Where can I find a roofing contractor in Chaska, MN?
I'm Joe Dvorak. Modern Exterior Systems is a Chaska roofing, siding, and window contractor based in Eden Prairie, about 10 miles east down Highway 212. My crews work the Jonathan planned-community neighborhoods, the Clover Ridge craftsman streets off 212, the cream-brick historic blocks around City Square Park, and the newer subdivisions up on the Minnesota River bluffs. The housing here runs from 1970s Jonathan splits to brand-new builds — and the older the home, the more the deck and ventilation matter. Five manufacturer certifications. Lifetime workmanship warranty on residential installs.
Updated June 2026 · Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, Owner, Modern Exterior Systems
Chaska neighborhoods
Where I work in Chaska
Chaska sits on the Minnesota River in Carver County, about 25 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The Jonathan planned community — one of the first in the country, broken ground in 1967 — anchors a lot of my renovation work, along with the Clover Ridge craftsman streets off Highway 212 and the newer subdivisions up on the bluffs. Downtown is the cream-brick historic district around City Square Park. Most of the pre-1990 homes here need a ridge vent retrofit and an honest look at the deck before I'll quote a roof.
Jonathan + the older subdivisions
1970s splits and two-stories on their third roof. Deck condition and ventilation are the two things that actually move the price — I check both before I quote.
Clover Ridge + the river bluffs
Clover Ridge craftsman customs and newer bluff-side builds. James Hardie, LP SmartSide, and Kolbe show up a lot on the premium projects out here.
City of Chaska Building Inspections: 1 City Hall Plaza, Chaska MN 55318, (952) 448-9395. Permits required for every roof replacement — I pull them before my crews start.
Trusted by Chaska homeowners
Chaska housing stock
What kind of homes do I work on in Chaska?
Chaska is a wide spread of eras — cream-brick historic homes downtown, the big 1970s Jonathan planned-community build-out, 1980s-90s subdivisions, and newer construction up on the river bluffs and out in Clover Ridge. Most of my work lands on the Jonathan-era and subdivision homes that are now on their second or third roof.
Mixed-era river town · second + third roof cycles
Jonathan splits, subdivision two-stories, and newer bluff-side builds
Most of the Chaska homes I quote are 30 to 55 years old and on their second or third roof. The 1970s Jonathan decking and the occasional board sheathing under it have been through 50-plus Minnesota winters, so I plan a deck repair allowance upfront and bill only what actually fails — I'm not padding the invoice with rot you can't see. Continuous ridge vent retrofit, soffit baffle inspection, and extended ice-and-water shield are standard on every Chaska roof replacement.
City of Chaska Building Inspections: 1 City Hall Plaza, Chaska MN 55318, (952) 448-9395. Roof permits required. I pull every Chaska permit before crews start work.
River-bluff + Clover Ridge premium
Bluff-side renovations and Clover Ridge customs
The homes up on the Minnesota River bluffs and the craftsman customs in Clover Ridge trend toward premium renovations — bigger roofs, steeper pitches, longer-tenure owners. I walk every Chaska install over $40,000 myself — most of the bluff-side and Clover Ridge premium projects clear that threshold.
CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL — premium asphalt
James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement, 15+ year paint warranty
Kolbe Heritage windows + standing seam metal roofing
EDCO steel siding for the high-wind bluff exposures
Services + Chaska pricing
Services in Chaska + typical price ranges
Roofing $14K–$65K+. Siding $22K–$55K. Windows $14K–$50K. Gutters $1.5K–$4.5K. Continuous ridge vent retrofit + soffit baffle inspection on every roof replacement.
Roofing
Roof replacement
$14K–$30K asphalt (CertainTeed Landmark, Malarkey, Atlas). $25K–$65K+ premium (Presidential Shake TL, synthetic slate, metal). Steep bluff-side pitches factored in on every Chaska quote.
Siding
Siding installation
$22K–$55K. LP SmartSide engineered wood (value tier). James Hardie fiber cement with ColorPlus 15+ year paint warranty. Full tear-off, house-wrap upgrade.
Windows
Window replacement
$14K–$50K. ProVia Endure for value tier with lifetime warranty. Kolbe Heritage and Pella Architect Series for premium replacements. Triple-pane Low-E standard.
2026 Chaska pricing
Chaska roof, siding + window price ranges
The three scopes most Chaska homeowners book. Steep river-bluff pitches may carry a steep-roof charge — quoted up front, not added at the end. See the full Twin Cities service area and our roof replacement details.
Chaska roof replacement
Standard asphalt + premium upgrade
$14K–$65K+
Standard $14K–$30K · premium $25K–$65K+
Standard $14K–$30K (CertainTeed Landmark, Malarkey, Atlas)
Premium $25K–$65K+ (Presidential Shake TL, synthetic slate, metal)
Continuous ridge vent retrofit + soffit baffle inspection standard
Extended ice-and-water shield at eaves
Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner)
Why Chaska
Why do Chaska homeowners hire us?
Three things separate me in the Chaska market: ridge vent retrofit on every roof, five manufacturer certifications instead of one, and a lifetime workmanship warranty on every residential install. We're not the cheapest bid in the 55318 — and I'll tell you why up front.
Ventilation retrofit on every roof
Most pre-1990 Chaska homes — especially the Jonathan-era splits — have inadequate attic ventilation driving ice dam frequency. I install continuous ridge vent and check soffit baffles on every replacement, which kills the most common root cause of repeat ice dams.
Five manufacturer certifications
Most Chaska contractors install one shingle line and one siding line. I install five — CertainTeed, Malarkey, Atlas, LP SmartSide, James Hardie — so you pick the material that fits the home and budget, not whatever I happen to stock.
Lifetime workmanship warranty
Industry standard on roofing workmanship is 5 to 10 years. I back every Chaska residential install for as long as you own the home. No asterisks, no fine print.
Project gallery
Recent Chaska projects
Chaska roofing, siding, and window installs across the Jonathan neighborhoods, Clover Ridge, the historic downtown, and the Minnesota River bluffs.
What homeowners say
Real feedback from Chaska residents who trusted us with their exterior projects.
"They replaced our 1970s Jonathan-area roof with CertainTeed shingles and added proper ridge venting. The crew worked clean and the lifetime warranty was a key factor for us."
Sarah, Jonathan
Roof replacement, 2025
"Our Clover Ridge home needed James Hardie siding and new Kolbe windows. They handled the permit with the city, kept the schedule, and delivered exactly what we wanted."
Michael, Clover Ridge
Siding and windows, 2025
"After a hail storm rolled through the 55318, they inspected our roof, filed the insurance claim, and replaced the damaged shingles. The whole process was transparent and fast."
Jennifer, downtown Chaska
Storm damage repair, 2026
"We were renovating a 1970s split and needed new windows and gutters. They coordinated everything and pulled all the permits. The team was respectful and efficient."
David, Chaska
Windows and gutters, 2025
"They replaced our aging roof and siding in one project. They explained every step, showed us material samples, and the final result exceeded our expectations."
Patricia, Chaska
Roof and siding, 2025
"They walked us through our river-bluff project in detail — real knowledge of premium materials made the difference. Highly recommend."
Robert, river bluffs
Custom roof and siding, 2025
"We called for a free inspection after noticing roof wear. They found a ventilation issue we didn't know about and fixed it during replacement. Great catch."
Linda, Chaska
Roof replacement, 2026
Chaska questions
Answers to common questions about roofing, siding, windows, and permits in Chaska.
More questions about your Chaska project?
Call Joe at 952-206-6339 or request a free Chaska quote — written line-item, no high-pressure follow-up.
Ready to start?
Free Chaska estimate within 48 hours
Call Joe at 952-206-6339 or request a free Chaska quote. Crew lead on the property within 24 to 48 hours. Written line-item quote within 48 hours of the visit. Continuous ridge vent retrofit standard on every roof replacement.
About Modern Exterior Systems
Women-owned. Family-operated. Based in Eden Prairie.
Modern Exterior Systems is a women-owned, family-operated, owner-led roofing and exterior contractor headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota — about 10 miles east of Chaska. Five manufacturer certifications: CertainTeed ShingleMaster, Malarkey Emerald Pro, Atlas Pro+ Silver Select, LP SmartSide Preferred, James Hardie Preferred. BBB Accredited A+. NRCA Member #1016569. MN License #BC762305. Lifetime workmanship warranty on every residential install.
Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, Owner, Modern Exterior Systems · Updated June 2026
Credentials
Manufacturer certifications + industry credentials
Five active manufacturer certifications, three institutional accreditations. Every crew works to manufacturer specifications and pulls every Chaska permit before starting.
CertainTeed ShingleMaster
Premium asphalt
Enables CertainTeed SureStart PLUS extended warranty registration on residential installs.
James Hardie Preferred
Fiber cement
ColorPlus 15+ year factory paint warranty on full-house siding replacements.
BBB Accredited A+
Highest rating
Transparent pricing, written line-item quotes, no high-pressure follow-up.
