Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding replaces roofs in Elkhorn, WI, from our Roscoe office at 11704 Main St. Most roofs we replace here sit on ranches, split-levels and townhomes from the 1960s on, many on their second or third set of shingles. Inspections are free, and most roofs are done in a day. Call (815) 624-6278 any hour.
Ranches and Split-Levels From the 1960s to the 1980s
About 1 in 4 Elkhorn homes went up between 1960 and 1989, mostly ranches, split-levels and early subdivision houses outside the older core. By now many of them are on their second or third roof, and some of those roofs went over the old shingles instead of replacing them.
On these houses we take every layer down to the deck and check the wood, which can sag between rafters after carrying extra weight. Older roofs from that era often rely on a few box vents and very little intake. Where the framing allows, we open up the soffit intake and pair it with exhaust at the ridge, so the attic breathes evenly. If a porch or breezeway section is too flat for shingles, we point it out in the estimate instead of shingling over the problem. See attic ventilation.
Built for Walworth County Winters
Elkhorn’s winters bring snow that sits on the roof for weeks and melts and refreezes at the edges. Every Martin roof gets ice and water shield along every eave and in the valleys, under the underlayment, so water backing up behind an ice dam has nowhere to go. A properly vented attic helps from the other side by keeping the deck cold enough that less snow melts up high in the first place.
What Goes Into an Elkhorn Roof
GAF is the shingle we install as our standard, and our GAF Master Elite status, earned by fewer than 2% of roofing contractors, means a qualifying roof can carry up to a 50-year GAF warranty with up to 30 years on workmanship (GAF eligibility rules apply). After tear-off we replace soft decking at the price shown in your written estimate, then put down ice and water shield, underlayment, metal drip edge, new flashing at walls and chimneys, vents and the shingles. When we leave, the yard has been raked and swept with a magnet for nails.
Most roofs are done in a day. A large townhome building or a steep older house can take longer, and weather can push the start date. For what moves the price of a new roof, read our roof replacement cost guide.
Townhome Buildings: One Roof, Several Owners
The same estimates put about 12% of Elkhorn homes in single-family attached buildings, such as townhomes and side-by-side units, with many more in small multi-unit buildings. When an association replaces one of those roofs, the whole building should get done in one go. Patching one owner’s section next to another’s tired shingles leaves a seam that leaks and a roof that looks mismatched from the street.
For a board, we write up a scope per building that lists the shingle line and color, how decking is priced and the details every unit gets: new pipe boots and vents over each unit and fresh flashing where roofs meet the walls between units. That gives every owner the same paper to look at. If the association wants to spread the work over several years, we note the shingle and color so later buildings match while that product is still made.
Own a Rental in Elkhorn?
Census Bureau estimates for 2020 to 2024 show that about 45% of occupied homes in Elkhorn are rented, so plenty of Elkhorn roofs belong to owners who live somewhere else.
If that is you, the job can run without you standing in the driveway. We meet you at the house or send the photos from the inspection, you approve a written estimate, and we pick a start date together so you can give your tenants notice. When the roof is finished, you get photos of the completed work.
Why Elkhorn Homeowners Hire Martin
Inc. has named Martin Exteriors to its Inc. 5000 list four times, 2021 through 2024, and we were voted What Rocks Rockford Best Roofer six years in a row, 2020 to 2025. GAF has also recognized us with its President’s Club award. We install year-round and answer the phone 24/7. If you would rather spread out the cost, financing runs as low as $149/month for qualified buyers.
More Martin Pages for Elkhorn
Our Elkhorn roofing page covers everything we do in the city, and Elkhorn roof repair is the place to start for a single leak or a shared roof that drips. For the full picture of how we build a roof, see roof replacement, and for a nearby example, roof replacement in Lake Geneva. Book a free inspection or call (815) 624-6278. After a storm, see hail damage roof repair in Elkhorn.
Elkhorn Roof Replacement FAQ
What changes when you replace the roof on an older Elkhorn ranch?
Every old layer comes off and the deck gets checked for sagging or soft spots. We usually rework the ventilation, opening the soffit intake and adding ridge exhaust where the framing allows, and new drip edge and flashing go on with the shingles.
Will a new roof help with ice dams on my Elkhorn house?
It helps in two ways. Ice and water shield on every eave keeps meltwater from getting under the shingles, and balanced attic ventilation keeps the roof deck colder so less snow melts and refreezes at the edge. If the attic is short on insulation, we will tell you, since that is a separate trade.
Can our association replace one townhome building at a time?
Yes. We price each building on its own and record the GAF shingle line and color, so buildings done in later years can match as long as that product is still made.
I own a rental in Elkhorn. Do I need to be there for the roof replacement?
No. We can walk the roof with you or send you the inspection photos, and you approve a written estimate. We set the start date with you so you can tell your tenants, and you get photos of the finished roof.
Do you install Owens Corning shingles in Elkhorn?
Only when a homeowner asks for them or we need to match existing shingles. GAF is our standard, and the GAF warranties we offer as a Master Elite contractor are built around it.
