01 / Vinyl
Standard
The most budget-friendly option, wide color range, low maintenance.
- Material Vinyl
- Market cost (2026) ~$5–$9/sq ft · ~$12k–$20k home
- MN lifespan About 20–30 years
- Warranty Lifetime workmanship
Minneapolis & Albertville Siding Contractors
Siding Contractors in Minneapolis, Albertville & the Twin Cities
EAVEX is a licensed siding contractor (BC808261) based at 5098 Main Ave NE, Albertville — we install and repair vinyl, LP SmartSide and fiber-cement across Minneapolis, St. Michael and the Twin Cities. Kickout flashing at every roof-wall joint, trim that meets the fascia, materials chosen for Minnesota freeze-thaw and hail. Typical market $5–$15+ per sq ft installed (2026); a full re-side on a ~2,000 sq ft home often lands near $12,000–$36,000+. 1200+ projects, 5.0 rating, 13+ years. Financing from 0% APR (0.00–9.99%) with GreenSky. Free on-site estimate: (763) 313-8516.
Typical Twin Cities range (2026)$5–$15+ per sq ft typicalTypical Twin Cities / Minneapolis range (2026) by material — not an EAVEX price list. Full re-side on a ~2,000 sq ft home often ~$12,000–$36,000+. Final quote after free measurement: stories, trim and substrate repairs change the number.
Typical timelineMost jobs: 2–5 days · estimate in 24–48 hrs
Financing availableFrom 0.00%–9.99% APR · plan 6124
Licensed BC808261 & insured
Vinyl & fiber-cement
Trim and fascia integration
Financing from 0% APR (0.00–9.99%) with GreenSky
Investment
How much does siding replacement cost in the Twin Cities?
02 / LP SmartSide
Engineered Wood
Engineered wood siding built for impact resistance and a more traditional look, insulated for Minnesota swings.
- Material LP SmartSide
- Market cost (2026) ~$6–$12/sq ft · ~$18k–$28k home
- MN lifespan About 25–50 years
- Warranty Lifetime workmanship
03 / James Hardie
Fiber Cement
Fiber cement siding, the most durable option against moisture, insects and temperature swings, longest lifespan.
- Material James Hardie fiber cement
- Market cost (2026) ~$8–$15+/sq ft · ~$22k–$36k+ home
- MN lifespan About 30–50 years
- Warranty Lifetime workmanship
01 / Materials
Vinyl, LP SmartSide, or James Hardie
Three real material options, insulated where it matters, matched to your budget and how long you want it to last.
02 / Integration
Trim That Ties In
Siding trim integrated with your fascia and soffit lines, so the whole exterior reads as one system, not separate patches.
03 / Repair
Storm Damage Matched to Existing
Damaged sections replaced and matched to your existing siding courses, so a repair doesn't stick out from the rest of the wall.
04 / Protection
Kickout Flashing Against Rot
Kickout flashing installed at rooflines and wall intersections, the detail most siding jobs skip and most rot problems start at.
Scope of work
Included in a siding replacement
Wall plane, corners and the eave line — not a partial patch that fails at the joint.
Included
- Tear-off of scoped existing siding
- Housewrap / WRB details in scope
- Vinyl or fiber-cement siding as specified
- Corners, window/door trim integration
- J-channel and transitions to fascia/soffit
- Haul-away of tear-off
Not included
- Structural framing rebuild
- Full window or door replacement unless quoted
- Interior finishes
- Paint on fiber-cement beyond factory finish unless quoted
- Roofing work (separate service)
01 / Pricing
How much does a full siding replacement cost in Minneapolis?
Typical Twin Cities market averages (2026) for a full re-side on a ~2,000 sq ft home land roughly here — wall area, stories and trim move the number. These are Minnesota market ranges, not an EAVEX price list; free measurement sets your fixed quote.
- Vinyl: about $5–$9/sq ft installed → often ~$12,000–$20,000 on a typical metro home
- LP SmartSide: about $6–$12/sq ft → often ~$18,000–$28,000
- James Hardie fiber cement: about $8–$15+/sq ft → often ~$22,000–$36,000+
- Two-story homes, complex trim and soft sheathing push toward the high end — we price that on site
Fascia and soffit damage often shows up when siding comes off
02 / Repair vs replace
When to repair siding vs replace the whole wall plane
Storm panels and a few cracked courses can be matched if the profile is still available. When fade, warping or soft sheathing runs wall-to-wall, a full re-side usually costs less than chasing seasonal patches for years.
- Repair: hail or impact on limited courses when stock still matches
- Replace: brittle vinyl, widespread fade, or soft sheathing under multiple walls
- Water stains at roof-to-wall joints often mean missing kickout flashing — fix the eave with the wall
- If gutters and fascia are due the same season, one mobilization saves scaffolding and schedule
03 / Storm & insurance
Hail and storm damage siding repair in Minneapolis
Twin Cities hail seasons crack vinyl at cold snaps and bruise fiber-cement faces. We document courses with photos for your insurance file, match profiles when stock still exists, and say honestly when a full wall plane is cheaper than a patchwork of storm panels.
- Photo schedule of damaged courses before tear-off — useful for adjusters
- Match existing lap/shake profiles when the color and die are still available
- Cold-weather cracks on vinyl after hail often show up days later — we re-check after the freeze
- Kickout flashing and eave trim checked in the same visit so water does not keep staining new panels
04 / Local contractors
Are you siding contractors in Albertville and St. Michael, MN?
Yes. EAVEX (license BC808261) is a siding contractor based at 5098 Main Ave NE in Albertville — next door to St. Michael — and we install and repair vinyl, LP SmartSide and fiber-cement across Minneapolis, Albertville, Otsego, Hanover and Wright County. 1200+ projects, 5.0 rating, 13+ years. Free on-site estimate: (763) 313-8516.
- Shop in Albertville, not a storm-chaser crew — we warrant the wall after the claim closes
- Kickout flashing at every roof-wall joint on St. Michael and Albertville two-stories from the 1990s–2000s
- Same licensed crew for hail repair, full re-side, and trim that meets the fascia
- Same-visit seamless gutters and fascia wrap when the eave is open during tear-off
Albertville service area — siding, gutters and roofing from our shop on Main Ave
05 / Same lift
Should you replace gutters and fascia with new siding in Minnesota?
If the trough dumps behind the wall or the fascia is soft, replacing gutters and wrapping or swapping the board on the same lift as the new siding is cheaper than a second climb. Kickout flashing, J-channel and a continuous .032 aluminum trough then share one water path. Typical Twin Cities market (2026) still prices the wall and the eave as separate lines — we quote both on site.
- Tear-off already exposes the fascia — that is the window to wrap or replace a rotten board
- New siding that meets a leaking trough stains the first winter
- 6-inch K-style on steep Albertville/St. Michael two-stories when the old 5-inch overflows
- Micro-mesh gutter guards only after the trough is solid — we spec the system to the house, no brand pitch
Should you wrap or replace fascia before new gutters in Minnesota? (2026)
06 / Comparison
Is fiber cement better than vinyl for Minnesota?
Vinyl is the most affordable option and holds up fine for most homes, but it can warp or crack in extreme cold and hail. Fiber cement (James Hardie) handles temperature swings, impact and moisture better over the long run, which is why it costs more upfront but less over the life of the siding.
- Vinyl: typical Twin Cities market about $5–$9/sq ft installed (2026); real MN lifespan often ~20–30 years
- Fiber cement: about $8–$15+/sq ft — denser against freeze-thaw and hail; often ~30–50 years
- LP SmartSide sits between vinyl and Hardie on cost (~$6–$12/sq ft), weight and impact feel (~25–50 years)
- We recommend from your wall plane and budget after a free on-site measure — not a brand pitch
Material choice at the eave — aluminum vs steel gutters in MN
07 / Materials
Vinyl, LP SmartSide, or Hardie: which siding fits your home
Vinyl works well for most budgets and home styles. LP SmartSide gives a more traditional wood look with better impact resistance than vinyl. James Hardie fiber cement is the most durable against Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles, moisture and hail, and holds paint or color the longest.
- Vinyl: widest color range, lowest upfront, can get brittle below zero
- LP SmartSide: wood look, impact-rated, lighter than fiber cement
- James Hardie fiber cement: longest paint/color hold for MN UV and moisture cycles
- Corners, J-channel and window trim color-matched so the wall reads as one system
08 / Seasonal
Siding that handles Minnesota temperature swings
Siding expands and contracts through Minnesota's wide temperature range, from summer heat to deep winter cold. Correct installation leaves the right expansion gaps and uses fasteners rated for that movement, so panels don't buckle or crack after a few seasons.
- Expansion gaps sized for Minnesota swings from deep cold to summer heat
- Fasteners and nailing pattern follow manufacturer cold-climate rules
- Insulated backing only where the wall needs it — not every panel by default
- Hail and storm sections matched to existing courses when the profile is still available
09 / Details
Why trim and flashing matter as much as the siding
Kickout flashing at rooflines, trim integrated with fascia and soffit, and storm-damage sections matched to existing courses so repairs blend in instead of standing out.
- Kickout flashing at every roof-to-wall intersection — the detail that stops wall rot
- J-channel and transitions tied into fascia and soffit so the eave meets cleanly
- Storm panels matched course-to-course when stock still exists
- Soft sheathing flagged and priced before new siding covers it
Service area
Where we install siding in the Twin Cities
Based in Albertville. We serve the Twin Cities metro and nearby suburbs.
Explore all EAVEX exterior services or read our guide to fascia and soffit damage repair in Minnesota.
Work stages
Four steps. Zero surprises.
01
Request · Book the visit
Usually 24–48 hrs
Call or send the form. We ask about stories, access and what you are seeing, then set an on-site visit.
02
Measure · Fixed quote
Quote same visit
We measure, photograph and hand you a fixed written quote before work starts. No satellite guesswork.
03
Install · Done right
Most jobs: 2–5 days
Tear-off, wrap, siding, corners and trim. Fascia and gutters sequenced when booked as a package.
04
Cleanup · Warranty
Lifetime workmanship
Site cleaned. Workmanship warranty in writing. License BC808261 on file.
Free on-site inspection
Ready to give your home's exterior a real refresh?
Tell us what's going on with your gutters, roof or siding. We reply fast during business hours with an honest assessment and a fixed written quote, usually within 24-48 hours on site.
Our projects
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Reviews
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Google rating
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Completed projects & happy clients
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Years serving Minnesota
Questions & answers
Common questions
How much does siding cost in Minnesota?
Typical Twin Cities / Minneapolis market range (2026) is about $5–$15+ per square foot installed — vinyl often near $5–$9, LP SmartSide around $6–$12, fiber cement $8–$15+. A full re-side on a ~2,000 sq ft home commonly runs about $12,000–$36,000+ by material. That is a market range, not an EAVEX price list — free measurement sets your fixed quote. Financing available from 0% APR (0.00–9.99%) with GreenSky, plan 6124.
How much does siding replacement cost for a 2,000 sq ft house in Minneapolis?
In the Twin Cities market (2026), vinyl full re-sides on a typical ~2,000 sq ft home often land near $12,000–$20,000; LP SmartSide near $18,000–$28,000; fiber cement near $22,000–$36,000+. Stories, openings, trim and sheathing repairs change the total. We measure on site and give a fixed written quote — call (763) 313-8516.
How long does a re-side take?
Most homes take two to five days depending on size, stories and trim package. Weather delays for vinyl in deep cold are called out on the schedule. Book a free estimate: (763) 313-8516.
What warranty do you offer?
Workmanship warranty in writing plus manufacturer material warranties. License BC808261, insured. 13+ years and 1200+ projects across the Twin Cities.
Do you install siding in winter?
Vinyl has temperature limits for expansion gaps. Mild winter windows work; deep cold waits. Fiber-cement has its own manufacturer cold rules — we follow them rather than force a bad install.
Do I need a permit for siding in the Twin Cities?
Full re-sides often need a building permit in Twin Cities suburbs. We confirm for your city on the estimate and handle the paperwork when required.
What if you find soft sheathing under the old siding?
We show you, price the repair, and get approval before covering. Wall rot does not get buried under new siding on our jobs.
Vinyl or fiber-cement for Minnesota winters?
Vinyl is common and cost-effective but can get brittle in deep cold and hail — typical MN lifespan often ~20–30 years. Fiber-cement handles freeze-thaw and impact better (~30–50 years) and costs more. LP SmartSide is the middle path. We help you choose from the wall you have — no brand lecture.
Do you repair hail-damaged siding for insurance claims?
Yes. We photograph damaged courses, note cold-weather cracks that show up after a freeze, and match profiles when stock still exists. If a full wall plane is cheaper than patchwork, we say so before you file. Call (763) 313-8516 for a free storm inspection in Minneapolis and the metro.
Do you install siding in Minneapolis, Albertville, Maple Grove, Hanover, Waite Park and Medina?
Yes. We are based in Albertville and regularly install and repair siding across the metro, including Minneapolis, Albertville, Maple Grove, St. Michael, Plymouth, Hanover, Waite Park, Medina, Lake Elmo, Shakopee, St. Joseph and Paynesville. Call (763) 313-8516 for a free estimate.
Are you siding contractors in Albertville and St. Michael, MN?
Yes. EAVEX (license BC808261) is a siding contractor based at 5098 Main Ave NE in Albertville — next door to St. Michael. We install vinyl, LP SmartSide and fiber-cement across Minneapolis, Albertville, St. Michael, Otsego and Wright County. 1200+ projects, 5.0 rating, 13+ years. Free on-site estimate: (763) 313-8516.
Can I install new siding and gutters on the same visit?
Yes, when fascia is due too. One scaffolding and one mobilization is cheaper than two climbs. Typical Twin Cities market (2026) still prices the wall and the trough as separate lines — we quote both on site. See seamless gutter installation and wrap vs replace fascia. Call (763) 313-8516.