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
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.
Trusted by Excelsior homeowners and builders
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 — and on the tear-down rebuilds we work next door in Shorewood on Gideon Bay and Smithtown Bay.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Project gallery
Recent Excelsior projects
Lake-corridor customs along Stubbs Bay, Victorian restorations in Downtown, and cottage-to-home conversions on Big Island.
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
More questions about your Excelsior project?
Call Joe at 952-206-6339 or request a free Excelsior quote — written line-item, no high-pressure follow-up. Lake-shoreline overlay paperwork handled for lake-facing properties.
Ready to start?
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 — same process we run next door in Shorewood on Gideon Bay and Christmas Lake.
