Sellers Roofing Company works on Golden Valley’s mid-century homes, low-slope sections, and tear-off replacements with full deck inspection — a service approach built for a city where nearly 67% of homes were built before 1970 and the tree canopy creates year-round roofing challenges. We are a Brooklyn Park-based, Black-owned, family-operated contractor roughly 6 to 9 miles north of Golden Valley via Highway 169, and we hold a State of Minnesota Master Roofing Contractor license, GAF and Owens Corning certifications, and full insurance coverage. Call (651) 560-6355 to schedule a free inspection.
Roofing in Golden Valley, MN
Golden Valley is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis with a character shaped by large wooded lots, corporate campuses — General Mills world headquarters sits here — and a housing stock that was substantially built out by the early 1970s. Theodore Wirth Park, the largest park managed by the Minneapolis Park Board, occupies a significant portion of Golden Valley’s eastern edge and defines the visual and ecological character of neighboring residential streets. Bassett Creek and a chain of lakes — Sweeney, Twin, and Westwood — run through the city’s interior.
From a roofing perspective, Golden Valley’s defining characteristic is the combination of older homes, large trees, and elevated moisture environments near the creek and lake corridors. These conditions accelerate shingle aging in ways that homeowners sometimes underestimate until active leaks appear. Median home values in the $444,000–$477,000 range reflect a community that has invested in its housing — and where a quality roof installation protects a significant asset.
Sellers Roofing is approximately 6 to 9 miles north of Golden Valley and services the city regularly. Our State of Minnesota Master Roofing Contractor license (MN DLI), BBB Accreditation, GAF and Owens Corning certifications, and full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance provide the credentials Golden Valley homeowners should require before authorizing any contractor to work on a home of this value.
The Houses We Work On in Golden Valley
Golden Valley’s housing inventory is dominated by 1940s–1960s single-family ramblers and split-levels on spacious, tree-lined lots. Nearly 67% of the city’s housing was built before 1970, and the city was 80% developed by the early 1970s. That concentration of pre-1970 construction means most Golden Valley roofs are carrying shingle systems that have exceeded — or are approaching — their expected service life.
South Tyrol Hills is one of the metro’s most distinctive residential collections — a cohesive grouping of 1930s and 1940s revival-style homes that includes Tudor, Colonial, and French Norman designs. Roofing work here often involves complex hip-and-valley geometry, steeply pitched sections, and careful attention to flashing at dormers and masonry chimneys. Some homes may have original or early-replacement slate or clay tile details that require assessment before a re-roof is scoped.
The Westwood Hills and Lake Forest neighborhoods are wooded and upscale, with larger homes on generous lots adjacent to Westwood Hills Nature Center. Pennsylvania Park and Eliot View are more typical mid-century ramblers — lower pitch, simpler geometry, but equally old. The Hidden Lakes development, built in the late 1990s and early 2000s between Sweeney Lake and Theodore Wirth Park, is Golden Valley’s newest residential stock and represents a different roofing profile: newer architectural shingles that may be approaching their first replacement cycle after 25-plus years.
Low-slope sections are common on split-level and bi-level Golden Valley homes — particularly over attached garage additions and entry rooflines. These sections require modified bitumen or TPO membrane, not standard asphalt shingles, and we scope them separately from the main shingle field.
What Golden Valley Roofs Are Up Against
The Theodore Wirth Park perimeter and Golden Valley’s older residential streets have some of the densest tree coverage in the metro. Mature oak, elm, and maple canopy deposits organic debris into roof valleys year-round, and the resulting moisture retention accelerates both granule loss and algae and moss growth — particularly on north- and east-facing slopes that receive less direct sun. Bassett Creek and the surrounding lake corridors elevate ambient moisture, compounding the biological growth problem.
Original 1950s and 1960s ventilation systems are commonly inadequate by modern standards. Insufficient attic airflow allows heat to build up in summer and escape through the deck in winter, contributing to both UV degradation of shingles and ice dam formation at eaves during freeze-thaw cycles. Re-roofing is the right time to address ventilation with ridge vent, soffit vent, and in some cases power ventilation upgrades.
Golden Valley was explicitly named in reporting on the August 11, 2023 hailstorm — one of the billion-dollar NOAA-certified disasters in Minnesota history — as hail tracked from Plymouth through Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Edina. The May 19, 2022 storms also affected the area with significant hail damage.
Our Services for Golden Valley Homeowners
Full tear-off replacements with complete deck inspection on Golden Valley’s ramblers, split-levels, and complex revival-style homes. We replace rotted or delaminated decking, install ice-and-water shield at all eaves and valleys, and finish with GAF or Owens Corning architectural shingles sized and fastened for Minnesota wind loads.
Re-flashing at chimneys and dormers, pipe boot replacement, valley repair, and targeted shingle patching. On South Tyrol Hills homes with complex geometry, precise flashing work at hips and dormers is often the first repair need.
Written inspection covering shingle age, granule coverage, moss and algae presence, flashing condition, ventilation assessment, and hail impact evidence. We note low-slope section conditions separately.
Documentation of hail impact in the format insurers require, including soft-metal evidence, photographs, and written damage summaries. On-site presence during your adjuster meeting when requested.
TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems for flat-roof commercial properties along the I-394 and Highway 100 corridor in Golden Valley.
Seamless aluminum gutters and downspout systems installed at replacement time or as stand-alone upgrades. On heavily treed Golden Valley lots, gutter guards can reduce maintenance burden significantly.
Our Process — Inspection to Final Walk
- Free Inspection & Scope — We assess the full roof surface, document shingle condition and any low-slope sections separately, note ventilation and decking concerns, and identify hail or storm damage. South Tyrol Hills homes receive additional attention for flashing complexity.
- Written Estimate — Itemized estimate covering all materials, labor, decking allowance, and any supplemental scope items. Insurance-claim work is aligned with adjuster line items.
- Material Selection — We walk through GAF and Owens Corning architectural shingle options, low-slope membrane choices for split-level sections, and warranty tiers. Color samples are available for review at your home.
- Installation Day — Full tear-off, deck inspection and repair, underlayment, ice-and-water shield, new shingle installation, and magnetic roller cleanup.
- Final Walk-Through — Review of completed work, workmanship warranty documentation, and confirmation that all debris and materials have been removed from the property.
Storm & Hail Damage in Golden Valley
Golden Valley was on the direct path of the August 11, 2023 “happy hour” hailstorm — a NOAA-certified $1.8 billion disaster — as it tracked from Plymouth through Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Edina with hail ranging from ping pong balls to baseballs. The May 19, 2022 storms also affected the metro with quarter- to golf ball-sized hail and generated $2.6 billion in regional damage. Both events produced significant claims activity across Golden Valley’s residential neighborhoods.
On older shingle systems common in Golden Valley, hail damage often appears as bruising or cracking rather than obvious punctures. The granule loss associated with impact damage accelerates the roof’s deterioration and, if undocumented, may not be covered once a claims window closes.
Sellers Roofing Company is a contractor, not a public adjuster. We document damage accurately and support your insurance claim with professional documentation — but we do not take a percentage of your settlement or manage your insurance relationship. Call (651) 560-6355 for a free storm inspection.
Why Golden Valley Homeowners Pick Sellers
Golden Valley homeowners are investing in homes that represent significant value, and they deserve a contractor with verified credentials to match. Our State of Minnesota Master Roofing Contractor license (MN DLI), GAF Certification, Owens Corning Certification, and BBB Accreditation provide that verification. We carry full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance on every job.
We are a family-operated, Black-owned company based nearby in Brooklyn Park. Our owners are involved in every project, and our crew does not subcontract core installation work. Enhanced manufacturer warranties through GAF and Owens Corning certified programs are available on qualifying installations. Visit our About page or call us to talk through your project.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve in Golden Valley
We work throughout Golden Valley, including:
- South Tyrol Hills — 1930s–40s revival-style architecture, complex hip and valley geometry
- Westwood Hills / Lake Forest — wooded, upscale, adjacent to Westwood Hills Nature Center
- Pennsylvania Park / Eliot View — established mid-century ramblers
- Hidden Lakes — late-1990s development near Sweeney Lake and Theodore Wirth Park
- Cedarhurst / Blackstone — more affordable northern and eastern pockets
Nearby service areas include Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Park, and St. Louis Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
My 1955 Golden Valley rambler has a low-slope section over the garage — what material goes there?
Low-slope sections — typically anything under a 2:12 pitch — cannot shed water reliably with standard asphalt shingles. We install modified bitumen or TPO membrane on those sections, properly integrated with the main shingle field at the transition. We assess each low-slope area for drainage, existing membrane condition, and substrate integrity before recommending a material.
How do I know if my roof has hail damage from the August 2023 storm?
Hail damage on asphalt shingles often appears as circular bruising or depressions where granules have been displaced, sometimes without visible cracking. Soft metal — gutters, drip edge, ridge cap, and HVAC flashing — will show visible dents from hail at sizes as small as a quarter. A professional inspection with documentation is the most reliable way to determine whether you have a legitimate insurance claim.
What does a full deck inspection involve?
During a tear-off, our crew inspects every sheet of plywood or OSB decking for delamination, rot, soft spots, and improper fastening. Any compromised sheets are replaced before underlayment goes down. On older Golden Valley homes, it is not uncommon to find original 1950s board decking that has been covered with plywood at some point — we document what we find and discuss any additional scope with you before proceeding.
Can you handle South Tyrol Hills homes with steep-pitch sections and masonry chimneys?
Yes. Our crew has experience with the complex hip-and-valley geometry common in South Tyrol Hills and with the careful step-flashing, counter-flashing, and chimney cricket details that masonry chimneys require. We do not cut corners on flashing work.
What is the warranty on a new roof installation in Golden Valley?
Every installation carries our workmanship warranty. As GAF Certified and Owens Corning Certified contractors, we can offer enhanced manufacturer warranties — including the GAF System Plus and Owens Corning Platinum Protection programs — that cover both materials and installation labor well beyond standard warranty terms.
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