At Northwoods we understand the need to be attentive not only to the details of the work but also the customer's needs. This not only includes their basic home exterior needs, but also keeping projects on schedule and within their budget. Northwoods Exteriors services the entire Twin Cities metro area and we have established a significant customer base that we continue to service over the years. We are dedicated to superior quality work and customer satisfaction at an affordable price. We are a certified safe lead renovator and VSI certified.
Business highlights
15 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Roofing • Siding • Windows & Doors • Rain Gutters • Leaf Protection • Ice Dams • Multiple Family Housing • Storm Repair • Cultured Stone Work • Roof Ice/Snow Removal
Very well. The outcome is truly stunning. We love the colors and quality.
Description of Work: Roofing, siding, and gutters
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Eric T.
07/2015
1.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
Left voice messages both times and was never called back. Guess they are too busy??
Description of Work: Called twice to get a quote for gutter installation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Connie D.
06/2015
1.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
initial estimate in late april for gutters and fascia with work to begin after june 15,15. never heard from them. contacted them and they blamed the estimator and said he quit. new estimate done on june 19,15 - took a deposit they called the next day and cancelled the job due to labor issues. said they would return the check but we cancelled the check just in case. we still have not recieved the check
Description of Work: two estimates
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$3,600
JANET E.
06/2015
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
John came out promptly and gave us an estimate, including an Angie's coupon and and a spring sale discount. He was very thorough and professional, as well as being a congenial fellow. A week later the two installers came out and had the gutters up in less than two hours. They were competent along with being speedy, and took care of any minor problems they found. A couple of days later we had serious rain and our new gutters and downspouts worked beautifully.
Description of Work: Installed gutters on back patio where none had been before.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Emily S.
06/2015
3.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
Overview: There were many delays and errors during this project. The project took over 7 months to complete, it was expected to take 3. Errors included installation of the wrong sliding glass doors (opened the wrong way), one of the replacement doors had a defect, the exterior wood for the front door was left exposed and the wire to the doorbell was cut during installation of the front door. Details: Kris was the sales person, and was very helpful in researching the features I wanted for the doors. I signed the contract and sent in the downpayment in November, and was told it would be 3-5 weeks for the doors to be delivered. However, after the contract was signed he needed more information on colors, first 2 weeks after the contract was signed, and then trim colors a month after the contract was signed. I didn't hear anything from Kris after that, and finally contacted him in February. At that time he informed me that they were still waiting on delivery of the doors from the supplier, and that it would be a few more weeks. At this point it had already been 12 weeks since I signed the contract and that meant another 2 weeks before the doors would be delivered. We were also in the coldest month of the Minnesota winter, which meant the doors could not be installed until it warmed up. I had to contact Kris 2 weeks later, and the doors still were not ready. Two weeks later, I called the general office and talked to Nancy. Nancy was lovely to work with, and was the one who kept this project going. Greg contacted me in April to tell me the doors were in. The front door was finally installed one day in early April, and the sliding glass doors were installed later that week. Unfortunately the sliding glass doors slid the wrong way. I called Greg, who was already aware of the problem by the installer, who had questioned why I would want the doors that way when my kitchen table would block the side that opened. I still don't understand why they installed without calling me to check, especially since it was the opposite of the original doors. Greg offered a discount if I kept the doors, I kept the one in our lower level, but one in the kitchen would just not work with the layout of the room. It took another 4 weeks for the new door to be delivered. When that was delivered, the between-the-glass blind did not function correctly. I contacted Greg and was told this was a warranty issue, and he would contact the supplier. The supplier reached out to me the next day, but I am still waiting for that to be completed. In the mean time, I asked Greg about finishing the exposed wood on the door frame of the front door. He told me that wasn't included, because the wood wouldn't be exposed if I put a storm door in. I reminded him I had told him previously that I was not going to install a storm door. He told me that painting wasn't covered by the contract, I pointed out that aluminum wrap was. He agreed to paint the exposed frame. The painting job was not well done and I will have to redo it. We also realized that our doorbell was no longer working and that the wires had been cut. I notified Greg, and it was fixed the next day. Greg was responsive and did ensure most of the errors were resolved. I would have preferred the errors hadn't happened in the first place. In the end, the doors look good, and I think the workmanship is good, however I am not an expert in that, so only time will tell. I'm still waiting for the supplier to fix the warranty issue. When that is done I will be able to enjoy the improvement to our home and forget all of the issues and frustration of the last 7 months.
Description of Work: Replaced front door and two sliding glass doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$8,000
Response from Northwoods Exteriors
Northwoods does appreciate this feedback as we will do everything possible to correct the process issue we had with this Job. Unfortunately, the contract was established over the winter and most of the delays were in establishing color and the correct time to install. We also had some material orders entered incorrectly from our supplier and have worked with them to correct this issue. We also reordered the incorrect sliding door at no cost to the customer and gave the customer a discount due to our error. We will continue strive to improve processes as this job did have issue come up. The good thing from this review is that is does shows we were responsive and did address the challenges that came up at no cost to the customer. We will be commit to not reproducing this experience and appreciate that the customer was frustrated but recognized some of our positive attributes as well.
Courtney C.
04/2015
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Mike Henry arrived promptly and checked the entire roof. He determined that the roof is in good shape and the damage was confined to a few shingles. It was an excellent experience overall. Thanks!
Description of Work: Repaired loose shingles.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Response from Northwoods Exteriors
Thank you for your feedback and it is welcoming to see that we have exceeded your expectations.
James H.
03/2015
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
Things went very well. There was a slight delay in starting due to rain. After that, they got in and out in a few days. They cleaned up after themselves as well. I waited to review to make certain everything held up and it has. I would use Scott and team again.
Description of Work: They installed a new roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,500
David L.
03/2015
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
Excellent. We had one leak spot at a corner and they promptly dealt with it. Excellent upfront bidding and assurance of what would be taking place. I would use/recommend them again.
Description of Work: Seamless gutters and heat strips on Roof/gutters
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Roger A.
03/2015
1.0
gutter repair, replacement windows
+ 0 more
Had written confirmation that Jared would be here at 9:00.. No show. Called the office and got an answering machine.
Description of Work: Was coming out to quote several new windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
punctuality
1.0
$15,000
Response from Northwoods Exteriors
Northwoods did have an electronic issue happen with our scheduling program where the appointment did not get to the salesman’s phone. We did speak with the customer that day to apologize and explain the issue and agreed on a new time that same day. Our salesman did meet with the customer that day and will follow up with an estimate. Northwoods thought we had met the customers’ expectations and we will look into the electronic issue with our calendar and will take steps to correct this issue.
Isabel B.
03/2015
5.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
I made a few calls to companies to get pricing and the gentleman who helped me from Northwoods spent the most time going over options and let me know what the price would be right away (a small job, so it was a minimum charge). I appreciated knowing that up front. He came out when he said he would to look over what we wanted done, and let us know about when they'd be coming out to do the work - I didn't need to be home. They came out in the timeframe specified and the work they did was perfect. I wish I remembered the guy's name who took care of us but I'm sure he's the owner or he's a lifer. I was completely happy with their service and would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: Relocated a gutter downspout and re-sloped another gutter piece.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Response from Northwoods Exteriors
Northwoods is glad to here that you have a good experince with our company and our proud that we met or exceed your expectations. Thank you for your business!
Karen B.
03/2015
3.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
Contacted Northwoods via Angie's list to get an estimate on roofing and gutters. We are building a new home. I sent the plans in via PDF format that can then be printed out to scale. Nancy was great - she responded immediately and sent my request on to Jared for the estimate. I did not hear from Jared for 2 weeks. I contacted Nancy to ask about the estimate. She apologized and gave me Jared's contact info. It took another week for Jared to contact me and then he was asking me for measurements and lumber amounts - both of which I did not have. The plans I sent were to scale. I assumed that a roofing company could determine the materials needed based on the plans - as numerous other contractors had done for us. Still have not heard a follow up from Jared on anything.
Description of Work: Requested a bid for a roof and gutters on new construction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Northwoods Exteriors
Northwoods did call customer back and apologized for the delays. The customer was understandably frustrated by the delay and we did explained that we are putting new processes in place to ensure this delay in response is eliminated. Customer did appreciate the call but had elected to go with another contractor.
The quoting process went great and communication was fine until the work started, when response times started to lag. We got the impression that Jared was the only point of contact on a lot of work during their busy season. The installers were actually subcontracted from a different company and we were not made aware of this until they handed us their business card and asked us to address any concerns directly to them. This was disappointing, as we had been led to believe they were actually Northwoods installers. We had some issues with the installers throughout the job, but overall they were punctual and did good work on the siding, doors and windows. We had issues with the steel doors during installation. There were dents in the door panels and the trim was in bad shape. The installers also caused some damage to the trim during installation. Initially, Jared connected us with the door company to handle the warranty issues and get replacement doors sent out. Dealing with the door company was a nightmare and ended up dragging this job out 8 months past the work completion date. We were asked several times by Northwoods to pay the remaining amount because the work was done and "the doors were really more of a warranty issue" (even though the installers did cause damage). We were essentially left on our own in dealing with the doors until we withheld payment from Northwoods, which ultimately ended up getting us the support we needed to get the issues resolved with the door company. The quality of the work, the price and the quoting process were good. The communication was not good and the added stress of dealing with the door company for months with little support from Northwoods turned it into a bad experience.
Description of Work: Replaced siding, soffit/fascia, exterior doors. Installed 4 new slider windows and new gutter/downspout.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$16,000
Response from Northwoods Exteriors
Unfortunately the customer is correct that this job did take longer than expected due to a busy schedule and delays with the door company. Northwoods has invested in more Project Management personnel to meet this demand as we grow our company. Northwoods did have a problem with the door company. However, we did not ask for the full amount of the sale only that amount that was due outside of the door issue. Also, Northwoods did pour a lot of time and resources into correcting this issue with the supplier. We met several times with the supplier and worked hard to make sure the supplier met the customer’s needs and eventually that did happen. At times suppliers can cause a delay due to quality issues and unfortunately this was also over the winter months which also delayed the completions dates. Northwoods will not be using this supplier in the future as they did have a poor response time. It is also not uncommon for companies to have 1099 hires for actual work being done, especially during a busy schedule. Northwoods works very hard to screen and build partnership with our subcontractors to ensure quality and customer service. From the feedback Northwoods is glad that we did meet the customers’ expectations for quality and price.
Kristin S.
02/2015
5.0
gutter cleaning, gutter repair, roofing
+ 1 more
From the estimate to the work, everything was performed timely and exactly as estimated. I couldn't ask for a better service and the price was extremely worth it. I would use Northwoods Exteriors in the future for any roofing, gutter, window or door related need. They were a pleasure to work with!
Description of Work: Installation of Leaf Free gutter system onto existing gutters, repair some downspouts, clean gutters
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Amy S.
01/2015
5.0
siding
+ -1 more
We were very impressed with Northwoods, and we will definitely use the company down the road. The gentleman arrived on time, provided a detailed estimate on-site, and was very professional at all times.
Description of Work: They provided an estimate for installing new siding.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ben R.
01/2015
5.0
contractors, gutter repair, roofing
+ 1 more
Went great! Had everything done in one day as quoted. Price was the best we found. They didn't want to repair the whole roof like other large contractors attempted to talk us into. The roof really isn't in bad shape at all, just needed some flashing replaced that hadn't been replaced when the roof was done last. Very pleased with the job that was done. Highly recommend giving them a call!
Description of Work: They fixed a leaky roof around a dormer, and we had them do the other dormer as well to prevent any leaks from it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Pam H.
12/2014
5.0
The estimate was provided quickly and was average, price-wise, compared to other estimates. The estimator took pictures before it was completed. The quality was good and I am planning on using them again in the spring.
Description of Work: They provided an estimate and later work for door trim, flashing and a vent. The work was completed in half a day.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jesse F.
12/2014
1.0
gutter repair, roofing, roof snow removal
+ 1 more
I called at least six times and spoke to their answering services. I didn't receive a call back from Jarod or a Northwoods representative.
Description of Work: Called Northwoods for a quote to install ice dam prevention cables. Jarod came out and a provided me with a quote. This all went very well until I tried to get Northwood to do the work quoted.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$3,600
Kristine C.
11/2014
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, siding, replacement windows
+ 2 more
Northwoods did excellent work and we highly recommend them. The house looks beautiful; the project made the house look new and added considerable value. Many neighbors have gone out of their way to compliment the work. Both crews (the window crew and the siding crew) were very professional and efficient. They were well supervised by the project manager. The sales representative (Jared) who worked with us had very good ideas and was very helpful throughout the project. (The only thing we would recommend is that if the customer needs painting work done as part of the project, since Northwoods does not do painting work, make sure you shop around and get several painting estimates. We used a painter recommended by an employee of Northwoods -- he did very good work but was extremely expensive. We had a tight time deadline and were getting some insurance money so we just went with him, but if we had it to do over again we would have used another painter.)
Description of Work: Replaced old wood siding with steel siding, replaced windows, guttering, and downspouts on a tall two-story residence.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
Mark R.
11/2014
4.0
roofing
+ -1 more
They billed me for half of the job. They came and did the job. They used a tarp of mine to drop the shingles off and replaced the shingles .They took the tarp and took the shingles that I didn't want them to take. There was a misunderstanding between the workers who replaced the roof. They did a great job and I would like to use them again for a full roof replacement.
Description of Work: They replaced a small portion of the roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jill B.
11/2014
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
Awesome! Definitely trustworthy and reasonable!
Description of Work: Replaced gutters and leaf protection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Cathy H.
10/2014
5.0
roofing, chimney repair
+ 0 more
They removed the old shingles and installed the new ones and put new flashing on the chimney in one day. They came back the next day finished cleaning up and removed the dumpster. Very professional staff and crew. We hardly knew they were here. Great job.
Description of Work: Shingle replacement of entire roof and 12 by 12 shed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Scott N.
10/2014
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
+ 0 more
Great work. I would use them again. As a matter of fact, i referred them to family and they have already completed that work to our families full satisfaction.
Description of Work: Installed 50' of rain gutter, mesh leave guards and an oversize downspout.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Barbara M.
10/2014
5.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
Efficient, nice looking, reasonable price. Gutters still look good and work well.
Description of Work: Gutters and downspouts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Nick T.
10/2014
5.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
The price was definitely right, and they did very good work. The man who gave the quote and the installers were polite and professional. The only criticism I have is that their approval and payment system reminded me of the 90s. After they drew up the quote, they asked that I mail it back to them, and that when they had reviewed it they would call me. It took a number of weeks before I heard back and we were able to schedule the job. Then, we waited a few weeks after the gutters were installed for a bill to arrive in the mail which we had to then respond to by mail with a check. I don't believe that all businesses need high-end websites, but being able to approve the quote and pay online would have simplified the experience and eliminated a few weeks of, "did they get our letter?" All of that said, the price was great and they did good work. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They installed a simple gutter along the back side of our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$253
Keith D.
10/2014
5.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
Estimate was done promptly. Price was very competitive, and they were able to bid both the roofing and gutter jobs together. . The work was not done quite as quickly as promised, but reasonably close. They were responsive and the work appears to be well done. I would use them again.
Description of Work: re-roofed a kitchen addition, and replaced all gutters on 2 story house
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Service Categories
Gutters,
Roofing,
Siding,
Doors,
Windows,
Gutter Cleaning,
Roof Ice/Snow Removal,
General Remodeling,
Handyman Services,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Skylights
FAQ
Northwoods Exteriors is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Northwoods Exteriors accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa