Best Roofing Companies in Faribault, MN (2026) | Midwest Building Exteriors

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Faribault homes, farms, and historic buildings get the same senior project management as our metro work.

Faribault sits in the heart of Minnesota's hail alley. Rice County routinely sees the largest hail stones in the state — baseball-sized hail is not unusual during peak summer storm activity — and total roof replacement is the rule rather than the exception when storms hit. Downtown Faribault, North Faribault, Roberds Lake, and the Cannon River Corridor neighborhoods all share the same severe-exposure profile.

Faribault's housing stock is older than the typical Twin Cities suburb. Downtown Faribault has a meaningful share of pre-1940s housing — many of these homes have original 1×6 plank decking, no ice and water shield, and roof geometries that require substrate work most metro contractors aren't prepared to handle. The newer subdivisions north of downtown and out toward I-35 have a more typical 1990s-2000s builder-grade profile, but the storm exposure is identical.

Hail history in Faribault is brutal. Major storm events in 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024 each produced documented stone sizes exceeding 2 inches across 55021. After every event, the insurance claim volume in Faribault dwarfs cities of similar population — most local roofs sustain functional hail damage every 3–5 years, and full replacements at insurance scope are the most common type of work in the local market.

Faribault's specific contractor challenge is metro-grade execution at non-metro pricing. Most large Twin Cities contractors won't drive south of Lakeville for a single residential job, and most local contractors don't carry the manufacturer certifications, warranty backing, or insurance claim expertise that metro homeowners take for granted. The gap between 'fast and cheap' and 'right and warrantied' is wider in Faribault than in any city we serve.

This guide ranks the top seven roofing companies serving Faribault in 2026. We are Midwest Building Exteriors, we bring metro-grade crews to Faribault without metro pricing, and yes — we ranked ourselves #1. Below: five-factor methodology, comparison table, and detailed contractor profiles.

On the ground in Faribault

What we actually see on Faribault roofs.

Faribault sits well south of the metro in Rice County, on ground that Minnesota storm trackers have long referred to as part of the state's hail alley. The housing stock spans a genuinely old downtown core with early-1900s two-stories and steep Victorian-era rooflines, out through mid-century neighborhoods, to farm properties on the city's edges with pole barns and outbuildings that carry as much roof area as the house itself.

Because Faribault storms tend to be more severe than the milder hail that clips the southern suburbs, full-slope replacement is common rather than the exception — when hail here is large enough to dent gutters and siding, it is usually large enough to compromise the whole field of shingles, not just a corner.

The Cannon River corridor and older North Faribault blocks also carry a fair number of homes with wood or steel siding and detached garages built decades apart from the house, so a storm claim frequently needs to account for two or three separate structures on one property rather than a single roofline.

Typical housing stock: Early-1900s Victorian-era two-stories downtown, mid-century homes, farm properties with outbuildings
Common storm issue: Large-hail events causing full-slope replacement rather than isolated damage
Permits: City of Faribault Building Inspections; Rice County jurisdiction outside city limits

Steep Victorian-era roofline reshingled near downtown Faribault after a large-hail event.

Active across Rice County

Downtown Faribault
North Faribault
Roberds Lake
Cannon River Corridor

How we ranked the top Faribault 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 Faribault
#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 Faribault, MN

#1 · Best Overall

Midwest Building Exteriors

Best Overall in Faribault — Metro-grade crews, metro-grade warranties, non-metro pricing. Manufacturer-certified installer, 99% companywide claim approval, full insurance restoration.

Midwest Building Exteriors dispatches Faribault crews from our Eagan office — about 35 miles north via I-35. Our project management team treats Faribault as a core service area, not an occasional out-of-metro trip, and we run regular installation volume across Downtown Faribault, North Faribault, Roberds Lake, the Cannon River Corridor, and the newer subdivisions east of I-35.

Our certifications are identical to what we offer in Edina or Bloomington: manufacturer-certified installer status, James Hardie Elite Preferred, Andersen Certified Contractor, Trex Pro. Manufacturer-certified installer status, combined with our own workmanship guarantee, unlocks our Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty — 50 years material, 25 years workmanship, transferable once at full value. Most local Faribault contractors cannot match this because they don't carry manufacturer-certified installer status.

Faribault's severe hail exposure means most of our local work is insurance-claim driven. Our claim documentation process is the most rigorous in the southern metro: drone aerial inspection, ground-level core samples, attic ventilation check, full Xactimate-formatted scope of loss to your adjuster within 48 hours, in-person attendance at every adjuster meeting (free), unlimited supplement handling. Our 24-month residential claim approval rate is 99% companywide across 400+ documented claims — and that rate holds the same in Faribault as it does in Bloomington.

For Faribault homes in the most exposed neighborhoods, we routinely recommend stepping up to Class 4 impact-resistant shingles (Owens Corning Duration STORM or TAMKO Titan XT). Class 4 shingles carry a UL 2218 impact rating and qualify for an insurance premium discount with most Minnesota carriers — typically 10–25% off the roof line of the policy. Given Faribault's storm frequency, the premium discount alone often exceeds the upgrade cost within 5–7 years.

Service scope is full-spectrum: roofing, James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide siding (a common pairing on the older Faribault housing stock where vinyl or aluminum siding from the 1980s is failing), Andersen windows, K-style and half-round gutters with leaf protection, Trex/AZEK composite decking, commercial exterior systems for the downtown commercial corridor.

Every Faribault installation crew is an in-house team — drug-tested, background-checked, Minnesota workers' comp covered. Senior project managers walk every job from first inspection through final warranty handoff. We do not subcontract production, we do not use commission-only door-knockers, we do not require Assignment of Benefits contracts under any circumstances.

If you live in Faribault and you have storm damage you haven't filed yet, schedule a free drone inspection. Call (612) 750-6051 or request online — we'll be on-site within a week, we'll document everything honestly, and we'll coordinate directly with your adjuster if there's an insurable claim.

✓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 Faribault — typically scheduled within 48 hours
✓Three local offices: Richfield HQ, Eagan, St. Croix Falls
✓Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on every Faribault 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 Faribault.

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 Faribault, MN

Why does Faribault seem to get worse hail than the Twin Cities suburbs?

Rice County sits inside a stretch of Minnesota that sees a disproportionate number of large-hail events historically. When storms reach here they're often already mature and severe, which is why we see full-slope shingle failure more often than the scattered dings that show up closer to the metro.

I have a pole barn and a house on the same property near Faribault. Does that complicate the claim?

It just means we document each structure separately with its own photos and its own line items. Outbuildings, detached garages and pole barns are frequently on different roof materials and different ages, so they shouldn't be lumped into a single estimate.

My house downtown is a century-old Victorian. Can you match a steep original roofline?

Yes — steep, multi-plane Victorian roofs need accurate pitch and layout measurement before we ever price the job, and where the original had detailing like dormers or cut valleys, we replicate that geometry rather than simplifying it.

Do you bring metro-level crews all the way out to Faribault?

We do. Faribault jobs get the same senior project manager and installation crew standards as our Twin Cities work — the drive doesn't change our install standard or your warranty.

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

As of early 2026, a full residential roof replacement on a typical Faribault single-family home (1,800–2,400 sq ft of roof area, standard pitch) runs between $13,000 and $22,000 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 Faribault?

Yes. Faribault 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 Faribault 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 Faribault 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 Faribault 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 Faribault zip code?

Yes — every Faribault zip code (55021) and every neighborhood in Rice 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 Faribault 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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