7 Best Siding Contractors in Minneapolis, MN (2026 Guide)

Minneapolis siding spans every vintage in the Twin Cities. The 1900–1930s Craftsman bungalows of South Minneapolis (Bryant, Bancroft, Powderhorn, Whittier) often wore original cedar lap that’s been replaced 1–2 times since. The 1940s and 1950s Cape Cods of Northeast and Longfellow ran heavily aluminum and vinyl. The 1990s tract additions on the city’s outer edges followed builder-grade vinyl. And the 2010s+ infill — particularly the teardown rebuilds in Linden Hills, Lake of the Isles, and Northeast — ran straight to James Hardie or LP SmartSide. Add Minneapolis’s local historic-district overlays, and the conversation is more layered than any suburb. The good news: modern fiber cement (James Hardie) and engineered wood (LP SmartSide) handle Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycle dramatically better than 1990s vinyl, and a well-installed Hardie or LP job lifts a 1912 Craftsman’s curb appeal more than almost any other exterior upgrade.

This guide is written by the Owl Roofing team — a Shoreview-based, family-owned home exterior contractor serving Minneapolis from 25 minutes northeast. We install siding alongside our roofing work, but Minneapolis specifically has stronger urban-specialist contractors than any of the suburbs we cover. We’re listed in our honest ranking position below — at the bottom, not the top.

How We Ranked Minneapolis Siding Contractors

We pulled BBB profiles, Google reviews, James Hardie’s certified-installer database, and LP SmartSide’s preferred-contractor list for every siding company actively serving Minneapolis ZIPs 55403 through 55419. Three minimums:

• Active BBB profile — accredited where possible, with no unresolved complaints in the last 12 months
• James Hardie or LP SmartSide certification — formal manufacturer authorization, not just “we install it”
• Verified review base — minimum 30 Google reviews with a 4.5-star or better aggregate

Comparison Grid: Minneapolis Siding Contractors at a Glance

Company	Brand	BBB	Best For
Hoffman Weber Construction	James Hardie Preferred	A+ (HQ in Minneapolis)	Local hometown contractor
Twin Cities Siding & Roofing	James Hardie multi-brand	2x BBB Integrity Award	Whole-exterior premium
Craftsman’s Choice	James Hardie certified	Thousands of TC projects	Hardie depth specialist
Lindus Construction	James Hardie + LP	A+ Accredited	Bundling with windows/roof
Glacier Companies	James Hardie + Mastic	Multi-cert	Multi-brand premium
Western Construction	Vinyl, LP SmartSide, Hardie	Multi-brand	Budget vinyl alternative
Owl Roofing (Shoreview, serves MPLS)	James Hardie, LP SmartSide	Accredited; 5.0 Google	Multi-service, communicative

1. Hoffman Weber Construction

Best for: Minneapolis homeowners who want a local hometown contractor with the deepest crew capacity.

Hoffman Weber is headquartered in Minneapolis itself — making them the most genuinely local of any contractor on this list. They are a James Hardie Preferred Contractor and an LP SmartSide installer with the crew depth to take on 4,000+ square foot homes, multifamily projects, and full-envelope re-siding work without scheduling becoming a bottleneck. For Minneapolis projects where having a Minneapolis-based crew matters — historic-district work, narrow-lot logistics, alley-access scheduling — Hoffman Weber tops the list both on hometown advantage and production capacity.

Watch for: Volume operators sometimes feel less personal during the sales and project-management phases. Ask up front who your project manager will be and whether they handle the job from start to finish.

2. Twin Cities Siding and Roofing

Best for: Whole-exterior premium projects with a near-30-year track record.

Twin Cities Siding and Roofing has nearly 30 years of operating history and won the BBB Integrity Award twice — recognition rare in this trade. They install siding alongside roofing and windows, making them a strong choice for whole-envelope projects. For Minneapolis homes that need siding plus other exterior services addressed together, this is one of the most awarded operators in the area.

Watch for: Multi-service operators sometimes have less depth on any one category than a focused specialist.

3. Craftsman’s Choice

Best for: The most experienced James Hardie installer in the metro.

Craftsman’s Choice has completed thousands of James Hardie projects in the Twin Cities and claims, with reasonable supporting evidence, that no Minnesota siding contractor has more Hardie experience. Minneapolis’s century-old homes — particularly Craftsman bungalows being converted to Hardie — benefit from a contractor with the most reps on tight-spaced lap detailing and historic-trim transitions.

Watch for: Hardie-only specialization means they aren’t the right call for LP SmartSide or vinyl.

4. Lindus Construction

Best for: Minneapolis homeowners running siding alongside windows, roofing, or insulation.

Lindus has been operating in the Twin Cities since the late 1970s and is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating. They install James Hardie and LP SmartSide siding alongside roofing, windows, and attic insulation. For Minneapolis projects where the entire envelope needs addressing — extremely common on century-old homes — Lindus runs the whole job under one project manager.

Watch for: Multi-service operators sometimes have less daily volume in any one trade than a focused siding specialist.

5. Glacier Companies

Best for: Multi-brand specifications combining James Hardie with Mastic vinyl accents.

Glacier Companies is a James Hardie Preferred installer and a certified Mastic siding installer — useful when you want fiber cement on the main planes of your home but vinyl on accents. They serve Minneapolis alongside the broader Twin Cities.

Watch for: Multi-brand projects mean coordinating two material lead times.

6. Western Construction

Best for: Budget-conscious vinyl projects or LP SmartSide on rental properties.

Western Construction installs vinyl, LP SmartSide, and HardiePlank across the Twin Cities. Their pricing tends to be competitive, particularly for vinyl and LP. If your priority is square-foot value rather than premium fiber cement, they’re a strong second-quote option for Minneapolis rentals or budget-tier projects.

Watch for: Vinyl has a meaningfully shorter useful life than fiber cement in Minnesota’s climate.

7. Owl Roofing — Suburban Multi-Service Contractor Serving Minneapolis

Best for: Minneapolis homeowners running siding alongside roofing or gutters under one project where suburban-roofer scheduling reliability matters more than urban specialization.

Owl Roofing is based at 1000 County Road E West Ste 135 in Shoreview — a 25-minute drive northeast of Minneapolis. We’re family-owned, BBB Accredited, GAF Systems Plus Certified for our roofing work, Minnesota-licensed and insured.

We install James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide engineered wood. Every install is backed by our Get it Right Guarantee — a 10-year workmanship warranty. We’ll be straight with you: Hoffman Weber’s Minneapolis HQ gives them a real hometown advantage we can’t match, and Craftsman’s Choice has more Hardie depth on historic-detail trim work. We earn the spot here when the project bundles services we already do well (roof + siding) and you specifically want a single point of contact rather than separate roofing and siding contractors.

What Owl Roofing Customers Actually Say

Real, verified Google reviews from real customers. Owl Roofing maintains a 5.0 Google rating with 30+ five-star reviews.

We used Owl Roofing for a repair on our roof in Brooklyn Park, and I was blown away by how good they were. Every member of the team communicated well about the process. Their price transparency was super helpful.

— Matt Brown, Brooklyn Park (verified Google review)

Owl Roofing is built on the kind of character you want behind your home. I personally know Jamie and Noah, and they are hardworking, genuine, and deeply committed to doing things the right way.

— Roslyn Weimer, verified Google review

It didn’t feel like dealing with a big company — it felt like working with people who actually care about the homes and community in the North Oaks and Shoreview area.

— Cody Warren, verified Google review

Noah and his team are outstanding! His clear communication, professionalism, and workmanship are top-notch. I recommend Owl Roofing to all my clients, friends, and family.

— Christine Westlund, verified Google review

Owl roofing is fantastic, community focused, trustworthy, and delivers high-quality work. Professional, transparent and truly customer focused.

— Bridgett Bonte, verified Google review

How to Choose a Siding Contractor in Minneapolis

Match the material to the architecture. A 1912 Craftsman bungalow looks right in painted-cedar-style Hardie or LP SmartSide. A 1950s Cape Cod looks fine in vinyl or LP. A 1925 Tudor with stucco accents may need a stucco-specific specialist alongside any Hardie work. Bring photos and ask the contractor to walk through the elevation before signing.

Manufacturer certification, not just “we install Hardie.” James Hardie maintains a public list of certified Minnesota installers. Saying “we install Hardie” is not the same as being on that list.

Get the workmanship warranty in writing. Manufacturer warranties cover the material — Hardie offers 30 years on its lap siding, LP offers 50 years on SmartSide. Workmanship warranties cover the installation. Owl Roofing’s Get it Right Guarantee is 10 years.

Verify the Minnesota license. Confirm via the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry license lookup. Owl Roofing’s license is BC809662.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does siding cost in Minneapolis?

For a typical Minneapolis home, full siding replacement runs $13,000–$45,000+ depending on square footage, material, and trim work. Historic Craftsman and Tudor homes with complex elevations and decorative trim typically run higher than tract suburban averages.

Can I install Hardie in a Minneapolis historic district?

Sometimes — design review applies if your home is in one of Minneapolis’s local historic districts or contributes to the National Register. James Hardie offers smooth and woodgrain finishes that read well on Craftsmans, but check with the City of Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission before signing.

Will my insurance cover siding replacement?

Often yes, when the cause is a covered peril like hail or wind. Work with a contractor experienced in insurance documentation. Owl Roofing handles insurance documentation as a routine part of our process.

Can I bundle siding with windows, roofing, or gutters in Minneapolis?

Yes — bundling is one of the highest-ROI moves in exterior renovation. See our Best Window Installers in Minneapolis and Best Gutter Companies in Minneapolis guides.

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Get a Free Siding Estimate from Owl Roofing

📞 Call 651-977-6027 or visit owlroofing.com to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate. We serve Minneapolis and the entire Twin Cities metro from our Shoreview office at 1000 County Road E West Ste 135.

Last reviewed: 2026.

Sources: James Hardie Certified Installers — Minnesota · LP SmartSide Engineered Wood Siding · MN Department of Labor & Industry — Contractor License Lookup