Minneapolis weather is tough on siding. Deep winter cold and summer heat make siding expand and contract, hail storms crack and dent it, and moisture from snow and ice can get behind it. Some newer homes in the region have also had serious moisture problems behind stucco.
Sifixit is a free referral service. Call the number on this page and you will be connected with an independent siding provider that serves the Minneapolis area, where one is available for your ZIP code. Calling costs nothing and you are never obliged to hire anyone.
What Minneapolis weather does to siding
Temperature swings
Big swings between winter cold and summer heat make vinyl siding expand and contract, which can loosen, warp or crack it.
Hail
Minnesota sees regular hail storms that crack vinyl and dent metal siding.
Moisture behind siding
Snow, ice dams and wind driven rain can push water behind siding, rotting the sheathing.
Stucco problems
Some homes in the Twin Cities built with stucco have had water trapped behind it, causing hidden rot.
Areas across Minneapolis
Sifixit connects callers across the city of Minneapolis, including neighborhoods such as Uptown, Northeast, Longfellow, Nokomis, Linden Hills, North Loop and Powderhorn, and in nearby cities such as St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, St. Louis Park, Roseville and Brooklyn Park.
Sifixit does not have an office or staff in Minneapolis. Providers you speak to are independent local businesses, and availability depends on your ZIP code and the job.
Permits and local rules
Cleanup itself does not usually need a permit, but the repairs that follow often do. Inside the city of Minneapolis, larger drywall, electrical and plumbing repairs can require permits from the City of Minneapolis. Homes in other cities, such as St. Paul, Bloomington or Edina, follow the rules of that city or county.
In Minnesota, residential building contractors and remodelers must be licensed by the Department of Labor and Industry, and you can check a license online.
Seasonal risks in Minneapolis
After a storm, stay away from loose siding with sharp edges and watch for downed power lines. Leave ladder work to professionals.
- Winter: cold makes vinyl brittle and ice dams push water behind walls.
- Spring: check for winter damage and loose panels.
- Summer: hail storms can crack and dent siding.
- Fall: the time to seal gaps before winter.
Be prepared
- Check siding for cracks and loose panels every spring
- Seal gaps around windows and doors before winter
- Keep gutters clear to prevent overflow down the walls
- Have the siding inspected after a hail storm
- Watch for stains or soft spots on walls inside the home
Learn more before you call
Our main siding guide explains the warning signs, what affects the cost, what you can safely handle yourself and the questions to ask before you hire. It applies in Minneapolis just as it does everywhere else.
Minneapolis questions
Does insurance cover hail damage to siding?
Hail damage is often covered. Photograph the damage and report it promptly.
Why does my vinyl siding crack in winter?
Vinyl becomes brittle in deep cold, so impacts that would not matter in summer can crack it.
Do siding contractors need a license in Minnesota?
Residential building contractors and remodelers must be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Does Sifixit have an office in Minneapolis?
No. Sifixit is a referral service. Providers you speak to are independent local businesses that serve the Minneapolis area.
Sifixit is a free referral service and does not provide home services. Calls may be answered by a partner call center or connected directly to independent local providers, who are solely responsible for their work, pricing, licensing and insurance.