The 5 Best Metal Roofing Contractors in White Bear Lake, MN

Metal roofing is its own specialty. Standing seam steel and aluminum require precision fabrication, custom flashing, and crews trained to handle metal differently than asphalt. Most general roofers don’t have metal experience.

If you’re considering metal roofing in White Bear Lake, here are five contractors with metal experience worth comparing.

What separates strong metal roofing contractors

• On-site forming from coil stock
• Custom flashing fabrication
• Mechanical seam-locking equipment
• Crew training specific to metal
• Manufacturer relationships with mills
• Specialty accessory experience

1. Owl Roofing

• Standing seam steel and aluminum installs
• Stone-coated steel for traditional aesthetic
• Custom flashing fabricated on site
• Coordinated with full exterior projects
• BBB A+ accredited, full liability + workers comp
• Real reviews on our reviews page

2. Sheffield Metals International / Authorized Local Installers

Sheffield Metals is a major standing seam panel manufacturer with authorized installer network in the Twin Cities.

3. McElroy Metal / Authorized Local Installers

McElroy Metal authorized installer network for the Twin Cities. Best for homeowners specifically choosing McElroy systems.

4. Schwickert’s Tecta America

Major Twin Cities commercial roofer with strong metal capabilities. Volume operation; best fit for sizable metal projects.

5. Local Specialty Metal Contractors

The Twin Cities has several smaller specialty metal roofing operations focused exclusively on standing seam, copper, or specific architectural metal work.

“We did standing seam metal with Owl on our home and the whole experience was outstanding. The crew was experienced with metal — which not every roofer can say.”
— John Wharton, Woodbury homeowner (Google review)

Cost comparison

• General roofers offering metal: $13-18/sq ft
• Metal-specialty contractors: $14-22/sq ft
• Manufacturer-authorized installers: Premium pricing

Other White Bear Lake content

• White Bear Lake Roofing Guide (pillar)
• Metal roofing guide
• Best roofers
• Class 4 shingles

What White Bear Lake homeowners should know

Practical points that apply to virtually every White Bear Lake roofing project:

• Get itemized estimates, not “ballpark” pricing.
• Verify Minnesota General Contractor licensing before hiring.
• Confirm $2M+ general liability insurance and workers’ comp.
• Ask about manufacturer certifications.
• Get the workmanship warranty in writing.
• Confirm permit is included in scope.
• Read 10-20 reviews across Google, BBB, and Yelp.

How White Bear Lake homes age differently

Every White Bear Lake property has its own roofing story shaped by year built, lot characteristics, original materials, maintenance history, storm history, ventilation, and code era. Pre-1990 homes often need significant upgrades during reroof. Generic “average lifespan” numbers don’t tell the full story — your specific home reflects all of these factors.

Insurance and the Minnesota statute environment

Minnesota’s regulatory environment affects every roofing decision:

• Minn. Stat. § 65A.26 — one-year suit bar from date of loss
• § 65A.28 — matching statute
• § 325E.66 — prohibition on contractor paying deductible
• § 72A.201 — insurer response timelines
• § 326B.805 — residential contractor licensing

Why Owl is the right White Bear Lake choice

• Family-owned, local. Tim Brown and Noah Bergland co-founded Owl in 2020. You meet them directly.
• Transparent pricing and itemized estimates. Every quote breaks out material, labor, permit, contingencies.
• Manufacturer certifications at top tier with GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, and Atlas.
• Real reviews on Google, BBB, and Houzz with consistent customer experience.
• 350+ exterior projects since 2020 across the east Twin Cities metro.