Roofing in St. Louis, MO
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work in St. Louis, MO: tell us the job once and we connect you with a contractor for it. Roof replacement and repair - asphalt, metal and flat systems, leak diagnosis and storm damage documented for insurance. The median home in the city of St. Louis was built in 1938, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Missouri median of 1978. That is in line with the St. Louis city median of 1938.
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- Written scope before work starts
- No obligation on quotes
- Local permit knowledge
Roofing cost in St. Louis
Typical St. Louis range: $5,600 - $27,900 per roof. Reflects Missouri labor and material costs. Estimate for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 for a written scope.
A tear-off versus an overlay is not just cost. A second layer hides the decking, so soft sheathing stays buried, and it holds heat that shortens the new shingles' life.
Storm claims turn on documentation. Photographed hail bruising and lifted shingles, recorded before any tarping, is the difference between a paid claim and a denial.
Freeze-thaw cycling is the governing condition. Water that gets into masonry, grout or a roof detail expands when it freezes and widens the gap it entered through.
What the job includes
- Full tear-off and replacement
- Leak diagnosis and targeted repair
- Flashing, valley and boot replacement
- Decking repair and ventilation
- Metal and low-slope systems
- Storm damage documentation for claims
Homes in St. Louis and roofing work
Public figures for the city of St. Louis in St. Louis city, not the metro, and the general practice that follows.
The median home in the city of St. Louis was built in 1938, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Missouri median of 1978. That is in line with the St. Louis city median of 1938.1 On a roof of that vintage a contractor should check the decking before quoting - a tear-off rather than an overlay is the usual recommendation so soft sheathing is found, not buried. The stock is old by national standards: 86% of St. Louis's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 4% since 2010. The largest single share, 58%, dates from before 1940. That makes it much the same age as St. Louis city as a whole (86% built before 1980).1 Rainfall is substantial: about 42 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Where heavy-rain days are common, the quote should name the underlayment and the valley and flashing details, which is where most leaks start.
Snowfall averages about 17 inches a year.2,3 Even light snow sits on a roof for days, so the eave membrane and gutter condition still belong on the inspection list. Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Owner-occupied homes in St. Louis are older than rentals: a median build year of 1938 against 1942.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Building permits in St. Louis are normally issued by the city, which is not part of a county.4,5 Re-roofing permits, where required, are filed by the contractor with the city before work starts.
| Before 1940 | 57.9% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 17.6% |
| 1960-1979 | 10.7% |
| 1980-1999 | 6.1% |
| 2000-2009 | 4% |
| 2010 or later | 3.7% |
Sources and notes (5)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station St Louis Lambert Intl Ap, 10.7 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does roofing cost in St. Louis, MO?
Most roofing projects in St. Louis, MO land between $5,600 and $27,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
Will insurance cover my roof?
If the damage is storm-related, often yes. What decides it is documentation taken before any repair or tarping, which the contractor handles.
What is the St. Louis climate like for exterior work?
The St Louis Lambert Intl Ap station averages 85 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 42 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 17 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
How old are the homes in St. Louis?
The median home in the city of St. Louis was built in 1938, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Missouri median of 1978. That is in line with the St. Louis city median of 1938. The stock is old by national standards: 86% of St. Louis's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 4% since 2010. The largest single share, 58%, dates from before 1940. That makes it much the same age as St. Louis city as a whole (86% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
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