New Ulm roofing and storm damage inspections
Repair King has inspected roofs on some of New Ulm's older two-story homes, from South German Street to North State Street, checking shingle mats, ridge lines and siding for hail and wind damage. We document every finding with dated photos, pull the City of New Ulm building permit, and give you a written record before any repair starts.
The homes we inspect in New Ulm
New Ulm was laid out by German colonization societies in the 1850s, and the older neighborhoods still carry that history in their rooflines. What we look for changes block by block.
South German Street & the older grid
Steep-roofed two-story homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s line these blocks, many with original chimneys and dormers that need extra flashing checks after a storm.
North State Street & German Park
A mix of older two-story homes and mid-century houses near German Park, several blocks from Hermann Heights Park and the Hermann Monument. Mature trees mean more debris and moss in valleys.
Near downtown and the Glockenspiel
New Ulm's compact historic core has closely spaced homes and businesses; roof and siding work here often means coordinating with neighbors on access and driveway space.
Newer development toward the edge of town
Ranch and split-level homes with simpler roof lines, still exposed to the same hail corridor that moves through Brown County most summers.
When storms last hit New Ulm
New Ulm sits where storm cells crossing the Minnesota River valley often intensify. NOAA storm reports put 1-inch hail near our New Ulm job sites on both May 24, 2026 and April 17, 2026, and the largest hail reported near town since 2015 was 1.75 inches on July 9, 2017. A 70 mph wind gust was recorded near New Ulm on August 29, 2024, and a June 2, 2025 wind event snapped trees across the city, including large limbs near the New Ulm Medical Center and in German Park. Wind and hail that size can crack shingle tabs, loosen ridge caps and dent gutters even on a roof that looks fine from the sidewalk.
| Date | Type | What was reported |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | Hail | 1" hail reported |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Hail | 1" hail reported |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Wind | 58 mph wind gust measured |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Wind | 70 mph wind gust measured |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Hail | 0.75" hail reported |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Wind | 58 mph wind gust measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports within 3 miles of New Ulm properties Repair King has worked on, through September 2026. Reports are from trained spotters and the public; hail can hit a street without a report.
What our inspection covers
- Every roof slope walked and chalk-marked hits photographed
- Ridge caps, rakes and valleys checked for wind lift after storms
- Soft metals checked: vent caps, gutters, downspouts, window wraps
- Dated, GPS-tagged photo report you keep
Check your own address
Our free Roof & Storm Report looks up hail and wind history for your exact address, not just the city.
Real New Ulm jobs, from our job camera
Photos taken by Repair King crews at New Ulm properties. Dates are the capture dates from our job camera.
Permits for a re-roof in New Ulm
The City of New Ulm's Building Safety Department requires a permit for re-roofing and re-siding, per the city's homeowner permit information. Repair King pulls the permit under our Minnesota contractor license (BC695228) and coordinates inspections with the department at 100 North Broadway.
New Ulm follows the Minnesota State Building Code, which calls for ice-and-water underlayment at eaves and proper flashing at chimneys and dormers, both common features on the city's older two-story homes.
Homes near the historic core sometimes have tight lot lines and limited driveway access; we plan material delivery and dumpster placement around that before the crew shows up.
Around New Ulm
New Ulm was founded in 1854 by German colonization societies and named for Ulm in Germany, and that heritage still shapes the city. The 45-foot Glockenspiel downtown chimes three times a day with 37 bronze bells, and the 102-foot Hermann Heights Monument, dedicated in 1897 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, overlooks the city from Hermann Heights Park. Our jobs sit among the older homes on streets like South German and North State, blocks that have watched all of it from their rooflines.
New Ulm roofing questions
Do I need a permit to reroof my house in New Ulm?
Yes. The City of New Ulm's Building Safety Department requires a permit for re-roofing and re-siding. Repair King pulls the permit under our Minnesota contractor license (BC695228).
What does a Repair King inspection check on an older New Ulm home?
On the two-story homes common near South German and North State streets, we check original chimneys, dormer flashing, ridge caps and valleys in addition to the main shingle slopes, since these details are where older roofs usually leak first.
When did hail or wind last hit New Ulm?
NOAA storm reports show 1-inch hail near New Ulm on May 24, 2026, and a 70 mph wind gust on August 29, 2024. A June 2, 2025 wind event also snapped trees around town. Run a free Roof & Storm Report to check your exact address.
How much hail has New Ulm seen since 2015?
The largest hail reported near New Ulm since 2015 was 1.75 inches on July 9, 2017. Smaller hail events have happened several times since then; a free Roof & Storm Report shows the full history for your address.
What do I get from a Repair King inspection?
A dated photo report covering roof slopes, vents, flashing, gutters, siding and windows, so you have a clear record of your home's condition.
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