramblers shows predictable wear.

• Three-tab shingle on 1980s roofs curling at the rake
• Granule loss exposing asphalt after hail damage
• Cracked pipe flashing and vent boot leaks near plumbing stacks
• Ice dam formation along shaded north eaves

Crooked Lake

Crooked Lake homes near the water face wind-driven rain and fast snow melt.

• Architectural shingle on 1990s-2000s ramblers losing sealant at seams
• Failed chimney flashing and step flashing at sidewalls
• Clogged gutter and downspout causing fascia rot
• Ponding water behind clogged valley drains

Sunrise River

Sunrise River properties sit close to the Rum River corridor, adding moisture exposure.

• Vinyl-sided ramblers with UV degradation on south-facing shingle
• Soft roof deck and OSB sheathing from chronic attic condensation
• Loose drip edge allowing water behind the eave
• Missing ridge vent reducing attic airflow

Andover Hills

Andover Hills holds larger executive homes on generous lots with complex rooflines.

• Steep hip and gable sections needing scaffold and safety harness
• Multiple valleys where debris traps and underlayment fails
• Standing-seam panel and metal panel roofs with seam and fastener issues
• Dormer and skylight flashing leaks

Lake George

Lake George blends newer builds with mature trees that shade rooftops.

• Tree debris packing valleys and accelerating shingle breakdown
• Ice-and-water shield breakdown at low-pitch sections
• Soffit and fascia damage from overflow at the eave
• Ridge beam and rafter rot hidden under old underlayment