Plain-English guides, free tools and short videos from the Midwest Roofing team for homeowners in Lake of the Ozarks, Columbia, Jefferson City, Springfield and the towns around them.
Check your roof
What to look for and when to look, mostly from the ground or the attic. No ladder needed.
- Roof Warning Signs: What to Look ForGuide
Missing or lifted shingles, hail hits, granule loss, sagging, streaks and ceiling stains, with photos and what to do about each.
- Roof Maintenance CalendarChecklist
What to check each season in Missouri, a step-by-step storm check, and free yearly reminders for your phone.
- Roof and Ladder SafetyGuide
When to stay off the roof, how to set up a ladder the right way, and the gear the pros use.
Free tools and downloads
- Free Fall Gutter ChecklistDownload
One-page printable: 4 checks from the ground, when to clean, when to call a pro.
- Free 360° Roof InspectionService
A local pro checks your roof, gutters, fascia and soffit, with photos of everything we find.
Storm damage and insurance
Hail or wind just came through? Start here.
- Storm RestorationService
What we check after hail and wind, and how we help with the insurance claim.
- ACV vs RCV InsuranceGuide
Actual cash value vs replacement cost, and what it means for your roof claim.
Gutters and seasonal maintenance
Small checks twice a year prevent most of the expensive damage we see.
- Leaves in Roof Valleys: A Gallon-of-Water TestGuide
We poured a gallon into a leaf-filled valley, then a clean one. With video.
- Fall Gutter GuideGuide
What gutters do, signs of a clog, and the hidden damage behind your roofline. With video.
- How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters?Guide
The short answer, and why your trees matter more than the calendar.
- Can Clogged Gutters Cause Roof Leaks?Guide
Six warning signs overflowing gutters are getting into your roof or walls.
Repair, replacement and cost
Deciding between a repair and a new roof?
See our work
Still not sure? Let us take a look.
Every Midwest Roofing visit starts with a free 360° inspection and digital analysis. If your roof is fine, we’ll tell you that too.
Free roof inspection
Get your free roof inspection
A local pro will look over your roof, take photos of anything we find, and help with your insurance claim if there’s storm damage. No cost, no pressure.
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- Free, no-pressure inspection
- Photos and video of what we find
- Help with your insurance claim
- Locally owned and operated since 2008
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