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

Siding takes more abuse in Shoreview than almost anywhere else in the country. Twin Cities winters cycle through 100°F temperature swings between July and January. Hail comes through every few summers. The freeze-thaw cycles flex every fiber and fastener. If your siding is from the 1980s or ’90s — chalky vinyl, warping cedar, or paint that’s failing in sheets — you’re not imagining it. You’re seeing material that was never engineered for this climate giving up. The good news: modern siding (especially James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide engineered wood) handles Minnesota dramatically better, and a well-installed siding job is one of the few exterior upgrades that pays back both in resale value and in not-having-to-think-about-it-for-30-years peace of mind.

This guide is written by the Owl Roofing team — a Shoreview-based, family-owned home exterior contractor. We install siding alongside our roofing work, and we’ve been doing it long enough to have strong opinions about who does it well in this metro. We’re listed in our honest ranking position below — and we tell you exactly when to pick someone else.

How We Ranked Shoreview 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 Shoreview ZIP codes 55126 and 55127. To make this list, a contractor had to clear 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, or comparable verifiable reviews from BBB and Houzz

Companies were not ranked by paid placement. Owl Roofing earns the #1 spot because we are headquartered in Shoreview, the majority of our 30+ verified reviews come from Shoreview homeowners and immediate neighbors, and we install both James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide. We are also transparent about our limits — for very large multifamily or commercial siding projects, the contractors below us in this list have more crews and may be the better call.

Comparison Grid: Shoreview Siding Contractors at a Glance

Company	Founded	Brand Specialization	BBB / Recognition	Best For
Owl Roofing (Shoreview)	Family-owned	James Hardie, LP SmartSide	BBB Accredited; 5.0 Google (30+ reviews)	Hometown contractor, multi-service
Super Siders	1990	James Hardie, LP, vinyl	BBB Torch Award 2019 & 2024	Ethics-first ratings
Hoffman Weber Construction	Established Twin Cities	James Hardie Preferred	Minneapolis HQ	Higher-volume projects
Glacier Companies	Twin Cities	James Hardie Preferred + Mastic certified	Multi-cert	Multi-brand premium
Craftsman’s Choice	Twin Cities	James Hardie certified	Thousands of TC projects	Hardie volume specialist
Western Construction	Twin Cities	Vinyl, LP SmartSide, HardiePlank	Multi-brand	Budget vinyl alternative
Perfect Exteriors of MN	Twin Cities	James Hardie certified	Hardie installer focus	Hardie-only buyers

1. Owl Roofing — Shoreview’s Hometown Siding Contractor

Best for: Shoreview homeowners who want a hometown family business handling siding alongside roofing, with the same crew on both projects.

Owl Roofing is headquartered at 1000 County Road E West Ste 135 in Shoreview — five minutes from most of the homes we serve. We’re family-owned, BBB Accredited, GAF Systems Plus Certified for our roofing work, Minnesota-licensed and insured, and active members of the local Chamber of Commerce. Our 5.0 Google rating across 30+ verified reviews comes overwhelmingly from Shoreview, North Oaks, Roseville, and the surrounding suburbs we live in — meaning when we say we know how Shoreview homes age, we mean it specifically about your neighborhood, not generally about Minnesota.

We install James Hardie fiber cement (the gold standard for cold-climate siding) and LP SmartSide engineered wood (the better-priced alternative that still handles freeze-thaw cycles cleanly). Every install is backed by our Get it Right Guarantee — a 10-year workmanship warranty. If your siding project is happening alongside a roof or gutter replacement, we coordinate the entire envelope as one project rather than three separate contractors stepping on each other.

Watch for: We are a family-owned local business, not a 100-crew regional operator. For very large multi-building or commercial siding projects, Hoffman Weber or Super Siders below us will have more simultaneous crew capacity. For a single-family Shoreview home, we are the best fit on this list.

2. Super Siders

Best for: Homeowners who put the highest weight on ethics and BBB recognition.

Super Siders has been protecting and improving Twin Cities homes since 1990 and is now a third-generation, family-owned operation based in St. Michael. They earned the BBB Torch Award for Ethics in 2019 — and again in 2024, becoming the first contracting company in their region to win twice. That kind of repeat ethics recognition is unusual in this trade and worth weighting heavily if you’ve been burned before. They install James Hardie, LP SmartSide, and vinyl, and have expanded into roofing and windows over the years to become a full exterior general contractor.

Watch for: St. Michael is about 35 minutes from Shoreview. Their crews work the metro fluidly but scheduling can sometimes favor projects closer to their home base.

3. Hoffman Weber Construction

Best for: Larger or higher-volume siding projects where crew capacity matters.

Hoffman Weber is headquartered in Minneapolis and serves a 60-mile radius that comfortably includes Shoreview. 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 HOA-coordinated re-siding without scheduling becoming a bottleneck. Their team has installed some of the larger residential siding projects in the metro over the past decade.

Watch for: Volume operators sometimes feel less personal during the sales and project-management phases. If you want a single point of contact you can call directly, ask up front who your project manager will be and whether they handle the job from start to finish.

4. 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 — a relatively rare combination that’s useful when you want fiber cement on the main planes of your home but vinyl on accents like soffits, trim, and the garage face. They serve Shoreview alongside the broader Twin Cities and have built a reputation for clean, code-compliant detailing.

Watch for: Multi-brand projects mean coordinating two material lead times. Confirm both materials are ordered before crew schedule.

5. Craftsman’s Choice

Best for: Homeowners who want 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. If you’ve already decided on James Hardie and want pure-play depth, they are the deepest team locally.

Watch for: Hardie-only specialization means they are not the right call if you want LP SmartSide, vinyl, or a multi-material approach.

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 among the most competitive in this list, particularly for vinyl and LP. If your priority is square-foot value rather than premium fiber cement, they’re a strong second-quote option.

Watch for: Vinyl has a meaningfully shorter useful life than fiber cement in Minnesota’s climate. Confirm the warranty and check transferability if you’re considering a sale within the next 10 years.

7. Perfect Exteriors of Minnesota

Best for: Hardie-only buyers who want a focused certified-installer relationship.

Perfect Exteriors is a James Hardie certified installer with a strong concentration on fiber cement work specifically. They show their work openly with completed-project photo galleries — useful when you want to see how a particular Hardie color reads on Twin Cities homes before committing.

Watch for: As with Craftsman’s Choice, Hardie focus means they’re not the right pick for non-Hardie projects.

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.

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. Great people, great communication, and really solid work.

— Cody Warren, verified Google review

I’ve gotten to know the team at Owl Roofing here in Shoreview and have been consistently impressed with how they show up.

— Maggie Benham, Shoreview

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. Their integrity and attention to detail set them apart.

— Roslyn Weimer, 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. Highly recommended and I love their mascot too!

— Bridgett Bonte, verified Google review

How to Choose a Siding Contractor in Shoreview

Most Shoreview homeowners interview two or three siding contractors before signing. A few criteria matter more than they look:

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. Certified installers go through training and have access to better warranty coverage. The same applies to LP SmartSide’s preferred-contractor program.

Get the workmanship warranty in writing. Manufacturer warranties cover the material itself — 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; warranties on this list range from 1 year to lifetime. Read the document.

Confirm material lead times. James Hardie typically ships 3–6 weeks after order, LP SmartSide 2–4 weeks. If a contractor promises a “next-week start,” ask whether material is already on hand or whether the schedule includes shipping time.

Insist on proper moisture management. The single most-failed step on Minnesota siding installs is the weather barrier and flashing detail at windows, doors, and trim transitions. Ask specifically how the contractor flashes around windows and which housewrap they use. A good answer mentions a specific product (Tyvek, Typar, or similar) and walks you through the lap sequence.

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 Shoreview, MN?

For a typical Shoreview home, a full siding replacement runs $15,000–$45,000+ depending on square footage, material, and trim work. Vinyl runs $5–$9 per square foot installed; LP SmartSide runs $8–$12; James Hardie fiber cement runs $11–$18. Add 10–20% if old siding has to be removed and the underlayment needs repair, which is common on homes 30+ years old.

Should I choose James Hardie or LP SmartSide for a Minnesota home?

Both perform very well in Minnesota. James Hardie fiber cement is the gold standard for longevity (50+ year service life, very low maintenance) and resists hail meaningfully better than wood-based products. LP SmartSide engineered wood costs roughly 20–30% less, installs faster, and holds paint beautifully. For a home you plan to keep 20+ years, Hardie usually wins on total cost. For a home you may sell within 10 years, SmartSide is often the better-value choice.

When is the best time to install siding in Minnesota?

Late spring through early fall (April–October) is the most common window. Cold-weather installs are possible — particularly with LP SmartSide — but require sealants rated for low temperatures and slower fastener installation. Most quality contractors stop scheduling new installs once daytime highs stay below 25°F.

Will my insurance cover siding replacement?

Often yes, when the cause of damage is a covered peril like hail or wind. After a major Twin Cities storm event, work with a contractor experienced in insurance documentation — they’ll inspect, document hail strikes per square, and submit a Xactimate-format claim. Owl Roofing handles insurance documentation as a routine part of our process.

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

Yes — bundling is one of the highest-ROI moves in exterior renovation because trim, flashing, and J-channel work overlap. Re-siding while you also replace windows means the trim is removed once and re-installed once, instead of twice. See our Best Window Installers in Shoreview and Best Gutter Companies in Shoreview guides for the rest of the picture.

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Get a Free Siding Estimate from Owl Roofing

If you’re in Shoreview or anywhere in the Twin Cities metro, we’d be glad to walk your siding with you and give you an honest assessment — including whether your existing siding has 5–10 more years of useful life left or whether replacement is the right call now. We’ll be transparent if a different contractor on this list is a better fit for your specific project.

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

Last reviewed: 2026. We re-verify this guide quarterly.

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