What a New Roof Costs in Minneapolis (2026)
Updated 2026-10 · Minneapolis, MN
The range
For a tear-off and new architectural asphalt shingle roof, local companies generally quote somewhere around $5 to $9 per square foot of roof area, which roofers price as $500 to $900 per square (100 square feet). A typical Minneapolis bungalow, story-and-a-half or rambler carries something like 15 to 25 squares once waste and the garage are counted, so most whole-house quotes land in the region of $10,000 to $22,000. Big Edina roofs, steep Tudors and anything with a lot of decking to replace go above that. We do not set these prices and take no share of them. The company that quotes you sets the number, and one well outside this range in either direction deserves a question.
What moves a Minneapolis quote
Layers
Every extra layer of old roofing is more labour and more dumpster. Older city houses re-covered once already are common, and a second layer can add a noticeable amount per square. The estimate should say how many layers are expected and what happens if a hidden one appears.
Decking
Board decking on pre-war houses, rot at the eaves from years of ice dams, and delaminated plywood all mean replaced sheathing. Good estimates give a price per sheet and an expected count. Bad ones say nothing and add it later.
Pitch and shape
A steep Tudor with three valleys and two dormers costs far more per square than a low rambler with two plain slopes. Steep roofs need more safety gear and go slower; every valley and dormer is extra flashing and cutting.
Chimneys and walls
Reflashing a brick chimney, and building a cricket where the chimney is wide enough to need one, is real work. So is step flashing along a wall or a dormer.
Ice barrier and ventilation
Code sets a minimum of 24 inches inside the exterior wall line for ice barrier. Running it further up the slope or up every valley adds material. Adding ridge vent, opening soffits or installing baffles adds labour.
Access and timing
A narrow lot, an alley that a dumpster cannot reach, or a November start with hand-sealing in the cold all add cost.
What repairs cost
Small repairs, such as a cracked pipe boot, a few wind-lifted shingles or a short run of flashing, are commonly quoted from a few hundred dollars up to around $1,000. Chimney reflashing with a new cricket, or eave repairs with new decking after an ice-dam winter, sit higher. Ice-dam steam removal is usually billed by the hour, often with a minimum, and the hourly price rises in the weeks when every company in the metro is fully booked.
Where insurance fits
If the roof is being replaced because of hail, your out-of-pocket cost is set by the policy, not by the roofer. Deductible, replacement cost versus depreciated value, and what the adjuster agrees to replace are the numbers that matter. A roofer in Minnesota may not offer to cover or rebate your deductible. The hail claims guide goes through the process.
Questions that save money
- Is the permit included? In Minneapolis it is required for almost every reroof.
- How many layers, and what is the price per extra layer?
- What is the price per sheet of decking, and how many sheets do you expect?
- Where does the ice barrier stop?
- Are flashings being replaced or reused?
- What is the workmanship warranty, in writing?
Want a number for your own roof? Call for a free look and ask for every one of those lines in writing.
| Factor | Typical effect on the quote |
|---|---|
| Shingle brand within the same class | Small |
| Ridge vent or extra ventilation | Small to moderate |
| Chimney reflash and cricket | Moderate |
| Extra layer to tear off | Moderate, per square |
| Decking replacement | Moderate to large, per sheet |
| Steep pitch, many valleys and dormers | Large |
Where to go next
Common questions
Why will nobody quote over the phone?
Because layers, decking and attic condition decide the price and none of them can be seen from the street. A firm phone quote is either padded or will change.
Is it cheaper to reroof in winter?
Rarely. Cold-weather installs need hand-sealing and go slower, and emergency work is priced as such. Spring and early summer bookings get the best choice of dates.
Does a new roof add value to the house?
It mostly removes a problem a buyer would otherwise price in. Inspectors and insurers both ask about roof age.