Roof Replacement Cost in Minneapolis, MN (2026)
What does a new roof cost in Minneapolis, MN? Statewide figures for 2026 put asphalt shingles at about $6.40 to $8.70 per square foot and metal at about $9.40 to $14.55, with tear-off already counted. Where your house lands depends on its size, its pitch and what turns up under the old shingles.
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Price Ranges by Material
Every number below comes from one published source, the RoofObservations Minnesota guide for 2026. They are statewide 2026 averages, and each one includes stripping and hauling away the old roof. No source published a figure for Minneapolis alone. The same guide says prices tend to run highest in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro, so a city job will often sit in the upper part of a row.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota 3-tab shingles, per sq ft | about $6.40 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Minnesota architectural shingles, per sq ft | about $7.00 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Minnesota premium shingles, per sq ft | about $8.70 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Minnesota exposed-fastener metal, per sq ft | about $9.40 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Minnesota standing-seam metal, per sq ft | about $14.55 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
Keep in mind that the rates apply to the roof itself, and a roof covers more area than the floor plan beneath it once pitch and the eave overhang are counted. Take a one-story home of about 1,750 square feet with a walkable pitch: that works out to roughly 2,160 square feet of roof. At the shingle rates above, the planning range is about $13,800 to $18,800. At the metal rates, it is about $20,300 to $31,400.
To run that same math with your own home size, stories and pitch, open the roof cost calculator and pick shingles or metal.
Why Two Roofs Cost Differently
Minneapolis has a lot of older housing, and older roofs tend to hide extra work. The median value of an owner-occupied home in the city is $362,200 (Census), and many of those houses are pre-war bungalows and story-and-a-half homes with steep pitches. Steep pre-war roofs, extra layers to remove and decking repair all push a job toward the upper end of its row. These are the things that move the price most.
Itemized Means Itemized
A range is for planning. The number that matters is the roofer's written estimate, after someone has walked the roof and looked at the attic. Many roofers give estimates at no charge; ask the roofer. DLI also suggests getting more than one written bid, so consider comparing two. Before you sign anything, check that the paperwork spells out each item below in plain terms.
Also look the company up on the DLI license lookup at dli.mn.gov before you sign. DLI warns that a number beginning with "IR" is a registration, not a license. The Minnesota roofing rules page explains what else state law covers.
Your Policy and the Price
Hail and wind are common reasons a Twin Cities roof ends up in an insurance claim. On July 31, 2024, NWS Twin Cities logged hail up to 1.25 inches just west of the city near St. Louis Park during the evening rush. When damage like that leads to a claim, your insurer decides what the policy pays, and the deductible is yours.
A roofer's job in a claim is to record the damage and write up the cost of fixing it. Settling the claim stays with you and your insurance company, or with a licensed public adjuster or attorney if you decide to hire one. A contractor who offers to pay, waive or rebate your deductible, or to reward you for an inspection or a claim, is acting against Minnesota law. Treat that offer as a reason to keep looking.
Some insurers give a discount for impact-rated (Class 4) shingles. Each company sets its own terms, so call your agent and ask what applies before you choose a shingle.
From Range to Real Quote
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