Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is a Golden Valley roofing, siding, and window contractor working Tyrol Hills, Schaper Park, Sweeney Lake, and the streets along Bassett Creek. Based eight miles south in Eden Prairie. Five manufacturer certifications. Lifetime workmanship warranty. Mid-century ramblers and 1970s splits make up most of the Golden Valley housing stock.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, Owner, Modern Exterior Systems


Golden Valley neighborhoods
Golden Valley sits inside the 494/694 loop. Four distinct neighborhoods — each with its own roofing and siding profile, from mid-century rambler restorations to contemporary customs along the Bassett Creek corridor.
Upscale mid-century moderns and contemporary customs. Premium materials — Presidential Shake TL, synthetic slate, standing seam metal — typical of this corridor.
1950s-60s ramblers — most on second or third roof. Standard architectural asphalt with continuous ridge vent retrofit is the volume product here.
Mid-century moderns trending toward premium material upgrades as original asphalt ages out.
Newer custom builds and modern infill along the creek corridor. Water-management focus on every exterior quote.

















Golden Valley housing stock
Golden Valley housing skews mid-century — 1940s through 1970s ramblers in Tyrol Hills, Valley View, and Briarwood, with newer custom builds along the Bassett Creek corridor. Most homes are on their second or third roof. Window and siding work pairs well with roof replacements on these mature builds.
1950s and 60s ramblers — original structure mostly solid. Continuous ridge vent + ice-and-water shield retrofit at every tear-off.
Wetland-adjacent properties mean gutters, downspout extensions, and grading awareness all factor into our exterior work.
City of Golden Valley Inspections office: 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley MN 55427, (763) 593-8090. Roof permits required. We pull every Golden Valley permit before crews start work.
Tyrol Hills premium
Tyrol Hills is Golden Valley's premium pocket. Standing seam metal roofing, CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL, and James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement are typical of the materials we install for homes in this neighborhood. Joe walks every Golden Valley install over $40,000 — most Tyrol Hills projects clear that threshold.
50+ year durability, modern aesthetic, $40K–$90K+ scope.
Fiber cement with 15+ year factory paint warranty.

Services + Golden Valley pricing
Roofing $14K–$45K. Siding $22K–$55K. Windows $15K–$50K. Gutters $1.5K–$5K. Coordinated roof + siding + window passes on mid-century homes are common — combined-project pricing available.

Roofing
$14K–$32K standard (CertainTeed Landmark Pro on most Tyrol Hills ramblers). $25K–$45K premium (Presidential Shake TL, synthetic slate for Briarwood mid-century moderns).

Siding
$22K–$55K. James Hardie ColorPlus for painted-wood replacement (15+ year paint warranty). LP SmartSide for mid-century-rambler period-appropriate refresh. EDCO Steel Siding on request.

Windows
$15K–$50K. Kolbe Heritage and ProVia Endure for those charming-but-leaky 1950s windows. Triple-pane Low-E standard. Custom grilles available.

Gutters + storm
$1.5K–$5K seamless aluminum, Bassett Creek-area water-management focus. Storm-claim work $1.4K–$22K, insurance-covered minus deductible.
2026 Golden Valley pricing
Two scopes most Golden Valley homeowners book. Roof and siding ranges reflect mid-century-rambler standard work plus the Tyrol Hills + Briarwood premium upgrades.
Standard asphalt + premium upgrade
Standard $14K–$32K · premium $25K–$45K
Standard $14K–$32K (CertainTeed Landmark Pro, Malarkey, Atlas)
Premium $25K–$45K (Presidential Shake TL, synthetic slate)
Continuous ridge vent + ice-and-water shield retrofit
Decking honesty — replace what's failed, not flat percentage
Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner)
Why Golden Valley
Mid-century rambler depth, Bassett Creek water management, and a lifetime workmanship warranty. Three reasons Golden Valley homeowners land at our door.

Mid-century rambler experience
Tyrol Hills, Valley View, and Briarwood have some of the most well-maintained mid-century homes in the metro. Homeowners here invest in quality. We bring the craftsmanship — original-structure-respecting tear-offs, decking honesty, period-appropriate material selection.

Water-management focus
Bassett Creek and the surrounding wetland areas make exterior water management critical. Gutters, downspout extensions, and grading awareness all start with the exterior — and we factor them into every Golden Valley roof, siding, and gutter quote.

Lifetime workmanship
Industry standard on roofing workmanship is 5 to 10 years. We back every Golden Valley residential install for the lifetime of the roof or siding — current owner. No asterisks, no fine print.
Project gallery
Tyrol Hills mid-century moderns, Valley View ramblers, Sweeney Lake customs, and Bassett Creek corridor projects.





Golden Valley customers
Two recent Golden Valley installs — a Tyrol Hills Presidential Shake TL upgrade and a Valley View full re-side.

Tyrol Hills mid-century owner
CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL · 2025

Valley View rambler owner
James Hardie ColorPlus · 2026
Answers to common questions about roofing, siding, and windows in Golden Valley
Call Joe at 952-206-6339 or request a free Golden Valley quote — written line-item, no high-pressure follow-up.
Call Modex today for a free inspection and estimate. We're here to answer questions and walk you through the process.
