Most Minnesota roofs benefit from an inspection once a year, ideally in spring after the winter ice and snow season has passed. Roofs over fifteen years old hold up better with two inspections a year, in spring and fall. Any roof that's been through a hailstorm or major wind event should be inspected within a few weeks of that storm, while the damage is still fresh and still inside the insurance claim window.

A standard residential roof replacement is typically completed in one day by a professional crew. The crew arrives with everything needed for tear off and disposal, inspects the decking before any new material goes down, and completes the job without leaving the home exposed overnight.

Curling or cracked shingles, granule loss showing up in the gutters, missing shingles, and a roof that's nearing or past twenty years old are all signs worth a professional look. In Minnesota, ice dams and repeated freeze thaw cycles can shorten a roof's expected lifespan, so age alone isn't always the full story.

In most cases, yes, but the details depend on the policy and how quickly the damage is documented. Hail damage is often invisible from the ground, which is why a professional inspection after a storm matters. Twin Cities Exteriors documents what's found so homeowners have a clear record if they choose to file a claim.