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Our Services
Many older roofs can be restored, so we start there. Repair comes next, and when a roof needs replacing, we build standing seam metal on lake homes. Storm work and attic insulation are here too, and two winter services keep an eye on your cabin when you're not here.
Many older roofs can be restored. A plant-based spray puts back the oils shingles lose, so they bend instead of crack. We start with a free inspection.
Not every roof needs replacing. We find the actual leak and fix what needs fixing.
Full tear-off, new roof, done in 1–2 days. Standing seam metal is the roof we'd put on our own cabin.
Storm damage repair starts with an inspection and photos. We document the hail or wind damage and handle the claim paperwork.
Attic insulation and air sealing are the lasting fix for ice dams. We start with a free attic inspection.
Steam removal that won't wreck your shingles — and an attic check so the dam doesn't come back.
Winter roof maintenance is snow removal and ice checks done before they turn into repairs. We shovel the roof, watch the eaves, and send photos.
Why Choose Us
Crosby-based — one crew across the Cuyuna and Brainerd Lakes
Minnesota roofing contractor based in Crosby, on the Cuyuna Range. One crew works the Brainerd Lakes and the Whitefish Chain, from Baxter to Crosslake — same team, same standards, every job.
Line-item written estimates within 48 hours — plain language, no sales pressure, no surprises at the bill.
What we quote is what you pay. Every estimate is itemized, explained in plain language, and delivered before anyone touches your roof. No vague ballparks, no change-order ambushes at the end of the job.
Insurance claim assistance, start to finish
We've worked with every major carrier in Minnesota — State Farm, Farmers, Allstate, and regional co-ops. We document the damage, coordinate with the adjuster, and handle the paperwork.
MN-specific expertise built in
Ice dam prevention, attic ventilation for deep freeze-thaw cycles, hail-rated shingles, proper ice and water shield coverage — this isn't generic roofing advice retrofitted to Minnesota.
The owner on every job
Founded in Crosby in 2026 by Jimmy Davidson, who spent 30+ years building custom homes and roofs before that. Jimmy scopes every estimate and checks every job himself. You deal directly with the person accountable for the work, not a salesperson.
Case studies
Real jobs and real photos from the crew that installs Silver Loon roofs. Each case study has the project overview: the roof, the problem, the material and how the job went.
Customer Voices
Silver Loon Roofing did a solid job on my roof repair. The team arrived on time, explained the issue clearly, and completed the work efficiently. The quality looks good so far and they cleaned up everything afterwards. Overall it was a professional experience and I would consider using them again.
Financing
Check your rate in about two minutes. It's a soft credit check — no impact to your score, no fee, and no obligation. Acorn Finance compares offers from 12+ lenders, and you pick the term that fits.
Materials
The best roofing for a Minnesota lake home is a good architectural shingle or standing seam metal. We install four shingles and standing seam metal, picked for how they perform here, not for which brand advertises most.
Snow slides off a standing seam roof before it can build up. No exposed fasteners means no freeze-thaw failure point. On Gull Lake and the Whitefish Chain, a metal roof typically runs 40–60 years with basically no maintenance — often one roof for as long as you own the cabin.
See standing seam metal specs →The everyday lineup underneath the metal upgrade above.
CertainTeed
The best-value entry into architectural shingles, from a name with a long track record.
GAF
The shingle we install most often on north-central Minnesota homes.
Owens Corning
A balanced pick from one of the most-installed shingle lines in North America.
Malarkey
SBS-modified asphalt built for hail country and deep cold.
Service Areas
14 communities across the Cuyuna and Brainerd Lakes, from Crosby to the Whitefish Chain — all dispatched from our shop in Crosby.
Frequently Asked
The six we hear most, answered the same way we'd answer them on the phone. Twenty-five more are on the FAQ page.
A typical residential roof replacement in north-central Minnesota runs $9,000–$22,000 installed, depending on size, pitch, and material. Asphalt (GAF Timberline HDZ) falls in the $10,000–$14,000 range for an average home. Metal and slate run higher. We provide written estimates before any work starts — see /materials/ for per-square-foot ranges.
No. Roof inspections and written estimates are free. We inspect the roof, scope the job, and hand you a written estimate — no obligation. If you decide not to proceed, no charge. Request one at /contact/.
A typical residential asphalt replacement takes 1–2 days from tear-off to final cleanup on a standard-pitch home. Metal and slate take longer — 3–5 days depending on panel runs and flashing complexity. We confirm the schedule at contract signing. See /process/ for the full sequence from estimate to final walkthrough.
No. Most of our customers aren't — many are two hours away in the Cities while we work. We photograph the job start to finish and you get every photo: before, during, and after. Your job gets its own page on our site, so you can see what happened on your roof the same day, from anywhere. We handle the permit, the delivery, and the daily cleanup without you needing to be there.
We install four metal and composite roofing options — standing seam metal (our most popular upgrade, 40–60 year lifespan), DECRA Shake XD stone-coated steel, Brava Cedar Shake composite, and Pro-Panel II exposed-fastener metal for budget-conscious projects — plus four architectural shingles: CertainTeed Landmark, GAF Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning Duration, and Malarkey Vista. Each has a different cost, lifespan, and maintenance profile. See /materials/ for comparisons, or use /materials/best-roof-shingle-for-your-home/ if you want help narrowing down the shingle options.
No, and any contractor who offers to is violating Minnesota law (§325E.66). Deductible waiver is illegal in Minnesota — it constitutes insurance fraud. We cannot absorb, rebate, or inflate our price to cover your deductible. You can finance your deductible separately through our financing program.
For owners who aren't there
Most of our customers are two hours away when we're on their roof. So every job comes with its own page on our site — your name on the link, your whole project on the page. Check it from the office, the cabin, or the boat. No phone tag. No wondering what happened while you were gone.
Every photo, as we take it
Before, during, and after — added while the crew is still on your roof.
Your estimate and paperwork
The written estimate and every document for the job, in one place.
Materials, tracked
What we ordered for your roof, when it was delivered, and when it went on.
Get a free inspection and a written estimate within 48 hours.
