Hustad Companies, Inc.

Hustad Companies, Inc. Hustad is a full service exterior restoration contractor. Your trusted choice for insurance restoration projects.

Hustad Companies specializes in Contracting and Consulting on large Restoration Projects, including storm damage and other insurance losses for residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Whether you own a home or manage a property, who you hire after a storm matters.Hiring local does more than restore a ro...
04/19/2026

Whether you own a home or manage a property, who you hire after a storm matters.

Hiring local does more than restore a roof. It keeps more recovery dollars in the communities hit hardest, supports local jobs and suppliers, and gives you a contractor who knows the weather, the market, code requirements, and will still be here long after the storm crews are gone.

Hustad has been serving property owners since 1973 and is a current GAF Master Elite contractor, a designation GAF says is awarded to fewer than 2% of roofing contractors. That kind of credential matters when you are protecting one of your biggest investments.

It also matters because warranty protection matters. GAF says only Master Elite contractors can offer the Golden Pledge Limited Warranty on qualifying roof systems, with up to 30 years of workmanship coverage. GAF also says its shingles have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, and Good Housekeeping says its institute tests and evaluates thousands of products each year.

Before you sign anything, verify your contractor’s required local and state licensing, insurance, and manufacturer certifications.

Trust local. Trust proven brands. Trust companies that have stood the test of time.

Keep the economic value here, and protect your home or property the right way.

Call today: (608) 224-0990

Madison is where it all began for us. It’s still home 50+ years later. So when a storm like this moves through our city ...
04/15/2026

Madison is where it all began for us. It’s still home 50+ years later.

So when a storm like this moves through our city and the surrounding communities, we do not treat it like a headline. We treat it like a responsibility.

Our team is already in the field inspecting client properties, documenting conditions, and helping ownership get to clear next steps fast.

After a storm, owners do not need noise. They need real assessments, disciplined documentation, and someone who knows how to protect their interests before small misses become bigger capital problems.

Hustad was founded in Madison. We know this market, we know these weather patterns, and we know how to move quickly when portfolios need triage.

If your property was in the path of this storm and you need an objective assessment, call (608)224-0990

Before the next budget review, most exterior decisions should already be getting clearer.Not because teams have more rep...
03/27/2026

Before the next budget review, most exterior decisions should already be getting clearer.

Not because teams have more reports.

Because they are asking better questions earlier.

Strong portfolio oversight is not just about finding problems.
It is about knowing what those problems mean before they turn into delay, repeat spend, or a larger capital event.

That is why this review framework focuses on 8 practical questions across four areas:

timing
file quality
governance
capital

Are inspections scheduled before the season?
Is repair authority in place before small issues grow?
Can leadership see open items, aging, and repeat patterns clearly?
Do directors have a budget summary they can act on?

Those are the questions that help teams decide what to maintain, what to repair now, what to document better, and what to move into capital planning.

The goal is not more activity.

It is better control before budget season forces the decision.

If this review sheet would be useful for your next planning cycle, comment REVIEW and we will send it over.

Most teams treat work orders like maintenance history.The best operators treat them like risk intelligence.When the same...
03/26/2026

Most teams treat work orders like maintenance history.

The best operators treat them like risk intelligence.

When the same issue keeps showing up in the same part of a property, that is usually telling you something more important than “another ticket came in.”

Same leak area.
Same elevation.
Same gutter line.
Same unit stack.
Same repair type.

That is not just service activity.
That is pattern recognition.

By the time a repeat issue becomes obvious to ownership, site teams have often seen it several times in the work order history. The real opportunity is catching the pattern early enough to ask better questions:

Is this a root-cause issue?
Is this a detail that keeps aging out?
Is this still routine maintenance, or is it becoming a budget problem?

Close rates matter.
But on large portfolios, signal detection matters more.

The work order history is not just a record of what happened.
It is often the earliest warning system you have.

What trend in your work order history has taught you the most about a property?

Most vendor problems start before the first truck shows up.Not with workmanship, but with vague standards.Across large p...
03/23/2026

Most vendor problems start before the first truck shows up.

Not with workmanship, but with vague standards.

Across large portfolios, I keep seeing the same pattern:

The scope is loosely defined.
The photo standard is unclear.
The closeout proof is different on every property.

Then the work gets done…
but nobody is fully aligned on what was completed, what changed, or what gets approved next.

Before any project starts, I want 3 things locked in:

• Scope: what is included, excluded, and how changes get approved
• Photo standard: what must be captured before, during, and after
• Closeout proof: what ops, accounting, and asset management need to sign off

Good vendors matter.

Clear standards matter more.

Because on big portfolios, callback risk is often documentation risk wearing a different shirt.

What is the one vendor requirement that has improved accountability the most for your team?

Occupied multifamily reroofs are won in the plan, not on install day.This project demanded more than labor and material....
03/20/2026

Occupied multifamily reroofs are won in the plan, not on install day.

This project demanded more than labor and material. Limited access, tight staging, occupied buildings, and strict code requirements all had to be managed at the same time.

That is what ownership groups and management teams are really evaluating on an occupied asset.

Not just whether a new roof gets installed. Whether the work is sequenced well, the site stays controlled, and resident disruption is kept in check.

On this project, Hustad is installing a GAF Timberline HDZ system with Silver Pledge coverage. As GAF Master Elite contractors, we installed the roof to manufacturer specifications and with the qualifying GAF accessory combination required for eligibility for the WindProven Limited Wind Warranty. GAF says WindProven is available for Timberline shingles with LayerLock Technology when installed with the required qualifying accessories, and that it carries no maximum wind speed limitation when those eligibility requirements are met.

For ownership groups, REIT teams, and management companies, difficult occupied work should deliver:

• Clear sequencing by building
• Tight site logistics in limited staging conditions
• Code compliant ex*****on from start to finish
• A roof system installed for long term performance and stronger warranty protection
• Minimal disruption to residents and onsite teams

That is how complex reroof work gets delivered with control.

Response time matters.But repeat issue rate tells you more.A vendor can be fast and still create drag if the same proble...
03/19/2026

Response time matters.

But repeat issue rate tells you more.

A vendor can be fast and still create drag if the same problem keeps coming back.

For portfolio teams, recurring issues usually point to one of three breakdowns:

The root cause was missed
The first visit addressed the symptom, not the source.

The repair scope was too narrow
The work was completed, but not fully resolved.

The closeout was weak
The record did not clearly show what was done, where it was done, and what still needed attention.

This is where performance conversations should start.

Not with how many tickets were touched.
With how many stayed closed.

That shift gives leadership a better read on ex*****on quality, vendor reliability, and where avoidable friction is entering the system.

Fast response helps.

Reliable resolution is what improves portfolio performance.

Which matters more in your world right now: speed, diagnosis, or closeout quality?

Clients remember two things: what you fixed and how you handled it.In national account service work, the service experie...
03/19/2026

Clients remember two things: what you fixed and how you handled it.

In national account service work, the service experience matters as much as the technical scope.

That means showing up professionally, communicating clearly, and making it easy for the client to understand what was found and what happens next.

That is why recent feedback like this matters.

A Regional Facilities Manager shared:
“Luis was friendly, had a great attitude, and took the time to walk through the issues and explain the work clearly.”

An Asset Manager put it simply:
“Your team was simply amazing. Thank you for the quick, efficient work. Luis rocks!”

For portfolio teams, that kind of feedback matters because trust in the field affects more than one service visit. It affects confidence, communication, and how smoothly the work moves across the property.

Luis Rester is doing a strong job representing Hustad in a client facing national accounts role, and we are grateful to have him on the team.

Tis the season for giving back. ❄️ Colorado Springs community 💪.
12/05/2025

Tis the season for giving back. ❄️ Colorado Springs community 💪.

Termites aren’t always easy to spot. They often hide inside exterior walls and wood trim, silently eating away at the st...
09/05/2025

Termites aren’t always easy to spot. They often hide inside exterior walls and wood trim, silently eating away at the structure of a building. By the time visible damage appears, the infestation could already be severe.

⚠️ What to watch for:
Crumbling or blistering wood trim
Small holes or sawdust-like droppings
Hollow-sounding walls when tapped
Doors and windows that suddenly stick

The best defense is early detection and treatment. If you suspect termite activity in your property, don’t wait! Professional inspection and repair can save you thousands and protect your commercial or apartment building.

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