Same disclosure I lead with every time: I run a roofing company that works Plymouth, and it's on this list. Read everything below with that in mind.
Here's why I write these anyway. Search "best roofing companies Plymouth" and most of what comes back was written by lead-resale sites and out-of-state marketing firms, ranking companies by who paid for the slot. Plymouth deserves better than that. It's one of the biggest cities in the state — north of 80,000 people now — and it's been growing for two solid decades, which means the housing stock is all over the map: 1980s and '90s split-levels and two-stories sitting a few blocks from newer modified splits, with everything from Medicine Lake out to the Wayzata-schools side. The roof on a thirty-five-year-old split is a different animal than the one on a 2015 build, and the right contractor is the one who can tell the difference.
This is my honest read on who's good in Plymouth — 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 — Plymouth & the West Metro
Yes, my company. Here's the case, and the honest catch.
We've done dozens of roofs across Plymouth — concentrated around the Medicine Lake neighborhoods and the Wayzata-schools side — and a lot of those came out of recent hail. But here's the number I'm prouder of: over the past couple of years we've done hundreds of inspections in Plymouth, walking roofs and handing homeowners a straight condition assessment. A good share of those homeowners didn't need a roof yet, and we told them so. That's the part most "best roofer" lists never mention — whether the company on your roof is there to assess it or just to sell it.
Plymouth's aging housing stock is also why we do so much siding and window work here. A lot of those '80s and '90s homes are hitting the age where the siding and windows are due at the same time as the roof — and doing them with one crew under one warranty beats juggling three contractors.
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. We'll quote standard architectural asphalt and the impact-resistant Class 4 upgrade side by side — worth a real look in a hail-prone city like Plymouth — and DaVinci synthetic slate or cedar shake where the home calls for it. I personally review every project over $40,000.
Best for: Plymouth homeowners who want an honest condition assessment first, the owner reachable by phone, and roofing, storm work, siding, windows, and gutters quoted 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; bigger or premium-material roofs run higher. You can get a ballpark in about 60 seconds without talking to anyone, or book an inspection if you just want to know where your roof actually stands.
2. NMC Exteriors — West Metro
A west-metro exterior company that's been at it for over twenty years and holds Owens Corning Platinum Preferred status — the top tier of that manufacturer's certification, which a small fraction of contractors reach. As a multi-trade shop they handle roofing alongside siding, windows, and gutters.
Best for: homeowners who want an established, manufacturer-backed multi-trade company with a long west-metro track record.
Trade-off to weigh: larger established operations run on crews and processes — 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 a Plymouth 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. Snap Construction — Southwest Metro
A southwest-metro roofing and exteriors company with an A+ BBB rating and a strong storm-restoration and insurance-claim practice. In a city that takes its share of hail, a contractor who lives in claim paperwork daily is worth having on your bid list.
Best for: storm-damage and insurance-claim projects where you want a contractor organized around that process.
Trade-off to weigh: storm-focused companies shine in claim work; for a planned, out-of-pocket reroof, ask to see examples of that exact kind of project and confirm the timeline.
5. Quarve Contracting — Northwest Metro
A long-established specialist — roofing since the early 1980s — known particularly for steel roofing and seamless steel siding. If you're weighing a metal roof or steel siding on a Plymouth home rather than standard asphalt, a dedicated specialist is the right kind of company to talk to.
Best for: homeowners specifically considering steel roofing or steel siding who want a contractor focused on those systems.
Trade-off to weigh: a specialist is built around its specialty — if your project is a straightforward asphalt reroof, make sure that's squarely in their lane and priced competitively.
Who's NOT on This List — and Why
After every hailstorm, Plymouth 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?" In Plymouth especially, add one more: "Is this roof actually due, or am I getting a few more years?" A contractor who'll give you a straight answer to that — even when the answer costs them a sale — is the one I'd trust on the rest of it.
FAQ
Who is the best roofing company in Plymouth, MN?
There's no single answer — it depends on your project. For an honest condition assessment first and roofing-plus-siding-and-windows under one warranty, Modern Exterior Systems, with dozens of Plymouth roofs and hundreds of local inspections behind us. For a manufacturer-backed multi-trade shop, NMC Exteriors. For big-company infrastructure, Sela. For insurance-claim storm work, Snap. For steel roofing or siding specifically, Quarve. Match the company to your project, then verify license and reviews.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Plymouth?
Standard architectural asphalt runs roughly $14,000–$28,000 for most Plymouth homes, depending on size, pitch, and how many layers come off. The impact-resistant Class 4 upgrade — worth considering in a hail-prone city — adds to that, and premium materials like synthetic slate, cedar, or standing seam metal run well higher. A number far below the range for your roof usually means something's being cut.
My Plymouth home is from the '80s or '90s — do I need siding and windows too, not just a roof?
Often, yes — and Plymouth's housing stock is exactly why. A lot of homes built in the '80s and '90s are reaching the age where the original siding and windows are wearing out around the same time as the roof. There's a real advantage to doing them together with one contractor: one warranty, one crew, and flashing details that actually coordinate between the roof, siding, and windows instead of three companies pointing fingers.
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 get my roof inspected before it's actually failing?
Yes — especially after a hailstorm. A real on-roof inspection tells you whether you have storm damage, normal wear, or years of life left, and it's the only way to make a smart call instead of a fear-driven one. We've done hundreds of these condition assessments across Plymouth, and plenty ended with us telling the homeowner their roof was fine. Book one here.
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 if you're weighing a standard asphalt roof against a Class 4 or premium upgrade.
Ready for real pricing on your Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.
