Kalispell, Montana
Your Trusted Kalispell Roofing Company
Glacier Roofing and Exteriors is a full-service roofing company serving Kalispell, Montana and surrounding areas. We are your trusted roofing and exteriors company for Whitefish, Rhodes, Somers, Columbia Falls, Bigfork 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
The Flathead Valley sits at the base of Glacier National Park and the Swan Range, making it one of the most dramatically weather-exposed areas in the Inland Northwest. Kalispell and the surrounding Flathead Valley communities experience some of the heaviest snowloads in Montana, significant wind exposure from mountain gap events, and a short but active hail season in late spring and early summer. For homeowners in Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, and Somers, roofing needs are similar — and the cost of neglecting a roof in this climate is high.
Here is what Flathead Valley homeowners need to know about their roofs.
Kalispell’s snowloads are among the highest of any market Glacier serves. Combined with temperature swings and periodic hail, roofs here work hard. Expected lifespans by material:
- Standard 3-tab asphalt shingles: 12–17 years. Heavy snowloads and repeated freeze-thaw cycles shorten lifespan compared to national averages. Homes built before 2005 with original roofing should be inspected.
- Architectural / dimensional shingles: 20–27 years when properly installed. Fastening pattern and underlayment choice are especially important under Flathead Valley snowload conditions.
- Impact-resistant shingles (Class 4): 30–40 years. Malarkey’s Class 4 rated impact-resistant lines perform particularly well in the Flathead Valley’s combination of hail and snowload exposure. As a Malarkey Emerald Premium contractor, Glacier installs these with full extended manufacturer warranty backing.
- Metal roofing: 40–70 years. The gold standard for Flathead Valley homes given its snow-shedding performance, wind resistance, and longevity. Increasingly the first choice for new builds and replacement projects throughout the area.
In the Flathead Valley specifically, roof deck integrity and structural load capacity should be verified during any inspection — heavy snowpack can expose underlying structural issues that shingle replacement alone won’t address.
Flathead County experiences hail events each year, typically tracking northeast from storm systems developing over the Rockies and moving through the valley. Wind events from mountain gap flows — particularly through passes near Marias and along the Rocky Mountain Front — can produce gusts significant enough to damage roofing even without accompanying precipitation.
Key things Kalispell homeowners should know about storm damage:
- Hail damage in the Flathead Valley often co-occurs with high winds, creating compound damage that standard inspections miss without HAAG certification
- Snow and ice buildup can mask hail damage through winter — spring is the most important time to schedule an inspection after summer or fall storms
- Montana insurance policies generally allow 12 months from the loss date to file — prior season storm damage may still be within the claim window
- Proximity to Glacier National Park means many Flathead Valley properties carry higher replacement values — proper damage documentation matters more here
Glacier’s HAAG-certified inspectors provide written damage documentation recognized by all major insurance carriers. Contact us to schedule a free inspection before your claim window closes.
Montana homeowners filing storm damage claims should be aware of how the process works and where Glacier fits in:
- Step 1 — Inspection: Glacier provides a free inspection with written documentation and photos — the foundation of your insurance claim.
- Step 2 — Claim filing: File with your carrier using the storm event date. Most Montana policies allow 12 months from the date of loss.
- Step 3 — Adjuster visit: Your carrier’s adjuster assesses the damage. A HAAG-certified contractor present during this visit significantly improves claim accuracy.
- Step 4 — Scope agreement: Glacier works with your carrier to finalize what is covered under your policy.
- Step 5 — Completion: Work is completed and final documentation submitted to close the claim.
Montana law prohibits contractors from waiving insurance deductibles. Glacier is fully compliant with Montana contractor regulations and will always give you a clear picture of your out-of-pocket costs before any work begins.
The Flathead Valley’s combination of heavy snowloads, hail exposure, and mountain wind events makes the gap between standard and certified installation especially significant. As one of fewer than 1% of contractors nationwide to hold Malarkey Emerald Premium certification since 2018, Glacier offers Kalispell and Flathead Valley homeowners:
- Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles rated for the hail and wind exposure common in Northwest Montana
- Extended manufacturer warranties on both materials and labor
- Certified installation meeting the exact specifications required for full warranty coverage
- Metal roofing systems engineered specifically for high-snowload mountain climates
Glacier’s Montana team is based right here in Kalispell at 220 S Complex Dr, Suite 101. We serve Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Somers, Polson, and the broader Flathead Valley. As a local office — not a remote dispatch — our team knows this market, this climate, and this community.
Not sure how your roof held up through last winter or storm season? Glacier offers free inspections across the Flathead Valley with no obligation. If you already know what you need, use our Instant Roof Quote tool for a fast estimate without a sales call.
Storm Damage & Insurance Claims — Kalispell & Flathead Valley FAQ
Glacier Roofing & Exteriors is based right here in Kalispell and serves the full Flathead Valley 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 from inspection through final closeout.
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 — Flathead Valley storms can cause damage that isn’t visible until snow and ice melt in spring.
Yes. Glacier’s Kalispell office serves the full Flathead Valley including Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Somers, Polson, and surrounding communities. Call our local office at (406) 303-3563 to schedule a free storm damage inspection.
No. Montana law prohibits roofing contractors from waiving or absorbing homeowners insurance deductibles. Any contractor offering to cover your deductible is operating outside the law. Glacier is fully compliant with Montana contractor regulations and will always be upfront about your out-of-pocket costs before any work begins.
Most Montana homeowners insurance policies allow storm damage claims within 12 months of the loss date. In the Flathead Valley, hail damage from summer storms can be hidden under snow and ice through winter — spring is the most important time to get an inspection after the previous season’s storm activity.
Glacier’s Montana team is locally based at 220 S Complex Dr, Suite 101 in Kalispell. We are not a national franchise dispatching crews from out of state. Our team lives and works in the Flathead Valley and responds quickly to storm events across the region.