Three Generations on Milwaukee's Roofs — Family Roofing in Milwaukee, WI
Since 1978, the Halvorsen family has roofed Milwaukee homes the way a family should — honest estimates, fair prices, and craftsmanship you'd trust on your own house. Three generations, 18,000 roofs, and a name that stands behind every one.
A Family Name Since 1978
Ole Halvorsen started this company with a single ladder and a simple rule: treat every roof like it's over your own family. Nearly fifty years later, his son and grandson run the crews by the same rule. We're not a franchise or a storm-chaser — we're the roofers whose kids went to school with yours, who roofed your neighbor's house, and who'll still be here to honor the warranty in twenty years. That's what family-owned actually means.
- ✓Family-owned and operated since 1978
- ✓Three generations of Milwaukee roofers
- ✓Honest estimates, fair prices, no pressure
- ✓We'll be here to stand behind the work
Everything Your Roof Needs
Half a century of roofing every kind of Milwaukee home.
The Roofer Your Neighbors Trust
Forty-seven years, three generations, and a reputation we won't risk.
Half a Century of Trust
Since 1978 — the same family, the same standards, and a reputation built one Milwaukee roof at a time.
We Handle Your Claim
Storm damage documented, adjuster met, and your claim fought for a proper roof — start to finish.
Honest, No-Pressure
We'll tell you straight whether it's a repair or a replacement. No scare tactics, no upsell — just the truth.
A Warranty That's Here to Stay
Manufacturer and workmanship warranties from a family company that will still be here to honor them.
Milwaukee Roofs, Three Generations Deep
How a Family Company Roofs
Treat It Like Our Own
Ole's rule since 1978: every roof gets the care we'd give our own family's home. Three generations, unchanged.
Honest, Every Time
We tell you straight — repair or replace, what it costs, and why. No pressure, no manufactured problems.
Here for the Long Haul
We're not going anywhere. When you need the warranty honored in fifteen years, the same family answers the phone.
Hail Season? We Handle the Claim
Wisconsin weather is hard on roofs, and when a storm hits, the last thing a homeowner needs is to fight their insurance alone. For nearly fifty years, Halvorsen has documented the damage, met the adjuster on the roof, and made sure our neighbors' claims covered a proper replacement — not a patch. You pay your deductible; three generations of experience handle the rest.
- ✓Free storm-damage assessment
- ✓Full photo documentation
- ✓We meet the adjuster on-site
- ✓Deductible-only, claim handled for you
Roof Trouble? Call the Family.
Get a free inspection from Milwaukee's family roofers — we'll give you an honest read on whether it's a repair or a replacement.
From Estimate to New Roof
The same honest process since 1978.
Free Inspection
One of the Halvorsens climbs up, photographs everything, and gives you a straight, no-pressure recommendation.
Fair, Written Estimate
A clear estimate with materials, warranty, and timeline. The number we quote is the number you pay.
Clean, On-Time Install
Our crew replaces your roof, protects your property, and magnet-sweeps every nail before we leave.
Cleanup & Warranty
We walk the finished roof with you, register your warranty, and stand behind it — for decades.
Milwaukee Families on Halvorsen & Sons
Halvorsen roofed my parents' house in the '90s and just did mine — same family, same care, three decades apart. They showed up when they said, did honest work at a fair price, and treated our home like it was their own. You don't find roofers like this anymore. Forty-seven years in Milwaukee for a reason.
After a bad hailstorm, Halvorsen handled our insurance claim, matched our shingles, and had a new roof on in two days. No pressure, no upsell — just a family company doing right by us. Third generation and it shows in the craftsmanship.
We got five quotes. Halvorsen wasn't the cheapest, but they were the only ones who felt like they'd still be around in twenty years to stand behind the work. Beautiful new roof, spotless cleanup, and a warranty from a name that's been here since 1978.
Roofing FAQs
Are you really family-owned?
Genuinely. Ole Halvorsen founded the company in 1978, and today his son and grandson run it by the same rule he started with: treat every roof like it's over your own family. Three generations, one family, 47 years in Milwaukee — not a franchise or a national brand.
Do you handle insurance claims?
Yes, start to finish. We document the hail or wind damage, file the paperwork, and meet your adjuster on the roof so your claim covers a proper replacement. You typically pay only your deductible, and we handle the rest.
How do I know if I need a repair or a replacement?
Our free inspection tells you honestly. We climb up, photograph everything, and give you a straight recommendation based on your roof's age and condition — never a manufactured problem or a hard upsell. Sometimes the answer is a simple repair, and we'll tell you so.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
Manufacturer material warranties plus our own written workmanship guarantee. And because we've been here since 1978 and plan to be here for decades more, you have the peace of mind that the same family will actually be around to honor it.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most Milwaukee homes are torn off and fully re-roofed in one to two days, weather permitting. We'll give you an exact timeline in your estimate and keep your property protected throughout.
Get a Free Roof Estimate
Tell us what's going on with your roof. One of the Halvorsens will schedule a free inspection — usually same day — and give you an honest, written estimate.
- Visit usMilwaukee, WI 53202
- Call us(414) 555-0151
- Email ushello@halvorsenandsons.com