Roofing & Exterior Questions,
Answered

We serve the entire Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs, including Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville, Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Woodbury, and communities throughout the Twin Cities metro.

Yes. Hoyt Exteriors is fully licensed by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, bonded, and carries full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. We provide certificates of insurance on request.

Hoyt Exteriors has been serving Minnesota homeowners and property managers since 2000 — over 25 years. We’re a second-generation family business based in Apple Valley, MN.

Yes. Every project begins with a free AI-powered drone inspection and written assessment. You receive a detailed report with photos, findings, and an itemized estimate before any commitment.

We install asphalt shingles, cedar shakes, metal roofing systems, flat roofing (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen), and synthetic slate. As a GAF Master Elite® certified contractor, we meet the highest manufacturer installation standards.

Most residential roof replacements are completed in 1–3 days, depending on size and complexity. Commercial and multifamily projects are scheduled in phases to minimize disruption. You receive a detailed timeline before work begins.

Yes. We document all storm damage with drone photography and thermal imaging, provide detailed reports for your insurance adjuster, and work with your insurance company throughout the claims process.

As a GAF Master Elite contractor, our roofing installations qualify for up to 50-year non-prorated warranty coverage from GAF — the strongest warranty in residential roofing. We also provide our own workmanship warranty.

Our AI-powered drones capture high-resolution imagery of every square foot of your roof, including areas unsafe to walk. Combined with thermal imaging, we detect moisture intrusion, insulation failures, and flashing problems invisible to ground-level inspection. Early detection means repairs happen before small issues become expensive failures — extending your roof’s effective lifespan by catching problems years earlier. Per InterNACHI standards, infrared inspection is the most reliable method for non-invasive moisture detection.

Thermal imaging uses infrared cameras to detect temperature differences across your building’s exterior. These temperature variations reveal hidden moisture trapped under roofing membranes, insulation gaps, air leaks around windows, and failing flashing — all invisible to the naked eye. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, thermographic inspections can identify areas of missing or damaged insulation in a fraction of the time of traditional methods.

We install vinyl siding, fiber cement (James Hardie), engineered wood (LP SmartSide), premium wood siding, and metal panel systems. Each material is matched to your home’s performance requirements, aesthetic goals, and budget.

Siding lifespan varies by material: vinyl lasts 20–40 years, fiber cement 30–50 years, LP SmartSide comes with a 50-year warranty, and metal panel can exceed 50 years. Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles are the primary factor — proper installation with correct moisture barriers is critical.

According to the EPA ENERGY STAR program, certified windows can save homeowners $126–$465 per year on energy bills, depending on the type of windows being replaced. In Minnesota’s climate, the savings trend toward the higher end due to extreme winter temperatures.

For Minnesota (Climate Zone 6/7), ENERGY STAR recommends windows with a U-factor of 0.25 or lower. Triple-pane windows with U-factors below 0.20 are ideal for our climate and provide the best energy performance.

Minnesota falls in IECC Climate Zones 6 and 7, which require attic insulation of R-49 to R-60. Many older Minnesota homes have only R-19 to R-30, which is well below current code requirements.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs — and up to 20% or more in northern climates like Minnesota — by air sealing and adding insulation to attics and basement rim joists.

Yes. We provide full commercial exterior services including roofing, siding, gutters, and insulation for retail centers, warehouses, office buildings, and mixed-use properties across the Twin Cities. Every commercial project starts with a drone inspection and thermal imaging assessment.

Yes. Multifamily exterior restoration is a core part of our business. We work with apartment complexes, townhome associations, condominiums, and HOA communities across Minneapolis-St. Paul — roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, and windows.

We schedule and stage all work to minimize disruption to residents. Property managers receive a detailed project timeline, and our crew communicates daily about progress and any schedule changes. We clean up at the end of every work day.