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Residential roofing services in St. Louis

The roofers we refer work on houses, not warehouses. Here's what they handle:

Areas we serve

St. Louis City and St. Louis County, plus nearby St. Charles County:

• St. Louis
• Kirkwood
• Webster Groves
• Chesterfield
• Ballwin
• Florissant
• University City
• Clayton
• Maplewood
• Brentwood
• Ladue
• Creve Coeur
• Maryland Heights
• Manchester
• Des Peres
• Town and Country
• Hazelwood
• Ferguson
• Affton
• Oakville
• Mehlville
• Lemay
• St. Charles
• St. Peters
• O'Fallon

Permits work differently in the City, in unincorporated St. Louis County and in each of the County's municipalities. Areas and who issues permits →

Why homeowners call us first

• Free for homeowners. STL Roof Quotes is a referral service; participating roofers may pay us, never you. How it works
• Residential only. Most "roofers St. Louis" results mix in commercial companies. Every roofer we refer does homes.
• Local rules, sourced. Our permit and insurance pages quote the City, the County and Missouri law directly, so you know what a roofer can and can't do.
• No pressure. Get more than one written quote, and never sign at the door.

What a new roof costs in St. Louis

Missouri asphalt shingle roofs average about $4.59 per square foot installed; metal is about $8.51 (Source: This Old House). For a typical St. Louis house with 1,800–2,500 sq ft of roof surface, that puts a basic asphalt replacement around $8,000–$11,500 before extras. Quotes run higher with a second layer to tear off, a steep or cut-up roof, rotten decking, or a flat section. See cost factors and try the estimator →

Do you need a permit?

Often not, if it's like-for-like. In the City of St. Louis, replacing a roof with like material and 25% or less of the sheathing usually doesn't need a permit (Source: City of St. Louis). St. Louis County's guide says the same for like-for-like asphalt shingles on roofs of 4:12 slope or steeper, where the County enforces the code (Source: St. Louis County). Changing materials, a low-slope roof or more than 25% new sheathing changes the answer. Permits, City vs. County →

Insurance claims: what Missouri law says

Missouri law bars roofers from offering to pay or rebate your insurance deductible, and from negotiating your claim with the insurer on your behalf. If your insurer denies the claim, you can cancel a roofing contract you signed until midnight of the fifth business day after you receive the denial in writing (Source: RSMo 407.725). Hail damage and insurance →

Hail season in St. Louis

Since 1996, 85% of quarter-size-or-larger hail reports in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles and Jefferson counties came in March through June, peaking in April. 2025 was the most active year since 1996: 164 such reports, against 5 to 29 a year from 2016 to 2024 (Source: NOAA Storm Events). St. Louis hail history →

Why St. Louis roofs are different

• Old houses. 56% of homes in the City were built before 1940, and the median County home dates to about 1970 (Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024). Older roofs are more likely to hide a second layer of shingles, worn-out decking or a patched flat section.
• Flat and low-slope roofs on City brick two-families, four-families and rowhouses need different materials than a shingled ranch in the County. About a quarter of City homes are in two- to four-unit buildings (Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024).
• Spring hail and wind. Storms, not age, end many roofs here.

How it works

1. Call (801) 854-8750 with your ZIP code and what's going on: a leak, storm damage or an old roof.
2. We connect you with a local residential roofer who serves your area.
3. Free inspection and written quote. Ask for photos of any damage, the number of layers, and a decking allowance per sheet.
4. You decide. Compare quotes. There's no obligation to hire anyone we refer.

Common questions

Repair or replace? If damage is limited to one area and the roof is under about 15 years old, a repair is often enough. Widespread granule loss, curling or multiple leaks usually point to replacement. Repair guide

Will insurance pay for a new roof? Only your policy and your insurer decide that. A roofer can document damage, but in Missouri can't negotiate the claim for you (Source: RSMo 407.725). Hail and insurance

How long does a replacement take? One to three days for most houses, longer for flat sections or bad decking.

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