Roofing & Exterior Services in Coon Rapids
Trusted by Coon Rapids homeowners for over 20 years. Quality craftsmanship, local expertise.
About Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids is one of the largest cities in the Twin Cities metro area, known for its beautiful parks along the Mississippi River and excellent community amenities. We've been serving Coon Rapids homeowners with quality exterior services for over 20 years.
Coon Rapids is one of the largest north-metro suburbs, with a big stock of 1970s–1990s homes—many now on their second or third roof and original siding. We replace a lot of aging asphalt roofs and tired vinyl here, and like the rest of Anoka County, Coon Rapids takes its share of summer hail and heavy winter snow. We know the neighborhoods from Riverview to Crooked Lake and what their homes need.
Coon Rapids Homes We Work On
Coon Rapids is an older suburb than its neighbours, and it shows on the exteriors. The bulk of the city was built out between the 1960s and the 1980s, which means most homes are now on their second or third roof and a good number still wear their original siding. The dominant shapes are ramblers, split-entries and split-levels: simpler roofs than Andover or Blaine, but with low-slope sections over porches, entries and tuck-under garages that asphalt shingles were never meant to cover. Those low-slope areas are where we find most of the active leaks. Siding runs to original narrow-profile vinyl or aluminium, much of it faded, chalking or brittle enough to crack when a panel is pulled.
Common Exterior Problems on Coon Rapids Homes
Low-slope porch and garage roofs shingled over
A rambler or split-entry with a shallow entry roof or a tuck-under garage almost always has a section under the minimum pitch for shingles. Shingled anyway, those sections back up water under the tabs and leak long before the main roof fails. They need a membrane, not another layer of asphalt, and that is a distinction worth insisting on in any estimate you get.
Ice dams on under-insulated 1970s attics
Homes of this era were routinely built with thin attic insulation, no baffles at the eaves and bath fans dumping into the attic instead of outside. That combination melts snow from below and refreezes it at the cold overhang. Tearing off and re-shingling does nothing about it. Ice and water shield, proper intake and exhaust ventilation, air sealing and topped-up insulation are what actually stop it coming back.
Original siding that is past repair
Narrow 1970s and 1980s vinyl is usually out of production, so colour-matched repairs are rarely possible and patches show. Aluminium of the same age dents and chalks. Once a wall has enough damage, full replacement in LP SmartSide or fibre cement costs less than chasing panels and looks like a different house.
Second and third layers of shingles
Older Coon Rapids roofs frequently carry a layover from a previous replacement. Minnesota code caps you at two layers, so a third means a full tear-off, and the added weight and trapped heat shorten the life of whatever goes on top. We check layer count during the inspection because it changes both the price and the plan.
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Neighborhoods We Serve in Coon Rapids
Why Coon Rapids Homeowners Choose Cedar Creek
20+ Years Local Experience
We know Coon Rapids homes, weather patterns, and building codes inside and out.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed Minnesota contractor with comprehensive insurance coverage.
Free Estimates
No-obligation quotes with transparent pricing. No hidden fees or surprises.
Quality Materials
We use only premium materials from trusted manufacturers with solid warranties.
What Our Customers Say
4.9 ★ · Based on 60 Google reviews
“Cedar Creek Construction did an excellent job on our roof! The entire project was completed in just one day, and the results are outstanding. Our house looks brand new again.”
— Keith O.
“Chuck was great to work with after a hailstorm. He did my roof, siding, and gutters and all turned out great—very professional, responsive, and worked well with my insurance company.”
— David W.
“We had Cedar Creek put new vinyl siding on our house and were very happy with the entire process. The house looks beautiful and was finished quickly with good quality craftsmanship.”
— Thu N.
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Our Services in Coon Rapids
Cedar Creek Construction
23383 Redwood Ct NW
St Francis, MN 55070
Mon–Fri: 6 AM – 9 PM
Sat: 9 AM – 9 PM
Sun: Closed
License #BC645307
