Sellers Roofing Company works on St. Louis Park’s walk-up bungalows, Tudors, and modern remodels — shingle replacement, gutter integration, and storm-damage claims across a city where 60% of the housing stock was built in just eight years between 1946 and 1954, one of the fastest residential build-outs in Minnesota history. We are a Brooklyn Park-based, Black-owned, family-operated contractor about 10 to 12 miles north, 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 St. Louis Park, MN
St. Louis Park is a fully built-out first-ring suburb immediately west of Minneapolis, bordered by Edina to the south and Golden Valley to the north. Highway 100 and I-394 provide the major access corridors, and the Excelsior & Grand mixed-use district along Excelsior Boulevard is one of the metro’s most successful pedestrian retail nodes. The Westwood Hills Nature Center, Cedar Lake Regional Trail, and Wolfe Park provide green space throughout a city that is otherwise tightly developed.
The city’s defining housing characteristic is the speed of its post-war build-out: 60% of St. Louis Park’s homes were built between 1946 and 1954 — a concentration that creates one of the highest densities of simultaneously aging roofs in the metro. The dominant styles are story-and-a-half bungalows, Cape Cods, ramblers, and split-levels, with 1920s bungalows in the Lenox area adding an older tier.
Sellers Roofing serves St. Louis Park regularly, approximately 10 to 12 miles south of our Brooklyn Park base. Our State of Minnesota Master Roofing Contractor license (MN DLI), BBB Accreditation, GAF Certification, Owens Corning Certification, and full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance are the credentials that St. Louis Park homeowners with significant property values should verify before hiring any contractor.
The Houses We Work On in St. Louis Park
The Elmwood neighborhood, centered around 36th and Louisiana Avenue, is quintessential 1950s suburban St. Louis Park — Cape Cods and ramblers on modest lots, similar construction vintage to Brooklyn Center but with slightly more architectural variety. Minikahda Vista has a strong neighborhood identity built around its well-maintained 1950s and 1960s ramblers, and it is one of the neighborhoods where homeowner investment in quality roofing work is most visible.
The Lenox and historic downtown area near Excelsior Boulevard contains 1920s bungalows — older than the post-war bulk, with the steeper pitches, dormers, and more detailed rooflines that characterized early-20th-century residential construction. These homes may carry original or early-replacement roofing systems and deserve a careful tear-off assessment before new materials are applied. Cedar Manor and Bronx Park to the west are family-oriented 1950s and 1960s residential areas with similar profiles to Elmwood.
The active teardown cycle in St. Louis Park means roofers encounter both original 70-year-old systems and brand-new construction installs on the same block. Browndale and Brookside near Excelsior Boulevard and the Wolfe Park area contain 1950s through 1970s ramblers and split-levels that represent the bulk of the replacement market.
Tudor and bungalow homes throughout the city often have steeper pitches, complex valley geometry, and decorative ridge details that require extra care during tear-off and layout. These are the properties where the quality of the shingle layout and the precision of the ridge cap work are most visible from the street.
What St. Louis Park Roofs Are Up Against
The extraordinary concentration of late-1940s to mid-1950s homes in St. Louis Park means a large cohort of roofs passed their expected service life in the 2000s and 2010s. Many were re-roofed once with a second layer of shingles — a common short-term approach. Those second-layer roofs are now aging again, and a growing number are at the point where a full tear-off and deck inspection is the only responsible path forward.
Mature tree canopy throughout Minikahda Vista, Cedar Manor, Elmwood, and Browndale contributes to moss, algae, and debris accumulation on aging shingles. North- and east-facing slopes under shade canopy age faster than sun-exposed sections. The Minnehaha Creek and Cedar Lake watershed edges create elevated moisture environments that compound biological growth on shingles near those corridors.
St. Louis Park was explicitly named among communities hit by the August 11, 2023 hailstorm — a NOAA-certified $1.8 billion disaster — as hail tracked in a direct corridor from Plymouth through St. Louis Park and Edina. The May 19, 2022 storms hit the southwest metro with quarter- to golf ball-sized hail, generating $2.6 billion in regional damage.
Our Services for St. Louis Park Homeowners
Full tear-off replacements on St. Louis Park’s bungalows, Tudors, Cape Cods, ramblers, and split-levels, including multi-layer teardowns. Every scope includes a full deck inspection, replacement of compromised sheathing, ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys, new pipe boots, ridge vent, and drip edge. GAF or Owens Corning architectural shingles sized for Minnesota wind loads.
Targeted repairs including pipe boot replacement, chimney and dormer re-flashing, valley seam repair, and wind-lifted shingle patching. On Tudor and bungalow homes with complex geometry, precision flashing work at dormers and valleys is a frequent repair need.
Written inspection covering shingle condition, granule coverage, ventilation adequacy, flashing integrity, and hail impact evidence. Particularly useful for real-estate transactions in St. Louis Park’s active buyer market.
Storm damage documentation in adjuster-ready format — photographs, written summaries, soft-metal evidence, and on-site presence during adjuster meetings.
TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems for flat-roof commercial and mixed-use buildings along Excelsior Boulevard, Highway 100, and the I-394 corridor.
Seamless aluminum gutter integration with new roof replacements or as a stand-alone install. On St. Louis Park’s bungalows and Tudors, properly matched fascia-profile gutters maintain curb appeal while protecting the home’s envelope. Downspout routing and extensions are included in every gutter project.
Our Process — Inspection to Final Walk
- Free Inspection & Scope — On-surface and ground-level assessment covering shingle condition, granule coverage, decking concerns, ventilation, and any storm damage. For Tudor and bungalow homes, we note dormer and valley flashing conditions specifically.
- Written Estimate — Itemized estimate with clear material specs, labor, decking allowance, and gutter integration scope if applicable. Insurance-claim work is aligned with adjuster-approved line items.
- Material Selection — GAF and Owens Corning architectural shingle lines presented with color samples. For Tudor and bungalow homes, we identify shingle profiles that complement the home’s architectural character. Warranty tiers are explained clearly.
- Installation Day — Full tear-off, deck inspection and repair, underlayment, ice-and-water shield, new shingle installation, and gutter installation if included. Magnetic roller cleanup at the end of every shift.
- Final Walk-Through — Review of the completed roof and gutter system, workmanship warranty documentation, and confirmation that all debris and packaging materials have been removed from the property.
Storm & Hail Damage in St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park was on the direct path of the August 11, 2023 “happy hour” hailstorm — a NOAA-certified $1.8 billion disaster — as hail ranging from ping pong balls to baseballs tracked from Plymouth through St. Louis Park and Edina. The May 19, 2022 storms also hit the southwest metro with quarter- to golf ball-sized hail, producing $2.6 billion in regional damage. Both events generated substantial claims activity in Elmwood, Minikahda Vista, Browndale, and other established St. Louis Park neighborhoods.
For homes with aging shingle systems from the 1990s or earlier, hail impact can create granule displacement and asphalt bruising that qualifies for insurance replacement but may not be visible without a professional inspection. If your St. Louis Park home has not been inspected since either storm, the window to file a claim may be closing depending on your carrier’s policy terms.
Sellers Roofing Company is a contractor, not a public adjuster. We document storm damage with photographs, measurements, and written summaries — and we attend adjuster meetings when requested — but we do not take a percentage of your claim or manage your insurance relationship. Call (651) 560-6355 for a free storm inspection.
Why St. Louis Park Homeowners Pick Sellers
St. Louis Park homeowners are investing in homes at the center of the metro, and the roofing contractor they hire should match that level of investment with verified credentials and real accountability. Our State of Minnesota Master Roofing Contractor license (MN DLI), GAF Certification, Owens Corning Certification, and BBB Accreditation are independently verifiable. Full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance protects both the homeowner and our crew on every project.
As a Black-owned, family-operated company, the owners are personally involved in every job we take on. We do not subcontract core installation work. Enhanced manufacturer warranties through GAF and Owens Corning certification programs — including the GAF System Plus and Owens Corning Platinum Protection warranties — are available on qualifying installations. Visit our About page or call to discuss your project.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve in St. Louis Park
We work throughout St. Louis Park, including:
- Lenox / Historic Downtown — 1920s bungalows near Excelsior Boulevard
- Elmwood — quintessential 1950s development, 36th & Louisiana Ave core
- Minikahda Vista — well-maintained 1950s–60s ramblers, strong neighborhood identity
- Cedar Manor / Bronx Park — western residential, 1950s–60s family homes
- Wolfe Park area — 1950s–70s ramblers and split-levels
- Browndale / Brookside — historic character near Excelsior Boulevard
Nearby service areas include Edina, Golden Valley, and Bloomington.
Frequently Asked Questions
My 1950s St. Louis Park Cape Cod has been re-roofed once already — do you do a full tear-off or can you go over the existing layer?
Minnesota code and standard professional practice prohibit more than two shingle layers. If your home already has two layers, a full tear-off is required before a new roof can be installed. Even with only one existing layer, we recommend a full tear-off because it is the only way to inspect and address decking condition — which on a 70-plus-year-old home is frequently compromised in ways that are invisible from above.
What does gutter integration mean when you replace a roof?
Gutter integration means we install the drip edge, fascia, and gutter system as a coordinated package rather than treating them as separate scopes. The drip edge profile matches the gutter hanger system, the gutter slope is set correctly for drainage, and the downspout locations are planned at the time of installation. This produces a cleaner result than adding gutters after the roof is already complete.
I have a Tudor home in Minikahda Vista — can you match the shingle profile to the architectural style?
Yes. GAF and Owens Corning make architectural shingles in profiles and colors appropriate for Tudor, bungalow, and craftsman homes. We bring samples to your inspection so you can evaluate options against your home’s trim, masonry, and siding before selecting a product.
How do I know if my roof qualifies for an insurance claim after the 2023 hailstorm?
Call us for a free inspection. We document shingle impact patterns, granule displacement, and soft-metal evidence — the items adjusters look for to qualify a claim. Whether or not your damage rises to the claim threshold is something we can assess and document professionally before you contact your carrier.
Do you handle commercial roofing on Excelsior Boulevard?
Yes. We install and repair TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems on flat-roof commercial and mixed-use properties throughout St. Louis Park. We work with property managers and building owners on full re-roofs and targeted repairs. Call (651) 560-6355 or visit our commercial roofing page to discuss your project.
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