Why is Sellers Roofing the right roofing contractor for Stillwater?

Stillwater is one of Minnesota’s most architecturally distinctive cities, and its roofing demands go well beyond standard suburban replacement. We’ve been covering Washington County since 2007, have walked dozens of bluff-top Victorian homes and Main Street commercial buildings, and know the Heritage Preservation Commission process inside and out. Sellers Roofing is a family-owned, Black-owned MBE/DBE-certified contractor with a BBB A+ rating and 4.8 stars on Google. Our Roofers Local 96 union crew means every installer is journeyman-trained and familiar with the soft-walking techniques and careful equipment placement that historic roofs demand. Our Minnesota roofing contractor license is active and current. We quote in writing, pull all permits, and respond same-day to emergencies.

What roofing services does Sellers Roofing offer in Stillwater?

We provide full residential and commercial roofing services throughout Stillwater and Washington County, including historic-district specialty work.

What roofing challenges do Stillwater homes and buildings face?

The bluff-top residential neighborhoods above downtown Stillwater — including the streets along Third and Fourth Streets North and South — contain some of the most architecturally distinctive housing stock in Washington County. Italianate, Queen Anne, and craftsman-style homes from the 1870s through 1930s are common here, and they carry a range of roof systems: original wood or composition shingles in various states of deterioration, some with historic slate or clay tile, and a number with standing-seam metal roofs added during mid-century renovations. The Liberty on the Lake neighborhood west of town is an entirely different context — a New Urbanist planned community built from the late 1990s through 2010s with steep-pitched neo-traditional homes and architectural shingles that are approaching their first replacement cycle. Downtown commercial buildings along Main Street are primarily low-slope or flat-roofed brick and masonry structures with modified bitumen or built-up systems hidden behind parapets.

What historic-district rules apply to roofing in downtown Stillwater?

Stillwater’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) regulates exterior alterations to contributing structures within the Downtown Historic District, which encompasses the Main Street corridor from the Lift Bridge area south toward Myrtle Street and the bluff-top residential streets above it. For properties within the district, any roofing work that changes the material, color, or profile of a visible roof surface generally requires HPC review and approval before a building permit is issued. The City of Stillwater’s HPC typically meets monthly, so scheduling a hearing is time-sensitive — plan on 30 to 60 days of lead time before work can begin if your property is a contributing historic structure. Sellers Roofing helps owners prepare the material submittals the HPC requires, including product samples, color specifications, and photographs. We’ve been through this process and can guide you from initial inquiry through final permit approval. See the City of Stillwater website for Heritage Preservation Commission meeting schedules and application requirements.

Recent Stillwater project: Sellers Roofing recently completed a historic residential roof replacement in the Stillwater area — working through the HPC submittal process and installing period-appropriate architectural shingles on a Victorian bluff-top home. We document every job with photos, material approvals, and itemized line items so owners in Stillwater’s historic district have a complete record for their files.

Hail and storm damage in Stillwater — we handle the insurance claim

Washington County sees consistent hail activity, and Stillwater’s steep-pitched historic roofs can suffer significant damage from a single hail event. We conduct free post-storm inspections, document damage with detailed photographs, and prepare a scope that accurately reflects the cost to restore historic material. For insurance claims on historic properties, accurate documentation of material type and quality is especially important — insurance policies for historic homes may carry specific provisions for like-kind-and-quality replacement. We work with your adjuster to make sure the settlement reflects genuine restoration cost. Visit our hail and storm damage page.

Cities near Stillwater we also serve

Sellers Roofing serves Stillwater and the surrounding Twin Cities metro. Nearby cities include Hugo and Forest Lake. See our full list of Minnesota service areas for every city covered by our crews.