The average roof in Minneapolis takes a full workday. This includes tear-off (where we remove the old shingles and roofing materials), installation, and site cleanup. While we can't guarantee your project will be done in a day, our crews are very efficient. There are other factors that affect timing, including the crew, size of the roof, how "cut up" the roof is, roof pitch, special roof features like turrets, etc. 

Dumpsters are used to remove old materials from your property. We try to make this process as low maintenance as possible for you as the homeowner. We've discovered that using our own dump trailers helps reduce the amount of time the dumpster sits in your driveway (we know it's an eyesore). In some situations, we will deliver the trailer the day before the roof project starts, and then pick them up the day after your project. If your roof is installed on Friday, it can sometimes sit over the weekend (although we try not to do this). In other cases, our project managers will bring the dump trailer the morning of the project and remove the trailer in the evening. It all depends! 

Cedar Shake Roof Tear-Offs: Cedar shakes create a huge amount of material volume, which is too much for our standard dump trailers, so we use large roll-off dumpsters. If you have a brand new driveway or a very nice driveway, we can accommodate this and use multiple dump trailers upon request (this will be an upcharge).

In the Twin Cities area, the cost can be anywhere from $325-$500 per square. There are many factors that go into this pricing, including pitch, number of stories, products used, scope of work, re-roof vs. new construction, flashings, etc. Our quote process will have detailed pricing. 

Yes, you’ll need a permit for new roof installations, full roof replacements  (if structural changes or major repairs are involved), or repairs affecting the roof’s structure or underlayment. Small fixes, like replacing a few shingles, typically don’t require a permit—check the City of Minneapolis’s exemptions for confirmation. 

Roofing projects must follow the Minnesota State Building Code and local Minneapolis rules, including:

• Standards for ventilation and insulation
• Fire safety requirements for materials
• Structural guidelines for snow and wind loads

The work season for outdoor construction in Minneapolis generally runs from late spring through early fall, typically from May to November. This period avoids the harsh winter months when snow, ice, and freezing temperatures make outdoor work difficult or impractical. It’s the ideal time for projects like roofing, siding, window installations, and gutter work. Siding and Windows are more conducive to winter work than roofing and gutters.

It’s possible, but proceed with caution:

• Late fall: Projects like gutter cleaning or minor siding repairs can be done if completed before heavy snow. However, larger projects (e.g., full roof replacements) risk delays if winter arrives early. Roof replacements are discouraged since shingle need heat to seal down. Winter winds can wreck new shingles if they aren't sealed.
• Early spring: Thawing ground and spring rains can complicate groundwork or foundation-related tasks. Roofing and siding work may also face delays due to wet conditions.