Kasson is a tight-knit community of about 7,050 people with a median household income of $93,333 and a median age of 35.1, which puts a lot of young families in well-kept homes they're serious about protecting (Data source: U.S. Census Bureau / Data Commons). That income level means homeowners here aren't looking for the cheapest patch job. They want the work done right the first time, with materials that hold up through a Minnesota winter and a contractor who stands behind the job. Neighborhoods like the newer subdivisions off Mantorville Avenue and the established streets near Kasson-Mantorville High School have a mix of home ages and roof types, and we've seen both ends of that spectrum.
The climate in Kasson is no joke. At just over 44 degrees north latitude, the town gets hammered by ice dams when temperatures swing around the freezing point in late winter. Spring storms push up from the south and drop hail that cracks asphalt shingles before most people even notice the damage. Gutters fill with debris from the mature trees lining the older residential blocks, and flat or low-slope roofs on garages and additions hold standing water longer than they should. These aren't abstract risks. They show up in our inspection reports every season.