7 Best Siding Contractors in White Bear Lake, MN (2026 Guide)

Siding takes more abuse in White Bear Lake than almost anywhere else in the country. The lakefront homes face wind-driven moisture year-round; the inland 1980s-1990s vinyl is brittle from 30+ years of freeze-thaw cycles; and hail comes through every few summers with very little warning. If your siding is chalky, warping, or the paint is failing in sheets, it’s not your imagination — it’s 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.

This guide is written by the Owl Roofing team — a Shoreview-based, family-owned home exterior contractor serving White Bear Lake from 15 minutes south. 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 when to pick someone else.

How We Ranked WBL 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 WBL ZIP codes 55110 and 55115. 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 #2 spot for WBL: we’re a 15-minute drive south, family-owned, BBB Accredited, and we install both James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide. Twin Cities Siding & Roofing earns #1 because they’re a near-30-year operator with two BBB Integrity Awards and dedicated WBL-area presence — that’s hard to beat for whole-exterior projects.

Comparison Grid: WBL Siding Contractors at a Glance

Company	Founded	Brand	BBB	Best For
Twin Cities Siding & Roofing	~1995	James Hardie + multi-brand	A+ / 2x BBB Integrity Award	Whole-exterior premium
Owl Roofing (Shoreview, serves WBL)	Family-owned	James Hardie, LP SmartSide	Accredited; 5.0 Google	Multi-service, communicative
Super Siders	1990	James Hardie, LP, vinyl	BBB Torch Award 2019 & 2024	Ethics-first ratings
Hoffman Weber Construction	Established	James Hardie Preferred	Minneapolis HQ	Higher-volume projects
Glacier Companies	Twin Cities	James Hardie + Mastic	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, Hardie	Multi-brand	Budget vinyl alternative

1. 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 serving the metro and is one of the few exterior contractors in WBL’s coverage area to have won the BBB Integrity Award twice. They’ve also received recognition from Angi and GuildQuality for service quality. They install siding alongside roofing and windows, making them a strong choice for whole-envelope projects. For WBL 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. If you’re doing siding only and want pure-play Hardie depth, see Craftsman’s Choice at #6.

2. Owl Roofing — Trusted Neighbor Serving WBL from Shoreview

Best for: WBL homeowners who want a hometown-feel family business handling siding alongside roofing or gutters under one project.

Owl Roofing is based at 1000 County Road E West Ste 135 in Shoreview — a 15-minute drive south of WBL. 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 — which absolutely includes WBL.

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 happens 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, and our office is in Shoreview rather than WBL itself. For very large multi-building or commercial siding projects, Hoffman Weber or Twin Cities Siding & Roofing have more crew capacity. For a single-family WBL home, we are a strong fit.

3. 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, with a multi-decade track record across the metro.

Watch for: St. Michael is about 50 minutes from WBL. Their crews work the metro fluidly but scheduling can favor projects closer to their home base.

4. 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 WBL. 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.

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.

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 — a relatively rare combination 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 WBL alongside the broader Twin Cities and have 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.

6. 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. 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 aren’t the right call if you want LP SmartSide, vinyl, or a multi-material approach.

7. 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 on 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.

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

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

Great customer service from start to finish. Storm damage inspection was professional, and they handled the hard parts of my roof claim. My new roof looks awesome.

— Brent Simmons, 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 WBL

Most WBL 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 — 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.

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 WBL?

For a typical WBL home, 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.

James Hardie or LP SmartSide for a WBL 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.

Will my insurance cover siding replacement?

Often yes, when the cause 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 in WBL?

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 White Bear Lake and Best Gutter Companies in White Bear Lake guides for the rest of the picture.

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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 White Bear Lake 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