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Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is a Minnetonka siding, roofing, and window contractor based five miles south in Eden Prairie. Our crews work Greenwood, Carlson Center, Williston, and Glen Lake every week. Lake-side customs, mid-century ramblers, and 1980s walkouts make up most of the housing stock — wooded lots get LP SmartSide or James Hardie siding when the original cedar or aluminum gives out. Five manufacturer certifications. Lifetime workmanship warranty on residential installs. Default 6-nail wind pattern on every Minnetonka asphalt roof.

Updated July 2026 · Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, Owner, Modern Exterior Systems

Minnetonka stone home with CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL in Shadow Gray

Trusted by Minnetonka homeowners since our roots here

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

Local

Minnetonka neighborhoods we know well

Modex serves Greenwood, Carlson Center, Glen Lake, Williston, and Tonkawood—neighborhoods filled with 1970s ramblers, Lake Minnetonka shoreline customs, and modern teardown rebuilds. Every project pulls a permit through City of Minnetonka Building Inspections (14600 Minnetonka Blvd, 952-939-8313).

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Heritage

Deep project history in Minnetonka

Modex was headquartered in Minnetonka for years before relocating to Eden Prairie. That history means we know Minnetonka's homes, codes, neighborhoods, and many repeat-customer households inside and out.

Greenwood

Years of rambler roofing and siding work

Modex has completed dozens of roofing and siding projects in Greenwood's established neighborhoods, with many repeat customers who trust our crews and warranty.

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Glen Lake

1950s and 60s ramblers, one street at a time

Glen Lake is mid-century rambler country, and those roofs hide two things: marginal attic ventilation and 60-year-old decking that has cycled through every Minnesota winter. We quote a deck-repair allowance up front and bill only what actually fails — no surprise invoice on tear-off day.

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The lake corridor

Shoreland customs, where the paperwork is half the job

On the shoreland lots, the review paperwork can take longer than the install. We pull it, we schedule the inspection, and we don't start until it clears — because a stop-work order in August is a far more expensive problem than a slow start in June.

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Shoreland

Lake Minnetonka expertise and permits

Properties along Wayzata Bay, Carsons Bay, and St Albans Bay require shoreland overlay paperwork for any exterior work. Modex handles the process and specializes in premium materials.

Shoreland

What is shoreland overlay paperwork?

Lake-facing properties in Minnesota require shoreland overlay permits for any exterior work touching the lake-facing facade. Modex coordinates with the city and handles all documentation.

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Shoreland

How long does the review actually take?

Plan on two to six weeks from application to approval, depending on the city and how busy the season is. We file it the week you sign, not the week before the crew shows up — which is why our shoreland jobs start when we said they would.

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Shoreland

What happens if a contractor skips it?

A stop-work order, and a roof sitting open while it gets sorted. We've been called in to finish jobs that got shut down mid-tear-off. It's the single most expensive corner anyone cuts on this lake, and it's the homeowner who pays for it.

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Services

What we do in Minnetonka

Modex handles roofing, siding, windows, gutters, storm damage, and commercial systems throughout Minnetonka.

Roofing

$18K–$80K for asphalt, metal, synthetic, cedar shake

Premium

Siding

$25K–$70K for LP SmartSide and James Hardie

Minnetonka home with DaVinci Single-Width Shake in Mossy Cedar

Durable

Windows

$18K–$70K for ProVia, Kolbe, and Pella

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Gutters

$1.5K–$5.5K for seamless and custom systems

Storm damage

$1.4K–$22K for hail, wind, and ice dam repairs

Commercial

Commercial roofing

$4–$14 per square foot for Carlson Center and industrial

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Pricing

Minnetonka roof, siding + window price ranges

Most Minnetonka roofing projects run $18K–$80K depending on home size, material, and complexity. Ramblers in Greenwood typically fall in the $18K–$35K range. Lake Minnetonka shoreline customs often reach $60K–$80K with premium synthetic slate or cedar shake — same spec we run across the lake in Orono, Shorewood, and Wayzata.

Minnetonka roof replacement

Standard asphalt + premium lake-home upgrade

$18K–$80K

Standard $18K–$35K · premium $40K–$80K

Standard $18K–$35K (CertainTeed Landmark Pro, Malarkey, Atlas)

Premium $40K–$80K (Presidential Shake TL, DaVinci, standing seam)

6-nail wind installation default for the Lake Minnetonka corridor

Includes material, labor, and disposal

Lifetime workmanship (current owner)

Minnetonka siding installation

LP SmartSide + James Hardie fiber cement

$22K–$80K

LP $22K–$50K · Hardie $30K–$80K

LP SmartSide standard on most projects ($22K–$50K)

James Hardie on premium and lakefront homes ($30K–$80K)

Replaces weathered cedar, chalking aluminum, aging vinyl

Full-wrap installations with new trim, soffit, fascia

Lifetime workmanship (current owner)

Minnetonka window replacement

ProVia + Kolbe + Pella

$25K–$90K

Per window $1,500–$6,000 · ~15–25 windows on most Minnetonka homes

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

Kolbe + Pella Reserve architectural lines for Greenwood + lake customs

Replaces fogged first-generation glass on wooded-lot window walls

Triple-pane Low-E upgrade for Minnesota winters

Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner)

Why

Why Minnetonka homeowners choose Modex

Three reasons Minnetonka trusts us with their homes.

Minnetonka home with CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL roof

Former HQ

Deep Minnetonka roots

Modex was headquartered in Minnetonka for years, building deep project equity across Greenwood, Glen Lake, Carlson Center, and lake-corridor customs. Many repeat-customer households.

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No pressure

Nobody knocks on your door after a storm

I'll measure the project, write the quote, and leave. No same-day close, no sitting at your table waiting for a signature. Go get two more bids — I'd rather you compare than feel rushed into a roof you didn't have time to think about.

Minnetonka home with DaVinci Single-Width Shake in Weathered Gray

Warranty

Lifetime workmanship — for as long as you own the home

While competitors offer 5–10 years, Modex backs every install with a lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner). That's our commitment to Minnetonka.

Recent projects

Minnetonka homes we've completed in 2024–2026

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Questions

Minnetonka homeowners ask us these questions most often

Most Minnetonka asphalt roof replacements run $14,000 to $32,000 in 2026. The 6-nail wind installation we use as Minnetonka default adds $300 to $600 over standard 4-nail installs but improves the wind warranty. Lake-side premium materials — Presidential Shake TL, DaVinci synthetic slate, standing seam metal — typically run $25,000 to $90,000+ on the larger Greenwood and Glen Lake homes. Class 4 impact-resistant upgrades qualify for 10–30% insurance discounts.

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, roughly five miles south of central Minnetonka. We walk the roof when safe, photograph the actual condition, and email a written line-item quote within 48 hours. No charge.

Minnetonka catches the prevailing west wind off the open-air corridor of Lake Minnetonka. Straight-line wind events strip more shingles per acre in Minnetonka than in interior suburbs. Standard 4-nail installation per shingle is rated for typical conditions. 6-nail installation rates the install for 110+ mph wind warranty and reduces the likelihood of mid-life wind damage. The cost difference is $300 to $600. We do this as default.

Storm season (May through September) lead times are typically 2 to 4 weeks for residential roofs. Shoulder seasons we can sometimes turn a Minnetonka project in 7 to 10 days. Insurance jobs run on the adjuster timeline — usually 3 to 6 weeks. Material lead times for premium products add 4 to 12 weeks.

Yes. The open-air corridor that brings wind also brings hail. We document damage with on-roof photography, meet your insurance adjuster on the property when possible, and write scopes the carrier can validate. We do not "waive your deductible" — that's a Minnesota statute violation under MN Statute 325E.66.

We do. Many Minnetonka homes from the 1960s–80s sit on wooded lots wearing original cedar that's now weathered, or chalking aluminum and aging vinyl. We install LP SmartSide engineered wood ($22,000–$50,000 on a typical Minnetonka home) and James Hardie fiber cement ($30,000–$80,000) — both hold color through Minnesota freeze-thaw far better than the siding they replace, and both stand up to the moisture that comes with tree cover near Glen Lake and Lake Minnetonka. We carry vinyl on request, but for most Minnetonka homes we lead with LP or Hardie and tell you the tradeoffs honestly. We also handle siding repairs and storm-damage matching — hail-cracked or wind-torn sections don't always mean a whole-wall replacement.

Yes. We install and repair TPO and EPDM flat-roof systems on Minnetonka commercial and association-managed buildings, including office and retail properties along the I-394 and Carlson Center corridor. Commercial work carries a 10-year workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer system warranty — and we offer escrow payment so funds release as milestones complete.

Yes. Much of Minnetonka's townhome stock — built in the 1970s–90s around Glen Lake, Ridgedale, and the I-394 corridor — is at replacement age. We bid association and multi-building projects with line-item scopes boards can compare side by side, phase the work to limit resident disruption, and back residential association installs with our lifetime workmanship warranty.

Yes. A lot of Minnetonka homes were built with large window walls to capture wooded and lake views, and many still run first-generation double-pane glass that's lost its seal — fogging, drafts, and high winter bills. We install ProVia, Kolbe, and Pella, from value vinyl ($1,500–$2,500/window) up to Kolbe and Pella Reserve architectural lines for Greenwood and lakeside customs ($2,500–$6,000/window). We spec the right line for the home, not the brand with the deepest kickback.

Ready to start your Minnetonka project?

Call 952-206-6339 and we'll come to you — our shop is in Eden Prairie, about five miles south. Every estimate is free, itemized, and zero-pressure.

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About Modex

Modern Exterior Systems serves Minnetonka with roofing, siding, and window expertise

Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is a women-owned contractor headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. We specialize in roof replacement, siding installation, window replacement, gutter work, and storm damage repair across the Twin Cities metro. Our crews are certified by CertainTeed, Malarkey, Atlas, LP SmartSide, and James Hardie. We hold a BBB A+ rating, NRCA membership, and Minnesota License BC762305.

Manufacturer certifications and industry credentials

Modex is certified by leading manufacturers and recognized by industry bodies. Our credentials reflect our commitment to quality materials and professional installation standards.

CertainTeed ShingleMaster

Certified

Asphalt shingle expertise and warranty backing

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Malarkey Emerald Pro

Certified

Premium shingle performance and durability

LP SmartSide Preferred

Certified

Engineered wood siding installation and warranty

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Modex services in Minnetonka

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

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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