St. Louis Roof Replacement

Most St. Louis residential roof replacements are completed in 1-2 days. A typical 2,000 sq ft home with a straightforward roof usually takes a single day. Larger homes (3,000+ sq ft), complex rooflines with multiple valleys and dormers, or projects requiring significant decking repair may take 2-3 days. We provide a specific timeline in your estimate based on your roof's characteristics and the weather forecast.

Most St. Louis County municipalities require building permits for full roof replacements. We handle the entire permit process, including the application, fees, and inspection scheduling. Requirements vary by municipality (Clayton, Kirkwood, Ballwin, and Chesterfield each have their own processes), but turnaround is typically 3-7 business days. Permit costs vary, usually running $100-$300 depending on the municipality and project scope.

If your roof sustained hail damage, Missouri homeowner's insurance policies typically cover replacement costs minus your wind/hail deductible (commonly 1-2% of your insured value). We conduct a thorough inspection and document all damage with photos and measurements that support your claim. We don't recommend filing claims for minor cosmetic damage, but if your roof genuinely needs replacement, we'll help you through the process and provide carrier-ready documentation.

For St. Louis specifically, we strongly recommend Class 4 impact-resistant shingles (like GAF Armor Shield II) for almost every replacement. St. Louis sits in an active hail corridor, and the cost difference (typically 15-20% more than standard architectural shingles) is often offset within 3-5 years through carrier-recognized material credits or discounts. More importantly, they actually survive the next major hailstorm instead of needing replacement again.

For freeze-thaw resilience, your best options are: (1) SBS-modified (rubberized) asphalt shingles, which stay flexible through thermal cycling instead of becoming brittle; (2) Standing seam metal, which handles thermal movement through designed expansion joints; (3) Proper ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys. We install ice-and-water shield on every St. Louis job, even where code does not require it, because freeze-thaw damage is a primary failure mode here.

You don't need to be home during the installation itself, but we recommend being available for the pre-installation walkthrough and the final inspection. We need access to water and electricity, and you'll need to make arrangements for pets and remove vehicles from the driveway before work begins.

Warning signs include: shingles that are curling, cracking, or losing granules (check gutters for granule buildup after storms); visible light in your attic; water stains on ceilings or walls; roof age over 15-20 years; soft spots in the roof decking; and neighbors replacing their roofs (homes in the same area often age similarly and get hit by the same storms). We offer free inspections with an honest assessment of whether you need replacement, repair, or can wait.

We offer multiple warranty tiers backed by GAF. Our standard installation includes GAF's System Plus Warranty (50-year limited material warranty plus workmanship coverage). As a GAF-certified contractor, we can offer premium warranty tiers with extended workmanship coverage and transferable terms that can enhance home resale value.

Before work begins, we lay tarps and plywood boards around the perimeter of your home to catch debris and protect plants. We position dumpsters on protective boards to prevent driveway staining. After installation, we do multiple magnetic sweeps of your yard and driveway to catch any fallen nails. If any damage occurs despite these precautions, we make it right.

Most St. Louis roof replacements fall between $11,000 and $28,000, depending on size, materials, and complexity. A typical 2,000 sq ft home with architectural shingles usually runs $14,000-$20,000. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles add 15-20%. Standing seam metal starts around $22,000 for smaller homes and can exceed $40,000 for larger properties. Steep-slope century homes in Kirkwood or Webster Groves and slate-to-shingle conversions run higher per square because of the labor, staging, and flashing rebuilds involved. We provide free, detailed estimates that break down all costs.

For most St. Louis homes, yes. Missouri sits in an active hail belt, and Class 4 impact-rated shingles use SBS-modified asphalt that stays flexible through freeze-thaw and passes the UL 2218 Class 4 impact test, so they survive hail that bruises and cracks standard architectural shingles. They cost about 15-20% more. Some Missouri carriers may offer a premium credit or discount on a verified Class 4 installation, but the insurer decides whether it applies and by how much. Confirm it with your agent before you choose materials; we'll provide the product documentation you need to have that conversation.

It depends on where you are in the process. If you already have an approved insurance scope, we can usually get a straightforward home on the schedule within a couple of weeks, and the install itself is typically 1-2 days. Right after a major hail season, demand across the metro spikes and material and crew availability tighten for everyone, so timelines stretch. If you have an active leak, we can provide same-day temporary tarping to protect the interior while the permanent replacement is scheduled. Sourcing through SRS Distribution and QXO helps us keep materials flowing during post-storm surges.

Yes. St. Louis brick bungalows, Webster Groves and Kirkwood century homes, and University City foursquares each have sightlines and proportions worth preserving. We select shingle profiles and colors that suit the era and the street, handle steep-slope and multi-dormer rooflines, and treat the low-slope rear and porch roofs common on brick homes with a proper low-slope membrane instead of shingling them below their minimum pitch. Where a home has original slate, we'll evaluate whether the framing can carry it and walk you through a slate-to-shingle conversion if that's the better long-term call. In historic districts or HOA neighborhoods, we handle the material-approval paperwork.

Yes. We're a residential roofing company serving the St. Louis metro for full roof replacement, whether the trigger is hail and wind damage, an aging roof at the end of its life, a real-estate transaction, or a material upgrade like architectural to Class 4 or a move to standing seam metal. We cover the full range of local housing stock, from South City bungalows to West County production homes, and we back every job with GAF material warranties and workmanship coverage. We also handle repairs and honest repair-vs-replace guidance when a full replacement isn't warranted yet.