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Updated June 2026

Best Metal Roofing Contractors in Minneapolis

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Quick Comparison

Rank Company Specialty Experience BBB Website
1 Central Roofing Company Commercial Roofing Since 1929 Listed Visit
2 Kaufman Roofing Most Established Since 1930 Listed Visit
3 Krech Exteriors Residential Roofing & Exteriors Since 1988 Listed Visit
4 Lindus Construction Residential Exteriors Since 1979 Listed Visit
5 Snap Construction Residential & Storm Restoration Since 2007 Listed Visit

Detailed Reviews

#2

Kaufman Roofing

Most Established
ExperienceSince 1930 (95+ Years)
BBB StatusListed
SpecialtyResidential & Commercial
Service AreaMinneapolis & Twin Cities
Services and company details

Family-owned Twin Cities roofer founded by John Kaufman in 1930 and still run by the family today. Kaufman is both a GAF Master Elite contractor and an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor, and it works in a wide range of systems including asphalt shingle, slate and tile, metal (with in-house fabrication), composite, wood shake and flat EPDM rubber. Services span residential, multi-family and commercial roofs plus gutters, siding and ice dam removal, backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Roof Replacement Roof Repair Slate & Tile Roofing Metal Roofing Flat Roofing Ice Dam Removal Gutters Custom Metal Fabrication
#3

Krech Exteriors

Residential Roofing & Exteriors
ExperienceSince 1988 (35+ Years)
BBB StatusListed
SpecialtyResidential Roofing & Exteriors
Service AreaTwin Cities Metro
Services and company details

Eagan-based exterior contractor serving the Twin Cities since 1988 and trusted by many of Minnesota's premier homebuilders. Krech holds an unusually deep certification stack: GAF Master Elite with President's Club status, CertainTeed Certified Premier Roofer, Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and James Hardie Elite Preferred. It offers roof installation, repair, storm-damage work, metal and solar roofing, plus siding, windows and home design across many Twin Cities communities including Minneapolis.

Roof Replacement Roof Repair Storm Damage Repair Metal Roofing Solar Roofing Roof Inspections Siding Windows
#4

Lindus Construction

Residential Exteriors
ExperienceSince 1979 (45+ Years)
BBB StatusListed
SpecialtyResidential Exteriors
Service AreaMinneapolis-St. Paul & Western Wisconsin
Services and company details

Family-owned contractor founded in 1979 by Kevin and Emily Lindus, serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and western Wisconsin and now run by the next generation of the Lindus family. Lindus is an award-winning GAF Master Elite contractor inducted into GAF's Triple Star President's Club, and it installs GAF asphalt and metal roofing. As one of the largest LeafGuard dealers in the world, it also handles seamless gutters, replacement windows, siding and remodeling.

Roof Replacement Roof Repair Metal Roofing LeafGuard Gutters Siding Replacement Windows Remodeling New Construction
#5

Snap Construction

Residential & Storm Restoration
ExperienceSince 2007 (18+ Years)
BBB StatusListed
SpecialtyResidential & Storm Restoration
Service AreaMinneapolis & Twin Cities Metro
Services and company details

Minneapolis-area home-improvement company founded in 2007 and headquartered on American Boulevard E in Minneapolis. Snap specializes in full-service storm and hail damage restoration and guides homeowners through the insurance-claim process. It is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and installs asphalt shingle, metal, rubber, tile and slate roofs, alongside siding, windows, doors, insulation and decks across 26+ Twin Cities communities.

Storm Damage Restoration Hail Damage Repair Roof Replacement Roof Repair Insurance Claims Assistance Siding Windows Insulation

Twin Cities Snow Load, Ice Dams, and the Case for Metal Roofing in Minneapolis

When ice dams have caused interior damage for two or more consecutive winters

Ice dams in Minneapolis are primarily an attic insulation and air-sealing problem, but metal roofing's fast snow-shedding properties meaningfully reduce the volume of melt water that can refreeze at the eave. For homes where attic improvement alone has not resolved the problem, adding a metal roof with appropriate eave snow guards provides a secondary defense against ice-dam damage to interior ceilings and walls.

When a Hennepin or Ramsey County home has a 40-plus-year-old roof deck that needs full assessment

Older Minneapolis homes scheduled for metal roofing installation often have roof decks with skip sheathing or deteriorated boards that should be overlaid with solid decking before a new system is applied. A thorough deck inspection and any necessary replacement during a metal roof project is more economical than discovering deck issues after an adjacent shingle replacement fails early because of poor substrate support.

When a historic Minneapolis neighborhood property needs a durable, visually appropriate material

Minneapolis's Summit Avenue, Lowry Hill, and Fulton neighborhoods include properties with historic preservation considerations where exposed metal panels would be visually incompatible. Concealed-fastener standing seam in muted tones and stone-coated steel shingles in slate and cedar profiles are both available through Twin Cities metal roofing installers and can satisfy most preservation review guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many metal roofing contractors are in Minneapolis?

Our directory lists 5 independently verified metal roofing contractors serving Minneapolis, Minnesota, ranked by experience, certifications and reputation. Central Roofing Company is ranked #1.

How do I choose a metal roofing roofer in Minneapolis?

Confirm licensing and insurance for Minnesota, ask for metal roofing project references in Minneapolis, get multiple written quotes, and check each contractor's BBB standing. Every company listed here has been independently researched.

Will a metal roof hold up to Minneapolis's hail season?

Class 4 impact-rated metal panels and shingles are specifically tested against the large-hailstone sizes common in Upper Midwest spring and summer storms. Unlike asphalt shingles, which can show surface bruising from hail that is not always visible during a typical inspection, Class 4 metal surfaces are engineered to absorb impact energy without cosmetic or functional damage, which is why most Minnesota insurers recognize them with meaningful premium adjustments.

How does standing seam metal handle the Minneapolis freeze-thaw cycle?

Standing seam systems use floating clip fasteners that allow the metal panel to expand and contract freely with temperature change rather than being fixed rigidly to the deck. This design eliminates the fastener slot elongation and potential leak path that occurs when metal is screwed directly through the panel face. In Minneapolis's extreme temperature range, this thermal accommodation is the single most important installation characteristic for long-term weathertight performance.

Are there Minneapolis city permit requirements specific to metal roofing?

The City of Minneapolis Building Services requires a roofing permit for roof coverings regardless of material type. Metal roofing installations that add structural load—for example, through additional insulation layers or a complete deck overlay—may require a structural review as part of the permit process. Contractors experienced in the Minneapolis permit process typically handle this documentation as a standard part of the project proposal.

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