Roof Replacement
A residential roof replacement in Minnesota runs $9,000–$22,000. Most jobs take 1–2 days: full tear-off, deck inspection, new system, clean site.
At a glance
- Typical cost
- $9,000–$22,000
- Typical timeline
- 1–2 days for most homes
- Warranty
- Manufacturer + workmanship warranty — full details at signing
- Service area
- Available across 43 Minnesota cities
Replacement
What's involved
A full roof replacement starts with tear-off — stripping all existing shingles, underlayment, and in some cases multiple layers down to the bare deck. We inspect the deck boards as we go and replace any that are soft, delaminated, or otherwise compromised before laying new material.
After deck repair, we install ice and water shield at the eaves and in the valleys — the zones most vulnerable to ice dam backup in a Minnesota winter. New synthetic underlayment goes over the full deck, followed by new drip edge and then the shingle system. All old materials are hauled away and we run a magnetic nail sweep before we leave.
Most residential replacements complete in one to two days. A written warranty covers our workmanship; the shingle manufacturer provides their own warranty on the materials. We walk through both documents with you before you sign.
Material options
Choosing the right material
The most common replacement material in north-central Minnesota is GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles — strong wind and hail ratings, a Lifetime Limited Warranty, and an installed cost of $4.50–$6.50 per square foot. For longer service life on a property you plan to keep, standing seam metal runs 40–60 years. Natural slate and cedar shake are also available where the structure and budget support them. Compare all four materials.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a full roof replacement include?
A complete replacement includes tear-off of the existing shingles and underlayment, inspection and repair of the deck boards, installation of new ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, new felt or synthetic underlayment, new drip edge, and the new shingle system. We dispose of all old materials and do a magnetic sweep for nails.
How many layers of shingles can a Minnesota home have before replacement is required?
Minnesota building code allows a maximum of two shingle layers on a residential roof. If your home already has two layers, tear-off to bare deck is required before a new roof can be installed. This adds $1,000–$2,500 to the typical job cost depending on roof size.
More services
Other services we offer
Service area
Available across Minnesota
We bring replacement to every community we serve — the same licensed crew and written estimate process in every city.
Get a written estimate for replacement
We inspect, assess, and give you a line-item written estimate before any work starts. No surprise charges, no pressure to sign on the day of inspection.