GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed manufacture more than 80% of the asphalt shingles installed on American homes. If you are getting a new roof in St. Louis in 2026, your shingles almost certainly come from one of these three companies. Here is the honest truth most roofing websites will not tell you: the performance gap…
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…
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…
In unincorporated St. Louis County and municipalities that contract with the county for code enforcement, yes, you need a building permit for a roof replacement. The permit costs approximately $208 for a typical residential re-roof, based on the fee schedule in Chapter 1100 of the St. Louis County Revised Ordinances. In the City of St….
Class 4 impact-resistant shingles cost 10% to 20% more than standard architectural shingles, but they can lower your Missouri homeowners insurance premium by 10% to 35% annually. On a $2,000 annual premium, that is $200 to $700 per year in savings that recur every year for the life of the roof. Most St. Louis homeowners…
Please note: All monetary figures and timeframes mentioned in this article are ballpark estimates based on typical St. Louis projects. Every home and roof is different — the exact numbers that apply to your project can only be determined after an in-person inspection and detailed estimate. Most residential roof replacements in St. Louis take 1…
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