Service area · Ward County region
Roofing Contractors in Berthold, ND
Wind-ready roofs for Berthold homes, shops and pole barns, with house and outbuildings quoted in one visit.
- About 23 miles west of Minot
- Roughly 30 minutes on US 2
- ZIP 58718
- Ward County
Berthold is a town of about 490 people with wide open farm ground on every side, and that means wind comes at roofs from every direction. Many of the properties we see out here are a house plus a shop, a garage or a pole barn, and each one needs a roof that stays put. We plan Berthold work so one trip can cover the house and the outbuildings.
Open ground west of Minot
Berthold sits on US 2 about 23 miles west of Minot, with the BNSF line running through town. There are no big tree rows or tall buildings to slow down a storm. Wind gets under the edges of a roof first, so the rake, the eaves and the ridge cap are where we focus.
A small leak is still worth the drive. We do single point repairs out here too, usually $350 to $1,400, because a small leak left alone turns into a ceiling job.
On exposed homes we use a six-nail pattern, a starter strip along the edges and a well-fastened ridge cap. We also check attic intake ventilation, because a starved attic makes frost in winter and cooks shingles in summer.
Steel for shops, sheds and houses
Out here, steel roofing panels make a lot of sense, especially on outbuildings. Steel sheds snow well and stands up to wind when fastened right. Here is how the main choices compare:
| Option | Installed price | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Exposed-fastener steel | $12,000 to $22,000 | Shops, pole barns, simple houses |
| Standing seam steel | $24,000 to $45,000 | Homes where you want hidden fasteners |
| Architectural shingle | $9,000 to $22,000 | Most houses in town |
If you run a business in Berthold, like a shop or storage building, our commercial roofing services cover those too. Prices above are typical ranges. Size, pitch and access change the final number, and you get every line written out before we start.
After a hailstorm out west
Hail season runs May to September, and storms that build west of Minot often hit Berthold first. Adjusters cover a lot of ground out here, so it helps to have the roofer there on the same visit. We meet the adjuster on the roof and point out the damage we found.
Not sure if the roof was hit? Start with a free roof inspection with photos. It takes about 45 minutes, and you get a photo report the same day. If a leak starts in the middle of the night, our storm line is answered 24/7.
Our build standard is the same in Berthold as in Minot. That means ice and water shield past the interior wall line, synthetic underlayment over the full deck and a six-nail pattern on exposed sites. Being farther out does not change how the roof goes on.
Before you call, you can try our roof price calculator to get a rough idea of cost for your house.
Snow load on houses and outbuildings
Ward County roofs are designed around a 35 psf ground snow load, and the wind out here likes to pile snow into deep drifts on the downwind side of a roof. That drift load lands on one spot instead of spreading out. Older pole barns and garages with long, low roofs feel it the most.
Signs a building is struggling include a ridge that sags in the middle, doors that start to stick in winter and panels that pop loose at the screws. When we quote an outbuilding, we look at the framing as well as the roof surface. If the framing is the problem, we will tell you so you can bring in the right help before a new roof goes on.
On houses, we keep ice and water shield past the interior wall line and synthetic underlayment over the full deck, so drifting snow that melts at the eave has a second line of defense.
Berthold building permits
The City of Berthold has its own building permit form for work inside city limits. Download it from the Berthold building permit form page and turn it in to the city. If your place sits outside town on a farmstead, the township or county may handle it instead, and we will help you find out which.
Driving directions from Minot to Berthold
Berthold is about 23 miles from downtown Minot, roughly 30 minutes by car.
- From downtown Minot, take Burdick Expressway west about 2 miles to US 2 and US 52.
- Turn right and follow US 2 and US 52 northwest about 11 miles, past Burlington.
- Where US 52 splits off north, stay left on US 2 west for about 10 miles.
- Turn left on 72nd Avenue NW, which becomes Central Avenue East into Berthold.
You can also see the Google Maps route. To get on the schedule, request a free written estimate or call (380) 247-5157.
Areas and ZIP codes we cover around Berthold
- Berthold townsite
- Central Avenue
- Walther Park area
- US 2 corridor west of Minot
- Farmsteads around Berthold
ZIP codes: 58718. Just outside these? Call (380) 247-5157 and ask.
Questions from Berthold homeowners
Will you come all the way out to Berthold for one roof?
Yes. Berthold is about 30 minutes from Minot on US 2. We often line up nearby work on the same trip, which keeps things moving for everyone.
Should my pole barn in Berthold get steel or shingles?
For most pole barns and shops, exposed-fastener steel is the practical choice. It sheds snow, handles wind when fastened right and usually costs less per square foot on a simple building. We can quote the barn and the house together.
Where do I get a building permit in Berthold?
The City of Berthold posts a building permit form on its website for work inside city limits. If you are on a farmstead outside town, the township or Ward County may handle it. We help sort that out before the job starts.
What part of a Berthold roof fails first in high wind?
Usually the edges. Wind lifts shingles at the rake, the eaves and the ridge cap. That is why we use a starter strip, a six-nail pattern and a well-fastened ridge on exposed homes.
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Free roof inspection in Berthold, ND
Photo report the same day. No obligation, and no pressure if the roof is fine.