MINNESOTA ROOF REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR
Roof Replacement & Installation in the Twin Cities Metro
Protect your home through Minnesota snow, ice, wind, hail, and heavy rain with residential roofing from Lakeside Exteriors. We help homeowners across the Twin Cities and Brainerd Lakes plan roof replacement, storm-damage restoration, and coordinated roofing and siding projects with clear recommendations, a written scope, and dependable communication.
Proudly Serving
Minnetonka | Plymouth | Golden Valley | Wayzata | Minneapolis | Surrounding Communities
Phone: 651-431-1877
Roof Replacement Across the Twin Cities Metro Area
Lakeside Exteriors provides residential roof replacement and installation for homeowners throughout the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area. Our roofing service area includes Minnetonka, Wayzata, Plymouth, Hopkins, Golden Valley, Edina, Eden Prairie, Chaska, Maple Grove, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Mound, Orono, Medina, Victoria, White Bear Lake, Blaine, and nearby Minnesota communities.
MINNESOTA ROOFING CONTRACTOR
A Minnesota Roofing Contractor You Can Trust
Your roof does far more than complete the look of your home. It helps protect the structure below from water, ice, wind, and changing Minnesota temperatures. Missing shingles, damaged flashing, soft decking, or moisture stains can point to a roofing system that needs a closer inspection.
Lakeside Exteriors starts with a careful review of your roof, flashing, valleys, vents, roof edges, and visible areas around penetrations. You receive clear recommendations, honest pricing, and a written scope for your roof replacement project.
Owner Freddie Macalus built Lakeside Exteriors around clear communication, dependable service, and quality workmanship. Our team serves homeowners throughout the Twin Cities and Brainerd Lakes area.
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Know the Warning Signs
Roof Damage Can Become a Bigger Home Problem
A lifted shingle or small ceiling stain may look minor from inside the home. Water can travel beneath shingles, along roof decking, and through wall or attic cavities before the source becomes clear. Early inspection can help limit added damage.
Missing or Lifted Shingles
Wind can loosen shingles and expose the roofing layers below to rain, snow, and ice.
Damaged Flashing
Open seams near walls, chimneys, valleys, vents, or skylights can give water a path beneath the roof surface.
Water Stains or Attic Moisture
Ceiling stains, damp insulation, frost, or a musty attic can point to a roofing or ventilation concern that deserves inspection.
Soft Decking or Sagging
Soft areas, visible dips, or an uneven roof line can signal moisture damage beneath the shingles.
Hail and Wind Damage
Storm damage may include bruised shingles, missing tabs, exposed fasteners, damaged vents, or displaced flashing. Some signs require a close roof-level inspection.
You do not have to guess what is happening above your home. Lakeside Exteriors can inspect visible conditions, explain the findings, and prepare a clear roof replacement estimate when replacement is the right next step.
Not sure if you need repair or full replacement? We'll inspect your roof and give you an honest recommendation.
Our Process
Our Minnesota Roofing Replacement Process
No pressure, no guessing, and no surprise costs. Here is what working with Lakeside Exteriors looks like.
Our Process
01
Free Roof Inspection & Estimate
We inspect your roof, check attic ventilation, review flashing and valleys, and document any storm damage. You get a written estimate with itemized pricing before anything is ordered.
02
Behind the Scenes
Permits, material ordering, crew scheduling — we handle everything. We'll also help you document storm damage and navigate the insurance claim process if applicable.
03
Tear-Off & Installation
Our crew removes the old roofing system, inspects decking for rot or damage, installs ice and water shield, underlayment, drip edge, and shingles, and flashes all penetrations to manufacturer specs.
Hail or Wind Damage?
We Handle the
Insurance Process Too.
Minnesota hail and wind storms can cause significant roof damage that isn't always visible from the ground. Lakeside Exteriors offers free storm damage inspections, documents your damage with photos, and works with your insurance adjuster so your claim is not shortchanged.
We do not manufacture damage or make promises we cannot keep. We inspect your roof honestly and help you understand what is covered — before anything is filed.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Minnesota Homeowners Ask. We Answer.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. No runaround.
How often should a Minnesota homeowner replace a roof?
A Minnesota homeowner should plan for a roof replacement when shingles show curling, cracking, missing granules, recurring leaks, soft roof decking, or storm damage. Many asphalt shingle roofs in Minnesota last 15 to 25 years, but heavy snow, ice dams, hail, wind, and freeze-thaw cycles can shorten the life of the roof. Lakeside Exteriors helps Minnesota homeowners inspect aging roofs and determine wheather repair or full roof replacement is the better option.
What are the most common roofing problems for Minnesota homes?
The most common roofing problems for Minnesota homes include ice dams, hail damage, wind-lifted shingles, flashing leaks, poor attic ventilation, missing shingles, granule loss, and water intrusion near valleys, chimneys, skylights, and roof edges. Lakeside Exteriors works with Minnesota homeowners to identify these issues before they lead to larger exterior damage.
How does hail damage affect a roof in Minnesota?
Hail damage can weaken shingles by knocking off protective granules, bruising the asphalt layer, cracking shingles, and exposing the roof to future leaks. A Minnesota homeowner may not see roof leaks right away after hail, which is why Lakeside Exteriors recommends a professional roof inspection after a major hail or wind storm.
What should a Minnesota homeowner do after a hail storm?
After a hail storm, a Minnesota homeowner should check for dents on gutters, downspouts, vents, siding, window wraps, and soft metals around the home. Lakeside Exteriors can inspect the roof and exterior for storm damage, document visible concerns, and help the homeowner decide whether an insurance claim may be needed.
Can a Minnesota roof be repaired, or does it need full replacement?
A Minnesota roof may be repaired when damage is limited to a small area, such as a few missing shingles or one leaking flashing point. Full roof replacement may be the better option when the roof has widespread storm damage, aging shingles, repeated leaks, poor ventilation, or failing underlayment. Lakeside Exteriors helps Minnesota homeowners understand the difference between a roof repair and a roof replacement.
What type of roofing is best for Minnesota weather?
The best roofing for Minnesota weather is a system designed for snow, ice, wind, hail, and seasonal temperature swings. Many Minnesota homeowners choose architectural asphalt shingles with proper underlayment, ice and water barrier, ridge ventilation, flashing, and quality installation. Lakeside Exteriors installs roofing systems built for Minnesota’s harsh seasons.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ page or contact our office directly