Roof Replacement in Lakeville, MN
Bischel Building replaces roofs on Lakeville homes and townhomes, from the tear-off to the final walkthrough, with the city permit handled for you.
- Family owned & operated since 2005
- Licensed MN contractor BC634092
- BBB accredited
- Office in Farmington, MN
- Free inspections & estimates
A lot of Lakeville homes went up in the 1990s and 2000s, and many of them are now on their original roof. If yours is curling, shedding granules or has leaked more than once, it may be time. We'll inspect it, show you photos, and tell you honestly whether a repair will do or a new roof is the better value.
Lakeville's first wave of roof replacements
Lakeville grew fast. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, roughly half of the city's homes were built in 2000 or later and over a third between 1980 and 1999, with a median build year of 1999. Many of those homes were built with standard builder-grade shingles that have now been through two decades or more of Minnesota hail, wind, sun and snow.
That's why we see so many first-time roof replacements in Lakeville neighborhoods. Homeowners who've never replaced a roof often aren't sure what to look for, so here are the signs we check:
- Curling, cupping or cracked shingles, especially on the south and west slopes that take the most sun
- Granules piling up in gutters or at the bottom of downspouts
- Repeat leaks, or water stains on ceilings near outside walls in late winter
- Widespread hail bruising; if a storm just went through, see hail damage repair in Lakeville
- Daylight, damp decking or frost on nails in the attic
Rooflines that need extra attention
Many Lakeville homes from the 1990s and 2000s have more complicated roofs than older ramblers: several roof planes, valleys, dormers, vaulted ceilings and walls that meet the roof partway up. Each of those spots is a place where water can get in or where heat can escape and start an ice dam. When we replace a Lakeville roof, we put the most care into exactly those details:
- Valleys and wall flashing, with new step and counter flashing where the roof meets siding, instead of reusing the old metal
- Ice and water protection at the eaves as Minnesota's building code requires, and in the valleys
- Ventilation balanced between soffit intake and ridge or roof exhaust, so vaulted areas and attics stay cold and dry in winter
- Pipe boots, vents and bath fan outlets, replaced with the roof so an old rubber boot doesn't become the next leak
The Lakeville permit, handled
Lakeville requires a permit for every re-roof. During the job, the city's inspections team lets contractors email photos of the ice and water underlayment to its inspections team instead of posting them on site. We apply for the permit, send the photos and close out the permit at the end. You can look up your property's permit history on the city's Building Inspections page.
Your Lakeville roof replacement, step by step
- Free inspection. We check the shingles, flashing, vents, gutters and, where we can reach it, the attic, and give you the photos.
- Itemized estimate. Materials, ventilation, flashing, any decking repairs and the permit, written out so you can compare.
- Choose your roof. Most homeowners choose architectural asphalt shingles; we also install metal and other specialty roofs. Shingle brands we install include GAF, Owens Corning and DaVinci.
- Permit and scheduling. We pull the Lakeville permit and schedule around the weather.
- Tear-off and protection. We protect your landscaping, siding and driveway, remove the old roof down to the deck, and replace any soft or damaged sheathing.
- Installation. Ice and water protection, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and the new roof, with photos for the city.
- Clean-up and walkthrough. We sweep for nails, haul away the debris and walk the finished roof with you.
Townhomes and HOA roofs
Lakeville has many townhome and HOA communities. We've done roofing for HOAs and property management firms as well as single-family homeowners. If your association handles roofs, we can work with the board or management company on scope, colors and scheduling; if you're responsible for your own roof, check your HOA's exterior guidelines before you pick a shingle color, and we'll provide the product details for the approval.
Replacing the roof after storm damage
If hail or wind is the reason your roof needs replacing, you may want to talk with your insurance company before you decide. You file the claim and work directly with your insurer. We can provide dated photos and an itemized estimate, and meet your adjuster on site if you'd like us there. See hail damage repair in Lakeville for how that works.
Why Lakeville homeowners choose Bischel Building for a new roof
We're a family-owned contractor based about 4 miles away in downtown Farmington, licensed in Minnesota (BC634092) and BBB accredited, and we have worked in the south metro since 2005. Because we also do siding, gutters, windows and interior repairs, one team can handle the whole job when a roof problem reaches past the roof. Every job comes with a Bischel Building workmanship warranty, with terms written into your estimate based on the work.
Roof replacement questions from Lakeville homeowners
My Lakeville home was built around 2000. Is the roof due?
It may be. Many original roofs from that era are now showing their age, but condition matters more than the date. Curling, granule loss, repeat leaks or hail damage are the signs. A free inspection will tell you whether a repair or a new roof makes more sense.
Does Lakeville require a permit to replace a roof?
Yes. Lakeville requires a permit for re-roofing. We apply for it, email the city the required underlayment photos during the job and close out the permit.
Can you fix my attic ventilation while you replace the roof?
Yes, and it's the best time to do it. We look at soffit intake and roof exhaust and correct the balance as part of the new roof, which helps with ice dams and attic moisture.
How long will my roof replacement take?
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, how many layers come off, how much decking needs repair, and the weather. Your estimate includes the expected schedule, and we keep you updated if weather moves it.
Can a roof be replaced in Lakeville in late fall or winter?
Sometimes. Shingles need warmth to seal, so it depends on the temperature and the product. If it's too cold, we can make secure repairs now and schedule the replacement for suitable weather.
Areas we serve
We replace roofs in Lakeville and nearby Farmington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Credit River, Prior Lake and Elko New Market, and in every town on our service area page.
Related services
Is your Lakeville roof due?
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll set up a time to visit. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with weekend appointments by request.