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ShorewoodShorewood: lake lots, wooded streets and a lot of gutters
Shorewood's mix of shoreline on Christmas Lake and Lake Minnetonka, plus heavily treed neighborhoods, makes leaves and shade a bigger part of roof care than most people expect.
Trees are the story
Drive through Shorewood and you're mostly under canopy. Mature trees are a big part of the city's appeal, but they keep north-facing slopes damp, encourage moss and algae, drop branches in storms, and fill gutters each fall.
We look at how tree cover affects your roof and suggest what's worth doing: trimming back overhanging limbs (by an arborist), adjusting gutters, or choosing shingles with algae resistance during a replacement.
Shorewood questions
Do I need gutter guards with all these trees?
They can help under heavy canopy. They won't eliminate maintenance, and some styles work better than others with pine needles versus leaves. We'll give you an honest opinion.
A branch hit my roof. What now?
Stay off the roof and call us. We'll check for punctures and damaged decking, and if it was storm-related we'll explain the insurance process.
What causes black streaks on my roof?
Usually algae, common on shaded slopes. It's mostly cosmetic. Algae-resistant shingles help on a new roof.
Shorewood homes we work on
- Lakefront homes on Lake Minnetonka and Christmas Lake
- 1960s–1980s ramblers and split-levels on wooded lots
- Newer custom homes with complex rooflines
- Homes near the LRT Regional Trail with detached garages
Shorewood's neighbors
We're regularly in these nearby communities too:
Get a Shorewood roof inspection
We'll look at the roof, gutters and the trees around them.