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Minnesota Exterior Contractors You Can Trust
Built for Minnesota Weather. Trusted by Homeowners Across the State
Minnesota homes take a beating from long winters, freeze-thaw cycles, hail, and humidity. Your windows, siding and roof need to handle it. Lakeside Exteriors installs every window replacement, fiber cement siding installation, and roof repair project with precision so you get better comfort, lower energy costs, and long-lasting results. Every job starts with a free, no pressure estimate and fully itemized quote, so you know exactly what to expect.
WHAT WE DO
Exterior Services Across the Metro
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Energy-efficient window installation for Minnesota homes. We install vinyl, fiberglass, and wood replacement windows built to handle freeze-thaw cycles and reduce heating costs. We work with high-end windows built for Minnesota; Pella, Andersen, Marvin, & ProVia
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Fiber cement siding, vinyl siding, and LP SmartSide installation. Protect your home from hail damage and humidity with low-maintenance siding built for Twin Cities weather. Working with James Hardie Siding, LP SmartSide Siding, & Market Square
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Asphalt shingle roofing, roof leak repair, and complete roof replacement. Licensed roofing contractors serving Minnetonka and surrounding communities. Working with quality roofing materials like GAF, Owens Corning, and Certainteed.
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Energy-efficient patio door installation and sliding glass door replacement for Minnesota homes. We install vinyl, fiberglass, and multi-panel sliding doors that eliminate drafts, operate smoothly year-round, and stand up to freeze-thaw cycles.
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Complete home exterior transformation including window replacement, siding installation, roofing, and exterior painting. Get better curb appeal, energy efficiency, and protection from Minnesota weather—all from one trusted contractor.
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Minnesota hail and wind can damage roofs, siding, and windows overnight. We offer free storm inspections, direct insurance claim support, and a crew that knows how to document damage so your claim doesn't get shortchanged. Lakeside does not provide emergency services.
RESOURCES & GUIDES
Minnesota Homeowners Should Know About Exterior Work
Honest answers to the questions we hear most. No fluff, no sales pitch — just what you need to make a good decision for your home.
WINDOWS - GOLDEN VALLEY
What "best" actually means when it comes to window installation in Golden Valley — and how to evaluate any contractor before you sign anything.
ROOFING & SIDING - TWIN CITIES
What separates the top exterior contractors from the rest — and what to ask before you hire anyone for roofing or siding in the Twin Cities.
WINDOWS - WAYZATA
Why Wayzata homeowners choose Lakeside for window replacement, siding replacement, and roofing — and what makes lake-area homes different to work on.
Siding & Roofing · Minnesota
Which products actually hold up through Minnesota winters, spring hail, and humid summers — a straightforward guide for Twin Cities and Brainerd Lakes homeowners.
Windows · Energy Efficiency
Waiting until fall to replace windows in Minnesota is a mistake most homeowners make once. Here's why spring and summer window replacement makes more sense.
Windows · Minnesota
Triple-pane windows cost more upfront. But in a Minnesota climate, they often pay for themselves faster than homeowners expect, here's the honest breakdown.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Homeowners Ask. We Answer.
Straight answers to the questions we get most. No runaround.
Most window replacements take 2–10 days depending on the number of windows. Lakeside measures each window individually, orders the product, and schedules installation once it arrives. See our full FAQ page for more details on the process.
Does Lakeside handle storm damage insurance claims?
Yes. Lakeside provides free storm inspection and works directly with homeowners' insurance adjusters to document damage and support the claim. Lakeside does not provide emergency services.
What window brands does Lakeside install?
Lakeside is a certified installer for Pella and Andersen windows, an authorized Marvin dealer, and also installs ProVia. Every brand is factory-certified installation — not just a general contractor using unfamiliar products. Read more in which window type is right for Minnesota.
Is Lakeside Exteriors licensed and insured in Minnesota?
Yes. Lakeside Exteriors holds Minnesota Contractor License #CR807029 and carries full insurance coverage. Homeowners can verify the license through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
What areas does Lakeside Exteriors serve?
Lakeside serves the entire Twin Cities Metro including Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Wayzata, Plymouth, Edina, Prior Lake, Anoka, Forest Lake, Blaine, and many more. Plus the Brainerd Lakes area including Crosslake, Brainerd, and surrounding lake communities.