Residential Roof Repair In Springfield, MO

Roof damage is not always obvious, especially from the ground. Many problems show up inside the house first, or right after a storm passes through. Catching them early usually keeps the fix small and the cost down. These are the signs we tell homeowners to watch for. If you notice any of them, it is worth a call for a free inspection before the next heavy rain.

• Stains on ceilings or wallsBrown spots or bubbling paint usually mean water is getting in somewhere above.
• Shingles in the yardPieces of shingle or ridge cap on the ground after high winds point to an opening on the roof.
• Granules in the guttersHeavy granule loss leaves shingles exposed to the sun and often follows a hail storm.
• A damp atticWet insulation, a musty smell or daylight through the boards are signs water has a way in.

A good repair starts with finding the real cause. Water can run along the decking before it shows up on a ceiling, so the leak is rarely right above the stain. We look at the roof itself and, when needed, the attic, then work out a fix that solves the problem instead of covering it up for a season.

• InspectionWe walk the roof, trace the problem to its source and check the areas around it.
• Photos and findingsWe photograph what we find and walk you through it, so you see exactly what we see.
• Clear optionsYou get a price for the repair and our honest take on whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense.
• The repairOur crew replaces the damaged shingles, flashing, boots or vents with materials that suit your roof and seals the area tight.

A repair fixes specific parts of the roof, such as broken shingles, damaged flashing or worn seals around vents. A replacement removes the old roofing and installs a complete new system, and in Springfield an average shingle roof runs $8,000 to $15,000 and an average metal roof $12,000 to $20,000. For a sound roof with damage in one or two spots, a repair is usually the smart choice and keeps the roof in service.

Replacement starts to make more sense as the roof ages. Most shingle roofs last 20 to 30 years, depending on the materials, the weather and upkeep. When a roof is near the end of that range, leaks in more than one place, sags or has shingles curling across large areas, repeated repairs can cost more than they save. We tell you plainly where your roof stands.