Just up the road from Janesville, Milton gets the same Rock County storms, and about a quarter of its homes predate 1940. Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding, in business since 2006, handles Milton repairs out of the Roscoe office on Main St. Ring (815) 624-6278 any time, day or night, about a drip, a bare spot or a storm-battered slope.
Milton’s Hail Record
NOAA’s Storm Events Database lists six hail reports for Milton since 2010, and five of them were stones an inch across or larger, the biggest close to golf ball size. It also lists close to 20 wind reports, most describing trees and big limbs down in and around the city.
Stones that big rarely punch through. Instead they crush the shingle’s surface, pop off its protective grit and fracture the fiberglass mat, and water finds those fractures months later. When a big storm has come and gone without anyone checking your roof, a free, photo-documented inspection answers the question. See hail damage repair. For what hail does to each kind of Milton house, see hail damage roof repair in Milton.
Wind on the North Side
A National Weather Service survey recorded straight-line wind damage on Milton’s north side, including shingles blown off a roof, and a brief tornado later crossed the northern part of the city, mostly bringing down large trees. Storms like these leave a mix of damage: lifted and folded tabs, broken ridge caps and limb strikes. We go over every slope and check the attic for cracked decking. See wind damage repair.
Milton’s Pre-1940 Homes
About 24% of Milton’s homes were built before 1940. Houses from that era tend to have steep, cut-up roofs with chimneys, dormers and porches. Repairs there mean careful flashing work, checking for a second layer of shingles, and replacing soft boards before anything new goes down.
Subdivisions From the 2000s
About 18% of Milton’s homes went up in the 2000s, and many still wear their first roof. On those, the usual suspects are rubber pipe collars gone stiff and split, cracked plastic vent caps, and tabs whose adhesive has weakened enough for wind to raise them. Each is a modest fix while the wood underneath is still dry.
Condos and Apartment Buildings
About 23% of Milton’s homes are in buildings with two or more units. Townhome, condo and association roofs are part of our repair work. Because water can wander across a shared deck, we follow it back to the real opening and hand the board or the owners matching photos and one written quote.
Repair, or Time for a New Roof?
Damage confined to one area of an otherwise healthy roof gets repaired. If hail bruised every slope, the shingles are worn throughout, or a second layer is already up there, we’ll walk you through roof replacement with photos. Should you go that way, each new roof carries our workmanship warranty plus the GAF warranty you choose. See our page on roof replacement in Milton.
The Repair Visit
Roof first, then the attic, where ventilation problems often pass for leaks. See attic ventilation. Pictures and a firm number come before any tools come out, and afterward we walk you through the finished repair.
Roof Leaking Now?
Our phone, (815) 624-6278, is staffed 24/7. A tarp can go on within 24 hours of your call to hold off the next rain. Details: emergency roof repair, storm damage repair.
More for Milton
Replacement, siding and the rest of what we do locally live on the Milton roofing and Milton siding pages. We hold Wisconsin license #1436189, GAF ranks us Master Elite (fewer than 2% of roofing contractors earn that), and Inc. has put us on its 5000 list four times. For bigger jobs, financing runs as low as $149/month for qualified buyers. Neighbors in Janesville and Clinton get the same repair service.
Want a second set of eyes on your roof? Set up a free inspection or phone (815) 624-6278.
Milton Roof Repair FAQ
How can I tell if hail damaged my Milton roof?
From the ground you usually can’t. Look for dented vent caps or grit collecting on the driveway, then schedule a free inspection. We photograph any bruised or cracked shingles we find.
Do you fix roofs on Milton condo and apartment buildings?
Yes. Townhome, condo and association roofs are part of our repair work, and the board or owners get photos and a quote in writing first.
Can you repair a steep roof on a pre-1940 Milton house?
Usually. Steep, cut-up roofs take more care, especially at chimneys and dormers. Shingles that crumble when lifted can’t take a clean patch, and we’d show you that on camera.
My 2000s house is on its first roof. What usually fails first?
Pipe boots and vent caps, then the seal strips that hold shingle tabs down. Catching those early keeps the repair small.
Is anyone available if water comes through the ceiling overnight?
Yes. (815) 624-6278 is staffed 24/7. A tarp can go on within 24 hours.
