7 Best Siding Contractors in St Paul, MN (2026 Guide)

St Paul siding is a generational story. The 1880s-1910s Victorians and Craftsmans of Summit Avenue, Crocus Hill, and Cathedral Hill wore original cedar lap, decorative shingle, or clapboard — much of which has been retained or restored on contributing-status homes. The 1920s-1930s Tudors and bungalows of Highland Park and Mac-Groveland often have original stucco or stucco-with-cedar-accent that’s now reaching restoration territory. The 1940s-1960s Cape Cods and ramblers across Como and Hayden Heights ran heavily aluminum and vinyl. And the 1990s-2010s infill projects went straight to James Hardie or LP SmartSide. Add St Paul’s local historic-district overlays and the conversation is more layered than any suburb. 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 Cape Cod or 1990s spec home’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 St Paul from 20 minutes north. We install siding alongside our roofing work, but St Paul specifically — with Summit Avenue, contributing-status homes, and Heritage Preservation review — has stronger urban-specialist contractors than the suburbs. We’re listed in our honest ranking position below — toward the bottom, not the top.

How We Ranked St Paul 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 St Paul ZIPs 55101 through 55119. 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: St Paul Siding Contractors at a Glance

Company	Brand	BBB	Best For
Hoffman Weber Construction	James Hardie Preferred	A+ (Minneapolis)	Higher-volume projects
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, 20 min north)	James Hardie, LP SmartSide	Accredited; 5.0 Google	Multi-service, communicative

1. Hoffman Weber Construction

Best for: Larger St Paul projects where crew capacity and Twin Cities-area scheduling reliability matter.

Hoffman Weber is headquartered in Minneapolis and serves St Paul as part of its core Twin Cities territory. 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.

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 on St Paul homes that need siding plus other exterior services addressed together.

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. St Paul’s century-old homes — particularly Highland Park stately homes and Mac-Groveland Tudors 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: St Paul 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 St Paul 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 St Paul 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 St Paul 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 St Paul

Best for: St Paul homeowners running siding alongside roofing or gutters under one project where bundling matters more than urban specialization.

Owl Roofing is based at 1000 County Road E West Ste 135 in Shoreview — a 20-minute drive north of St Paul. 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: St Paul Heritage Preservation Commission projects on Summit Avenue or other contributing-status homes will be better served by Craftsman’s Choice or Twin Cities Siding & Roofing. 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.

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 St Paul

Match the material to the architecture. A 1900 Victorian on Summit Avenue looks right in painted cedar lap or fiber cement painted to match — vinyl reads off. A 1925 Tudor with stucco accents may need a stucco 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.

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 St Paul?

For a typical St Paul home, full siding replacement runs $13,000–$48,000+ depending on square footage, material, and trim work. Historic Victorian and Tudor homes with complex elevations and decorative trim typically run higher than tract suburban averages.

Can I install Hardie in a St Paul historic district?

Sometimes — design review applies if your home is in one of St Paul’s local historic districts (Summit Avenue West, Hill, Dayton’s Bluff, Irvine Park) or contributes to the National Register. James Hardie offers smooth and woodgrain finishes that can read appropriately, but check with the City of St Paul 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 St Paul?

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