Missoula, Montana
Your Trusted Missoula Roofing Company
Glacier Roofing and Exteriors is a full-service roofing company serving Spokane Valley, Washington and surrounding areas. Serving Missoula, Lolo, Carlton, Florence, Stevensville, Turah, Frenchtown and more.
With over 35+ years of combined experience, our home and commercial roofing professionals pride themselves on exceeding your expectations.
Don’t wait to contact us. Schedule your complimentary inspection and consultation today!
Experienced and Local
We are an experienced, family-owned company serving Washington, Idaho and Montana. We have done 1,000’s of roofing and exterior projects and look forward to serving you!
Storm related damage to your roof or exterior? Our team specializes in insurance restoration projects! There are several factors that go into a storm-related claim and we can help you manage them all.
We offer written workmanship warranties and transferrable warranties… and we are Malarkey Emerald Premium Certified. Only 1% of all contractors hold this designation! We are able to offer homeowners enhanced and extended product warranties when installing Malarkey shingles and accessories as part of a complete roof system.
The roof is the most important part of your home. It protects your house and your family from all kinds of extreme weather. That’s why you need roofers you can trust.
Our roofing and exteriors professionals have done hundreds of roofing projects over multiple decades. Whether you need a small repair or a large roof replacement, our team has the knowledge and experience to get the roofing job done right.
Getting a roof can be a stressful process – but with Glacier, you choose what roof you want and we take care of the rest. Roofing shouldn’t be anything to lose sleep over.
Our roofing and exteriors professionals can take care of:
- Storm damage and insurance claims
- Roof Repairs
- Roof Replacement
Our roofing and exteriors professionals have experience working with all kinds of roofing materials, including:
- Asphalt
- Composite
- Concrete Tile
- Wood Shingles
- Metal Roofing
- Flat Roofs
When it comes to your business, leave it to the experts at Glacier Roofing & Exteriors. Commercial buildings often require unique roofing needs and more maintenance than residential roofs. Constructing a new building? We’ll work with your architect or contractor to create a quality roof of the highest standards. Own an existing structure? We can provide you with a wide range of repair and maintenance services that will help extend the life of your roof. No matter what your roofing situation is, our team can handle it.
Repair and Replacement
- LP Smartside
- Vinyl
- James Hardie
- Cedar
- Steel / Metal
- Composite
Save $$$ on your energy bill
- Blown-in Fiberglass
- Blown-in Cellulose
- Insulation-Batt
- Spray Foam
Improve the value of your home
- Pro Installer of Sherwin Williams Paint
- Exterior Prep and Paint
- Exterior Stain
- EPA Lead Renovator Certified Contractor
Missoula sits in a river valley surrounded on all sides by mountain ranges — the Rattlesnake, the Sapphires, the Bitterroots. That geography creates a roofing climate unlike anywhere else in Montana. Cold air pools in the valley through winter, producing extended freeze-thaw cycles that are particularly hard on roofing materials. The Clark Fork and its tributaries contribute to higher ambient moisture levels than drier parts of the state. And Missoula’s position at the convergence of several mountain passes means wind-driven weather events hit from multiple directions throughout the year.
If you own a home or commercial property in the Missoula area, here is what your roof is facing and what to look for.
Missoula’s combination of valley moisture, temperature swings, and periodic hail and wind events puts roofs under significant stress. Expected lifespans by material:
- Standard 3-tab asphalt shingles: 13–18 years. Valley moisture and freeze-thaw cycling accelerate granule loss and shingle cracking faster than national averages. Homes built before 2005 with original roofing are likely overdue for evaluation.
- Architectural / dimensional shingles: 22–28 years when properly installed. The most common replacement option in the Missoula market. Proper underlayment and ventilation are critical given valley moisture levels.
- Impact-resistant shingles (Class 4): 30–40 years. Malarkey’s Class 4 rated lines are engineered for climates with temperature cycling and hail exposure. As a Malarkey Emerald Premium contractor, Glacier installs these systems with full extended manufacturer warranty coverage.
- Metal roofing: 40–70 years. Increasingly popular in Western Montana for its snow-shedding performance, resistance to moisture intrusion, and longevity in mountain climates. Particularly well-suited for Missoula’s conditions.
Missoula’s moisture environment makes attic ventilation and quality underlayment as important as the shingle itself. A poorly ventilated roof will develop ice dams and condensation issues regardless of shingle quality.
Missoula County experiences hail events most commonly in late spring and early summer as storm systems push through the mountain passes. Wind damage from downdrafts and Bitterroot valley gap winds is also a regular occurrence. The challenge in both cases is that significant damage is often not visible from the ground and may not produce a leak immediately.
What makes Missoula storm damage particularly important to assess promptly:
- Hail impact breaks down the granule layer that protects shingles from UV and moisture — in Missoula’s wetter climate, exposed asphalt deteriorates faster than in drier regions
- Wind events can lift shingle edges and break the adhesive seal without removing the shingle entirely — creating moisture entry points that are invisible until interior damage appears
- Montana insurance policies typically allow 12 months from the date of loss to file a storm damage claim — storms from the previous season may still be claimable
Glacier’s HAAG-certified inspectors document damage to the standard required by all major insurance carriers in Montana. A free inspection is the fastest way to know where you stand.
Montana homeowners filing storm damage claims should know a few things specific to state law and carrier practices:
- Step 1 — Inspection: Glacier performs a free inspection with written documentation and photos that become the foundation of your claim.
- Step 2 — Claim filing: File with your carrier using the storm event date as the loss date. Most Montana policies allow 12 months from the event.
- Step 3 — Adjuster visit: Your carrier’s adjuster assesses the property. Having a HAAG-certified contractor present significantly reduces the risk of damage being missed or underdocumented.
- Step 4 — Scope agreement: Glacier works with your carrier to finalize the approved scope of repair or replacement covered under your policy.
- Step 5 — Completion: Work is completed and final documentation submitted to close the claim.
Montana law does not permit contractors to waive insurance deductibles. Any contractor offering to cover your deductible is operating outside the law. Glacier will always tell you exactly what your out-of-pocket responsibility is before any work begins.
Missoula’s unique valley climate — elevated moisture, active freeze-thaw cycles, and mountain storm exposure — makes certified installation and premium materials more important here than in many other markets. As one of fewer than 1% of contractors nationwide to hold Malarkey Emerald Premium certification since 2018, Glacier offers Missoula homeowners:
- Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles engineered for hail and moisture-heavy climates
- Extended manufacturer warranties on both materials and labor
- Certified installation to exact specifications required for full warranty coverage
- A roofing system designed to perform through Western Montana’s demanding conditions
Glacier serves Missoula and the surrounding communities including Lolo, Florence, Stevensville, Carlton, Frenchtown, Turah, and the broader Missoula County area. Contact our Montana team to schedule a free inspection or get a quote for your project.
Glacier serves Missoula and the surrounding communities including Lolo, Florence, Stevensville, Carlton, Frenchtown, Turah, and the broader Missoula County area. Contact our Montana team to schedule a free inspection or get a quote for your project.
Storm Damage & Insurance Claims — Missoula FAQ
Glacier Roofing & Exteriors serves Missoula and Western Montana for storm damage assessment and insurance restoration roofing. Our HAAG-certified inspectors document hail and wind damage to the standard required by all major insurance carriers and work directly with your adjuster throughout the claims process.
Start with a free inspection from Glacier. We document all damage with photos and a written report that becomes the foundation of your claim. You file with your carrier using the storm event date as the loss date. Most Montana homeowners policies allow 12 months from the event to file — contact us promptly if you suspect damage from a recent storm.
No. Montana law prohibits roofing contractors from waiving or absorbing homeowners insurance deductibles. Any contractor offering to cover your deductible is violating state law. Glacier operates fully within Montana contractor regulations and will always be transparent about your out-of-pocket costs before work begins.
Yes. Glacier’s Montana team covers Missoula and surrounding communities including Lolo, Florence, Stevensville, and the broader Missoula County area. Contact our Montana office at (406) 303-3563 to schedule a free hail damage inspection.
Most Montana homeowners insurance policies allow storm damage claims within 12 months of the loss date. Missoula’s mountain location means hail and wind events can occur from spring through early fall — if there was a significant storm in the past year, schedule an inspection before your claim window closes.