Falcon Heights is a small Ramsey County city where two-thirds of the land belongs to the University of Minnesota and the State Fair, so its homes sit packed into a few neighborhoods: 1940s and '50s houses off Larpenteur and Snelling, and the architect-designed homes of University Grove. Repair King serves Falcon Heights from our shop on Transfer Road in St. Paul. We have a Folwell Avenue home in our project files, and next door in Roseville we inspected the Good Earth restaurant building on Highway 36. Hail up to 2 inches was reported in and around Falcon Heights on June 19, 2026. We walk the roof, chalk-mark every hit and give you a dated photo report.
They cleaned up every night after work and finished the roof job in three days. I would certainly recommend that you give Mike Holmes a call and give Repair King the opportunity to look at your job.
My name is Gary Frantz, and we just recently had a major roof repair done by Repair King and Mike Holmes, the manager and owner of Repair King. And I will say that working with Mike has been a very significant pleasure. We found ourselves having to get a complete re-roof of our home because of hail storm damage, and Mike and his crew came in. They did a very good job. They did what they committed to. And for us personally, it was a significant thing because we have a dog that runs our property, and we were a little concerned about scrap and nails and what have you that might be dangerous. They cleaned up every night after work and finished the roof job in three days. And we were very mindful of the fact that we were still living here, taking care of our property and our lives, and they were trying to be as inconspicuous as possible. And Mike was able to work with us in terms of some special needs that we had and some interests that we had in getting a unique style of shingle, and was very supportive. So I highly recommend Repair King and Mike Holmes if you need roofing or siding at your home. When we were informed and recognized that we had damage to our roof from a hail storm back in June of 2015, we realized that we needed to talk to various contractors. There were some that knocked on our door right away, so we were very open to hear what various people had to say. Mike was in the neighborhood and had left a flyer on our door regarding his willingness to discuss our storm damage with us. And when we were at that point of having to make a decision, we were very concerned about working with somebody that was local, and Mike was able to provide some references for us to follow up with as to other work that he'd done in the area. Local for us wasn't necessarily in the neighborhood or in the same town, but it was to understand and be a part of the Minnesota economy and to know what the general building codes and requirements are for doing work in Minnesota. So when Mike identified himself as being from the Roseville area and knowledgeable on construction projects all over the area, we felt very comfortable doing business with Mike after we had conversations with him. So in conclusion, I would say that if you have any need for siding and/or roof repair or roof replacement, I would certainly recommend that you give Mike Holmes a call and give Repair King the opportunity to look at your job.
Falcon Heights packs two very different kinds of homes into about two square miles. Most of the city's houses went up between 1940 and 1969, the Census says, but University Grove next to the St. Paul campus holds 103 homes that were each designed by an architect, many in the modern style. A standard gable ranch and a one-of-a-kind modern house need different inspection plans and often different roofing materials.
The city itself started in the 1930s, when a real estate agent named Faulkner developed land owned by a 3M executive; the first house went up in 1937. In 1949 residents voted to incorporate rather than be annexed by Roseville or St. Paul. That era shows in the numbers: 409 of Falcon Heights' 2,147 housing units were built in the 1940s and 376 in the 1950s, more than any later decade. Many of those roofs have been re-shingled more than once, so a tear-off can uncover old board sheathing and layers from earlier jobs.
University Grove is the other half of the story. The University of Minnesota created it in 1928 to recruit and keep faculty, with a landscape plan by Morel and Nichols. Owners have always had to use an architect, and the university still owns the land; homeowners lease it. The New York Times called the neighborhood a "living time capsule of vernacular modern architecture," with homes by Ralph Rapson, Winston and Elizabeth Close, Edwin Lundie and Richard Hammel. Modern homes often mix low-slope roof sections, clerestory walls and wood siding, and every one of those details needs its own flashing plan.
On any Falcon Heights roof we measure each pitch, photograph every wall joint and valley, and note the siding type before we recommend anything. On a low-slope section, shingles may not be the right answer at all, and we'll tell you so.
Falcon Heights sits between Roseville and St. Paul, and these are two flat roofs in those cities that Falcon Heights drivers pass: a restaurant building on Highway 36 in Roseville and a charter school on St. Paul's East Side. Neither building is in Falcon Heights.
We inspected the flat roof over the Good Earth restaurant after the June 11, 2017 storm, the date on the weather record in our job album. Our photos show hail marks circled in pink on the white membrane, dented exhaust fan caps and the metal roof section beside the stone chimney. The Good Earth closed its Roseville location in 2023.
On St. Paul's East Side we traced ceiling leaks at this PreK–12 charter school back to its low-slope roofs, cutting and measuring roof cores and checking the rooftop units, then did Duro-Last flat roofing work. Our crew is shown here on the school roof in October 2024.
Falcon Heights has one of the older housing stocks in the north suburbs: the median home was built in 1960, and 1,037 of its 2,147 housing units date from 1940 to 1969. It's also a university town. About 43% of households rent, and a third of all units are in apartment buildings.
| Local factor | What we see in Falcon Heights | Why it matters for repairs |
|---|---|---|
| Housing age | Median year built 1960; 292 units from 1939 or earlier, 409 from the 1940s, 376 from the 1950s and 252 from the 1960s (Census ACS 2020–2024) | Older roofs may hide board sheathing and multiple old layers; we check decking at the eaves before quoting |
| University Grove | 103 architect-designed homes on university-owned land next to the St. Paul campus, many in the modern style | Custom and modern designs often include low-slope sections and unusual wall joints that need individual flashing plans |
| Housing mix | 1,169 single-family detached homes, 176 attached units, and 768 units in buildings of 5 or more; 1,170 owner and 869 renter households | Apartment and rental roofs need owner or manager approval and a written condition report |
| Public land | About two-thirds of the city is public land, mainly the University of Minnesota and the 322-acre State Fairgrounds | Homes are concentrated in a few neighborhoods, so one hailstorm tends to hit most of the city's roofs at once |
| Home values | Median owner-occupied home value $384,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024) | On higher-value homes, matching materials and detailing on custom roofs matters as much as the shingle itself |
| Storm exposure | Hail up to 2 inches reported in and around the city on June 19, 2026; 1.75-inch hail 2 miles east-southeast on July 27, 2025 | Two big hail days in two summers means many roofs deserve a close look, even if nothing shows from the ground |
From our CompanyCam records. We describe only what the photos show; no claim results or dollar amounts.
The big one was June 19, 2026. NOAA storm reports that day include 1.5-inch hail in Falcon Heights itself, 2-inch hail a mile northeast of the city, and 1-inch to 1.75-inch reports all around it in Roseville. That's also the largest hail reported near Falcon Heights since 2015. The summer before, on July 27, 2025, 1.75-inch hail was reported 2 miles east-southeast of the city, with 60 mph wind the same day. Earlier hail reports near Falcon Heights include 1.25 inches on August 11, 2023 and May 19, 2022. The strongest wind in our records here was 70 mph on May 11, 2022.
| Date | Type | What was reported | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | Hail | 2" hail reported | Shingles, roof vents, gutters, siding, window screens |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Wind | 60 mph wind gust measured | Missing or creased shingles, ridge caps, flashing, siding |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Hail | 1.75" hail reported | Shingles, roof vents, gutters, siding, window screens |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Wind | 60 mph wind gust measured | Missing or creased shingles, ridge caps, flashing, siding |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Hail | 1.25" hail reported | Shingles, roof vents, gutters, siding, window screens |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports within 3 miles of the Folwell Avenue home in Falcon Heights in our records, through September 2026. Reports are from trained spotters and the public; hail can hit a street without a report.
Our free Roof & Storm Report looks up hail and wind history for your exact address, not just the city.
Photos from Repair King's job files for the Good Earth building in Roseville and HOPE Community Academy in St. Paul. Neither building is in Falcon Heights.
Yes. Falcon Heights lists roofing among the work that needs a building permit, and roofing permits can be issued over the counter at City Hall instead of going through the two-day-to-two-week review that other building permits need. The fee is based on project value under the city's 2026 fee schedule.
Falcon Heights' 2026 building permit fee table starts at $29.50 for work up to $500 and scales with the value of the job; for a job between $25,001 and $50,000, it's $464.15 plus $12 per extra $1,000. The state surcharge is added on top. The city counts "project value" as everything charged for the work, including materials, labor and profit, and it can ask for a signed copy of the contract if the value is in question. Starting work before the permit is issued costs an extra 100% of the permit fee, and a reinspection is $75.
Roofing, siding, window, plumbing and mechanical permits are the over-the-counter kind; garages, sheds, fences and driveways need review. Contractors who don't hold a state license, including some roofing specialists, need a Falcon Heights General Contractor License. Repair King is state-licensed (BC695228), and we pull the permit for you. Questions about whether a project needs a permit go to the city's building official at 651-766-5323.
Homes in University Grove sit on land the University of Minnesota owns and leases to homeowners. The Grove's homeowners association decided in 2000 not to seek historic designation, but it's still worth asking the association about any neighborhood expectations before changing a roof's color or profile.
Falcon Heights is a Ramsey County city of 5,369 people (2020 census) covering about 2.2 square miles between St. Paul and Roseville. It's home to the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus and the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
Heman and Jane Gibbs acquired their farm here in 1849. Their farmhouse near Cleveland and Larpenteur is now Gibbs Farm, a Ramsey County Historical Society museum on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. From 1919 to 1930, Curtiss Northwest Airport operated at Snelling and Larpenteur, one of Minnesota's first aviation centers, where Charles Lindbergh and Speed Holman flew; Curtiss Field park on Iowa Avenue keeps the name. The Fairgrounds began as Ramsey County's 210-acre poor farm and have grown to 322 acres, and on September 2, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt first publicly said "Speak softly and carry a big stick" there. The city's motto is "The City That Soars." For a roofer, Falcon Heights means small lots, older houses and custom homes close together, all under the same storm track.
Start with an inspection, not a decision. A damaged shingle does not automatically mean a roof needs to be replaced. What matters is what the inspection actually finds on the roof, siding, gutters and windows.
Repair King is a licensed Minnesota contractor (BC695228). We are not a public adjuster and do not negotiate insurance claims. Questions about your policy belong with your insurance company.
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Yes. Roofing is on the city's list of work that needs a building permit. Roofing permits are issued over the counter, and the fee is based on project value under the 2026 fee schedule. Repair King pulls it for you.
It depends on the job's value. The 2026 table charges $464.15 for the first $25,000 of value plus $12 for each additional $1,000 up to $50,000, plus the state surcharge. Starting work before the permit is issued doubles the cost.
On June 19, 2026. NOAA reports that day include 1.5-inch hail in Falcon Heights and 2-inch hail a mile northeast of the city, the largest near Falcon Heights since 2015. Run a free Roof & Storm Report for your exact address.
Yes. We inspect custom and modern homes the same way we do any roof: every section measured, every wall joint and low-slope area photographed. Grove homes sit on land the university leases to homeowners, so check with the homeowners association about neighborhood expectations before a big change.
Only some. Contractors who aren't required to hold a state license must get a Falcon Heights General Contractor License. Repair King holds a Minnesota residential building contractor license (BC695228).
Yes. We inspected the Good Earth building on Highway 36 in Roseville and did flat-roof work at HOPE Community Academy in St. Paul. We also have a Folwell Avenue home in Falcon Heights in our project files.
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