Service area · Ward County region
Roofing Contractors in Burlington, ND
Roofing for homes at the forks of the Des Lacs and Souris, built to handle spring melt, hail and west wind.
- About 8 miles from downtown Minot
- Roughly 15 minute drive
- ZIP 58722
- Ward County
Burlington started in 1883 at the fork where the Des Lacs River runs into the Souris, and that spot still decides a lot about how a roof here should be built. Low river ground, open hills to the west and the same hail that hits Minot all land on the same house. We work Burlington the same as our home town: same crew, same pricing, same written quote.
Life at the forks of two rivers
Burlington's old nickname is "The Forks," for the spot where the two rivers meet. Plenty of homes sit on low ground near the water, and in June 2011 the Mouse River flood forced about 80 percent of the town to evacuate. Houses that went through that year came out in very different shape, so two roofs on the same block can tell very different stories.
When we walk a Burlington roof, we look at what the water years left behind. That means soft decking at the eaves, rusted flashing, nail heads backing out and mold in the attic from wet insulation that never fully dried. If any of that shows up, it goes in the photo report so you can see it yourself. A free roof and attic inspection takes about 45 minutes.
Moving snowmelt away from low lots
On a low lot, the roof is the start of your drainage plan. A big roof dumps a lot of water at the corners in April, and if that water pools next to the foundation it has nowhere to go. We size gutters and downspouts for spring melt, not just summer rain, and we run the discharge out past the foundation.
- Larger downspouts at the corners that take the most water
- Extensions that carry water well away from the walls
- Ice and water shield past the interior wall line, so ice dams at the eave stay outside
- Gutter guards where cottonwood and box elder drop leaves
Trees are the other half of the problem. Older blocks near the river have big shade trees, and their leaves and seeds pack the gutters every fall. A packed gutter in November turns into a block of ice by January, and that ice pushes water back under the first row of shingles. Clean gutters and a good ice barrier at the eave go together.
If your gutters spill over every spring, a set of new seamless gutters runs about $1,400 to $3,800 installed. Guards add $8 to $14 per foot.
Hail and wind on the US 2 corridor
Burlington sits right off US 2 and US 52, and storms coming across the prairie from the west do not slow down before they reach town. Hail season runs May to September. After a storm, the dents show up first on soft metal like vents and gutters, and that is a good clue to check the shingles.
We put a six-nail pattern on exposed homes and check attic intake vents on every job. If you want a tougher roof, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles add about $1,100 to $1,900 on an average home. If you are not sure whether a storm did damage, do not climb up on a wet or steep roof to look. Call us, and we will walk it, check the attic and send photos the same day. For a full job, our hail damage roof repair process starts with a free inspection and we meet your adjuster on the roof.
Roof options and prices for Burlington homes
| Roof type | Installed price |
|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingle | $9,000 to $22,000 for most homes |
| Exposed-fastener steel | $12,000 to $22,000 |
| Standing seam steel | $24,000 to $45,000 |
| Single point leak repair | $350 to $1,400 |
Most Burlington homes we see are a good fit for architectural shingle. If a second layer has to come off, plan on about $800 to $1,800 more, and bad decking runs $70 to $130 per sheet. You can get a rough number for your house with our roof cost calculator before anyone climbs a ladder.
Timing matters too. Asphalt shingles need temps above about 40 F to seal, so late fall jobs get planned around the forecast. If your roof is close to the end, booking an inspection in summer gives you room to pick a shingle and a start date without rushing.
Getting a Burlington building permit
Burlington runs its own permits through City Hall on North Wallace Street. The city lists separate residential and commercial permit forms, and it asks you to call the building inspector before you turn one in. We help gather what the city asks for so the paperwork does not hold up your start date.
You can find the forms on the Burlington city forms page. If you live outside city limits in the township, rules can be different, so ask before work starts.
Driving directions from Minot to Burlington
Burlington is about 8 miles from downtown Minot, roughly 15 minutes in normal traffic.
- 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 5 miles.
- Take the Burlington turnoff and head north into town.
You can also see the Google Maps route. For a quote on your house, book a free roof estimate or call (380) 247-5157.
Areas and ZIP codes we cover around Burlington
- Old Settlers Park area
- Des Lacs River
- Souris River bottom
- US 2 and US 52 corridor
- Wildwood Golf Course area
ZIP codes: 58722. Just outside these? Call (380) 247-5157 and ask.
Questions from Burlington homeowners
My Burlington house went through the 2011 flood. Should the roof be checked?
Yes, if no one has looked closely since. Water years often leave soft decking at the eaves, rusted flashing and damp attic insulation. Our free inspection covers the attic too, and you get a photo report the same day.
Why do my gutters overflow every April in Burlington?
Most gutters are sized for summer rain, not a week of snowmelt coming off the whole roof. On low lots near the rivers, that water also has nowhere to drain. Bigger downspouts and longer extensions usually fix it.
Does Burlington need a permit for a new roof?
Burlington handles building permits at City Hall and posts residential and commercial forms on its website. The city asks you to call the building inspector first. We help pull together what they need before the job starts.
Can you look at a roof near Old Settlers Park or out on the west side of town?
Yes. We cover all of Burlington and the rural ground around it. Homes on open lots to the west tend to catch more wind, so we check the ridge and rake edges closely there.
Other towns we cover
Free roof inspection in Burlington, ND
Photo report the same day. No obligation, and no pressure if the roof is fine.