Mahtomedi sits on the east shore of White Bear Lake, so storms that cross the lake reach its shoreline roofs with nothing to slow them down. Repair King serves Mahtomedi for roofing, siding and storm inspections. We've documented a garage roof on Mahtomedi Avenue, and just across the lake in White Bear Lake we roofed the townhome community in the drone video above. Mahtomedi's building permits run through the White Bear Lake Building Department, and we handle that paperwork for you.
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.
Mahtomedi is on the east side of White Bear Lake, a lake of about 2,400 acres. Summer thunderstorms in Minnesota usually move from west to east, so they cross open water just before they reach Mahtomedi's shoreline. There are no trees or buildings on the lake to slow the wind down, so ridge caps, rakes and siding corners on lake-facing homes take the hardest hits.
Even the school mascot knows it. The Mahtomedi Zephyrs were first named for the 1930s Lincoln Zephyr car, but the name now points to Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind. For a roofer, the west wind is the practical part: NOAA's records near Mahtomedi include gusts of 64 mph on August 24, 2021 and 58 mph on July 19, 2023.
Wind damage on a shingle roof is different from hail. We look for shingles that have been lifted and resealed crooked, creases across the tabs, missing ridge caps and loose drip edge along the rakes. On siding we check the corners and the first course above the foundation, where wind gets behind the panels. Lake-side walls get checked first, and every finding goes into a dated photo report.
Big trees add to it. Mahtomedi's older lake streets were platted between 1892 and 1914, and many lots still have the tall oaks and maples that drop limbs in a storm. We photograph limb strikes separately from wind lift, because they get repaired differently.
The townhome community in the drone video at the top of this page is in the city of White Bear Lake, across the lake from Mahtomedi. It's a Repair King multifamily roofing project: several gray townhome buildings with steep gables and dormers, set among mature trees with the lake in the background.
A frame from our drone footage: the townhome buildings, their shared drive and the lake beyond the trees. On multifamily roofs we document each building and each slope so the association has a record for every unit.
Mahtomedi mixes old lake cottages with newer homes. The median home was built in 1989, but 393 homes, about one in eight, were built before 1940, most of them on the old lake plats. 83% of households own their home, and there are also townhomes and several larger apartment and condo buildings.
| Local factor | What we see in Mahtomedi | Why it matters for repairs |
|---|---|---|
| Housing age | Median year built 1989. 393 homes before 1940, 740 in the 1990s, 545 in the 1980s (Census ACS 2020-2024) | The pre-1940 homes often started as summer cottages and have add-on roof sections; the 1980s-90s homes are on their second roof or due for it |
| Housing mix | 2,340 detached homes, 316 townhomes, and 502 units in buildings of 20 or more; 2,465 of 2,985 households own | Townhome and condo roofs need association approval and a record per building |
| The lake | White Bear Lake: 2,416 acres, up to 83 feet deep, shared with White Bear Lake, Dellwood and Birchwood | Storms cross open water right before they reach the east shore, so lake-side slopes and walls get checked first |
| Old lake plats | Lakeview (1892), Oak Grove (1904), Eastshore (1906) and Forest Heights (1914) were platted by the Wildwood Park Association | Narrow lots and tall trees mean limb strikes, shaded moss and clogged valleys |
| Detached garages | Many older lots have a separate garage, like the one we documented on Mahtomedi Avenue | Mahtomedi prices a garage-only roof permit at $80, separate from the $150 house roof permit |
| Permits | White Bear Lake's Building Department handles Mahtomedi's building permits and inspections | You apply with Mahtomedi's forms, but the inspector comes from White Bear Lake. We coordinate it |
Our Mahtomedi job from CompanyCam, described only from the photos. No claim results or dollar amounts.
The largest hail reported near our Mahtomedi records since 2015 was 1.5 inches, on May 19, 2022. Before that came 1-inch hail on June 2, 2020 and 1.5-inch hail on July 26, 2019. Wind has been the bigger story lately: NOAA logged 58 mph gusts on July 19, 2023 and 64 mph gusts on August 24, 2021. If a storm crossed the lake toward your house, check the lake-facing side first.
| Date | Type | What was reported | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Wind | 58 mph wind gust measured | Missing or creased shingles, ridge caps, flashing, siding |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports within 3 miles of the Mahtomedi Avenue property in our storm 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.
Yes. Mahtomedi's 2026 fee schedule lists a roof permit at $150 and a garage-only residential roof at $80. The City of White Bear Lake Building Department handles Mahtomedi's building permits and all the inspections for them.
Mahtomedi says contractors working in the city must hold a state or city license. Repair King pulls permits under our Minnesota license, BC695228. Siding, including soffit and fascia, is a separate $150 permit on the 2026 schedule, and a garage-only siding job is $80.
Because the inspector comes from White Bear Lake's building department, we schedule the inspection through that office. Minnesota code requires an ice barrier at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall on heated buildings; we photograph it before the shingles go on.
Mahtomedi is a Washington County city of about 8,100 people on the east shore of White Bear Lake, northeast of St. Paul. It began as a summer retreat in 1883 and incorporated in August 1931, when residents voted 225 to 180.
The First Mahtomedi Assembly of the Chautauqua Association platted the village in July 1883 and built a tabernacle seating 3,000 people; one summer more than 3,000 people camped in tents. In 1899 the streetcar company began regular service and opened Wildwood Amusement Park on the southeast shore, with a roller coaster, a Giant Airplane Ride out over the water and a dance pavilion overlooking the lake. Cars ended it: the park closed in 1932 and was dismantled in 1938. The Barker-Karpis gang rented a cottage here in 1932 and left quietly when the FBI asked questions. Mahtomedi merged with Lincoln Township in January 1972. Today some of the city's trails follow the old streetcar line.
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. The 2026 fee schedule lists a roof permit at $150 and a garage-only residential roof at $80. Repair King pulls it for you.
The City of White Bear Lake Building Department. It handles Mahtomedi's building, mechanical, plumbing and zoning permits and all the inspections for them.
If only the garage roof is being replaced, Mahtomedi prices it as a garage-only roof permit at $80. If the house roof is done too, we confirm with the building department how to list both.
The largest hail near our Mahtomedi records since 2015 was 1.5 inches, on May 19, 2022. NOAA also logged 58 mph wind gusts on July 19, 2023. Run a free Roof & Storm Report for your exact address.
Most summer storms here move west to east, across White Bear Lake's open water, before they reach Mahtomedi's shore. Lake-facing ridge caps, rakes and siding corners usually take the most wind.
We document what we find; coverage questions go to your insurer. Repair King is a licensed contractor, not a public adjuster, and we don't negotiate claims.
Yes. The townhome community in our drone video is across the lake in the city of White Bear Lake, and it's a Repair King multifamily roofing project.
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