1. Owl Roofing: Best Overall for White Bear Lake Homeowners
Owl Roofing earns the top spot on this list for a simple reason: they’ve built an unusually complete operation in a short time, and the homeowners we heard from back it up. Based in Shoreview, just a few minutes from White Bear Lake, the company is led by a founding team that includes owners Noah Bergland and Tim Brown, and it focuses on residential roof replacement, storm damage restoration, siding, windows, and gutters across the north and east metro.
What separates Owl from the pack is how they handle storm work. Ramsey County gets hammered by hail and straight-line wind most summers, and a lot of contractors treat the resulting insurance claims as a paperwork afterthought. Owl treats it as their core discipline. Their inspectors document damage thoroughly, walk homeowners through what the adjuster is likely to approve, and stay involved until the claim is closed, which matters when you’re replacing a roof you didn’t budget for. If you’re looking for a White Bear Lake roofing contractor who can handle the insurance side without turning your kitchen table into a sales pitch, this is the one to call first.
The credentials hold up. Owl Roofing is a Minnesota-licensed residential contractor (License #BC809662), a GAF Systems Plus certified installer, and BBB accredited. That GAF certification is worth noting: it means the company can offer enhanced manufacturer-backed warranties that non-certified installers can’t, and it requires ongoing proof of proper installation practices. On top of that, Owl provides a 10-year workmanship warranty and up to 50-year material coverage on qualifying systems.
Reviews are where a young company usually shows cracks, and Owl doesn’t. The company holds a 5-star Google rating with 80+ five-star reviews, with customers repeatedly mentioning the same things: fast response after a storm, clear communication from the office, and a crew that leaves the yard cleaner than they found it. Several reviewers noted that they were able to text their project contact directly instead of calling a front desk, a small thing that says a lot about how the company runs.
Best for: Storm damage claims, full roof replacements, and homeowners who want to work directly with owners rather than a sales rep.
Service area: White Bear Lake, Shoreview, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, and the greater Twin Cities.
Contact: owlroofing.com
2. American Eagle Home Improvement: Best for Homeowners Who Want a Local Office in White Bear Lake
Not many roofing contractors on this list can say their office is physically on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake; American Eagle can. That address matters because it means their crews are already in the area, their estimators know the neighborhoods, and there’s no drive-time markup baked into your quote. For a company that’s been operating in the Twin Cities for more than 60 years, that kind of proximity combined with that kind of tenure is a combination most competitors can’t match.
What makes American Eagle stand out is their approach to inspections and scoping. Where a lot of contractors lead with replacement, American Eagle leads with a repair-first philosophy; they assess what’s actually wrong before recommending the most expensive fix. That said, when a full replacement is warranted, they’re well-equipped to handle it: they carry both residential and commercial capabilities, including flat and low-slope systems, which matters for homeowners with garages, additions, or mixed-use properties. Their storm damage process is also solid; they handle insurance claim coordination and have HAAG-certified inspectors on staff, which is the engineering standard insurance companies actually respect.
The credentials are substantial. American Eagle holds Minnesota Contractor License #BC669090, Wisconsin License #DC022200144, and is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, the highest tier Owens Corning offers, requiring documented installation standards and ongoing performance reviews. They’re also BBB accredited and an authorized Gutter Shutter dealer. Warranty coverage includes both materials and workmanship.
Reviewers consistently highlight two things: the communication from the office, and the insurance legwork the team handles on the homeowner’s behalf. One customer noted that the team “handled the legwork of dealing with insurance adjusters and building the best plan,” which is the kind of hands-on advocacy that turns a stressful claim into a straightforward replacement.
Best for: Homeowners who want an established local contractor with a White Bear Lake presence, repair-first inspections, and strong commercial-grade capabilities.
Service area: White Bear Lake, North Oaks, Ramsey, Woodbury, Minneapolis, and the broader Twin Cities metro.
3. EZ Home Solutions: Best for Full Exterior Packages and Lifetime Warranty Coverage
If your storm damage touched more than just the roof and in Ramsey County, it usually does. EZ Home Solutions is the contractor worth calling. Based in Roseville with more than 20 years in the Minnesota market, they specialize in bundled exterior work: roof replacement alongside siding, windows, gutters, and soffit, all under one contract, one crew, and one warranty umbrella. That’s a different value proposition than a roofing-only shop, and for homeowners dealing with a claim that spans multiple systems, it removes a lot of coordination headache.
What sets them apart on the technical side is their drone inspection capability. Most contractors still send someone up a ladder to eyeball storm damage. EZ Home Solutions uses drone imaging to document hail strikes, wind lift, and membrane damage in high resolution before anyone touches the roof, which produces better photo evidence for insurance adjusters and gives homeowners a clearer picture of what they’re actually approving. That’s a meaningful upgrade in an industry where vague damage descriptions lead to disputed claims.
The credentials are well-rounded. EZ Home Solutions holds Minnesota License #BC657434 and Wisconsin License #DC-060900059, is a GAF Certified contractor, a Malarkey Certified Pro, a SmartSide Preferred Contractor, BBB accredited, and has been named to the Qualified Remodeler Top 500 list. Their workmanship warranty is lifetime, not the 5- or 10-year coverage that’s standard at most shops, and all materials are covered under manufacturer warranty on top of that. They’re also a Wounded Warrior Project Corporate Champion, for those who consider a company’s community commitments when choosing a contractor.
With 200+ five-star reviews, the feedback pattern is consistent: customers mention the thorough pre-job communication, the job-site cleanliness, and the responsiveness when follow-up questions come up after the project closes.
Best for: Homeowners with multi-system storm damage who want a single contractor for roof, siding, and windows with drone documentation and lifetime warranty coverage.
Service area: White Bear Lake, Roseville, Lake Elmo, and the broader Twin Cities metro.
4. EcoRoofing MN: Best for Eco-Conscious Homeowners and Insurance Claim Support
EcoRoofing MN is the contractor on this list with the clearest point of view. The company is family-owned and operated, has served the Twin Cities metro for 20 years, and built its reputation around two things that tend to get short shrift at larger outfits: genuine environmental accountability and patient, persistent insurance claim advocacy. For a certain type of White Bear Lake homeowner one who wants to know their contractor has thought about more than just margin that combination is hard to find.
The environmental piece is concrete, not marketing copy. For every full roof installation they complete, EcoRoofing donates 100 trees through their partnership with One Tree Planted, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. They’re not claiming to be a green product company; they’re offsetting the footprint of the work they do, which is a more defensible position than most contractor “eco” claims. On the insurance side, the reviews tell a detailed story: multiple customers describe months-long battles with adjusters where EcoRoofing’s team specifically named reps like Eduardo and Cruz stayed involved, attended re-inspections, provided supplemental documentation, and ultimately helped customers get claims approved that initially came back denied.
The credentials are solid for a company their size. EcoRoofing is certified by GAF, Owens Corning, and IKO, three of the four major shingle manufacturers in the U.S., and backs their installations with a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Financing is available through Wells Fargo, without requiring a home equity draw, which matters when a storm hits in September and the budget wasn’t planning for a new roof.
Reviewers are unusually specific in their praise, citing the team’s willingness to stay on a claim for as long as it takes and the crew’s care around landscaping and cleanup. One reviewer described a year-long insurance fight that ended with full approval for a roof, gutters, window wraps, and fascia, attributable in large part to the EcoRoofing team’s persistence.
Best for: Eco-conscious homeowners and anyone facing a contested insurance claim who needs a contractor willing to advocate through the entire process.
Service area: White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities Metro.
5. All Elements, Inc. Best for Commercial Properties and Complex Residential Projects
All Elements, Inc. earns the final spot on this list by doing something most residential roofing contractors don’t bother with: they’ve built a genuine commercial-grade operation without letting the residential side slip. With more than 30 years in the business and operations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas, they’re the most geographically and technically expansive contractor on this list. For White Bear Lake homeowners, that scale translates to a crew with more system types under its belt, more material options, and an estimating team that has handled just about every scenario a Minnesota roof can throw at them.
On the residential side, All Elements works in asphalt, metal, F-Wave synthetic, and Brava composite tile a material menu that goes well beyond what most local contractors stock or know how to install correctly. For homeowners interested in a longer-lived alternative to standard asphalt, that breadth matters. Their ice dam removal service is also worth noting: with freeze-thaw cycles running from November through March in Ramsey County, this isn’t a seasonal add-on; it’s core work, and All Elements handles it on both residential and commercial properties. Their commercial capabilities include PVC, TPO, BUR, EPDM, and metal systems, making them one of the few contractors on this list who can roof a home and the business next door to the same standard.
The credentials are well-established: All Elements holds Minnesota License #BC323540, is BBB accredited, and carries preferred contractor status with multiple manufacturers. Their reviews are among the most detailed on this list multiple customers recount working with the same estimator, Shane Setzer, across different properties over five or six years, which says something about how the company retains its people. Insurance claim assistance is a defined part of their service model, with estimators who attend adjuster inspections and stay involved through claim settlement.
With over 400,000 square feet of commercial roof documented from a single long-term client, and a residential portfolio that spans decades, this is the contractor to call when the scope is complex, the materials are non-standard, or the property is a mix of residential and commercial.
Best for: Complex residential projects, commercial or multi-use properties, homeowners who want a wider material selection, and anyone needing ice dam removal alongside roofing work.
Service area: White Bear Lake, Monticello, the Twin Cities metro, and greater MN, WI, IA, and the Dakotas.
