Hennepin County · Minneapolis, MN
Roofing help in Minneapolis
Minneapolis roofs face long, cold winters with snow on the roof for weeks, which makes ice dams one of the city's defining roofing problems, plus summer hail that regularly hits the metro. Much of the city's housing is older: bungalows, 1.5-story homes and duplexes built before modern insulation.
- Same-day inspections when a roofer is available
- Neighborhoods: Linden Hills, Kingfield, Longfellow
Areas in Minneapolis
- Linden Hills
- Kingfield
- Longfellow
- Nokomis
- Northeast
- Uptown
- Powderhorn
- Camden
- Tangletown
- Seward
ZIP codes: 55401, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55416, 55417, 55418, 55419, 55422, 55423, 55430
Minneapolis homes and their roofs
South Minneapolis is full of 1.5-story homes and bungalows with finished upper rooms tucked under the roof, where knee walls and sloped ceilings leak heat to the roof deck. Northeast has older worker cottages and duplexes. Many homes have masonry chimneys.
Ice dams on 1.5-story homes
Heat loss through upper-story knee walls melts snow that refreezes at the eaves. Ice dam removal with steam stops the immediate leak; air sealing and insulation stop the dams.
Summer hail
Hailstorms cross the Twin Cities most summers, and many roofs are replaced through insurance claims.
Short re-roofing season
Shingles need warm weather to seal, so most re-roofs happen from late spring to early fall.
Common calls in Minneapolis
- Ice Dam Removal & Prevention
- Hail Damage Roof Repair
- Attic & Roof Ventilation
- Roof Replacement
- Flashing & Chimney Leak Repair
Also available in Minneapolis: emergency roof repair and every roofing service.
Minneapolis at a glance
- County
- Hennepin County
- Storm & insurance
- Hail and ice dams drive most claims. Minnesota law prohibits contractors from paying or rebating your insurance deductible.
- Permits
- The City of Minneapolis requires permits for re-roofing, and roofers must hold a Minnesota residential roofer license from the Department of Labor and Industry. Heritage preservation districts add design review.
- ZIP codes
- 55401, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55416, 55417, 55418, 55419, 55422, 55423, 55430
Minneapolis roofing FAQ
How do I stop ice dams on my Minneapolis bungalow?
Seal air leaks into the attic and knee-wall spaces, add insulation, keep soffit vents clear, and install an eave ice barrier at the next re-roof.
Do I need a permit to re-roof in Minneapolis?
Yes. The contractor pulls the city permit and must be licensed by the state.
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Need a roofer in Minneapolis?
Same-day inspections when a roofer is available. One call connects you with an independent roofer who serves your ZIP.