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Our Penn Ave headquarters is in Richfield — most jobs ship within 24 hours of inspection.

Richfield is our backyard. Midwest Building Exteriors is headquartered on Penn Avenue South, and our crews drive Richfield streets every single day on the way to and from jobs across the south metro. That proximity matters more than most homeowners realize — it's the reason we can schedule same-day inspections, dispatch emergency tarping crews within an hour, and pull most Richfield permits without ever asking the homeowner for paperwork.

Richfield is a uniquely challenging city to roof correctly. The housing stock is dominated by 1950s post-war ramblers and small bungalows — almost every original roof was built on 1×6 plank decking with no ridge venting, and many homes have had two prior roof replacements that compounded fastener corrosion, sheathing damage, and inadequate ice-and-water protection. East Richfield, West Richfield, the Wood Lake neighborhood, and Cedar Point all share this same mid-century housing stock with the same chronic problems.

Hail and wind exposure in Richfield is more moderate than the south Bloomington bluffs or the Eagan corridor, but the city still sees regular insurance-claim-grade storms. The 2017, 2019, and 2024 events all produced enough damage to trigger meaningful insurance claim volume across 55423. What makes Richfield different from Bloomington or Eagan is the age of the homes — under-deck rot, decking delamination, and rusted fastener heads are nearly universal on first tear-off, and contractors unfamiliar with mid-century Richfield homes often under-bid by 15–25% because they don't anticipate the substrate work.

Most Richfield homeowners we work with have lived in their home for 15+ years and want a contractor who treats the project as more than a transaction. They want clear communication, honest scoping, and someone who shows up when they say they will. The transient nature of post-storm contractors — door-knockers who appear after a hailstorm and disappear three months later — is the single biggest complaint we hear from Richfield homeowners about prior projects.

We built this guide for the Richfield homeowner who wants to make one confident decision and move on. Below: the five-factor methodology we used to rank Richfield's top seven roofing companies in 2026, a side-by-side comparison table, and detailed profiles of each contractor. We ranked ourselves #1 — and we live on Penn Avenue, so the bar is high.

On the ground in Richfield

What we actually see on Richfield roofs.

Richfield is compact and almost entirely built out with 1940s-to-1950s ramblers and Cape Cods, tucked into a tight grid on the east and west sides of Interstate 35W. It's some of the oldest first-ring housing stock in the south metro, and it comes with the same low-slope garage additions, small dormers and shallow-pitch rear extensions we see in other post-war Twin Cities suburbs.

Because our own headquarters sits right on Penn Avenue in Richfield, we probably know this roof stock better than any other city on our list — including where builders in this era tended to skimp on soffit intake, and which blocks near Wood Lake and Cedar Point have had repeated ice-dam calls over the years.

A lot of Richfield roofs are original or on a second layer, which means tear-off regularly turns up older plank decking. We treat that as a routine, expected finding here rather than a surprise, and we document it before re-sheeting so it's part of the record, not an afterthought.

Typical housing stock
1940s–50s ramblers and Cape Cods on a tight, mature grid
Common roof issue
Undersized attic ventilation and recurring ice damming on shallow-pitch additions
Permits
Pulled through the City of Richfield building department
Completed tan-blend shingle roof on a rambler near Richfield, MN
Rambler re-roof near Wood Lake in Richfield, including ventilation correction on a home with a history of ice damming.
Active across Hennepin County
  • East Richfield
  • West Richfield
  • Wood Lake
  • Cedar Point

How we ranked the top Richfield 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. 1. BBB record

    Five-year complaint history, not just the letter grade. Unresolved and pattern complaints count against a contractor.

  2. 2. Manufacturer certifications

    Top-tier credentials require training, volume, and financial checks — and they unlock the strongest workmanship warranties.

  3. 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. 4. Insurance claim expertise

    Documented work with Minnesota carriers, in-house damage documentation, and real supplement experience — not just 'we work with insurance.'

  5. 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

RankCompanyBBB RatingKey CertificationsGoogle RatingBest For
#1
#1 Ranked
Midwest Building Exteriors		A+ rated with the BBBManufacturer-certified installer, James Hardie Elite Preferred, Andersen Certified, Trex Pro5.0 ★Best Overall — Full Exterior + Insurance Restoration in Richfield
#2Krech ExteriorsA+Manufacturer-certified installer, James Hardie PreferredNot listedEstablished Twin Cities siding specialist
#3Lindus ConstructionA+Manufacturer-certified installer, James Hardie Elite PreferredNot listedLarge-volume regional retail roofing
#4All ElementsA+Manufacturer-certified installerNot listedInsurance restoration generalist
#5Quality ExteriorsA+Owens Corning PlatinumNot listedOwens Corning shingle preference
#6Twin Cities RoofingAManufacturer-certified installerNot listedBudget repair work
#7Storm Group RoofingA+Manufacturer-certified installer, Owens Corning PreferredNot listedStorm-response volume work

Top 7 roofing companies in Richfield, MN

#1 · Best Overall

Midwest Building Exteriors

Best Overall — Headquartered on Penn Avenue South. Same-day Richfield inspections, A+ rated with the BBB, 99% companywide claim approval, and lifetime craftsmanship warranty on every install.

Midwest Building Exteriors is headquartered on Penn Avenue South — every Richfield homeowner reading this lives within a 10-minute drive of our office, our material yard, and our project management team. Most Richfield jobs ship from our yard within 24 hours of inspection completion, and we routinely schedule mid-build inspections with the City of Richfield permit office on the same day the homeowner calls.

Our certifications are among the strongest available: manufacturer-certified installer status, James Hardie Elite Preferred (top siding tier), Andersen Certified Contractor, and Trex Pro for decking. Manufacturer-certified installer status, combined with our own workmanship guarantee, unlocks our Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty, which is the strongest material-and-workmanship warranty available in residential roofing. We document our Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty directly with the homeowner, and we add our own Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on top of it for as long as the homeowner owns the home.

Richfield's mid-century housing stock means every project we estimate includes substrate inspection — we do not bid Richfield roofs without acknowledging that 50% of pre-1965 homes need at least partial decking replacement on tear-off. Our contracts disclose this honestly, with a per-sheet replacement allowance built into the scope rather than surprise change-orders mid-job. Contractors who quote 'all-in' Richfield prices without addressing substrate risk are either inexperienced or planning to surprise you with overages.

Our claim documentation process is identical on every Richfield job: drone-assisted aerial inspection, ground-level core samples, attic ventilation assessment, and a full Xactimate-formatted scope of loss sent to the adjuster within 48 hours. We attend every adjuster meeting on-site, free of charge, and we handle every supplement request without charging the homeowner. Our trailing-24-month residential claim approval rate is 99% companywide across 400+ documented claims.

Service scope is full-spectrum: residential roofing, James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide siding (a particularly common pairing on Richfield projects, where 1950s clapboard or stucco is at end-of-life), Andersen windows, K-style and half-round gutters with leaf protection, and Trex composite decking. Our crews are in-house teams, not subcontractors — same faces on the same trucks on every Richfield job.

For Richfield homeowners considering a roof replacement, the most important thing we can offer is honesty. If your roof has 5–8 years of life left and you don't have storm damage, we will tell you to sit tight and call us when something changes. If you have insurable damage and a clean claim path, we'll handle the documentation start-to-finish. If your roof is at end-of-life and you want to plan an out-of-pocket replacement, we offer financing through several lender partners including 0% promotional periods for qualified borrowers.

We're three blocks from your house. Call (612) 750-6051 or request a free drone inspection online — typical Richfield scheduling is within 24–48 hours, and there's no obligation and no pressure.

  • ✓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 Richfield — typically scheduled within 48 hours
  • ✓Three local offices: Richfield HQ, Eagan, St. Croix Falls
  • ✓Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on every Richfield 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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#2

Krech Exteriors

Long-established Twin Cities siding specialist serving Richfield.

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

#3

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.

#4

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.

#5

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.

#6

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.

#7

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.

Richfield homeowner guide · 2026

Richfield neighborhoods and roof systems

Richfield's compact blocks are dominated by postwar ramblers, story-and-a-half homes, and modest splits. Many retain plank decking, short eaves, low-slope additions, or attic assemblies that predate modern ventilation practice, so tear-off findings matter as much as the visible shingles.

East Richfield and the Cedar Avenue side often present different access and tree-cover conditions than West Richfield near Penn Avenue, while Wood Lake homes can combine mature canopy with additions built in several eras. Crews must protect close-set neighboring homes, gardens, sidewalks, and short driveways during delivery and cleanup.

A useful Richfield estimate should identify roof pitch, layers, decking type, ventilation, flashing transitions, and access constraints before presenting a price. Those details determine whether two proposals are truly comparable and whether the finished system will perform through Minnesota freeze-thaw cycles.

  • ✓ Ask for decking and ventilation assumptions in writing
  • ✓ Confirm whether flashing and pipe boots are replaced rather than reused
  • ✓ Compare complete roofing systems, not only shingle brands
Richfield homeowner guide · 2026

2026 roofing costs in Richfield

A straightforward architectural-shingle replacement on a typical Richfield home commonly falls near the lower half of the $13,000–$22,000 planning range used in this guide. Plank-deck repairs, a second tear-off layer, low-slope membrane transitions, or ventilation corrections can raise the final scope.

Roof size is measured in roofing squares, not interior square footage. Steep slopes, dormers, valleys, multiple tear-off layers, restricted driveway access, premium colors, and deteriorated sheathing can all move a Richfield project above a basic range. A lower bid may also omit permit fees, ventilation corrections, starter strip, ridge cap, or flashing replacement.

For an insurance-funded project, the carrier's first estimate is a starting scope rather than a construction specification. Homeowners should compare the contractor's measured scope with the carrier estimate, keep control of claim funds, and never treat a waived deductible as a legitimate discount.

  • ✓ Request an itemized tear-off, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, and cleanup scope
  • ✓ Separate optional upgrades from code-required work
  • ✓ Get unit pricing for unforeseen decking replacement before work starts
Richfield homeowner guide · 2026

Richfield permits, inspections, and code details

Roof replacement work is coordinated through the City of Richfield's building-permit process. Older homes make inspection-ready decking, ice-barrier transitions, and balanced intake/exhaust ventilation especially important scope items.

Permit requirements and fees can change, so the contractor should confirm the current process with the City of Richfield before scheduling tear-off. The written scope should also address Minnesota requirements for ice-barrier protection, roof ventilation, fastening, and allowable roof layers as they apply to the home.

A closed permit creates a clear record for a future sale and helps confirm that required inspections occurred. Midwest Building Exteriors includes permit coordination in project scheduling and provides close-out documentation with the warranty packet.

Richfield homeowner guide · 2026

Best roofing materials for Richfield homes

Most Richfield ramblers perform well with a complete architectural-asphalt system and correctly balanced ventilation. Low-slope porch or addition roofs may require a membrane rather than shingles, and mature-tree lots benefit from algae resistance and careful flashing replacement.

Architectural asphalt remains the practical choice for most Richfield homes, while impact-rated shingles can be worth evaluating on exposed lots or where an insurer offers a documented premium credit. Premium designer asphalt, synthetic slate, cedar, and standing-seam metal require crews trained for their fastening, flashing, and ventilation details.

Material selection should begin with the house, not a sample board. Roof pitch, neighborhood character, siding color, tree cover, sun exposure, and plans to remain in the home all affect which system provides the best long-term value.

Richfield homeowner guide · 2026

Storm damage and insurance claims in Richfield

Richfield receives the same south-metro hail, wind, and freeze-thaw stress as neighboring Minneapolis, Edina, and Bloomington, but older shingles can also show brittle age-related cracking. Inspection documentation should distinguish those conditions before any claim recommendation.

Not every marked shingle is functional hail damage, and age-related wear is not an insurance loss. A responsible inspection separates storm-created damage from maintenance conditions, documents each roof slope and related exterior components, and explains whether filing a claim is supported by the evidence.

If a claim is appropriate, preserve the storm date, photographs, contractor scope, carrier correspondence, and receipts in one file. Policy deadlines and coverage vary, so Richfield homeowners should review their own policy or speak with their licensed insurance professional rather than relying on a universal filing deadline.

  • ✓ Do not sign over claim rights or insurance proceeds
  • ✓ Ask who will attend the adjuster inspection and prepare supplements
  • ✓ Verify Minnesota licensing, liability coverage, and workers' compensation
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Frequently asked questions about roofing in Richfield, MN

Is Richfield actually your home base, or just another service area?

It's our home base — our headquarters is on Penn Avenue South in Richfield. Most of our project managers and crews start their day in this city, which means Richfield jobs typically move faster from inspection to schedule than in areas farther from our office.

My rambler has ice dams every winter. Is that a Richfield-specific problem?

It's common across this era of housing stock, and Richfield has a lot of it. Many of these roofs were built with minimal soffit intake, so warm attic air melts snow unevenly and it refreezes at the eaves. If you're replacing the roof under a storm claim anyway, that's the right time to correct the ventilation.

Will you find old plank decking under my shingles?

Fairly often on Richfield's original 1940s–50s roofs. We check it during tear-off, photograph what we find, and coordinate with you and the insurance company before sheeting over it — it's a common and expected part of working on this vintage of home here.

Do you also handle the small additions and garage roofs on these older homes?

Yes, and we scope them separately. Richfield ramblers frequently have a garage or porch addition with its own lower-pitch roof plane, and it's easy for that section to get left off a first estimate. We document it as its own area so it isn't missed.

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

As of early 2026, a full residential roof replacement on a typical Richfield 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 Richfield?

Yes. Richfield 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 Richfield 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 Richfield 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 Richfield 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 Richfield zip code?

Yes — every Richfield zip code (55423) and every neighborhood in Hennepin County, dispatched from our Richfield, Eagan, and St. Croix Falls offices.

What roofing issues are common in Richfield's 1950s homes?

Plank decking gaps, limited soffit intake, older bath-fan terminations, low-slope additions, and previously reused flashing are common. A proper proposal should identify how each condition will be handled before tear-off.

Can a Richfield roof and siding project be completed together?

Yes. Coordinating roof-to-wall flashing, housewrap, fascia, gutters, and siding in one sequence is often cleaner than treating each component as an isolated project.

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 Richfield 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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