Most Minneapolis homes built before 1980 have 3-tab shingles that crack after 20 winters. Ice dams form along the eaves when warm air leaks from the attic and melts snow. Water then backs up under the shingles. We always pull the old layers down to the deck so we can check for rot and add ice-and-water shield along the lower six feet.
Hennepin County requires a permit for any roof replacement over 100 square feet. Cheap crews skip the permit and use the wrong nail pattern. That fails inspection and leaves you paying twice. We use GAF Timberline HDZ shingles on most jobs because the zip strip holds in 130 mph winds once the temperature drops below zero.
Flat roofs on commercial buildings and garages need different handling. We install modified bitumen or TPO membrane with proper slope. Workers must carry materials up through tight alleys in the North Loop or Cedar-Riverside. One missed seam in July humidity leads to leaks by the first freeze.
Call 612-555-0199 for a same-day look at storm damage. We answer 24 hours and can tarp the roof the same night if wind ripped shingles off.
Roof Replacement Services We Offer
✓Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and new Timberline shingles on homes in Uptown or Longfellow. Done in three days for most 1,200 square foot houses.
✓Emergency Roof Replacement After Storm
Same-day tarp and full replacement when hail or wind tears off shingles. We start within 24 hours on calls from Downtown or Northeast.
✓Commercial Flat Roof Replacement
TPO or modified bitumen on small retail or apartment buildings in the North Loop. Includes new drains and insulation upgrade.
✓Ice Dam Roof Replacement
Replace damaged sections along eaves after repeated ice dams on houses near Lake Harriet or the Mississippi Riverfront.
✓Garage Roof Replacement
Match existing shingles or switch to metal on detached garages in Powderhorn and Phillips. Usually finished in one day.
Roof Replacement Cost in Minneapolis, MN
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Full roof replacement on 1,200 sq ft house | $8,000–$12,000 | Asphalt shingles, standard pitch, easy access |
| Full roof replacement on 2,000 sq ft house | $14,000–$22,000 | Includes premium shingles and extra ice shield |
| Commercial flat roof replacement | $9,000–$16,000 | TPO membrane on 1,000 sq ft garage or small building |
| Ice dam section repair and replace | $2,500–$4,500 | Lower eaves only, includes new shield |
| Free roof replacement estimate | Free | On-site visit, written scope, and permit help |
Ranges are typical for Minneapolis, MN and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Site Visit And Measure
We walk the roof and attic the same day you call. Takes one hour. We check decking, vents, and flashing.
- 2
Permit And Material Order
We file the Hennepin permit and order shingles. Lead time runs three to seven days in summer.
- 3
Tear Off And Deck Repair
Old layers come off in one day. We replace rotten plywood and add ice shield before new underlayment.
- 4
Install And Cleanup
New shingles or membrane go down in one to two days. We haul debris and run a magnet for nails.
Pricing
Most asphalt jobs land between $8,000 and $15,000. Flat roofs and steep pitches cost more.