Limited-time offer: $500 off roof replacement. Book by October 15th
Limited-time offer: $500 off roof replacement. Book by October 15th
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GAF Master Elite roofing built for Duluth winters. Locally owned since 1999.
QUICK ANSWER
Empire Roofing is a Duluth, MN roofing contractor that repairs, replaces, and inspects residential roofs across Duluth. A full roof replacement here typically runs about $10,000 to $20,000, depending on size and material. We are GAF Master Elite certified, locally owned since 1999, and offer free inspections. Call to get on the schedule.
When a storm rolls in off Lake Superior and you spot ice building along your eaves or a shingle in the yard, you want a Duluth, MN roofing contractor who can get up there and take care of it fast. Empire Roofing is that local team. We have handled the snow load, ice dams, and wind that come with roofs in Duluth since 1999, and we know how hard this climate is on a home.
Roofing in Duluth is not like roofing anywhere else. Our long winters, freeze-thaw swings, and lake-effect snow put stress on a roof that an out-of-town contractor just does not plan for. As a locally owned, GAF Master Elite contractor, we build and repair roofs to stand up to it, and we back the work with one of the strongest warranties in the trade.
You get a straight answer, a free inspection, and a crew that treats your home like it sits on our own street. If a storm hit and you are dealing with insurance, we walk you through the claim so you are not doing it alone.
Not sure how bad it is? Let's get up there and look.
A free inspection shows you exactly where your roof stands, with no pressure to buy.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Most roofing calls we get in Duluth come down to three things: winter damage, storm damage, and roofs that have simply worn out. Snow load, ice dams, and wind off the lake drive the first two, and our climate ages a roof faster than a milder one would. A good Duluth roofing contractor plans for all three.
Snow and ice are the big ones. Heavy snow sits on a roof for months up here, and ice dams build at the eaves when warm air escapes the attic, melts the snow, and it refreezes at the cold edge. That backup can push water under your shingles and into the ceiling. We stop the leak, then look at why it happened so it does not keep coming back.
Storms are the other. Hail and high winds off Lake Superior tear shingles loose and open up leaks, often right before a hard freeze sets in. Whether you need a fast repair, a full replacement, or an honest inspection to find out where you stand, we handle the full range of residential roofing.
A missing shingle, a small leak, or storm damage caught early. We fix the problem and check for the water damage hiding behind it.
When a roof is past patching, we replace the whole system, from tear-off to new shingles built for our winters, backed by a strong warranty.
Not sure where your roof stands? We climb up, look it over, and tell you the truth: repair, replace, or leave it alone for now.
Hail and high winds off the lake can open leaks fast. We document the damage, make the repair, and help you through the insurance claim.
Metal sheds snow well and can last 40 to 50 years or more up here, a smart long-term choice for a northern Minnesota home.
The most common roof in Duluth. Quality architectural shingles balance cost and durability and hold up through our freeze-thaw seasons.
No matter which one brought you here, the process starts the same way: a real look at your roof and a clear recommendation you can trust.
See Where Your Roof Really Stands
A quick inspection tells you what your roof needs now, what can wait, and what it will cost. No guesswork, no pressure.
BUILT FOR DULUTH
Ice dams are the problem we see most. When heat escapes into the attic, it melts the snow on your roof, and that meltwater refreezes when it reaches the cold edge over your eaves. The ice builds into a dam, water pools behind it, and it works its way under your shingles and into the house. The fix comes down to proper attic insulation, ventilation, and a watertight barrier at the eaves, and we look at all three.
The lake drives the rest. Wind off Lake Superior can lift and tear shingles, and Duluth’s older homes often sit on steep pitches and hillside lots that need a crew who knows how to work them safely. We build for the way weather actually behaves here, not the way a brochure assumes it does.
HONEST PRICING
Anyone who quotes you a firm price without seeing the roof is guessing. Metal roofing costs more up front, often two to three times the price of asphalt, but it can last 40 to 50 years or more and sheds snow well, so some homeowners find it worth the investment over the long run. We walk you through the tradeoff honestly rather than push you toward the bigger ticket.
What actually drives the price of a roof in Duluth:
WHY EMPIRE
Empire Roofing is a GAF Master Elite contractor, a level only about 2% of roofers in the country reach. It is not a badge you buy. GAF requires proper licensing, strong insurance, and a proven track record, and they review it every year. The real payoff for you is the warranty: as a Master Elite contractor, we back your roof with the GAF Golden Pledge, which covers 50 years on materials and 25 years on the workmanship. Most contractors cannot offer that, because most contractors do not qualify.
“We are incredibly grateful for Jeff and the team at Empire Roofing. From the moment they stepped in, their integrity and work ethic have stood out in a way that feels rare these days! They are currently helping us sort through a very difficult situation after dealing with a previous roofing company. Our roof is less than four years old, and yet we’ve discovered issues that were not properly addressed during installation, and that company has refused to take responsibility. Jeff and his crew (Bill) at Empire Roofing have gone above and beyond, carefully inspecting everything, explaining their findings clearly, and genuinely trying to help us understand what is going on. Their honesty, professionalism, and willingness to step into a complicated and stressful situation they didn’t create has been a huge relief. It is clear they care about doing the job correctly and ethically, not just quickly. That level of integrity is rare! We strongly recommend Empire Roofing. If you want a company you can trust to stand behind their work, choose them, you will be in far better hands!”
“We are thrilled with the new roof! The team at Empire Roofing was great to work with and thorough on all aspects from quoting to clean-up. They did a great job removing all the old shingles and installing new shingles. They were thorough in explaining the details of the project before and during. We were kept informed of delivery and replacement. They placed tarps over the yard to catch debris and used a magnet to aid in thorough cleanup. They worked efficiently and completed the project in one day!”
“After looking around for a local company to address issues with my roof and gutters, I found Empire Roofing. I was thoroughly impressed when the rep flew a drone around my house to detail issues and damage. I was given an explanation of what they saw in basic terms and the rep gave me many options on how to handle that would best fit my budget. They did not try to sell me on things that I wouldn’t need, which means a lot to me as a consumer. Everyone I spoke with was very professional and any issues were addressed promptly. I would highly recommend Empire for any roofing and gutter needs, and look forward to working with them again in the future when the need arises!”
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Get a free inspection and an honest recommendation from a local team that stands behind its work.
SERVICE AREA
Duluth is Minnesota’s fourth-largest city and the hub of the Arrowhead region, built across a steep hillside above Lake Superior. You can find city services and resources on the official City of Duluth website. Empire Roofing is based right here, and we work throughout the Twin Ports and the Arrowhead region. That includes nearby communities like Hermantown, Proctor, Cloquet, Two Harbors, and Esko, along with Superior, Wisconsin, just across the bridge. Wherever you are in the Northland, you get the same local crew and the same standard of work.
We know these neighborhoods because we live in them. From the historic homes in Congdon Park and Lakeside to the newer builds up in Duluth Heights and Hermantown, we have worked on the full range of roofs this area has.
Yes. If a covered storm damaged your roof, your homeowners insurance often pays for the replacement, and you typically owe only your deductible. Empire documents the damage and works with your insurer on the claim. One caution: Minnesota law bars any contractor from paying or waiving your deductible, so treat that offer as a red flag.
Yes. Our heavy, months-long snow load puts real stress on a roof, and the bigger risk is ice dams, where attic heat melts snow that refreezes at the eaves and forces water under your shingles. Good attic insulation, ventilation, and an ice-and-water barrier at the edge are the real fix, and we check all three.
Late spring through early fall is ideal, since shingles seal best in mild, dry weather and crews can work safely. That said, we replace roofs year-round when a leak or storm damage cannot wait. If your roof is failing in winter, do not put off an inspection to protect what is underneath.
Yes. Empire Roofing offers financing so the cost of a new roof can be spread over time, including a no-interest option for qualified buyers and longer fixed-rate plans. We walk you through what you qualify for during your free estimate, with no pressure to commit.
Empire Roofing serves Duluth and the surrounding Twin Ports and Arrowhead region, including Hermantown, Proctor, Cloquet, Two Harbors, and Esko, plus Superior, Wisconsin. You can see every community we cover on our service areas page. If your town is not listed, give us a call and ask, since we cover much of the Northland.
See Where Your Roof Stands, No Guesswork
When you reach out, here is exactly what happens. We come out, get up on the roof, and give it a real look, then hand you a straight assessment and a clear number. No pressure, no obligation, and no pushing you toward a replacement you do not need. You get all of that from a GAF Master Elite contractor that has roofed Duluth since 1999 and stands behind every job.