Commercial Roofing Contractor in Rolla, MO

Commercial roof repair and replacement in Rolla, MO

Rolla has a little of everything on its commercial roofs: brick buildings downtown that are more than a century old, retail and restaurants along Bishop Avenue and the I-44 exits, and a large stock of rental housing near campus. Each one fails in its own way. Older flat roofs hold water and rot the deck underneath. Newer single-ply roofs open up at seams and around rooftop units. Rentals take hail and wind like any house, but the owner is often not the one living under the roof.

Here is what we do for Rolla and Phelps County property owners:

• Flat and low-slope roof replacement: tear-off, deck repair, new insulation and a white TPO membrane.
• Repairs: open seams, punctures, flashing at rooftop units, pipes and parapet walls.
• Deck repair on older buildings: rotted plank decking cut out and replaced before the new roof goes on.
• Rental and multi-unit roofs: shingle replacements and storm claims for landlords and property managers.
• Written assessment: photos of every problem we find, so you can show ownership, a board or your insurer.

Project spotlight: the old Phelps County Courthouse

The original Phelps County Courthouse at Third and Main was built between 1860 and 1868 and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1993. Today it houses the Phelps County Historical Society and its museum.

By the time we were called, the flat roof section was in bad shape. The old rubber roof held standing water, and in winter that water froze into sheets of ice. When we cut into it, the insulation underneath was soaked. Inside, ceiling tiles in the museum were stained and sagging, with a hand-written “LEAK” sign under the worst spot.

We tore off the old roof and wet insulation, fastened new insulation board, and installed a white TPO membrane. The work was finished in March 2026. The project was part of our Roof Rescue program.

Midwest Roofing came out and helped us completely replace a section of roof on our historic courthouse in Phelps County. … The courthouse, our museum space, and the tenants in the building are now safe from leaks.

Kathleen S., Phelps County courthouse, Google review, March 2026

Commercial roofing work we have done in Rolla

Rolla job	Building	Roof work
Old Phelps County Courthouse, West 3rd Street	Historic building, now the county museum	Flat roof section replaced: wet insulation out, new insulation and white TPO (March 2026)
Bishop Avenue (U.S. 63)	Retail building	TPO seam and puncture repairs (2025), return visit for repairs (2026)
West 8th Street, downtown	Commercial building	Rotted plank decking replaced, new insulation and white TPO, insurance claim (2024)
Tory Avenue	Duplex rental	Hail damage documented for the insurer, decking repaired, new shingle roof (2025)
Stratford Lane	Rental property for a repeat client	Full shingle replacement with decking repairs (2026)

Photos from more of our Rolla jobs

Storms that have hit Rolla buildings

On March 14, 2025, an EF-2 tornado crossed southeast Rolla with peak winds of 110 to 120 mph. The National Weather Service recorded roof damage to multiple schools and businesses along its path. On July 9, 2026, a brief EF-0 tornado near Homelife Plaza damaged trees and several businesses. Large hail has also been recorded here: stones 2.75 inches across fell near Rolla in May 2003 and again in September 2006.

Wind does not have to tear a roof off to cause a leak. It can lift a seam, loosen flashing at a rooftop unit or peel back an edge, and the water shows up months later. If your building was near either tornado path and the roof has not been checked since, a close inspection with photos will tell you where you stand.

Permits and rules for roof work in Rolla

• The City of Rolla building code (2018 IBC with local amendments) lists roof covering as work that does not need a building permit.
• Structural work is different. Commercial plans have to be sealed by a Missouri architect or engineer, and Public Works reviews every commercial project for storm water before a permit is issued.
• Every contractor and subcontractor has to hold a City of Rolla business license before starting work. Ask for it.
• Rolla designs roofs for a 20 psf snow load. On older buildings, we check the deck before adding a new roof system.
• Questions about your project go to Rolla Community Development at (573) 364-5333.

Who calls us in Rolla

• Landlords and property managers. Fewer than four in ten Rolla homes are owner-occupied, so a lot of roofs here are managed by someone who does not live under them.
• Owners of older brick buildings downtown, where flat roofs often sit on original plank decking.
• Retail and restaurant buildings along Bishop Avenue and the I-44 corridor.
• Churches, nonprofits and public buildings.

Why Rolla property owners call Midwest Roofing

• Locally owned in Missouri since 2008, with headquarters in Eldon off U.S. 54.
• A 10-year workmanship warranty on every roof we install.
• Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor.
• One team handles scheduling, crews and insurance paperwork.

What do Rolla property owners ask about commercial roofs?

Most ask about permits, older roof decks, storm claims on rentals and working around business hours. Rolla doesn’t require a permit to replace the roof covering alone. We check the deck before and after tear-off, document storm damage on tenant-occupied buildings and meet your adjuster, and phase the work around your operations. Details are below.

Do I need a city permit to re-roof a commercial building in Rolla?

No, not for the roof covering alone. Rolla lists roof covering as permit-exempt. You need a permit with sealed plans only if the work changes the structure, such as replacing framing or adding significant weight. To confirm for your building, call Rolla Community Development at (573) 364-5333.

Our building downtown is old. Can you tell if the deck is still good?

Yes. On older buildings we check the deck as part of the assessment and again once the old roof is off. On a downtown Rolla job we found rotted plank decking with holes clear through, cut it out and replaced it before the new TPO went on. You get photos of what we find before we cover it up.

We own rentals in Rolla. Can you handle a storm claim for a tenant-occupied property?

Yes. We inspect, mark and photograph the damage, meet the adjuster and schedule the work with you so tenants know what to expect. Missouri law (RSMo 407.725) sets rules for roofing contracts tied to insurance claims, and we follow them.

Can you work around our business hours?

Yes. We plan the noisiest steps, like tear-off, around your hours and talk through parking, deliveries and tenant access before we start.

Schedule a commercial roof assessment in Rolla

Call us at (573) 696-5468 or request a free inspection using the form above. Homeowners: see our Rolla roofing company page. Other commercial pages: commercial roofing, Springfield and Columbia.