Cost to Replace a Roof in Minneapolis, MN (2027 Price Guide)

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Home size

sq. ft.

Roof pitch3/12 (low slope)5/12 (medium)7/12 (medium)9/12 (steep)10/12 (steeper)12/12 (very steep)

Not sure of the pitch? Most ranch homes sit low; a roof you cannot walk on, such as 9/12 and up, adds safety gear and labor. This page starts Minnesota at 7/12.

Our model puts a new asphalt roof in Minneapolis, MN at $12,340 to $18,810, based on a typical 2,020 sq. ft. single-story house. We get there from roughly 24.7 squares of roof (2,475 sq. ft.) pitched at 7/12; one layer comes off, and labor plus materials are in the number.

Ask any roofer for a per-square price and compare it with ours: $608.08 per square, installed. The same roof in architectural 50-year shingles is $13,720 to $20,910. Metal begins with steel shingles at roughly $26,550.

That is about $470 above the statewide figure of $11,960 to $18,230, a typical Minneapolis premium for labor, permits and insurance. Every one of the 39 Minneapolis ZIP codes in Hennepin County uses the prices on this page.

Comparing Roof Materials and Prices in Minneapolis, MN

Below, one roof gets priced in nine different materials at Minneapolis, MN rates. Read the estimate column as your budget and the range as the band most quotes should fall inside.

Where the numbers come from: the roof replacement calculator for shingles, the metal roof calculator for metal and the flat roof calculator for flat membranes, each set to Plains pricing - 2% above the U.S. average for shingles and metal.

Price per Year of Roof

The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.

Reading a Minneapolis, MN Roofing Quote Line by Line

Most of the spread between roofers comes from a handful of line items. For a 24.7-square roof at Minneapolis, MN prices:

• Removal. Stripping one layer is worth about $3,610 here. Ask the roofer to confirm the layer count up front; a second one adds about $2,340.
• Roof shape. When every side of the roof slopes down to a gutter (a hip design), add close to $1,490 over a two-sided gable. Plenty of dormers and valleys raise the add-on to about $2,520.
• Building height. Same roof, two stories up: about $1,070 more, mostly labor and safety staging.
• Roof windows. Each skylight in the scope adds roughly $370 - cheaper now than as a separate job later.
• Roof deck. Ask every bidder for a per-sheet plywood or OSB price. It turns the biggest unknown on the job into a known number.
• Flashing and ventilation. Reusing old flashing saves a little now and causes leaks later. Gutters are a separate trade line; the gutter cost calculator covers them.
• Town fees. Building permits and container rental are local costs; check whether each bid includes them.

Line the quotes up side by side: layers removed, underlayment type, ice-barrier coverage, flashing, ventilation and the decking price. The lowest bid often leaves one of those out.

Weather, Wear and Your Minnesota Roof

Minnesota's winters average highs near 19°F and lows near 1°F; summer highs average about 82°F. On our climate map below, that puts it in Region 1. Here is what that weather does to roofing in Minnesota, and how to spec around it.

Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell

Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - Minnesota is Region 1. Hover any column.

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Metal vs. Shingles in Minneapolis, MN

Metal is not one product. Long panels, metal shingles, stone-coated tiles and copper each solve a different problem, and the price gap between them is wide.

• Standing seam: $35,400 to $53,960. One panel covers the whole run from the ridge down to the gutter, so water has almost no joints to find. Roofers like it on low pitches and simple gables. The premium over architectural shingles here is roughly $26,450.
• Steel shingles: $26,550 to $40,480. Aluminum shingles: $29,360 to $44,760. If the neighbors would frown at ribbed panels, this is the answer. From the curb they read as shingles or shake. Aluminum is lighter and never rusts; steel costs less and takes a hailstone better.
• Stone-coated steel: $36,150 to $55,100. Steel panels covered in crushed stone and shaped like clay tile or wood shake. The texture hides hail marks and softens rain noise.
• Copper: custom quote only. We do not price copper, because every copper roof is custom work. Expect it to cost well above standing seam. It is soft, formed by hand, and can last a century, turning brown and then green. Most homes use it on bay windows, porch roofs and other accents.

Owners who stay put get the most from metal, because the long service life is where the savings sit. Want a firmer metal number? Try the metal roof calculator with your measurements.

Best Season for a New Roof in Minneapolis, MN

Winter highs near 19°F shorten the roofing season. Shingles seal best in warm sun and turn brittle in the cold, so most jobs happen from spring through fall. Book early - good crews fill their calendars.

Be careful after storms: check insurance certificates, local references and licensing before any roofer starts work.

Membrane Roof Costs in Minneapolis, MN

A flat roof the size of this home's 2,020 sq. ft. footprint would run, in Minneapolis, MN:

• EPDM rubber: $16,820 to $21,840. A rubber membrane with a long track record. It comes in large rolls, so a small roof may need no seam at all. Choose it where the roof is shaded or out of sight and the winters are hard.
• TPO, 60-mil: $14,480 to $18,800. A white single-ply sheet whose seams are welded with hot air into one piece. It reflects the sun and now covers most new flat roofs on homes and shops.
• PVC, 60-mil: $17,500 to $22,730. The premium white membrane: welded seams, a strong fire rating, and good resistance to puddles and chemicals. It fits roofs that carry foot traffic or hold water after a storm.

Price order in Minneapolis, MN: TPO first, PVC last, with EPDM between them. Each figure covers new polyiso board under the membrane and stripping the existing layer. Small flat areas cost more per square foot, since edges, flashing and setup barely shrink. Ponding water is the main enemy of flat roofs through a Minnesota winter. Ask for tapered insulation at low spots and clear drains. The flat roof calculator handles other membranes and insulation levels.

Roofing Prices in Other Minnesota Cities

Same roof, other Minnesota markets - distances measured from Minneapolis:

• St. Paul, MN: $12,290 to $18,730, about 7 miles east
• Bloomington, MN: $12,200 to $18,600, about 10 miles south
• Rochester, MN: $12,140 to $18,500, about 75 miles southeast
• Duluth, MN: $12,080 to $18,410, about 140 miles northeast

The same crews work Edina, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Maple Plain and Loretto, so these prices apply there too. Statewide prices and the full city list: Minnesota roofing cost guide.

Common Questions About Re-Roofing in Minneapolis, MN

How can I check the size a roofer quoted?

Take the footprint (2,020 sq. ft. here) and adjust for pitch (7/12): about 24.7 squares, or 2,475 sq. ft., counting overhang and waste. Get the square count on every quote.

Who pulls the roofing permit in Minnesota?

Usually. Permit rules are set locally, and most require one for a complete re-roof. A licensed roofer pulls it in their own name.

Will insurance pay for my new roof?

Covered: hail, wind, fallen trees. Not covered: age and wear. With asphalt at $12,340 to $18,810 in Minneapolis, MN, it pays to read your roof settlement terms now, not after a storm. Many Minnesota policies use a separate, percentage-based deductible for wind and hail; look it up before storm season.

Will a roof replacement take more than a day?

Plan on a few days at most for an asphalt roof around 2,475 sq. ft. Complex shapes, a second layer or bad weather can stretch it.

Price it yourself: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator

Pricing note: these are model estimates built from our roofing calculators and Plains regional costs, refreshed for inflation each year. Use them to budget and to test bids, then get at least three written quotes.