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Ranked #86 in the Nation · Est. 2011

Licensed & Insured in North Dakota

Williston, ND Roofing Contractor

Your roof works harder in Williston than it would almost anywhere else in the country. Bitter cold winters, heavy snow, punishing freeze-thaw cycles, and a spring hail season that rolls through the Williston Basin on a regular basis — it’s a lot to ask of any roofing system. When something goes wrong, or when you just want to get ahead of a problem before it becomes an expensive one, you want a team that knows exactly what your home is up against.

That’s what Wegner Roofing & Solar is here for. We’re a family-owned company serving Williston homeowners and business owners with roof replacement, storm damage repair, insurance claim help, metal roofing, siding, windows, and gutters. We know what the northwest North Dakota climate does to a roof, we stand behind every project we complete with a 5-year labor and material warranty, and our Price Beat Guarantee means you’ll get the best price in the Williston market.

Give us a call at (701) 561-0777 or book a free estimate online whenever you’re ready.

Why Williston Roofs Need a Contractor Who Knows This Area

Williston sits in the northwest corner of North Dakota, where the climate is about as unforgiving as it gets for a roofing system. Winters here are long, cold, and heavy with snow. Summers bring heat, UV exposure, and hail events that can take years off a roof’s lifespan in a single afternoon. And in between, the freeze-thaw cycles that define the shoulder seasons put constant stress on every seam, flashing, and shingle edge on your home.

What makes Williston a little different from other North Dakota markets is the pace of construction the area saw during the Bakken oil boom. A lot of homes and commercial buildings went up quickly during that period, and fast construction sometimes meant roofing installations that weren’t fully optimized for the long haul: undersized ventilation, shortcut flashing details, or product selections that were adequate but not ideal for the climate. Many of those roofs are now at or approaching the age where they deserve a serious look.

Whether your home is newer construction, a boom-era build, or an older property that’s been through many North Dakota winters, the approach is the same: an honest inspection, a straight answer about what you’re dealing with, and work done right the first time. That’s what every Williston homeowner gets from Wegner Roofing & Solar.

Roofing & Exterior Services Available in Williston, ND

We offer our full range of roofing and exterior services to homeowners and business owners throughout Williston and Williams County. Every service below is available through our Williston team at (701) 561-0777.

Roof Replacement

When it’s time for a new roof, we handle everything — permits, materials, removal, and installation — and we complete most residential replacements within a single day. We’ll walk you through product options that make sense for your home and your budget, and we’ll pull all required permits as a standard part of the project.

Storm Damage Roof Repairs

After a hail or wind event, the damage to your roof is often more significant than it looks from the ground. Our team inspects thoroughly, documents everything, and guides you through the insurance claim process so your repair reflects the full scope of what the storm actually did.

Emergency Roofing Services

If a storm has left your roof open to the elements, we’re available around the clock. We’ll get emergency tarping and temporary protection in place quickly to stop the damage from spreading while we work toward a permanent fix.

Insurance Claims Assistance

Navigating a roofing insurance claim can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. Our insurance restoration team knows how North Dakota policies work, how adjusters assess damage, and how to make sure nothing gets missed or undervalued in your settlement. We’re in your corner from the first inspection to the final check.

Hail Proof Roofing

Class 4 impact-resistant roofing systems are a smart choice for Williston homeowners. They hold up significantly better against hail, and many insurance carriers offer premium discounts for homes that have them installed. We’ll show you the numbers so you can decide whether the upgrade makes sense for your situation.

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is one of the best long-term investments a Williston homeowner can make. It handles snow loads, sheds ice, stands up to hail, and lasts decades longer than a standard asphalt system. It’s available in profiles that look great on any style of home, and it’s a particularly strong fit for the climate in northwest North Dakota.

Shingle Roofing

Asphalt shingles remain the most common residential roofing choice in Williston, and the right product selection matters more than most homeowners realize. We install architectural and designer shingle systems from top manufacturers and regularly recommend impact-resistant options for homes in areas with frequent hail exposure.

Flat Roofing

Flat and low-slope roofs on garages, additions, commercial properties, and light industrial buildings need a system designed specifically for cold-climate performance. We install TPO membrane and modified bitumen systems engineered to handle Williston’s freeze-thaw cycles, and we detail every job for proper drainage from day one.

Commercial Roofing

Business owners and property managers throughout Williston and Williams County can count on our team for commercial roof replacement, storm damage repair, insurance claim management, and emergency response. We handle scheduling, permitting, and coordination so the process is as straightforward as possible on your end.

Siding Replacement

Williston’s temperature extremes and UV exposure are hard on siding over time. We install vinyl, fiber cement, and insulated siding systems built for this climate. Insulated options in particular can make a difference in how warm your home stays through a long North Dakota winter.

Window Installation

Drafty windows are one of the most common sources of heat loss in Williston homes. We install Marvin fiberglass windows specified for their thermal performance in extreme cold, eliminating condensation, reducing heating costs, and making your home more comfortable from the first cold snap of the season.

Gutter Installation

Seamless gutters sized and positioned correctly for your home protect your foundation, fascia, and soffit from runoff damage year-round. In a climate where snowmelt and spring rain are both significant, proper gutter function plays a direct role in preventing the conditions that lead to ice dam formation.

Roof Repair

Not every roofing issue calls for a full replacement. Sometimes a targeted repair is the honest answer. We always inspect the full roof before recommending anything, and if we think a repair is the right call given your roof’s overall condition, that’s what we’ll tell you. If replacement makes more sense, we’ll explain why and let you decide.

Roof Insulation

Poor attic insulation is one of the most common root causes of ice dams in Williston homes, and it drives heating costs up significantly through the winter. Addressing insulation as part of a roof replacement project fixes the underlying problem rather than just treating the symptoms it creates.

Roof Ventilation

A properly ventilated attic regulates temperature and moisture year-round, protecting your shingles from heat damage in summer and preventing the condensation buildup that causes structural problems during heating season. We evaluate ventilation on every inspection and build the right balance into every replacement we complete.

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Common Roofing Problems We See in Williston, ND

Belgrade’s four-season climate creates four distinct windows of exterior damage, and the problems compound on each other if left unaddressed. Here’s what we see most often on Belgrade roofs and why it happens here specifically.

Ice dams are one of the most common and most damaging winter roof problems in Williston. They form when heat escaping from a poorly insulated or under-ventilated attic melts rooftop snow, and that meltwater refreezes at the cold eave overhang. Once that ice ridge builds up, water starts backing up under shingles and eventually into your home. Stained ceilings and peeling paint are usually the first signs you notice, but by then, the problem has often been developing for most of the winter. We fix ice dams at the root cause by evaluating and correcting attic insulation and ventilation on every replacement project.

Hail moves through the Williston Basin regularly, and the damage it does to a roof isn’t always obvious until it’s already costing you. When hail knocks granules off shingles, those shingles start breaking down faster, but the degradation happens gradually and out of sight. Flashing around chimneys, pipe boots, and roof edges is just as vulnerable. Our inspectors document all of it in detail and provide everything you need to file a thorough insurance claim.

Wind is a year-round reality in northwest North Dakota, and it puts constant pressure on shingle edges, ridge caps, and hip details. Once a shingle starts to lift, water can get underneath quickly. We use correct fastening technique, proper starter course installation, and tight ridge cap detailing on every job to make sure your roof can take what Williston’s wind throws at it.

For homeowners or business owners with flat or low-slope roofing, Williston’s freeze-thaw cycles are a genuine concern. When water sits on a flat roof and repeatedly freezes and thaws, it puts enormous stress on seams and membrane materials especially if the drainage wasn’t designed well to begin with. We install cold-climate TPO and modified bitumen systems with drainage built in from the start, so the system actually performs the way it should throughout the year.

A significant portion of Williston’s housing stock was built rapidly during the Bakken oil boom, and some of those roofs were installed under time and material pressures that didn’t always allow for best-practice detailing. If your home was built during that period and the roof hasn’t been professionally inspected recently, it’s worth taking a look, not necessarily because something is wrong, but because you’ll want to know where you stand before the next hail season.

Service Area & Neighborhoods Served in Williston, ND

Wegner Roofing & Solar serves homeowners and business owners throughout Williston and the surrounding Williams County area, including:

Williston Neighborhoods: Downtown Williston, West Williston, East Williston, the Highway 2 corridor, the Airport Road area, Prairie View, Williston Basin neighborhoods, and newer residential developments on the south and west sides of town.

Surrounding Communities: Watford City, Tioga, Ray, Crosby, Stanley, and rural Williams County properties throughout the region.

Not sure if we cover your address? Give us a call at (701) 561-0777 and we’ll confirm coverage and get your free inspection on the calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing in Williston, ND

Does Williston require a permit for roof replacement?

Yes, the City of Williston requires permits for roofing work, and a properly permitted installation is a non-negotiable part of doing the job correctly. We handle all required permitting as a standard part of every applicable project. You won’t need to coordinate anything on your own. For questions about the permitting process, you can contact the City of Williston Building Department directly.

Will my homeowner's insurance cover hail or wind damage to my roof?

In most cases, yes, hail and wind are covered perils under a standard North Dakota homeowner’s policy. The key is making sure your claim is filed with complete and thorough documentation. Our insurance restoration team walks through the whole process with you: we inspect the roof, photograph and document all qualifying damage, attend the adjuster meeting if you’d like us there, and handle any supplemental filings needed to make sure your settlement covers everything the storm actually damaged.

My roof was installed during the oil boom — should I be worried?

Not necessarily worried, but informed. Boom-era roofing work in Williston varied widely in quality. Some of it was excellent, and some of it was rushed under significant labor and material pressure. If your roof was installed during that period and hasn’t had a professional inspection since, it’s worth scheduling one. We’ll give you an honest assessment of where things stand, explain what we see, and let you decide how you want to proceed from there. There’s no cost for the inspection and no obligation to do anything.

What's the difference between a roof repair and a full replacement?

A repair makes sense when the damage is isolated. For example, a failed flashing, a small section of wind-lifted shingles, or a cracked pipe boot. A replacement makes more sense when the roof is older, when damage is widespread, or when the remaining shingle life is short enough that a repair wouldn’t buy you much time anyway. We always do a full inspection before recommending either one, and we’ll give you a straight answer about which one actually fits your situation.

How quickly can you get to my home after a storm?

For standard inspection and estimate requests, we aim to schedule within 48 hours of your first call. After a significant storm event in the Williston area, we prioritize dispatch based on urgency. Homes with active leaks or exposed structure go to the top of the list. When you call us at (701) 561-0777, we’ll give you a clear window for when to expect us and keep you updated throughout.

Response Time & Availability in Williston, ND

Our Williston team is available Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, for standard inspections, estimates, and scheduled project work. Outside of business hours, we’re reachable for genuine emergencies like active interior leaks, wind-lifted roof sections, or storm damage that’s left your home exposed to the weather. We’ll get emergency tarping and temporary protection in place as quickly as possible to stop further damage while a permanent solution is permitted, scheduled, and completed.
There’s no emergency dispatch fee for storm-related calls, and we’ll always tell you upfront what to expect before we come out.

Office Address: 716 Second Street West, Williston, ND 58801
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Phone: (701) 561-0777

Ready to Talk? We're Here for Williston Homeowners.

Whether you’ve just come through a storm, you’ve been putting off that roof inspection for a couple of seasons, or you’re ready to finally make the upgrade your home deserves, we’d love to hear from you. Every estimate we provide is completely free and comes with no pressure and no obligation. We’ll take a look, tell you what we see, and help you figure out the best path forward.

Ranked #86 in the Nation · Est. 2011

Ranked #86 among the Top 100 Roofing Contractors in the United States by Roofing Contractor Magazine (2025). Family-owned since 2011. Serving Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Tennessee.

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