Not every roof leak starts with a storm. In fact, some of the most damaging leaks in St. Louis homes have nothing to do with wind, hail, or rain. Attic condensation, failed pipe boots, cracked flashing, HVAC condensate line failures, and plumbing leaks can all produce ceiling stains, dripping water, and attic moisture that look…
A roof replacement in the St. Louis market costs $8,500 to $15,000 for architectural asphalt shingles in 2026. If you close on a home with a failing roof, that expense lands on top of your down payment, closing costs, and moving expenses on day one. A general home inspector spends 15 to 20 minutes looking…
Improper attic ventilation is the number one reason roofing manufacturers deny warranty claims, according to RoofVista’s 2026 industry analysis. It is also the most common hidden cause of premature roof failure in St. Louis homes, particularly those built before 2000 when ventilation standards were less stringent. When your attic cannot breathe, summer temperatures against the…
The outside of a new roof can look fine from the street while hiding installation errors that will cost thousands to fix within 2 to 5 years. Reused flashing, missing drip edge, skipped underlayment, improper nailing, and no ventilation assessment are the five most common corner cuts St. Louis homeowners encounter, and none of them…
If your roof is more than 10 years old and you are considering solar panels, replace the roof first. Solar panels are designed to last 25 to 30 years. If your roof has 10 or fewer years left, you will need to remove the panels, replace the roof, and reinstall the panels mid-life, which costs…
Every roof replacement comes with two separate warranties: a manufacturer warranty on the shingles (typically 25 to 50 years, often prorated after 10 to 15 years) and a workmanship warranty from the contractor who installed them (typically 2 to 10 years, non-prorated). Most St. Louis homeowners do not know these are different coverages with different…
If your roof is leaking right now, do these three things first: place a bucket under the drip, move electronics and furniture away from the water, and turn off electricity to any room where water is near light fixtures or outlets. Do not get on the roof. Mold can begin growing within 24 to 48…
Cool roof shingles with infrared-reflective granules can reduce your roof’s surface temperature by 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit compared to traditional dark shingles, according to the Cool Roof Rating Council. In the St. Louis climate, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 95 degrees and Ameren Missouri rates have risen 34.5% since 2020, that translates to a…
If a roofing crew is working on your neighbor’s house after a recent storm in St. Louis, your roof was almost certainly hit by the same hail. Hail damage corridors are typically 0.5 to 5 miles wide, according to Storm Prediction Center severe weather report patterns. Within that corridor, every roof on every block absorbs…
A 20-year-old asphalt shingle roof in St. Louis is not automatically done, but it is in the decision zone. Standard 3-tab shingles installed in the early 2000s were rated for 15 to 20 years. Architectural shingles from that era were rated for 25 to 30 years, but St. Louis weather (42 inches of annual rain,…
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