Winter ice dams form when warm attic air melts snow on the roof edge, then refreezes and backs water under shingles. In Minneapolis housing stock this hits hardest on older homes in Northeast and Longfellow where attic insulation is thin. We cut out the damaged course, install new ice-and-water shield, and match the existing three-tab or architectural shingles so the patch blends. Hennepin County requires a permit once the repair exceeds one square, so we pull that same day.
Summer storms bring straight-line winds that tear flashing around chimneys and skylights. A loose step flashing lets water run down the sheathing and rot the deck before you notice inside. We replace the metal with 26-gauge galvanized, bed it in butyl caulk, and check the underlayment two courses up. Cheap crews often skip the extra underlayment and the leak returns the next heavy rain.
Access matters on tight lots in North Loop and Cedar-Riverside. We use extension ladders and roof jacks instead of scaffolding when possible to keep the bill down. Tarps go on first for any active leak, then we return in daylight to do the permanent work. All crews carry extra bundles of shingles and rolls of self-adhered membrane so the job finishes in one visit when weather allows.
Call 24/7 for dispatch. We answer the phone, ask about the leak location and when it started, then send the nearest truck. Most emergency visits start with a roof walk to mark every failed spot before any material is ordered.
Emergency Roof Repair Services We Offer
✓Emergency Roof Leak Repair
Same-day dispatch to stop active leaks with temporary tarp and permanent shingle or membrane patch.
✓Ice Dam Emergency Removal
Steam removal and new ice-and-water shield installation on homes in Camden and Near North.
✓Storm Damage Roof Repair
Wind and hail repairs using matching asphalt shingles on Uptown and Southwest properties.
✓Commercial Emergency Roofing
After-hours fixes on flat roofs at small retail buildings near Target Field using EPDM patches.
✓Urgent Skylight Leak Fix
Replace failed flashing and reseal around skylights in Phillips and Powderhorn within 24 hours.
Emergency Roof Repair Cost in Minneapolis, MN
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Repair a roof leak | $450–$900 | Size of affected area and roof pitch drive the range. |
| Ice dam removal and shield | $600–$1,400 | Number of affected valleys and access from ground. |
| Storm damage shingle patch | $550–$1,200 | Extent of missing shingles and underlayment condition. |
| Emergency commercial flat roof patch | $700–$1,600 | Membrane type and roof height affect labor. |
| Free estimate for emergency roof repair | Free | On-site assessment with written scope before work begins. |
Ranges are typical for Minneapolis, MN and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Call 24/7
We answer, note the leak details, and send the closest truck from our Broadway address.
- 2
Secure The Roof
Crew installs reinforced tarp and fasteners to stop water entry, usually within two hours of arrival.
- 3
Inspect And Quote
Walk the roof, mark every damaged spot, and give a firm price before any permanent work starts.
- 4
Permanent Repair
Replace shingles, flashing, or membrane sections same day or next morning depending on material lead time.
Pricing
Small emergency repairs usually run $450 to $1100. Larger deck repairs or steep pitches push higher.