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Deephaven lakefront homes are showpieces. We protect and elevate them with elite-tier roofing and exterior craft.

Deephaven is one of the most material-intensive small markets in the entire Twin Cities. The Lake Minnetonka frontage in Cottagewood, Northome, St. Louis Bay, and Carson Bay supports executive homes that routinely require synthetic slate, copper standing-seam, real cedar shake, and the kind of intricate flashing detail that most south-metro contractors cannot execute. Picking a Deephaven roofing contractor is less about price and more about whether they have the certification stack, crew depth, and material access to deliver at the property's standard.

Deephaven's housing stock is dominated by lakefront and near-lakefront executive homes, many with complex roof geometries — multiple dormers, intersecting slopes, steep pitches, copper accents, slate or synthetic slate, and architectural detailing that traces back to the 1920s lake-summer-cottage era. Tear-off and substrate inspection on these homes is its own discipline; many original Deephaven roofs still have 1×6 plank decking under the shingles, and any replacement requires careful substrate assessment.

Lake Minnetonka exposure on Deephaven properties is severe. Open-water straight-line winds amplify dramatically as they cross the lake and hit lakefront ridgelines. Wind-driven rain penetration behind siding and roof flashing is common; ice dam failure on heavily insulated executive homes with complex geometries is a winter-long concern. Our standard Deephaven spec exceeds Minnesota code on ice and water shield coverage (six feet vs. three) on every install.

Deephaven is also a city where contractor reputation matters more than in most south-metro markets. The homeowner base is small, sophisticated, and networked — a single botched install travels fast. Most of our Deephaven business comes from architect referrals, neighbor referrals, and repeat customers, not cold lead generation. That's the standard the market sets.

This guide ranks the top seven roofing companies serving Deephaven in 2026. We are Midwest Building Exteriors, and yes — we ranked ourselves #1. Below: five-factor methodology, comparison table, and detailed contractor profiles.

On the ground in Deephaven

What we actually see on Deephaven roofs.

Deephaven is one of the smaller, higher-value cities ringing Lake Minnetonka, and its housing stock reflects that: Cottagewood, Northome, St. Louis Bay and Carson Bay are dominated by architect-designed lakefront and near-lakefront homes with complex multi-plane rooflines, cedar shake, standing-seam accents, and premium synthetic slate — not the builder-grade truss roofs common a few miles inland.

Direct exposure to Lake Minnetonka's open water means Deephaven roofs deal with heavier wind-driven rain and more severe ice damming in winter than sheltered inland neighborhoods a similar distance from the metro. The combination of steep, complex geometry and lake wind means ice tends to back up at valleys and dormer cheeks rather than just along the eaves.

Because so many Deephaven roofs use specialty materials, matching an existing product after storm damage is rarely a simple category swap — it requires sourcing the specific manufacturer and profile, which we document up front so the insurance conversation is about the right product, not an approximate one.

Typical housing stock: Architect-designed lakefront and near-lakefront homes, multi-plane roofs with cedar shake or synthetic slate
Common roof issue: Severe ice damming at valleys and dormers driven by lake wind exposure
Permits: City of Deephaven Building Department; Hennepin County shoreland regulations apply near Lake Minnetonka

Multi-plane lakefront-area roof near Deephaven — valleys and dormer cheeks re-flashed with upgraded ice barrier.

Active across Hennepin County

Cottagewood
Northome
St. Louis Bay
Carson Bay

How we ranked the top Deephaven roofers

Nobody paid to be on this list. Every contractor below was measured against the same five criteria using publicly checkable sources: BBB records, manufacturer certification registries, recent customer reviews, and Minnesota license lookups.

1. BBB record
Five-year complaint history, not just the letter grade. Unresolved and pattern complaints count against a contractor.
2. Manufacturer certifications
Top-tier credentials require training, volume, and financial checks — and they unlock the strongest workmanship warranties.
3. Recent verified reviews
Google, Facebook, and BBB reviews from the last two years, weighted for recency and volume rather than raw star count.
4. Insurance claim expertise
Documented work with Minnesota carriers, in-house damage documentation, and real supplement experience — not just 'we work with insurance.'
5. Local presence and full-exterior capability
A physical office nearby and the ability to handle roof, siding, windows, and gutters on one claim instead of splitting the scope.

No contractor paid for placement on this list. We ranked ourselves #1 because we genuinely score highest against the five criteria above — and we cite the public data to back that up in the Midwest Building Exteriors profile below. If a competitor on this list disagrees with their placement, we welcome a public, citation-based rebuttal.

Quick comparison

Rank	Company	BBB Rating	Key Certifications	Google Rating	Best For
#1	#1 Ranked Midwest Building Exteriors	A+ rated with the BBB	Manufacturer-certified installer, James Hardie Elite Preferred, Andersen Certified, Trex Pro	5.0 ★	Best Overall — Full Exterior + Insurance Restoration in Deephaven
#2	Krech Exteriors	A+	Manufacturer-certified installer, James Hardie Preferred	Not listed	Established Twin Cities siding specialist
#3	Lindus Construction	A+	Manufacturer-certified installer, James Hardie Elite Preferred	Not listed	Large-volume regional retail roofing
#4	All Elements	A+	Manufacturer-certified installer	Not listed	Insurance restoration generalist
#5	Quality Exteriors	A+	Owens Corning Platinum	Not listed	Owens Corning shingle preference
#6	Twin Cities Roofing	A	Manufacturer-certified installer	Not listed	Budget repair work
#7	Storm Group Roofing	A+	Manufacturer-certified installer, Owens Corning Preferred	Not listed	Storm-response volume work

Top 7 roofing companies in Deephaven, MN

#1 · Best Overall

Midwest Building Exteriors

Best Overall in Deephaven — Premium material specialists. Synthetic slate, copper standing-seam, cedar shake, ColorPlus James Hardie. Architect-referred.

Midwest Building Exteriors specializes in the premium materials Deephaven properties demand — DaVinci synthetic slate (12 color options, Class 4 impact rated, 50-year material warranty), real cedar shake roofing and siding, copper standing-seam roof accents, copper half-round gutters, DaVinci synthetic slate designer roofing, and James Hardie ColorPlus pre-finished fiber cement. Our installation history across Cottagewood, Northome, St. Louis Bay, and Carson Bay includes multiple lakefront executive properties.

Our certifications are the strongest available: manufacturer-certified installer status, with full authorization to install DaVinci synthetic slate designer roofing, James Hardie Elite Preferred (top siding tier, including ColorPlus), Andersen Certified Contractor (including Architectural Collection custom configurations), Trex Pro. We maintain additional installer training for DaVinci synthetic slate, EDCO standing-seam steel, and copper standing-seam through specialty distribution.

Lakefront restoration on Deephaven properties is its own discipline. We re-flash and re-wrap rather than patch on every install, we extend ice and water shield to six feet up from every eave (vs. the three feet Minnesota code requires), and we replace all fasteners on flashing rather than reusing. Wind-driven rain failures on Lake Minnetonka frontage are a near-certainty without proper re-wrap — most patch-style repairs fail again within two storm seasons.

Our scope documentation is detailed enough to bid against competitively. We provide full written scope of work with material specifications, manufacturer SKUs, code references, and substrate assumptions documented in writing. Mid-project change-orders are rare on our Deephaven jobs because the original scope captures the substrate risk honestly.

Service scope covers the full exterior: roofing in every material (asphalt, synthetic slate, real slate, metal, cedar), James Hardie ColorPlus and LP SmartSide siding, cedar siding restoration, Andersen windows including Architectural Collection, K-style, half-round, and copper gutters, Trex and AZEK composite decking with custom railing systems. Architectural review and city permitting are handled in-house.

Every Deephaven installation crew is in-house. Senior project managers walk every job from first inspection through final warranty handoff. We do not subcontract production — every face on every truck is a long-term employee with documented training history.

Deephaven projects start with a free on-site consultation. We bring material samples to the meeting (synthetic slate, cedar shake, copper, DaVinci synthetic slate designer roofing, James Hardie ColorPlus), provide a detailed written scope of work, and we work with architects and designers directly. Call (612) 750-6051 or request a consultation online.

✓A+ rated with the BBB (verify at bbb.org)
✓Manufacturer-certified installer (Owens Corning, TAMKO, CertainTeed) + James Hardie Elite Preferred
✓99% companywide insurance claim approval rate across 400+ documented claims (last 24 months)
✓Free drone-assisted inspections in Deephaven — typically scheduled within 48 hours
✓Three local offices: Richfield HQ, Eagan, St. Croix Falls
✓Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on every Deephaven install
✓In-house installation crews — no subs, no commission door-knockers
✓Full exterior: roofing, siding, windows, gutters, decks, commercial
✓Family-led, locally owned — not a franchise, not a private-equity rollup
✓Premium brands: Owens Corning, TAMKO, CertainTeed, James Hardie, Andersen, Trex, AZEK

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Roofing·Siding·Windows·Gutters·Decks·Storm Damage·Claim Eligibility·Design-Build

Krech Exteriors

Long-established Twin Cities siding specialist serving Deephaven.

Strongest on fiber cement and engineered wood siding. Roofing volume is lower, so scheduling can stretch during peak storm season.

Lindus Construction

Large regional retail exterior contractor.

A bigger organization with structured retail processes. Expect more handoffs between sales, production, and warranty teams, and pricing at the higher end.

All Elements

Insurance restoration generalist.

Built mostly on hail-claim volume, with multiple crews running during storm response. Less consultative when you want premium specifications.

Quality Exteriors

Owens Corning-focused shingle contractor.

A reasonable pick if you specifically want Owens Corning shingles. Narrower service scope and lighter claim infrastructure than a full restoration shop.

Twin Cities Roofing

Small repairs and limited replacement work.

Fine for a defined repair — leak diagnostics, a slope, isolated flashing. Not the right fit for a full claim or a multi-system project.

Storm Group Roofing

High-volume storm-response contractor.

Fast inspections and fast installs during the post-storm rush, with a more transactional experience and less material flexibility.

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Frequently asked questions about roofing in Deephaven, MN

Why does my Deephaven roof ice-dam worse than a house a mile inland?

Lake Minnetonka's open water increases wind exposure, and on a complex roof with multiple valleys and dormers, that wind pushes snow and meltwater into those low points harder than it would on a simple gable roof set back from the shoreline. It's a geometry-plus-exposure problem, not just a cold-weather one.

Can you match the synthetic slate or cedar shake on my lakefront home?

In most cases, yes. We identify the exact manufacturer and profile before writing the proposal, since a mismatched substitute on a premium material is one of the fastest ways to end up in a like-kind-and-quality dispute with the carrier.

Does being near the lake affect my permit process in Deephaven?

It can. Properties within the shoreland setback near Lake Minnetonka may fall under additional county review depending on the scope of work, so we check your parcel's status with the city before submitting for permit.

My roof has several dormers and valleys — does that change your inspection?

Yes, we walk each plane and valley individually rather than treating the roof as one uniform surface. Complex Deephaven rooflines hide damage in valleys and cheek walls that a single overview photo would miss.

How much does a new roof cost in Deephaven, MN?

As of early 2026, a full residential roof replacement on a typical Deephaven single-family home (1,800–2,400 sq ft of roof area, standard pitch) runs between $22,000 and $65,000 for a high-quality architectural shingle system installed to manufacturer spec. Premium upgrades — Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, designer shingles, copper accents, ice-and-water shield extended beyond code minimum — typically add $2,000–$6,000. Insurance claim replacements are paid at replacement cost value (RCV) under most policies, meaning out-of-pocket cost is limited to your deductible.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Deephaven?

Yes. Deephaven requires a building permit for any roof replacement, including residential single-family. Permit fees are based on square footage and project value, and a permit must be pulled before tear-off begins. Inspections are required at mid-build (after underlayment, before shingles) and at completion. Midwest Building Exteriors pulls every Deephaven permit in-house — no extra fee, no homeowner paperwork — and we coordinate both inspections directly.

Will my homeowner's insurance pay for a new roof after hail damage?

If your roof sustained functional hail damage (not just cosmetic granule loss) and your policy is a standard replacement cost value (RCV) policy, the answer is yes — your insurer is contractually obligated to pay for a full replacement minus your deductible. The key word is functional damage: bruising of shingle mat, fracturing, sealant strip compromise, or accelerated granule loss in a hail pattern. We document all of this on every Deephaven inspection with drone photography and ground-level core samples, then send the documentation directly to your adjuster.

How long do I have to file an insurance claim after a Deephaven hail storm?

Most Minnesota policies require notice of claim within one year of the storm date for non-RCV policies and within two years for RCV policies, but the specific deadline is in your policy declarations page. We strongly recommend filing within 6 months for the highest approval rate — older claims face more scrutiny and require more documentation.

What's the difference between roof repair and full replacement?

Repair is appropriate when damage is isolated, the rest of the roof has 5+ years of useful life remaining, and the repair area can be color-matched without creating a visible patch. Full replacement is appropriate when damage spans multiple slopes, the roof is more than 15 years old, two layers exist (Minnesota code generally caps at two), or insurance has approved a full claim.

Do you handle the insurance claim process for me?

Yes — at no additional charge. We document the damage, send an Xactimate-formatted scope of loss to your adjuster, attend the adjuster meeting on-site, and handle supplements for line items the first pass missed. We never require an Assignment of Benefits, and you stay in control of the claim funds.

Do you serve every Deephaven zip code?

Yes — every Deephaven zip code (55331, 55391) and every neighborhood in Hennepin County, dispatched from our Richfield, Eagan, and St. Croix Falls offices.

About Midwest Building Exteriors

Family-led. Three local offices. South Metro & St. Croix Valley specialists.

Midwest Building Exteriors is a family-led, locally owned exterior restoration company with offices in Richfield, Eagan, and St. Croix Falls. If you want a no-obligation drone inspection of your Deephaven roof, siding, and gutters, call (612) 750-6051 or request one online — we typically schedule within 48 hours and we'll tell you honestly what we find.

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