Minnesota Siding Company — Repair, Replacement & LP SmartSide
Northern Exteriors MN Inc. is a family-owned Minnesota siding company based in Cottage Grove, serving the Twin Cities East Metro since 2001 — and traveling statewide for qualified siding replacement and storm-restoration projects. We are an LP Remodelers Edge contractor with an A+ BBB rating, a 4.9 Google rating, and MN License #BC297099.
Free estimates and free storm inspections. Call or text 651-230-5103 or request a free siding estimate.
Siding Built for Minnesota Winters
Minnesota is one of the hardest climates in the country on siding. Freeze-thaw cycles work moisture into every seam, hail season tests impact resistance, and five months of snow-reflected sunlight fades cheap finishes fast. The siding that survives here is the siding installed for here — correct housewrap, flashing, and clearances matter as much as the brand on the box. That detail work is where a 25-year local installer earns its keep.
LP SmartSide: Why We Install It
We install LP SmartSide engineered wood siding as our primary product because it holds up to Minnesota hail and cold better than vinyl and costs meaningfully less than fiber cement to install correctly. As an LP Remodelers Edge contractor, we can also show you exactly how a color will look on your own home with a free 3D rendering before you commit — see our guide to LP SmartSide colors on Minnesota homes.
Siding Replacement & Repair Services
- Full siding replacement — tear-off, housewrap, flashing, and installation
- Siding repair — storm damage, woodpecker damage, failed panels, moisture issues
- Hail and storm damage siding work — including insurance claim documentation
- LP SmartSide installation — lap, panel, and trim, factory ExpertFinish or field-painted
- Vinyl and steel siding — when they are the right fit for the home and budget
Still deciding whether the project makes financial sense? Our homeowner guides explain what siding replacement costs in Minnesota and how to think through repair versus full replacement before you compare contractor proposals.
Hail-Damaged Siding, Insurance Claims & Matching Issues
Hail claims on siding get complicated fast — especially when your existing siding has been discontinued and the insurer proposes patching one wall. We document the damage, meet your adjuster, and help you understand what a fair scope looks like. For the deeper homeowner education on discontinued siding and ITEL matching reports, see the guide at Improve Your Siding, then request a storm damage inspection when you are ready.
Where We Work: East Metro Base, Statewide Reach
Our home market is the Twin Cities East Metro — Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Inver Grove Heights, Hastings, St. Paul, Maplewood, and the surrounding communities, where you will find our crews most weeks of the year. For larger siding replacement and storm-restoration projects, we travel throughout Minnesota when the project economics make sense for both sides. We do not have offices around the state — we are one family-owned company that goes where the work justifies the drive.
Why Minnesota Homeowners Choose Northern Exteriors
- Family-owned and operator-led since 2001 — the owner is on your project, not a sales rep
- LP Remodelers Edge contractor
- A+ BBB rating, 4.9 Google rating, MN License #BC297099
- Free 3D renderings so you choose siding colors from a preview, not a guess
- Insurance claim documentation help from people who meet adjusters weekly in storm season
Minnesota Siding Questions, Answered
How much does new siding cost in Minnesota?
It depends on the home size, material, trim detail, and how much repair the walls underneath need. LP SmartSide typically lands between vinyl and fiber cement installed. We give exact numbers only after measuring your home – any Minnesota siding company quoting a price sight-unseen is guessing.
Do you install siding outside the Twin Cities metro?
Yes, for qualified projects. Our home market is the East Metro, and we travel throughout Minnesota for larger siding replacement and storm-restoration projects when the economics make sense for both sides.
Does insurance cover hail-damaged siding in Minnesota?
Often, yes. Hail damage to siding is a covered peril on most Minnesota homeowner policies. Matching and discontinued-siding issues are where claims get complicated, and where documentation makes the difference.
What siding brands do you install?
LP SmartSide is our primary product – we are an LP Remodelers Edge contractor. We also install vinyl and steel siding when they fit the home and budget better.
Can I see what a siding color will look like on my house before committing?
Yes. We build a free 3D rendering of your actual home in the colors you are considering, and bring full-size sample boards so you can judge the color in real daylight against your roof and stone.