Roofing Services in Appleton, WI

Hail bruises shingles in ways you can't see from the ground — granule loss and soft spots found by hand. After a hailstorm, an inspection with photos tells you whether there's real damage or just cosmetic marks. Insurance usually wants documentation quickly.

Age, extent of damage, and remaining shingle life. A ten-year-old roof with localized wind damage gets repaired. A twenty-two-year-old roof with widespread granule loss gets replaced. Any roofer pushing replacement on a young roof is selling, not advising.

In most cases, yes. The city requires a roofing permit for full replacements, and reputable contractors pull it as part of the job. Simple repairs typically don't need one.

Most Appleton homes are done in one to two days: tear-off, underlayment, shingles, flashing, cleanup. Larger or complex roofs with multiple valleys can run three.

Architectural shingles with a high wind rating and proper ice-and-water shield at the eaves. The underlayment and ventilation matter as much as the shingle brand in our climate.

The contractor documents the damage thoroughly and meets the adjuster on-site if needed. What they won't do is promise coverage they can't control — the policy decides, not the roofer.

No charge for it. The inspection, photos, and written findings cost nothing, whether you need work or not.