Columbia, MO roofers

Roofing in Columbia: what local homeowners should know

Midwest Roofing is a Columbia roofing company and roofing contractor with a local office in CoMo. Our Columbia roofers handle roof replacement, roof repair and hail inspections across Boone County and nearby towns, including Jefferson City, Boonville, Ashland and Fulton.

Columbia gets more large hail than most people expect. The NOAA storm record shows baseball-size hail across north Columbia along I-70 on September 7, 2012, and again across town on April 17, 2013. On March 31, 2023, two storms dropped hail up to two inches across the metro in about 25 minutes, denting cars, breaking windows and damaging siding on many homes. If your roof went through any of those storms and was never checked, it is worth a look.

Lately the bigger problem has been wind and trees. On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, an EF-1 tornado tracked from Rangeline Road past Albert-Oakland Park and across Highway 63, and the same storms damaged the roof of Parkade Baptist Church. On May 18, 2026, Columbia Regional Airport measured an 82 mph gust as trees and power lines came down around town. Mature trees are part of what makes Columbia’s older streets so pleasant, but a heavy limb can puncture a roof deck. Trim branches that hang over the roof before storm season.

Business owners can see commercial roofing in Columbia, and our storm damage restoration team handles hail claims. Homeowners can also see roof repair in Columbia and hail damage roof inspections in Columbia. Midwest Roofing also has local pages for our Springfield, MO roofing company office and the Lake of the Ozarks from Eldon.

Local facts

	Columbia
County	Boone (county seat)
Homes built (median year)	1993 (Census ACS 2020-2024)
Notable storms	Baseball-size hail Sep 7, 2012 and Apr 17, 2013; 2-in hail Mar 31, 2023; EF-1 tornado Apr 20, 2025

Are Columbia’s 1980s and 1990s homes ready for their second roof?

Many are. Census estimates for 2020-2024 count about 16,360 Columbia homes built from 1980 through 1999, close to three in ten homes in the city. A house from those years has either had one roof replacement already or is still on a roof that is 25 years old or more. Either way, the next roof job on these homes is coming due.

Housing in Columbia	ACS 2020-2024
Homes (housing units)	56,054
Built 1980 to 1999	16,362 (29%)
Single-family detached homes	53%
Homes in buildings with 2 or more units	39%
Median value, owner-occupied homes	$284,600

Homes from the 1980s and 1990s sit in the middle of Columbia’s housing. They are newer than the houses near campus and older than the subdivisions going up on the edges of town. If one of these roofs was replaced 15 or 20 years ago, it may now be close to the age the first roof was when it came off.

A second replacement is a good time to look past the shingles. The old roofing should come off down to the deck so the crew can see it. Plywood or OSB from that era can go soft along valleys, around vents and at the lower edge if a slow leak went unnoticed. It is also worth checking that bath and kitchen fans vent outside, not just into the attic.

The numbers also show how much a roof protects. The median owner-occupied home in Columbia is valued at $284,600. And close to four in ten homes are in buildings with two or more units, so many roofs here cover more than one household. Our free inspection includes photos and video of the deck, flashing and vents, so you can see what you are working with before you decide.

Sources: Census Reporter: Columbia, MO; U.S. Census Bureau: Selected Housing Characteristics, Columbia, MO (ACS 2020-2024 5-year, DP04)

What do Columbia homeowners ask about their roofs?

My roof looks fine from the ground. Should I still have it checked after a hailstorm?

Yes. Hail damage often doesn’t show from the street. In the March 31, 2023 storm, NOAA recorded hail up to two inches across the Columbia metro and siding damage on numerous homes. A close inspection of the roof surface, vents and gutters is the only reliable way to know.

I rent out a house near campus. How often should the roof get checked?

Get it checked after every major storm, and keep the dated photos. Fewer than half of Columbia homes are owner-occupied, so a lot of roofs here belong to landlords who don’t live under them. Tenants in an older East Campus rental often won’t notice a slow leak until a ceiling stains. Our free inspection comes with photos and video you can file away, and if storm damage turns up, we’ll help with the insurance claim.

How much does a roof repair cost in Columbia?

Most roof repairs we’ve done in Columbia and mid-Missouri since 2024, cost between $1,300 and $3,500, and the typical one runs about $2,000. Small fixes like a pipe boot or a few shingles can be under $1,000, while bigger flashing or decking repairs can run $6,000 or more. You get a written estimate after a free inspection. See the full breakdown on our roof repair page.

Does an older house near downtown need a different inspection than a newer one on the edge of town?

Yes, the focus shifts with the age of the house. About a third of Columbia homes were built before 1980, many near campus and downtown, where East Campus and West Broadway are National Register historic districts. On those, we look for extra shingle layers, worn decking and weak attic ventilation. On the 39% built since 2000, we’re usually checking storm wear and whether the original roof is nearing its first replacement.

Is there a roofing contractor in Columbia who works in my neighborhood?

Yes. Our Columbia office is at 1403 Grand Ave, and our crews work across town, from Old Southwest, Grasslands and Rothwell Heights to Shepard Boulevard, Thornbrook, Vanderveen, the Village of Cherry Hill, Cascades, Woodrail and Windham Ridge. We’ve been in business since 2008 and are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor. After a storm like May 18, 2026, when the airport measured an 82 mph gust, it’s a short drive to your house.

What do recent Midwest Roofing roofs near Columbia look like?

These photos are from a Midwest Roofing job right here in Columbia.

What do Columbia customers say about Midwest Roofing?

These are real Google reviews from customers who mentioned Columbia by name.

Colton and Colby did a great job facilitating the replacement of my roof through insurance and made it zero work on my end. If you need a roof in Columbia Missouri you have to use them.

Brody W., Google review

Colton from sales was very helpful and great in navigating the insurance process! Dylan and his crew did great work on the project! Highly recommend this Columbia team.

Kimberly S., Google review