Polson Roofing Company, South End of Flathead Lake

Polson Roofing Company

• What we do: shingle, standing seam metal, TPO, EPDM, and foam roofing for homes, cabins, and commercial buildings
• Service area: Polson (ZIP 59860), Finley Point, Skidoo Bay, Polson Bay, and the south end of Flathead Lake
• Specialty: standing seam metal and Malarkey Certified shingles for lakefront and hillside homes
• County: Lake County, MT; permits through Lake County or the City
• Phone: (406) 885-6522

Residential roofing

This end of the lake has a slightly milder climate than the north end. Lake-effect humidity and wind are still factors, especially on Finley Point and Polson Bay exposures. Newer subdivisions up the hill toward the country club see more wind and drier UV conditions, which drives a lot of metal roof work.

The two residential systems we install most:

• Standing seam metal for lakefront cabins, hillside homes with a view of the Missions, and properties that want a 40 to 50-year roof
• Malarkey architectural shingles for in-town homes that prefer a traditional shingle look with strong hail and UV performance

We also handle roof repair, tear-off and replacement, new construction roofing, and seasonal inspections. Storm and insurance claim work is routine for us.

Commercial roofing

The commercial market here includes restaurants, lodging, retail on Main Street, marinas, and medical buildings. We install and maintain:

• TPO and EPDM membranes for reflective or long-lasting flat roofs
• Standing seam metal for lodges and larger commercial buildings
• Commercial shingle for mixed-use and retail

We schedule around the summer tourist season and send daily photo updates for absentee owners.

Why owners pick Sisu

We are a Malarkey Certified Contractor, which gets our clients access to extended manufacturer warranties. We regularly travel south from Kalispell for projects down here and coordinate material deliveries to avoid extra trips. Local feedback on our reviews page.

Local roofing conditions

Polson is at about 2,927 feet at the lake, with hillside properties running well above that. The combination of lake humidity, summer UV, and winter freeze-thaw is hard on asphalt, especially on south and west slopes. Wind off the lake and the Mission front can be significant during storms. Wildfire risk on hillside properties near the Mission Mountains is also a factor we account for in material choice and eave detailing.

This side of the lake is in Lake County, so permits and inspections are handled through Lake County or the city rather than Flathead County. We pull all required permits before starting work.

Elsewhere around Flathead Lake

Headed north, we also work in Lakeside and Bigfork. Our home base is Kalispell.