Midwest Building Exteriors

Best Hotel, Motel & Hospitality Roofing Contractor in Twin Cities MN (2026)

Hotels, motels, extended-stay properties, boutique inns, resort lodges, conference-center hospitality buildings and flagged franchise properties (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Choice, Wyndham, Hyatt, Best Western) across the Twin Cities face a roofing reality no other commercial segment lives with: paying guests sleeping directly below the work, online reviews written in real time, brand-standard property improvement plans (PIPs) that dictate materials and color, and a porte-cochère arrival experience that has to stay open and immaculate during every minute of the project.

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Twin Cities Hotels, Motels & Hospitality Properties · 2026 buying guide

Midwest Building Exteriors has spent more than two decades restoring hospitality properties across the metro — from highway-corridor select-service hotels in Bloomington, Eagan and Brooklyn Park to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul full-service flags and Lake Country resort lodges. This 2026 guide is written specifically for general managers, hotel owners, REIT asset managers, franchise property-improvement coordinators and the management companies behind multi-flag Twin Cities portfolios.

The wrong contractor on a hotel roof creates revenue and reputation problems at the same time: a 6 AM tear-off above an occupied guest room, a leak through a guest-bathroom ceiling, a franchise PIP audit that fails because the wrong color cap-sheet was used, or a porte-cochère shut down on a Friday arrival wave. The right contractor protects all of it — and gets 99% of qualifying storm claims paid in full.

Midwest Building Exteriors is a Minnesota-licensed Class A residential and commercial contractor (License #BC691061), with low-slope certifications on GAF EverGuard TPO, Carlisle Sure-Weld TPO and Firestone/Holcim EPDM, plus steep-slope mansard/dormer specialty work common on hospitality buildings. Three offices keep us close: Minneapolis/Richfield, Eagan and St. Croix Falls.

How we help

How we help hotels, motels & hospitality properties in Minnesota

Hospitality roofs run on a guest-experience clock. Reviews are written from the room. PIPs are audited by the flag. Here is how MBE handles the specific challenges Twin Cities hotels and motels run into:

  • Guest-room-quiet phasing above occupied floors

    Loud tear-off and decking work are scheduled by floor and wing, never above an occupied room block before 9 AM or after 6 PM. The front-desk team gets a daily noise map; rooms directly below active work are blocked from sale where possible.

  • Porte-cochère arrival protection

    The porte-cochère stays open and protected through every arrival and departure wave. Overhead protection, valet/bell-staff coordination and clean walking paths are maintained from kickoff through final walkthrough.

  • Brand-standard PIP (property improvement plan) compliance

    Franchise PIP material lists, color cap-sheets, mansard shingle profiles and parapet coping standards (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Choice, Wyndham, Hyatt, Best Western) are documented and matched. PIP-audit-ready closeout packages are delivered to the brand standards coordinator.

  • RTU / packaged-terminal AC (PTAC) curb work without guest comfort loss

    RTU curb re-flash and PTAC sleeve work above guest rooms are sequenced so individual room HVAC stays online for arriving guests. When a unit must go down, the room is blocked and the property knows 48 hours in advance.

  • Pool, spa & meeting-room ceiling protection

    Indoor pool rooms, spas and meeting/ballroom ceilings are pressure- and humidity-sensitive. Penetrations above them are sequenced for tight dry-in windows; pool/spa shutdowns are coordinated with the chief engineer.

  • Hail or wind insurance claim with brand-standard documentation

    Drone-mapped damage, RTU and PTAC curbs, mansard shingles, parapet flashings, copings and drains documented individually. Supplements negotiated line-by-line — including PIP code/color upgrades adjusters routinely miss.

  • Online-review reputation risk during work

    Daily guest-facing communication card, manager-on-duty briefings every shift, and a 24/7 PM cell line. Crews are uniformed, screened, and trained to greet guests. We treat your TripAdvisor and Google ratings as a project deliverable.

#1 — Best overall

Why Midwest Building Exteriors is the best choice for hotels, motels & hospitality properties

Midwest Building Exteriors is the Twin Cities' #1 ranked hotel and hospitality roofing contractor for 2026 — chosen by GMs, ownership groups, REITs and franchise PIP coordinators because we deliver what no generic commercial roofer can: guest-quiet phasing, porte-cochère protection, brand-standard PIP compliance, mansard/dormer specialty work, in-house insurance claim leadership, and a roof that lasts 25–30 years with a real warranty behind it.

We are certified on GAF EverGuard TPO, Carlisle Sure-Weld TPO and Firestone/Holcim EPDM — the longest fully-transferable, non-prorated material warranties available for commercial low-slope hospitality roofs.

Our 99% insurance claim approval rate is measured outcome from hundreds of Minnesota hail and wind claims, including dozens of flagged hotels and motels. Hospitality supplements for mansard shingle replacement, PTAC sleeve damage, RTU curbs, copings and PIP code/color upgrades are routinely missed by generic commercial roofers — we make sure they get paid.

Every project is led by a senior, salaried PM (not commissioned) who works directly with the GM, chief engineer, brand standards coordinator and ownership/asset management. Guest-room phasing, porte-cochère protection, pool/spa coordination and PTAC sleeve work are sequenced around occupancy and arrival waves.

We carry $2,000,000 in general liability and full Minnesota workers' compensation — certificates issued before mobilization with the hotel ownership entity, management company and franchisor named as additional insured.

Three local offices keep us close: Minneapolis/Richfield, Eagan and St. Croix Falls — within an hour of every hospitality property in the metro.

Every proposal is line-item, fixed-price, and formatted for ownership, asset-management and franchise PIP approval. Closeout documentation includes PIP-audit photos, mansard shingle batch records, RTU/PTAC curb rebuilds and warranty paperwork.

Quick comparison

Top hotels, motels & hospitality properties roofing & exterior contractors in the Twin Cities metro, 2026.

RankCompanyBBBCertificationsGoogleBest For
#1
#1 Ranked
Midwest Building Exteriors		A+ AccreditedGAF EverGuard · Carlisle · Firestone EPDM5.0 ★Best overall — hotels, motels, flagged hospitality
#2Schwickert's Tecta AmericaA+Tecta America Network4.4Large national-flag multi-property programs
#3Central RoofingA+GAF, Carlisle4.4Mid-size suburban select-service hotels
#4Sela Roofing & RemodelingA+GAF Master Elite4.5Steep-slope mansard hotel work
#5Berwald RoofingA+NRCA4.3Large full-service flat-roof hotels
#6Storm Group RoofingAOwens Corning Preferred4.4Single-property storm restoration
#7Garland/DBSA+Garland Authorized4.3Hotel REITs on co-op procurement

Ranked: top contractors for hotels, motels & hospitality properties

#1 · #1 — Best Overall for Hotels & Hospitality

Midwest Building Exteriors

MBE leads this category because no other Twin Cities contractor combines guest-quiet phasing, porte-cochère protection, brand-standard PIP documentation, mansard/dormer steep-slope specialty work, in-house insurance claim leadership and three local offices. Hospitality work is a core specialty handled by senior PMs who understand occupancy clocks, franchise PIP audits and online-review reputation risk.

Strengths
  • ✓ GAF EverGuard · Carlisle Sure-Weld · Firestone EPDM (top tier each)
  • ✓ 99% insurance claim approval, documented
  • ✓ Guest-room phasing maps delivered to the front desk daily
  • ✓ Porte-cochère stays open through arrival/departure waves
  • ✓ Brand-standard PIP documentation (Hilton/Marriott/IHG/Choice/Wyndham/Hyatt)
  • ✓ Mansard and dormer steep-slope specialty work
  • ✓ Three Twin Cities offices, salaried PMs, in-house crews

Best for: Any select-service, full-service, extended-stay, boutique or resort property — especially insurance-funded storm restoration with PIP code/color upgrades.

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#2 · Large national-flag multi-property specialist

Schwickert's Tecta America

Tecta America national network. Strong on multi-property flagged hotel roofing programs. Less competitive on insurance representation and tight guest-quiet single-property work.

Strengths
  • ✓ Strong TPO/EPDM
  • ✓ National multi-property capacity
Trade-offs
  • – Limited insurance representation

Best for: Large national-flag multi-property programs.

#3 · Mid-size suburban select-service hotel specialist

Central Roofing

Solid TPO and Carlisle credentials. Mid-size suburban select-service hotels a credible fit. Lighter on PIP documentation and mansard work than MBE.

Strengths
  • ✓ GAF, Carlisle
Trade-offs
  • – Lighter PIP / mansard specialty

Best for: Mid-size suburban select-service hotels.

#4 · Steep-slope mansard hotel work

Sela Roofing & Remodeling

Strong steep-slope shingle credentials. Good for mansard-heavy hotels. Less low-slope specialty depth than MBE.

Strengths
  • ✓ GAF Master Elite
Trade-offs
  • – Less low-slope depth

Best for: Steep-slope mansard hotel work.

#5 · Large full-service flat-roof hotel specialist

Berwald Roofing

Industrial-scale low-slope work. Strong on large full-service flat-roof hotels. Less depth on guest-quiet phasing and PIP documentation.

Strengths
  • ✓ NRCA member
Trade-offs
  • – Less PIP specialty

Best for: Large full-service flat-roof hotels.

#6 · Single-property storm restoration

Storm Group Roofing

Active in storm restoration. Documentation reasonable for single-property hotels; lighter on PIP and mansard supplements.

Strengths
  • ✓ Active in storm work
Trade-offs
  • – Lighter PIP / mansard specialty

Best for: Single-property hotel storm restoration.

#7 · Sourcewell co-op partner for hotel REITs

Garland/DBS

Holds Sourcewell co-op contract — useful for hotel REIT asset managers avoiding full bid process.

Strengths
  • ✓ Sourcewell co-op
Trade-offs
  • – Co-op pricing not always lowest installed

Best for: Hotel REITs on co-op procurement.

What does a hotel roof cost in Minnesota in 2026?

Hotel roofing budgets vary by building type. A typical 60–110-room select-service hotel with TPO low-slope roof (18,000–35,000 sq ft) runs $9.50–$15.50 per square foot for 60-mil TPO with tapered polyiso, RTU/PTAC curb re-flash, parapet flashing, mansard tie-in and disposal. Larger 150–250-room full-service properties (40,000–80,000 sq ft) run $10.50–$17.50 per square foot.

Mansard shingle replacement on franchise hotels typically runs $7.50–$12.50 per square foot of mansard face — brand-standard color matched.

Insurance-funded restoration: when hail or wind damage qualifies, the commercial property policy typically pays full replacement at like-kind-and-quality minus the deductible. PIP code/color upgrades are routinely included in supplements when properly documented.

  • Select-service hotel TPO (60-mil): $9.50–$15.50/sq ft
  • Full-service hotel TPO/EPDM: $10.50–$17.50/sq ft
  • Mansard shingle replacement: $7.50–$12.50/sq ft of mansard face
  • RTU/PTAC curb rebuild & re-flash: $1,800–$22,000
  • Insurance-funded restoration: typically just the deductible

Guest-room-quiet phasing for occupied hotels

Every TripAdvisor review is written from the room. MBE's default approach: loud tear-off and decking work are scheduled by floor and wing, never above an occupied room block before 9 AM or after 6 PM. The front-desk team gets a daily noise map. Rooms directly below active work are blocked from sale where possible; otherwise, guests are pre-notified at check-in and offered a complimentary upgrade.

Mansard and exterior dormer work uses the same phasing logic — never directly outside an occupied window during quiet hours.

Porte-cochère arrival protection

The porte-cochère is the property's front door. It stays open and protected through every arrival and departure wave. MBE installs overhead protection, coordinates with valet/bell staff and maintains clean walking paths. Loading and material staging happen at the service entrance, not the front drive. Daily power-wash of the porte-cochère drop-off is included in MBE's hospitality scope.

Brand-standard PIP compliance (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Choice, Wyndham, Hyatt)

Franchise property improvement plans dictate roofing materials, mansard shingle profiles, color cap-sheets and parapet coping standards. The wrong color cap-sheet or non-approved underlayment fails a PIP audit and triggers re-do at owner expense. MBE matches PIP documentation line by line and delivers PIP-audit-ready closeout packages — including manufacturer batch records, color samples and inspection photos — to the brand standards coordinator.

Insurance restoration for Minnesota hotels & motels

Most hotels are insured on a commercial property policy through carriers like Travelers, Cincinnati, Liberty Mutual, Hanover, Zurich or Lloyd's. After qualifying hail or wind damage, the policy typically covers full replacement at like-kind-and-quality minus the deductible.

Hotel-specific supplements adjusters routinely miss: mansard shingle replacement, PTAC sleeve damage, RTU curbs, parapet flashing, copings, drains, PIP code/color upgrades. MBE documents and negotiates every line — including the brand-standard color upgrade that keeps the property compliant.

  • Free drone inspection within 48 hours of a storm event
  • Mansard, PTAC and RTU damage specifically documented and supplemented
  • Adjuster-attended on-site meeting (we are there with them)
  • PIP code/color upgrade supplements negotiated
  • Full Recoverable Depreciation collection — no balance left behind

Best materials for Minnesota hotel roofs

For most select-service and full-service hotels: 60-mil TPO from GAF EverGuard, Carlisle Sure-Weld or Firestone/Holcim with tapered polyiso. For coastal-style resort or lakefront hotels with heavy UV exposure: 80-mil TPO or PVC. Mansard faces: brand-standard architectural shingles (Owens Corning Duration, GAF Timberline HDZ, CertainTeed Landmark) matched to the franchise PIP color spec.

Our work with hotels, motels & hospitality properties

  • South Metro Twin Cities
    Flagged select-service hotel — Hail restoration with PIP color upgrade

    Scope: 60-mil TPO re-roof, mansard shingle replacement (110 sq), RTU/PTAC curb rebuild, PIP color upgrade

    Outcome: Zero unsold guest-room nights attributable to work; PIP audit passed first try; insurance funded

  • Minneapolis
    Full-service downtown hotel — Phased TPO re-roof above ballroom

    Scope: 80-mil TPO, tapered polyiso, ballroom-ceiling protection, parapet rebuild

    Outcome: Ballroom remained bookable every weekend; finished on schedule

  • I-35 Corridor
    Highway-corridor motel — Wind restoration

    Scope: Full tear-off, 60-mil TPO, mansard shingle replacement, signage tie-in

    Outcome: Closed only one wing at a time; insurance funded; back to 100% sellable inventory in 11 days

FAQ

Hotels, Motels & Hospitality Properties roofing FAQ

Can we stay open and sell rooms during the project?
Yes — that is the default. Loud work is scheduled by floor and wing, never above an occupied room block during quiet hours. Rooms directly below active work are blocked from sale where possible; otherwise guests are pre-notified at check-in.
How long does a hotel re-roof take?
A 60–110-room select-service hotel runs 10–18 working days. Full-service properties (150–250 rooms) run 18–30 days. Mansard-heavy properties add 4–8 days for steep-slope work.
Will the porte-cochère stay open?
Yes. Porte-cochère protection is standard scope on every MBE hotel project. Overhead protection, valet/bell-staff coordination and clean walking paths are maintained from kickoff through final walkthrough.
Do you handle franchise PIP (property improvement plan) compliance?
Yes. We match franchise PIP material lists, color cap-sheets, mansard shingle profiles and parapet coping standards (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Choice, Wyndham, Hyatt, Best Western) line by line, and deliver PIP-audit-ready closeout packages.
What about our PTAC sleeves and RTU curbs?
RTU curb re-flash is standard scope. PTAC sleeve damage is documented for insurance supplement and replaced/re-flashed as needed. Individual-room HVAC stays online for arriving guests where possible.
How do you protect indoor pools, spas and ballrooms?
Penetrations above pool/spa rooms and ballrooms are sequenced for tight dry-in windows. Pool/spa shutdowns are coordinated with the chief engineer. Ceiling protection is installed where needed.
Will insurance cover our hotel re-roof?
If the roof has qualifying hail or wind damage, your commercial property policy typically pays full replacement at like-kind-and-quality minus the deductible. PIP code/color upgrades are routinely included in supplements. Our 99% approval rate means most hotels with documented damage replace the roof for the cost of the deductible.
Can you handle mansard shingle replacement?
Yes. Mansard and dormer steep-slope work is a core specialty. Brand-standard color matching, architectural-shingle batch documentation and PIP-audit photos are standard.
Do you coordinate with the brand standards coordinator?
Yes. The brand standards coordinator (or franchise field service rep) is a named stakeholder on every MBE hospitality project. PIP-audit closeout packages are delivered before the project ends.
What materials do you recommend?
60-mil TPO from GAF EverGuard, Carlisle Sure-Weld or Firestone/Holcim for most select-service and full-service hotels. 80-mil TPO/PVC for high-UV resort exposures. Mansard faces: brand-standard architectural shingles matched to PIP color.
What warranty do we get?
Two warranties: (1) MBE's Lifetime Workmanship Warranty, transferable; (2) the manufacturer's NDL warranty — typically 20–30 years on TPO/EPDM and 30–50 years on architectural shingles.
Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
Yes — Minnesota Class A residential and commercial license #BC691061, $2,000,000 general liability, full Minnesota workers' compensation. Certificates issued with hotel ownership entity, management company and franchisor named as additional insured.
Can you handle multi-property hotel portfolios?
Yes. Multi-property programs are sequenced per ownership / management-company schedule, with single PM coordination across properties.
How quickly can you respond after a storm?
Same-day for emergency tarping. Same-week for full inspection and adjuster meetings. Three Twin Cities offices keep a senior PM within an hour of any hotel in the metro.
How do we start the process?
Call (612) 750-6051 or request a free inspection online. A senior PM will meet you on-site within the week and follow up with a written, line-item proposal ready for ownership, asset-management and PIP review.
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