Where can I find a roofing contractor in Elk River, MN?
Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is an Elk River roofing, siding, and window contractor based in Eden Prairie. We run crews up the Highway 169 corridor through the northwest metro — Rogers, Otsego, Elk River — so the town is a regular route for us. We work the older homes near downtown and Lake Orono, the 1990s-through-2010s subdivisions in Trott Brook, Rivers Edge, and Meadowvale, and the rural acreage toward Zimmerman and the river bluff. Six manufacturer certifications. Lifetime workmanship warranty on residential installs.
Updated June 2026 · Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, Owner, Modern Exterior Systems
Elk River neighborhoods
Where Modex works in Elk River
Elk River sits about 35 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis in Sherburne County, where the Elk River meets the Mississippi. The town grew fast from the 1990s on, so the renovation market splits between older homes downtown and around Lake Orono and a wave of subdivision builds — Trott Brook, Rivers Edge, Meadowvale — now hitting their first roof, window, and siding replacement cycle all at once.
Downtown + Lake Orono
Older homes near Main Street and the Lake Orono shoreline — steeper pitches, mature trees, and roofs on their second or third cycle that need ventilation and deck attention.
Trott Brook + Rivers Edge
1990s-2010s subdivisions where original builder-grade roofs, windows, and siding are aging together. LP SmartSide, James Hardie, ProVia, and Kolbe common here.
The City of Elk River requires a building permit for every roof replacement. Modex pulls every Elk River permit before crews start and includes the fee in the line-item quote.
Trusted by Elk River homeowners
Elk River housing stock
What kind of homes does Modex work on in Elk River?
Elk River housing is a tale of two markets: older homes downtown and around Lake Orono, and a large wave of 1990s-through-2010s subdivision builds out in Trott Brook, Rivers Edge, and Meadowvale. The subdivisions are now hitting their first full replacement cycle — original builder-grade roofs, windows, and siding all aging at the same time — while rural acreage toward Zimmerman adds steep pitches and heavy tree cover to the mix.
Fast-grown suburb · first + second roof cycles
Subdivision builds aging together, plus older downtown and Lake Orono homes
A lot of Elk River homes went up in a 20-year building boom, which means whole neighborhoods reach end-of-roof-life within a few years of each other. We quote a deck repair allowance upfront rather than padding the invoice, and on the older downtown and Lake Orono homes we plan tree clearance and material staging before the tear-off date. Continuous ridge vent, soffit baffle inspection, and extended ice-and-water shield are standard on every Elk River roof replacement.
The City of Elk River requires a building permit for any roof replacement. We pull every Elk River permit before crews start work and include the fee in the line-item quote.
Lake Orono + acreage premium
Lake Orono homes and rural acreage customs
The Lake Orono shoreline and the larger acreage and hobby-farm properties toward Zimmerman and the river bluff trend toward premium projects — bigger elevations, steeper pitches, and longer-tenure owners planning to stay. Joe walks every Elk River install over $40,000, and most of these lake and acreage projects clear that line.
CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL — premium asphalt
James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement, 15+ year paint warranty
Kolbe Heritage windows + standing seam metal roofing
DaVinci synthetic slate (we install, not Authorized)
Services + Elk River pricing
Services in Elk River + 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). Subdivision and acreage staging factored into every Elk River 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 Elk River pricing
Elk River roof, siding + window price ranges
The three scopes most Elk River homeowners book. Older downtown homes and acreage properties may require crane or alternate-side staging — quoted up front, not added at the end. We run the same crews down the Highway 169 corridor in Maple Grove and Plymouth.
Elk River 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)
Elk River siding installation
LP SmartSide + James Hardie
$22K–$55K
Full tear-off, house-wrap upgrade
LP SmartSide engineered wood (value tier)
James Hardie fiber cement with ColorPlus 15+ year paint warranty
Full tear-off — no installing over failed substrate
House-wrap upgrade included
Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner)
Elk River window replacement
ProVia + Kolbe + Pella
$18K–$80K
Per window $1,400–$6,000 · ~12–20 windows on most Elk River homes
ProVia Endure / Pella value vinyl ($1,400–$2,500/window)
Kolbe + Pella Reserve architectural lines for Lake Orono customs
Replaces failed builder windows + single-pane on older homes
Triple-pane Low-E upgrade for central-Minnesota winters
Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner)
Why Elk River
Why do Elk River homeowners hire us?
Three things separate us in the Elk River market: ventilation retrofit on every roof, six manufacturer certifications instead of one, and a lifetime workmanship warranty on every residential install.
Ventilation retrofit on every roof
A lot of the builder-grade subdivision homes around Elk River shipped with marginal attic ventilation, which drives ice dams every Minnesota winter. We install continuous ridge vent and check soffit baffles on every replacement — fixing the most common root cause of repeat ice dam events.
Six manufacturer certifications
Most Elk River contractors install one shingle line and one siding line. We install five — CertainTeed, Malarkey, Atlas, LP SmartSide, James Hardie — so the homeowner picks the material that fits the home and budget.
Lifetime workmanship warranty
Industry standard on roofing workmanship is 5 to 10 years. Modex backs every Elk River residential install for as long as you own the home. No asterisks, no fine print.
Project gallery
Recent Elk River projects
Elk River roofing, siding, and window installs across downtown, Lake Orono, the Trott Brook and Rivers Edge subdivisions, and the acreage toward Zimmerman.
Reviews we can't edit
“Excellent roofing contractor. They handled our roof replacement efficiently with high quality workmanship, clear communication, and fair pricing from start to finish.”
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Elk River questions
The questions we get on Elk River driveways — permits included.
Ready to start?
Free Elk River estimate within 48 hours
Call Joe at 952-206-6339 or request a free Elk River quote. We schedule your inspection within a few business days, then email a written line-item quote within 48 hours of the visit. Continuous ridge vent retrofit standard on every roof replacement.
About Modex
Women-owned. Family-operated. Based in Eden Prairie.
Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is a women-owned, family-operated roofing and exterior contractor headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Six manufacturer certifications: CertainTeed ShingleMaster, Malarkey Emerald Pro, Atlas Pro+, LP SmartSide Preferred, James Hardie Preferred. BBB A+ rating. 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
Six active manufacturer certifications, three institutional accreditations. Every Modex crew works to manufacturer specifications and pulls every Elk River 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 A+ rating
Highest rating
Transparent pricing, written line-item quotes, no high-pressure follow-up.
Modex services in Elk River
Every service below runs from our Eden Prairie shop and carries the same lifetime workmanship warranty on residential installs in Elk River.
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