How much does a roof replacement cost in Excelsior in 2026?

Most Excelsior asphalt roofs run $16,000 to $36,000 in 2026 (CertainTeed Landmark Pro, Malarkey, Atlas). Premium materials — Presidential Shake TL, DaVinci synthetic slate, cedar shake, standing seam metal — run $35,000 to $80,000+ on the historic Victorians and the larger lake-side customs near Lake Minnetonka.

Do you do free roof inspections in Excelsior?

Yes. A Modex crew lead comes within 24 to 48 hours of your call. The Modex shop is on Rosemary Road in Eden Prairie, roughly six miles southeast of central Excelsior. We walk the roof when safe, photograph the actual condition, and email a written line-item quote within 48 hours. No charge. No high-pressure follow-up.

Do you handle historic Victorians in Old Excelsior?

Yes. Excelsior's historic district is heavy on late-1800s and early-1900s Victorians with steep roof pitches, complex valleys, and detail work that's been preserved across multiple roof cycles. We install CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL, DaVinci synthetic slate, and natural cedar to match the original aesthetic — and we coordinate with the City of Excelsior on any historic-district overlay requirements.

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

Yes. The City of Excelsior requires a building permit for any roof replacement. City Hall is at 339 Third Street, Excelsior MN 55331, (952) 474-5233. We pull every Excelsior permit before our crews start work and include the permit fee in the line-item quote. Historic-district properties may require additional review.

How fast can you get on my Excelsior project?

Storm season (May through September) 2 to 4 weeks for residential roofs. Shoulder seasons 7 to 10 days. Premium material lead times (DaVinci synthetic slate, natural cedar shake, Presidential Shake TL, Kolbe Heritage windows) add 6 to 16 weeks before install starts. Insurance jobs run on the adjuster timeline — 3 to 6 weeks.

Do you handle Excelsior insurance claims for storm damage?

Yes. We document damage with on-roof photography, meet your insurance adjuster on the property when possible, and write scopes carriers can validate. We do not waive deductibles — illegal in Minnesota under MN Statute 325E.66.

Where can I find a roofing contractor in Excelsior, MN?

Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is an Excelsior roofing, siding, and window contractor working the Lake Minnetonka shoreline — Downtown Excelsior, Stubbs Bay, and the streets toward Big Island. Based fifteen miles southeast in Eden Prairie. Five manufacturer certifications. Lifetime workmanship warranty. Victorian historic restoration and lake-cottage conversions are most of our Excelsior project mix.

Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, Owner, Modern Exterior Systems

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CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL on an Excelsior Victorian downtown restoration

Excelsior neighborhoods

Where Modex works in Excelsior

Three distinct corridors, three distinct material mixes — Downtown Victorian, Stubbs Bay lake-corridor, Big Island cottage-conversion.

Downtown Excelsior

Late-1800s Victorian historic homes. Period-correct siding, half-round copper gutters, restoration-grade detailing. CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL and cedar shake are the typical roof picks.

Stubbs Bay shoreline

Lake Minnetonka shoreline properties — higher-spec ice-and-water shield extension and better-rated underlayment. Lake-shoreline overlay paperwork handled for lake-facing properties.

Big Island + cottage conversions

Former summer cottages converted to year-round residences. Whole-envelope assessments — framing, ventilation, insulation upgrades to address root causes, not just symptoms.

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Excelsior housing stock

What kind of homes does Modex work on in Excelsior?

Excelsior's housing stock is small but distinct. Downtown holds late-1800s Victorian historic homes. The streets along the lake hold former summer cottages converted to year-round residences. Newer custom builds on the Big Island side and Stubbs Bay add the lake-corridor premium tier.

Cottage-to-home conversions + Victorian restoration

Lake-exposure-rated installs on every Excelsior roof

Cottage-to-home conversions along the lake have unique exterior challenges — framing, ventilation, and insulation often inadequate for year-round use. Lake-adjacent homes experience more wind, more moisture cycling, more ice-dam pressure than inland homes. We default to higher-spec ice-and-water shield extension and better-rated underlayment on Excelsior installs.

City of Excelsior Building Department: 339 Third Street, Excelsior MN 55331, (952) 474-5233. Lake-shoreline overlay paperwork handled for lake-facing properties. We pull every Excelsior permit before crews start work.

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CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL on an Excelsior Victorian restoration

Downtown Excelsior Victorian

Victorian downtown restoration

Excelsior's late-1800s downtown Victorians call for period-correct materials and craftsmanship. James Hardie ColorPlus in painted profiles matching original Victorian proportions, half-round copper gutters, cedar shake or DaVinci synthetic slate for the roof. Crown molding, soffit trim, and fascia restoration on every install.

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Services + Excelsior pricing

Services in Excelsior + typical price ranges

Roofing $20K–$80K. Siding $25K–$70K. Windows $18K–$60K. Gutters $1.5K–$5K. Victorian historic restoration and lake-cottage conversions are most of the Excelsior mix — both call for higher-spec installs than typical inland work.

CeDUR cedar shake on a Downtown Excelsior Victorian

Roofing

Roof replacement

$20K–$35K standard (CertainTeed Landmark Pro on smaller cottages). $35K–$80K premium (Presidential Shake TL, cedar shake, DaVinci synthetic slate — we install, not Authorized).

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James Hardie ColorPlus on a Stubbs Bay lake-cottage conversion

Siding

Siding installation

$25K–$70K. James Hardie ColorPlus for Victorian restoration, LP SmartSide for cottage-to-home conversions, EDCO Steel on homeowner request for lake exposure.

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Windows

Window replacement

$18K–$60K. Kolbe Heritage ($2,500–$6,000 per window) for Victorian restorations, ProVia Endure for cottage conversions, Pella Architect Series for newer custom builds.

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Seamless aluminum gutters and storm-grade Malarkey on an Excelsior insurance roof

Gutters + storm

Gutters + storm damage

$1.5K–$5K. Half-round copper available on architectural homes. Lake-moisture-rated gutter guards. Storm-claim work insurance-covered minus deductible.

Free hail inspection

2026 Excelsior pricing

Excelsior roof + siding price ranges

Two scopes most Excelsior homeowners book. Lake-corridor customs and Victorian restorations carry higher per-square costs than inland work — premium materials + lake-exposure- rated installs are the norm here.

Excelsior roof replacement

Lake-exposure-rated · Victorian + cottage + custom

$20K–$80K

Includes

Standard $20K–$35K (CertainTeed Landmark Pro)

Premium $35K–$80K (Presidential, cedar shake, DaVinci)

Extended ice-and-water shield at eaves

Higher-spec underlayment for lake exposure

Joe walks every Excelsior install over $40,000

Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner)

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Why Excelsior

Why do Excelsior homeowners choose Modex?

Three reasons Excelsior homeowners hire us: historic + lake-cottage experience, lake-exposure-rated installs, and a lifetime workmanship warranty on every residential install.

Historic + cottage

Historic + lake-cottage experience

Excelsior's housing splits between Victorian historic and former-cottage conversions. Both need different materials and different installation approaches. We carry the certifications and the trade-detail experience for both — period-correct cedar shake, copper accents, envelope upgrades for year-round use.

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DaVinci synthetic slate on a Stubbs Bay lake-corridor custom

Lake-exposure installs

Lake-exposure-rated installs

Lake-adjacent homes experience more wind, more moisture cycling, and more ice-dam pressure than inland homes. We default to higher-spec ice-and-water shield extension and better-rated underlayment on Excelsior installs — inland-grade specs aren't enough for the shoreline.

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CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL on a Big Island custom

Lifetime workmanship

Lifetime workmanship warranty

Industry standard on roofing workmanship is 5 to 10 years. We back every Excelsior residential install for as long as you own the home. Joe walks every Excelsior install over $40,000 — most Big Island and Stubbs Bay customs clear that threshold.

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Project gallery

Recent Excelsior projects

Lake-corridor customs along Stubbs Bay, Victorian restorations in Downtown, and cottage-to-home conversions on Big Island.

CeDUR synthetic cedar shake on a Downtown Excelsior Victorian

James Hardie ColorPlus on a Big Island cottage-to-home conversion

What homeowners say

Real feedback from Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka area projects.

"Modex handled our Victorian downtown restoration perfectly—they matched the original siding profile and installed copper gutters that look authentic. Professional and detail-oriented."

Margaret

Downtown Excelsior, siding restoration

"Our Stubbs Bay cottage needed a complete roof replacement with shoreland permits. Modex managed all the DNR paperwork and installed a Presidential Shake roof that looks stunning."

Robert

Stubbs Bay, roof replacement

"After a hail storm, Modex came out the same day, documented everything, and worked with our insurance. The repair was fast and the quality was excellent."

Linda

Excelsior Bay, storm damage

"We replaced all our windows with Kolbe Heritage frames to match the historic character. Modex sourced them and installed with precision. Worth every penny."

David

Downtown Excelsior, windows

"Converting our lake cottage to year-round use meant new siding and windows. Modex understood the durability requirements and delivered quality work on schedule."

Susan

Big Island, cottage conversion

"Modex oversaw our $65K roof and siding project end to end. Attention to detail and clear communication made the whole process smooth and transparent."

James

Galpin Lake area, full exterior

"Our year-round cottage conversion needed new windows and roofing. Modex handled the DNR paperwork, sourced Kolbe Heritage windows, and installed a system built for lake winters. Excellent work."

Linda

Big Island, roof and windows

Questions

Answers to common questions about Excelsior roofing, siding, and windows

Free Excelsior estimate within 48 hours

Call Joe at 952-206-6339 or request a free Excelsior quote. Crew lead — or Joe on projects over $40,000 — on the property within 24 to 48 hours. Lake-shoreline overlay paperwork handled for lake-facing properties.

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CeDUR cedar shake on a Downtown Excelsior Victorian restoration

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