How much does metal roofing in Minneapolis cost in 2026?
Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) installs metal roofing across Minneapolis. Most Minneapolis metal roof installations run $30,000 to $90,000+ in 2026 depending on system. Standing seam metal at premium ($40K-$90K+, 50+ year service life). Stone-coated steel at mid-range ($30K-$60K, 50 yr). Corrugated metal at budget ($20K-$45K, 30-40 yr).
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Metal roofing Minneapolis
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Foundation
What is metal roofing?
Metal roofing in the Twin Cities residential market falls into three categories: standing seam with interlocking vertical panels and hidden fasteners, stone-coated steel with a granule coating that mimics asphalt shingles or tile, and corrugated or ribbed metal with exposed fasteners. All three carry 40-50+ year lifespans—roughly double the lifespan of asphalt shingles—and handle Minnesota snow load and wind without issue.
Performance
Why metal roofing works in Minnesota
Metal sheds snow more cleanly than asphalt, reducing ice damming risk on properly designed roofs. A single metal installation outlasts two asphalt replacements over 50 years, making long-term cost of ownership competitive with premium asphalt despite higher upfront cost.
Snow sheds cleanly off metal panels
Wind ratings typically 120 MPH or higher
Reflective coatings reduce summer cooling load
Metal roofing categories
Four metal roofing systems Modex installs
Standing seam metal for modern architecture. Stone-coated steel for asphalt/shake/tile aesthetics. EDCO Arrowline + Generations + Infiniti for premium metal-shake and slate profiles. Corrugated and ribbed for outbuildings. All four carry lifetime or extended manufacturer warranties.
Premium
Standing seam metal
$9–$18 per square foot installed · $40K–$90K+ full house · 50+ year lifespan · Vertical interlocking panels with hidden fasteners. Best for modern architecture and high-wind exposure.
Premium metal-shake + slate
EDCO Arrowline + Generations + Infiniti
$35K–$90K+ full house · 40–50+ year lifespan · Coated steel and premium aluminum lines in shake or slate profiles. Lifetime limited transferable warranty. Class 4 impact-resistant standard.
Mid-range
Stone-coated steel
$7–$14 per square foot installed · $30K–$60K full house · 40–50 year lifespan · Steel substrate with stone granule coating that mimics asphalt, cedar shake, or Spanish tile.
Specialty
Corrugated + ribbed metal
$5–$10 per square foot installed · $20K–$40K full house · 40+ year lifespan · Exposed-fastener panels for modern accents and outbuildings.
Brands
Metal roofing brands we install
Modex installs across multiple manufacturers—DECRA and Westlake Royal Unified Steel for stone-coated steel, Englert and MasterRib for standing seam. No single-brand exclusivity means we match the right system to your home and budget.
- Decra stone-coated steel roofing
- Westlake Royal Unified Steel stone-coated
- Englert and MasterRib standing seam
Cost
Standing seam
$9–$18 per square foot
Standing seam metal roofing
$40K–$90K+
Includes
Hidden fastener panels
50+ year lifespan
120 MPH wind rating
Modern architecture ideal
Lake-corridor custom homes
Stone-coated steel
$30K–$60K
Mid-range option
Includes
Asphalt shingle look
Cedar shake appearance
40–50 year lifespan
Traditional home aesthetic
Metal durability with style
Economics
Metal roofing cost of ownership over 50 years
A single metal roof installation outlasts two asphalt replacements. Over 50 years, one metal install avoids a second $20K–$40K asphalt replacement at year 25–30, making net cost of ownership competitive with or below premium asphalt despite higher upfront cost.
One metal roof lasts 50+ years
Two asphalt roofs needed in same span
$20K–$40K avoided on second replacement
Advantage
Why choose Modex for metal
We bring owner-led expertise and lifetime workmanship warranty to every metal roof installation.
Multi-brand
Multi-brand install capability
DECRA, Westlake Royal Unified Steel, Englert, MasterRib—we match the right system to your home, not a single-source mandate.
Owner-led
Ownership on every premium project
Every $40K+ metal roof installation gets ownership-level review — quality and accountability sign-off from the top.
Warranty
Lifetime workmanship — for as long as you own the home
Our lifetime workmanship warranty covers labor for as long as you own the home, on top of the manufacturer material warranty (registered in your name, transferable per the manufacturer's terms).
Recent projects
Metal roofing installations across the Twin Cities—standing seam on lake-corridor customs, stone-coated steel on traditional homes, modern metal on contemporary architecture.
Questions
Common metal roofing questions from Minneapolis homeowners considering standing seam, stone-coated steel, or corrugated options.
Ready to explore metal roofing for your Minneapolis home?
Modex metal roofing specialists are ready to discuss standing seam, stone-coated steel, or corrugated options. Call 952-206-6339 or request a free estimate today.
Metal roofing across the Twin Cities metro — St. Louis Park, Edina, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Eden Prairie.
Further reading
Deeper writeups on the topics this page covers — written for homeowners by a Twin Cities installer.
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