The usual disclosure first: I run a roofing company that does a lot of work in Edina, and it's on this list. Read the whole thing with that in mind.
Here's why I write these. Search "best roofing companies Edina" and you mostly get lists assembled by out-of-state marketing firms, ranked by who paid for the slot. I've spent 20+ years on roofs across the southwest metro, and Edina is one of the markets I know best. It's not an average roofing town. You've got estate homes and decades of high-end remodels, which means complex rooflines and a lot of combination roofs — metal, flat membrane, and shingle all on the same house. That's not a roof you hand to just any crew, and it's the reason the right contractor matters more here than in a subdivision of identical ranches.
This is my honest read on who's good in Edina — including where my own company isn't the right fit.
How I Graded (So You Can Check My Work)
Before any names, the criteria. The same five things I'd tell my own sister to check before hiring anyone, me included:
- A current MN Department of Labor & Industry license. Non-negotiable. Look it up at dli.mn.gov — two minutes.
- Manufacturer certifications you can verify on the manufacturer's own dealer locator, not just a logo on a website.
- Real, recent, local reviews. Read the last ten, don't count them. Do the same crew names recur? Do they describe how problems got fixed?
- Who answers in year six. Warranty paper is only worth the company still being around and picking up the phone.
- Insurance-claim behavior. Anyone offering to "waive your deductible" is describing insurance fraud — illegal in Minnesota.
1. Modern Exterior Systems — Southwest Metro (deep Edina experience)
Yes, my company. Here's the case, and the catch.
We've done hundreds of Edina roofs — from Interlachen to Indian Hills to the homes around Edina Country Club and well beyond. That's not a marketing line; it's the actual map of where we've worked. And Edina specifically is where our range gets tested: we run into combination roofs constantly here — metal, flat, and shingle all on one house from decades of additions and remodels — plus the complex construction styles and full estates that come with this market. Here's the part a lot of Edina homeowners learn the hard way: we're not just a shingler, and a lot of these roofs demand more than shingles. Specialty products — and often several different specialty products or applications on a single house. We've done exactly that, many times. We keep high-level crews precisely because Edina roofs demand them, and there isn't a roof in this city that intimidates us. That confidence comes from reps, not a sales pitch.
We're women-owned and family-operated, we carry five manufacturer certifications (CertainTeed ShingleMaster, Malarkey Emerald Pro, Atlas Pro+ Silver Select, LP SmartSide Preferred, James Hardie Preferred — verify them here), we're BBB A+ accredited, and every residential roof gets a lifetime workmanship warranty for as long as you own the home. On Edina's premium and estate roofs especially, we'll quote DaVinci synthetic slate, cedar shake, standing seam metal, and flat membrane side-by-side with standard asphalt — because a true combo roof needs a contractor who self-performs all of it, not one who subs out the parts they can't do. I personally review every project over $40,000.
Best for: Edina homeowners with complex, premium, or combination roofs who want owner-level attention and a crew that's actually done estate-grade work — quoting roofing, flat, siding, windows, and gutters under one warranty.
The honest catch: we're not the cheapest bid, and we're not a volume shop. A typical asphalt replacement runs $14,000–$28,000; premium and estate-grade roofs run $35,000–$90,000+. You can get a ballpark in about 60 seconds without talking to anyone.
2. Craftsmen Home Improvements — West Metro
A long-established west-metro home-improvement company that's been roofing the area since the early 1990s. Decades in one market is its own credential, and as a multi-trade shop they handle roofing, siding, and related exterior work together.
Best for: homeowners who want an established, decades-deep local company with a long track record in the western suburbs.
Trade-off to weigh: longtime operations run on processes and crews — ask who specifically your project manager and crew lead will be, and read recent reviews to confirm the experience is still consistent.
3. Sela Roofing & Remodeling — Twin Cities Metro
One of the oldest and biggest roofing names in the Twin Cities, with the infrastructure to match: large crews, a showroom, established systems. When an Edina homeowner mentions a Sela bid, I never have to explain who that is.
Best for: homeowners who want big-company depth — scheduling capacity and a brand that's weathered every Minnesota storm season.
Trade-off to weigh: with any large operation, the person who sells your job, runs it, and handles your year-three callback are usually three different people. Some homeowners prefer that; some don't.
4. Trinity Exteriors — Southwest Metro
A serious southwest-metro operator with a strong storm-restoration and insurance-claim practice, and they work Edina regularly. The homeowners I've talked to describe an organized claim process.
Best for: storm-damage and insurance-claim projects where you want a contractor who lives in that paperwork daily.
Trade-off to weigh: storm-focused companies shine in claim work; for a planned, out-of-pocket estate reroof — common in Edina — ask to see examples of that exact kind of project.
5. Kretzman Exteriors — Edina
An Edina-based roofing and siding company with a neighborhood-favorite reputation among homeowners who've used them. A local, owner-close shop has a real advantage: they're invested in the community they work in.
Best for: homeowners who want a smaller, Edina-rooted local company for a straightforward roofing or siding project.
Trade-off to weigh: for the more complex combination and estate roofs in Edina, ask any smaller shop to show you that specific kind of work — and confirm what they self-perform versus subcontract.
Who's NOT on This List — and Why
After every hailstorm, Edina driveways fill with yard signs from companies you've never heard of and won't hear from again. Some are legitimate; many are out-of-state storm chasers gone before your shingles' first winter. Three tells:
- They knocked within 48 hours of a storm and want you to sign an "inspection agreement" on the spot. Don't sign anything that assigns your claim.
- They offer to cover or waive your deductible. In Minnesota, that's illegal — walk away.
- Their address is a PO box or an out-of-state suite. Check the MN DLI license database before anyone gets on your roof.
The Bottom Line From a Guy Who Competes With These Companies
Get two or three bids — even if one is mine. Read the last ten reviews on each, verify the license at dli.mn.gov, and ask every bidder the same question: "Who specifically answers the phone if this roof has a problem in year six?" On Edina's complex and combination roofs especially, add a second question: "Have you done this exact kind of roof, and can I see it?" The answers tell you more than any ranking, including this one.
FAQ
Who is the best roofing company in Edina?
There's no single answer — it depends on your project. For complex, premium, or combination (metal/flat/shingle) roofs and owner-level attention, Modern Exterior Systems, with hundreds of Edina roofs behind us. For a decades-deep multi-trade shop, Craftsmen. For big-company infrastructure, Sela. For insurance-claim storm work, Trinity. For a smaller Edina-local option, Kretzman. Match the company to your project, then verify license and reviews.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Edina?
Standard architectural asphalt runs roughly $14,000–$28,000 for most Edina homes, but the city's larger estates and combination roofs often run well higher — bigger, more complex roofs with multiple materials cost more to do right. Premium materials — synthetic slate, standing seam metal, cedar shake — run $35,000–$90,000+. A number far below the range for your roof means something's being cut.
Why are Edina roofs more complex than average?
Decades of high-end remodeling and additions have left a lot of Edina homes with combination roofs — metal, flat membrane, and shingle all on the same house — plus steep, cut-up, estate-grade rooflines. Those roofs need a contractor who can self-perform every material and who's done that kind of work before, not a crew set up only for basic asphalt replacements.
How do I verify a Minnesota roofing contractor's license?
Search the contractor's name in the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry license lookup at dli.mn.gov. Every legitimate residential contractor has a BC license number — ours is BC762305, in the footer of every page on this site.
Should I hire a local roofer or a national company?
Local has one structural advantage: the company that installs your roof is the company that services it in year ten. National and storm-chasing operations rotate territories. If you go national, get the warranty-servicing terms in writing.
How many bids should I get for a roof replacement?
Two or three. One gives you no reference point; five wastes everyone's time. Make sure every bid specifies the same materials and scope so you're comparing apples to apples — especially important on a combination roof.
Ready for real pricing on your Edina project? Call Modern Exterior Systems at 952-206-6339 or get an instant online estimate. Free measurement, honest numbers, no pressure.
Modern Exterior Systems is a women-owned, family-operated roofing and exterior contractor based in Eden Prairie, MN, serving Edina and the Twin Cities metro. Owner Joe Dvorak brings 20+ years of hands-on construction experience, CertainTeed ShingleMaster, Malarkey Emerald Pro, and Atlas Pro+ Silver Select certifications, and a LIFETIME workmanship warranty to every residential project. BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.
