Protect Your Building, Maximize Your Roof's Life
Welcome to Tilsen Roofing Company, Madison's trusted choice for commercial roofing services since 1953. Our team takes pride in delivering superior roofing solutions to businesses across Southern Wisconsin. From new commercial installations to roof replacement, repair, maintenance, waterproofing, and more, we've got your business covered.
Our Story
Fast forward to the late '80s, Cy's youngest son Dave spent many summers working for the family business. Dave loved it so much that the day after he graduated from UW - Madison, he began full-time at Tilsen. He eventually took over Tilsen Roofing and still runs it today. When Cyril "Cy" Tilsen got back from World War II, his determination to provide for his family led him straight to work with a local construction contractor. A veteran B17 bomber pilot, Cy was no stranger to hard work and quickly found success in Madison's construction industry. Cy's work continued until 1953 when he bought a truck and started Tilsen Roofing. His integrity and commitment to clients led to growing work in Southern Wisconsin, including projects like the original Hilldale Mall, the former Madison General Hospital, an addition to the Edgewater Hotel, and more.
Our Values
The values that helped shape Tilsen Roofing back in 1953 are as important to us as ever. Long-term client relationships, transparency, and honesty are at the core of our services. We pride ourselves on building client relationships that last. Some of the commercial roofs we're doing today we originally worked on 50-60 years ago. We're committed to helping the life of your roof last as long as it can, offering roof repair, waterproofing, and more. If you don't need a new roof, we'll tell you. Responsiveness to client needs is also crucial to us, and a call to Tilsen Roofing is met with rapid response. We are ready and equipped to meet client needs in a timely fashion.
Our Services
We offer a variety of low-slope professional roofing services to meet your building's needs, including:
- New Commercial Roofing
- Roof Replacement
- Roof Repair
- Waterproofing
- Sheet Metal
- Roof Design/Inspection
Meet Our Team
Meet Dave Tilsen, our President, Graham Schroeder, our Project Manager, and Anson Staver, our Director of Operations. We're passionate about working with clients on extending their roof with their budget in mind.
Join Our Team
Interested in a rewarding job with Tilsen Roofing? We'd love to chat. Check our Careers page for open positions and information on submitting your resume.
Disappointing Experience with Roof Repair Company
Poor Communication and Unreliable Service
The reviewer, Ryan C., had a frustrating experience with a roof repair company. Despite being recommended, the company failed to deliver on their promises. The reviewer had to call multiple times to get an estimate, and even then, the estimate was vague ($450-$750).
Broken Promises and Lack of Follow-Through
The company promised to call back to schedule the repair within two weeks, but the reviewer didn't hear back. After waiting for three weeks, they had to call again, only to be told that someone would be in touch by the end of the week. However, another two weeks went by, and the reviewer still didn't receive a call.
