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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. Six 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

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Golden Valley neighborhoods

Where Modex works in Golden Valley

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.

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Tyrol Hills

Upscale mid-century moderns and contemporary customs. Premium materials — Presidential Shake TL, synthetic slate, standing seam metal — typical of this corridor.

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Schaper Park + Valley View

1950s-60s ramblers — most on second or third roof. Standard architectural asphalt with continuous ridge vent retrofit is the volume product here.

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Briarwood

Mid-century moderns trending toward premium material upgrades as original asphalt ages out.

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Bassett Creek + Sweeney Lake

Newer custom builds and modern infill along the creek corridor. Water-management focus on every exterior quote.

Trusted by Golden Valley homeowners since day one

CertainTeed ShingleMaster certificationMalarkey Emerald Pro certificationLP SmartSide Preferred Contractor certificationJames Hardie Alliance Preferred Contractor certificationNRCA Member #1016569CertainTeed ShingleMaster certificationMalarkey Emerald Pro certificationLP SmartSide Preferred Contractor certification
James Hardie Alliance Preferred Contractor certificationNRCA Member #1016569CertainTeed ShingleMaster certificationMalarkey Emerald Pro certificationLP SmartSide Preferred Contractor certificationJames Hardie Alliance Preferred Contractor certificationNRCA Member #1016569CertainTeed ShingleMaster certification
Malarkey Legacy on a Golden Valley Tyrol Hills mid-century rambler

Golden Valley housing stock

What kind of homes does Modex work on in Golden Valley?

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.

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Tyrol Hills + Valley View ramblers

1950s and 60s ramblers — original structure mostly solid. Continuous ridge vent + ice-and-water shield retrofit at every tear-off.

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Bassett Creek water management

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 stands apart in Golden Valley

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.

Standing seam metal

50+ year durability, modern aesthetic, $40K–$90K+ scope.

James Hardie ColorPlus

Fiber cement with 15+ year factory paint warranty.

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Services + Golden Valley pricing

What services does Modex offer in Golden Valley?

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.

CertainTeed Landmark Pro on a Tyrol Hills rambler
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Roofing

Roof replacement

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

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Siding

Siding installation

$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.

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Windows

Window replacement

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

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Gutters + storm

Gutters + storm damage

$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

Golden Valley roof, siding + window price ranges

The three scopes most Golden Valley homeowners book. Roof, siding, and window ranges reflect mid-century-rambler standard work plus the Tyrol Hills + Briarwood premium upgrades. Same crews next door in St. Louis Park and Plymouth.

Golden Valley roof replacement

Standard asphalt + premium upgrade

$14K–$45K

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)

Golden Valley siding installation

James Hardie + LP SmartSide + EDCO Steel

$22K–$55K

Period-appropriate matching on mid-century homes

James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement (15+ year paint warranty)

LP SmartSide engineered wood for period-appropriate refresh

EDCO Steel Siding on homeowner request

Full tear-off, house-wrap upgrade

Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner)

Golden Valley window replacement

ProVia + Kolbe + Pella

$25K–$90K

Per window $1,400–$6,000 · ~15–20 windows on most GV homes

ProVia Endure / Pella value vinyl ($1,400–$2,500/window)

Kolbe + Pella Reserve architectural lines for Tyrol Hills + lake customs

Replaces failed single-pane + fogged double-pane on rambler-era homes

Triple-pane Low-E upgrade for Minnesota winters

Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner)

Why Golden Valley

Why do Golden Valley homeowners choose Modex?

Mid-century rambler depth, Bassett Creek water management, and a lifetime workmanship warranty. Three reasons Golden Valley homeowners land at our door.

CertainTeed Landmark on a Tyrol Hills mid-century rambler

Mid-century rambler experience

Tyrol Hills, Valley View, Briarwood

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.

Bassett Creek water-management exterior work on a Sweeney Lake home

Water-management focus

Bassett Creek + Sweeney Lake corridor

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.

Atlas StormMaster Shake on a Golden Valley Briarwood mid-century modern

Lifetime workmanship

Backed for as long as you own the home

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.

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Recent Golden Valley projects

Tyrol Hills mid-century moderns, Valley View ramblers, Sweeney Lake customs, and Bassett Creek corridor projects.

Malarkey architectural storm-grey on a Tyrol Hills mid-century rambler
CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL on a Briarwood mid-century modern
James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement on a Valley View rambler
CertainTeed Landmark on a Golden Valley rambler
Kolbe Heritage windows on a Golden Valley mid-century rambler

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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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Questions

The questions Golden Valley homeowners actually ask, answered straight.

Most Golden Valley asphalt roof replacements run $14,000 to $32,000 in 2026. Tyrol Hills and Briarwood mid-century moderns trend toward premium materials — Presidential Shake TL, synthetic slate, standing seam metal — which run $25,000 to $45,000+. Standard CertainTeed Landmark Pro is the volume product on most ramblers and splits.

Yes. Our crew lead — or owner Joe Dvorak on projects over $40,000 — comes out within 2 to 5 business days (5 to 10 during storm season). The Modex shop is in Eden Prairie, eight miles south of central Golden Valley. We walk the roof when safe, photograph the actual condition, and email a written line-item quote within 48 hours.

Mature tree canopy plus older roof construction. The 1950s and 60s ramblers in Tyrol Hills and Valley View were often built with marginal attic ventilation that's now driving recurring ice dams. We install continuous ridge vent and extend ice-and-water shield at every Golden Valley replacement — eliminating the most common root cause.

Storm season (May through September) 2 to 4 weeks for residential roofs. Shoulder seasons 7 to 10 days. Insurance work 3 to 6 weeks. Premium material lead times add 4 to 12 weeks.

Yes. We document damage with on-roof photography, meet your insurance adjuster on the property when possible, and write scopes carriers can validate. We do not waive deductibles — illegal in Minnesota under MN Statute 325E.66.

We do. A lot of Golden Valley's 1950s–70s ramblers and splits still wear original cedar, chalking aluminum, or aging vinyl. We install LP SmartSide engineered wood ($20,000–$45,000 on a typical Golden Valley home) and James Hardie fiber cement ($30,000–$80,000) — both hold color for decades and handle Minnesota freeze-thaw far better than the siding they replace. We carry vinyl on request, but for most Golden Valley homes we lead with LP or Hardie and tell you the tradeoffs honestly.

Yes. Most Golden Valley homes from the rambler era are still running original single-pane or first-generation double-pane windows that have lost their seal — foggy glass, drafts, and high winter bills. We install ProVia, Kolbe, and Pella, from value vinyl ($1,400–$2,500/window) up to architectural lines for Tyrol Hills and lakeside customs ($2,500–$6,000/window). We'll spec the right line for the home, not the brand with the deepest kickback.

Yes. The City of Golden Valley requires a building permit for roof replacement, re-siding, and window replacement. Inspections is at 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley MN 55427, (763) 593-8090. We pull every Golden Valley permit before our crews start work, schedule the required inspection, and include the permit fee in the line-item quote.

Ready to start your Golden Valley project?

Call Modex today for a free inspection and estimate. We're here to answer questions and walk you through the process.

Golden Valley home with CertainTeed Landmark Pro in Weathered Wood

Modex services in Golden Valley

Every service below runs from our Eden Prairie shop and carries the same lifetime workmanship warranty on residential installs in Golden Valley.

Serving the entire Twin Cities area

Based in Eden Prairie, working across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding metro. Find your city below — and if it isn't listed, call us. If you're in the metro, we'll come take a look.

East metro

  • Cottage Grove
  • Inver Grove Heights
  • Mahtomedi
  • Mendota Heights
  • St. Paul
  • Stillwater
  • White Bear Lake
  • Woodbury

North metro

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