Does Your Madison Home Need a Roofer You Can Actually Trust?
Your homeowners insurance may cover your roof repair or full replacement at little or no out-of-pocket cost. If your Madison, WI home has taken hail or wind damage, call us before you call your insurance company. We document every damage point, file the claim on your behalf, and attend your adjuster meeting so you get every dollar your policy covers. Most Madison homeowners with storm damage pay $0 out of pocket when they work with us.
Badger Roofing of Wisconsin is based in Stoughton, about 20 minutes south of Madison on Highway 51. We are not a national chain, not a storm chaser from out of town, and not a company that sends subcontractors to your home. We are a locally owned roofing contractor serving Madison, WI homeowners for roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage restoration, hail damage repair, gutters, and siding. We show up, we answer the phone, and we back every job with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Madison is one of the most targeted markets in Wisconsin for out-of-area roofing contractors, especially in the weeks after a major storm. Companies from Illinois, Iowa, and beyond flood the area, collect deposits fast, and are gone before the problems show up. When you work with Badger Roofing, you are working with a contractor 20 minutes away in Stoughton. We are here before the storm, after the storm, and five years from now if you ever have a warranty question. We carry Wisconsin contractor licensing, current insurance, and a 10-year workmanship warranty on every job we complete. You call a local 608 number and a person answers.
We have completed 500+ roofs across Stoughton, Madison, Fitchburg, Oregon, Cottage Grove, and throughout Dane County. Our crew is our crew. No subcontractors, no day laborers, no out-of-state teams that show up after a storm and disappear. If you need a roofer in Madison, WI, call us today. We will have someone out to look at your roof this week at no charge. If you have storm or hail damage, we handle the insurance claim from start to finish.
Serving Madison, WI and all of Dane County. Free inspections, no obligation. About 20 minutes from our Stoughton shop.
Roofing in Madison, WI | A Dane County City With a Serious Storm Problem
Madison is Wisconsin's capital city, home to more than 270,000 residents and the University of Wisconsin, built on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. Its neighborhoods span nearly a century of residential development: pre-war craftsman homes near the Capitol and Williamson Street, postwar ranches and split-levels across the east and west sides, and 1980s through 2000s subdivisions pushing outward toward Fitchburg, Monona, and Sun Prairie. That means Madison has an enormous range of roof ages, and a large portion of the city is overdue for a serious inspection.
What Madison homeowners often do not realize is how consistently the city gets hit by severe weather. Dane County ranks among the most hail-active counties in Wisconsin year after year. The storm track that pushes northeast out of Illinois crosses Rock County and arrives directly over Madison and the surrounding metro. In 2022 and 2023 alone, Dane County recorded multiple hail events with stone sizes reaching one inch or larger, which is the threshold where asphalt shingles begin losing granules, seals crack, and structural integrity starts to decline. The damage is real, it is often invisible from the ground, and it qualifies for an insurance claim in most cases.
South Madison, East Madison, and the neighborhoods along the Beltline corridor see the heaviest storm exposure. If your home is more than 15 years old and has not had a professional inspection since a significant storm, there is a good chance damage exists that your insurance company would cover. A free roof inspection from Badger Roofing takes less than an hour and gives you a full written photo report at no cost and no obligation. We drive up from Stoughton, we inspect everything, and we tell you exactly what is there.
Free Roof Inspection in Madison, WI From the Dane County Roofing Contractor Who Tells You the Truth
Madison, WI homeowners in South Madison, East Madison, the Beltline corridor, and neighborhoods across Dane County are sitting on storm damage they cannot see from the ground. We offer free roof inspections in Madison, WI and throughout Dane County with same-week scheduling and a full written photo report at the end. Badger Roofing of Wisconsin is based in Stoughton, 20 minutes south of Madison, and we have been inspecting and replacing roofs for Dane County homeowners for over 14 years. If you need work, we tell you what and why. If you do not, we tell you that and leave.
Call (608) 575-3416 or submit the form above and we put your Madison, WI address on the schedule, typically within the same week. We are based in Stoughton on Hwy 51, about 20 minutes south of Madison. No hold music, no call centers, no commissioned rep trying to close you before the appointment. A local 608 number, a real person, and a crew that serves Dane County.
Same-Week SchedulingWe inspect every shingle field, every flashing joint, every vent, valley, and gutter on your Madison home. We look specifically for hail impact damage, wind-lifted seals, granule loss, and any decking issues hidden under the surface. Dane County sees hail multiple times most years and the damage on Madison roofs is almost always invisible from the ground.
Fully DocumentedEvery Madison, WI roof inspection ends with a written photo report of every finding, not a verbal rundown at the bottom of the ladder. If you need a roof repair or a full roof replacement in Madison, we show you exactly what and where. If your roof is fine, we document that too and walk away. No pressure to sign anything.
100% TransparentIf we find storm or hail damage on your Madison, WI roof, we take it from there. We file the claim, attend the adjuster meeting in person, handle the full insurance process, and make sure the scope reflects the actual damage, not the minimum your carrier wants to pay. Most Madison and Dane County homeowners with legitimate storm damage pay only their deductible.
We Handle It
Colin Altenburg started Badger Roofing of Wisconsin in Stoughton with one rule that has never changed: nobody goes to your home representing this company unless they are on our payroll. When you book a free roof inspection in Madison, WI, a Badger team member shows up, not a subcontractor, not a call-center referral, not a commissioned sales rep. Madison has no shortage of out-of-area contractors making that drive after a storm. We are here before the storm, after the storm, and five years from now if you ever need us. Every Dane County homeowner deserves that.
Every Roofing Service
Madison, WI Homeowners Need
From South Madison and East Madison to the Beltline corridor and neighborhoods across Dane County, Badger Roofing of Wisconsin covers every roofing need in the Madison area. Residential and commercial. Replacement, repair, and storm damage. Every job carries a 10-year workmanship warranty and is handled start to finish by our own crew out of Stoughton, not subcontractors from out of state.
Full roof replacement for Madison, WI homes across South Madison, East Madison, and neighborhoods throughout Dane County. We tear off the old system, inspect the deck for hidden rot and soft spots, and install a complete new roof covering all 6 system layers. Every replacement includes a ventilation assessment and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Leak repair, blown shingles, cracked flashing, and failed pipe boots for Madison, WI and Dane County homes. Madison's housing stock spans from pre-war homes near the Capitol to 2000s subdivisions on the west and east sides. Age range matters for repair vs replace decisions. We find the root cause and give you a straight answer. We do not push replacements when a repair will hold.
Architectural asphalt shingle installation for Madison, WI and Dane County homeowners. We install Class 3 and Class 4 impact-rated shingles built for Wisconsin hail seasons and hard freeze-thaw cycles. Dane County records multiple hail events most years and Madison sits directly in the storm track. Impact-rated shingles are the right call for every roof we install here.
Standing seam and stone-coated metal roofing for Madison, WI homeowners who want a permanent solution. 40 to 70 year lifespan, Class 4 hail rated, and engineered for Wisconsin snow loads. For Madison and Dane County homeowners who are done cycling through shingle replacements every 15 to 20 years, metal roofing is the last roof you will ever buy.
Storm damage roofing for Madison, WI and Dane County homeowners. Emergency tarps deployed within 24 hours stop active leaks while the claim is in process. We produce a full written damage report covering every impact point and manage the insurance scope directly. Dane County carriers know how to minimize storm claims. We know how to document them so nothing gets missed.
Dane County ranks among the most hail-active counties in Wisconsin year after year. Madison homeowners in South Madison, East Madison, and across the Beltline take direct hail hits and most never schedule an inspection. We document every impact point, granule field, and bruised shingle mat and build a report that holds up with Wisconsin carriers. Catching it early means a covered replacement, not an out-of-pocket emergency.
Seamless gutter installation and repair for Madison, WI and Dane County homes. Storm damage to gutters is regularly covered in the same Dane County insurance claim as the roof, so we scope both at the same inspection visit. Older Madison homes with original sectional gutters that have pulled away from the fascia are a common finding we handle same week.
Fiber cement and vinyl siding for Madison, WI and Dane County homes. When a hail event crosses Dane County it hits your siding at the same time it hits your roof. We inspect and scope both at the same visit so your claim is complete before your adjuster closes the file. No second trip, no missed damage, nothing left on the table for Madison homeowners we work with.
Commercial roofing contractor serving Madison, WI businesses and Dane County property owners. TPO membrane, EPDM, modified bitumen, and metal systems for warehouses, office buildings, retail centers, churches, and schools across the Madison metro. The Beltline corridor and east and west sides of Madison have significant aging flat and low-slope commercial roofing inventory. We know membrane systems, not just shingles. Every Madison commercial project starts with a free on-site assessment and a written scope before any contract is signed.
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Need a Roofer in
Madison, Wisconsin?
Whether your Madison, WI home took hail damage this past storm season, has a leak that keeps coming back, or is simply at the end of its life, waiting only makes it worse and more expensive. Badger Roofing of Wisconsin is based in Stoughton, about 20 minutes south of Madison on Hwy 51. We are not a crew driving in from out of state. We show up fast, give you a straight answer, and back every job with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
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Call (608) 575-3416Madison, WI Gets Hit by Severe Weather Every Year.
Here Is What That Does to Your Roof.
Dane County ranks among the most storm-active counties in Wisconsin. Hail damage, high winds, heavy snow loads, and ice dams are not freak events in Madison. They are annual occurrences and most of the roof damage they cause is invisible from the ground. Here is what we find on Madison, WI roofs and how we document it so your insurance claim holds up.
Hail Damage Roof Repair in Madison, WI and Dane County
Dane County records multiple hail damage events most years and Madison sits directly in the storm track that moves northeast out of Illinois. In 2022 and 2023, Dane County recorded hail events with stone sizes reaching one inch or larger — the threshold where asphalt shingles begin losing granules, seal strips crack, and the mat underneath bruises permanently. That damage is invisible from your driveway. On the roof it is fully documentable and covered under most Wisconsin homeowners policies. A free roof inspection from Badger Roofing tells you exactly what is there before your claim window closes.
- Bruised asphalt mat confirmed on inspection, invisible from the ground
- Granule loss accelerates aging and voids manufacturer warranty coverage
- Cracked seal strips allow wind uplift and water intrusion on future storms
- Dented flashing, gutters, and ridge caps documented in the same insurance claim
- Most Madison hail damage claims result in full roof replacement at carrier cost
Wind Damage Roofing Contractor in Madison, WI
Severe thunderstorm winds across the Madison metro regularly reach 60 to 80 miles per hour. Madison's established neighborhoods near the Capitol, Marquette, Vilas, and the Willy Street corridor have mature tree canopies that become a serious liability in high wind events. Branches and full trees come down on roofs every storm season across South Madison and East Madison. Even without direct tree contact, high winds lift shingle seal strips, blow off ridge caps, and leave sections of your roof partially open. Wind damage is a named peril covered under standard Wisconsin homeowners policies and we respond within 24 hours with emergency roof repair and tarping to stop active water intrusion.
- Lifted seal strips allow water intrusion at every affected shingle course
- Blown ridge caps expose the peak of your Madison roof directly to weather
- Tree and branch impact damages decking, rafters, and the full roofing system
- Storm damage roofing covered under standard Wisconsin homeowners policies
- 24-hour emergency tarping to stop water intrusion while the claim is processed
Snow Load and Ice Dam Roof Damage in Madison, WI
Madison averages over 40 inches of snow per year and the freeze-thaw cycles that follow each snowfall are relentless on roofing systems. Ice dams form when heat escapes through a poorly ventilated attic, melts the bottom layer of snow, and refreezes at the cold eave. Water backs up under shingles, saturates the decking, and causes interior damage through walls and ceilings before anyone realizes it. Older Madison homes near the Capitol, the lakes, and the Beltline corridor are particularly vulnerable. If your home had ice dams or ceiling stains this past winter, you likely need a roof repair or possibly a full roof replacement and a ventilation correction.
- Ice dams force water under shingles and into wall cavities and insulation
- Saturated decking rots from the inside before any surface damage appears
- Freeze-thaw cycles crack flashing seals at every pipe boot and penetration
- Snow load deflects low-slope and flat roof structures across Madison commercial properties
- Attic ventilation assessment included with every free roof inspection
Emergency Roof Repair and Tarping in Madison, WI
When a storm opens your Madison roof to the sky, every hour without a tarp is interior damage piling up. Insulation soaks, drywall swells, and mold can begin within 24 to 48 hours of sustained water intrusion. Badger Roofing provides emergency roof repair and heavy-duty tarping across Madison and all of Dane County within 24 hours of your call. We are based in Stoughton, 20 minutes south of Madison on Hwy 51, and we move fast. The tarp cost is typically included in your insurance claim scope. Once your storm damage claim is approved, permanent repair or full replacement is scheduled immediately with our own crew.
- 24-hour emergency roof repair and tarping across Madison and Dane County
- Heavy-duty commercial tarping that holds through additional weather events
- Tarp cost typically included in your homeowners insurance claim
- Damage documentation completed at time of tarping so your claim starts immediately
- Permanent roof replacement or repair scheduled right after claim approval
Here Is Exactly How Badger Roofing
Takes Your Madison Storm Claim From Damage to Done
Emergency Roof Repair in Madison, WI
Storm hit your Madison home tonight? We dispatch same day with heavy-duty tarping and emergency roof repair to stop active water intrusion before it reaches your ceilings, walls, and insulation. Madison homeowners do not wait for a business day. Neither do we.
Serving Madison, South Madison, East Madison, Fitchburg and all of Dane County
Emergency Roof Repair Madison WIFree Roof Inspection in Madison, WI
We get on your Madison roof and check every shingle, every flashing joint, every vent, valley, and gutter. Dane County sees hail and wind damage every season and most of it is invisible from the ground. You get a full written photo report at zero cost. No commitment, no pressure.
Serving Madison, Monona, Middleton, McFarland and Dane County
Free Roof Inspection Madison WIRoof Insurance Claim Help in Madison, WI
We file the claim, build the full damage documentation package, and manage the entire process with your carrier from first contact through final payout. Most Madison and Dane County homeowners with valid storm damage pay only their deductible. We handle every step between.
Serving Madison, Cottage Grove, Sun Prairie, Verona and Dane County
Roof Insurance Claim Help Madison WIMeet With Your Insurance Adjuster in Madison, WI
We are on your Madison roof before the adjuster arrives. We walk every damage point together, answer technical questions on the spot, and push back immediately if the scope is low or items are missed. Madison and Dane County homeowners consistently receive higher payouts when we attend the adjuster meeting.
Serving Madison, Oregon, Waunakee, DeForest and Dane County
Meet With Adjuster Madison WIYour Madison Roof Cannot Wait.
Neither Can We.
A hail damaged roof or wind damaged roof in Madison does not respect business hours. Water finds the path of least resistance the moment your sealant fails and every hour of delay means more interior damage. Badger Roofing is on call 24/7 for emergency roof repair and tarping across Madison, Fitchburg, Monona, and all of Dane County. We are based in Stoughton, 20 minutes away, and we move fast.
Call us now for immediate dispatch or book a free roof inspection in Madison, WI this week at no charge and no obligation. Most Madison homeowners with storm damage pay only their deductible.
What Madison and Dane County Homeowners
Are Saying About Badger Roofing of Wisconsin
After the hail event last summer I had three out-of-state contractors knock on my door within a week. I ignored all of them and called Badger Roofing instead. Colin came out, did a thorough inspection, explained exactly what the hail had done, and handled the entire insurance claim. Full roof replacement approved. The crew was on-site and done in one day. I would not trust my East Madison home to anyone else.
We have an older home in South Madison with a steep roof and big trees. After a bad winter we had water staining on the ceiling and suspected ice dam damage. Badger Roofing came out the same week, found the problem spots, gave us an honest assessment of what actually needed repair versus what did not, and fixed it without overselling us on a full replacement. That kind of honesty is hard to find. We will be calling them when it does come time to replace the whole roof.
Our house off the Beltline was built in 2003 and the original roof was finally giving out. We got three quotes. Badger Roofing came in fair, explained the difference in material options without pushing us toward the most expensive one, and had a crew out within two weeks. Finished in a day and a half, cleaned up every scrap of material, and the new roof looks incredible. Two neighbors on our street have already asked for their number.
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Why Madison Homeowners Choose Badger Roofing of Wisconsin
Madison is one of the most competitive roofing markets in Wisconsin. After every hail event, out-of-area storm chasers flood the city. Big national chains run ads. Yet most Madison homeowners who call us say the same thing: they could not find a local contractor they trusted. Badger Roofing of Wisconsin is based in Stoughton, about 20 minutes south of Madison, and we have been serving South Madison, East Madison, the Beltline corridor, and all of Dane County for over 14 years. Same crew, same owner, same phone number every time.
Roofing Contractor Serving Madison, WI
and All of Dane County
Badger Roofing of Wisconsin provides roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage roofing, hail damage repair, and free roof inspections across Madison, Dane County, and surrounding South Central Wisconsin communities. Licensed and insured in Wisconsin. No subcontractors. Fast response from our Stoughton shop, about 20 minutes from Madison.
Know a Madison Neighbor Who Needs a New Roof? Earn $250.
We built our reputation across Madison and Dane County one roof at a time, and most of that growth came from homeowners recommending us to their neighbors. If you know someone in Madison, Fitchburg, Monona, or anywhere in Dane County who needs a roof replacement, roof repair, or a free inspection after a storm, send them our way and earn $250 cash when their project is complete.
With so many out-of-area storm chasers targeting Madison homeowners after every hail event, your referral is more than a lead. It connects a neighbor to a contractor they can actually trust. Fill out the short form with your referral's name and phone number. Colin reaches out personally within one business day.
Every referral submitted here comes straight to Colin. He makes the call personally and makes sure your referral gets the same honest inspection and fair pricing every Madison and Dane County homeowner deserves.
Questions From Madison Homeowners
Real questions we hear from homeowners across Madison, South Madison, East Madison, Fitchburg, Monona, and all of Dane County, answered straight with no sales pitch.