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In KC, a “cheap roof” is an expensive mistake
Kansas City is a magnet for out-of-state “storm chasers” and local crews who compete on price by cutting corners on protection. They offer the industry-standard 2-year warranty—which often disappears the moment they leave the metro area. We believe an expert installation should be a permanent solution, not a temporary patch.
Kansas City’s most reliable roofing contractor
We’ve been serving Missouri since 2008, and we’ll be here long after the storm chasers move out. By combining expert inspections that evaluate both the roof and interior structure with expert craftsmanship, we provide roofs that protect your investment for the long-term.
Roofing in Kansas City: what local homeowners should know
Kansas City’s homes are older than most in Missouri. The Census Bureau puts the median year built at 1969 across the city, and neighborhoods like Brookside, Waldo and the Country Club District are older still. Older homes, a long storm record across the whole metro, and the city’s own re-roofing rules shape what a good roof replacement looks like here.
Will my KCMO roof job need new decking?
On a house built in the 1960s or earlier, some of the wood under the shingles may be soft, rotted or gapped. Kansas City’s code lets a contractor replace up to 32 square feet of roof decking without a permit. Beyond that, the city requires a building permit and a contractor with a current KCMO business license. Ask for a per-sheet decking price in writing so there are no surprises on tear-off day.
Is ice and water shield included?
Kansas City’s Building and Rehabilitation Code requires ice and water shield under new shingles. It should be listed on your estimate, along with where it goes: eaves, valleys and around penetrations.
Is my home in Kansas City, Missouri, or somewhere else?
The metro crosses a state line. Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village and Kansas City, Kansas, are in Kansas, with their own codes and permit offices. Liberty, Parkville and North Kansas City are separate Missouri cities. Check which building department covers your address before work starts.
What storms has Kansas City had?
The storm record covers the whole metro, north to south:
- May 11, 2000: an F1 tornado in the Northland heavily damaged businesses near 39th and North Oak Trafficway and tore up an apartment roof nearby.
- April 30, 2010: 3-inch hail fell at Kansas City International Airport.
- March 6, 2017: baseball-size hail fell in Clay and Platte counties the same evening an EF-3 tornado hit Oak Grove.
- June 8, 2022: an EF-1 tornado that started in Lenexa crossed into Missouri along West 95th Street and Bannister Road toward the Grandview Triangle.
After a storm, take dated photos, keep receipts for any emergency tarping, and get a written inspection before you commit to anyone. Hail bruises and lifted shingles often don’t show from the street.
| Kansas City, MO | Details |
|---|---|
| Counties | Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass |
| Homes built (median year) | 1969 (Census ACS 2020–2024) |
| Notable storms | F1 tornado in the Northland, May 11, 2000; 3-inch hail at KCI, Apr 30, 2010; EF-1 tornado along Bannister Road, Jun 8, 2022 |
| Roofing permit | Not needed for a standard re-roof; needed if more than 32 sq ft of decking is replaced (KCMO Code Sec. 18-16) |
| Required under shingles | Ice and water shield (KC Building and Rehabilitation Code) |
What do Kansas City homeowners ask about roof permits?
Most ask whether a new roof needs a city permit and what has to go under the shingles. Kansas City exempts a standard re-roof on a one- or two-family home, but replacing more than 32 square feet of decking, or changing the roof structure, needs a building permit and a licensed contractor. The city also requires ice and water shield under new shingles. Call the permit desk at (816) 513-1500 to confirm for your address.
How does a roof replacement work with us?
- Free inspection. Photos and video of your roof and attic.
- Materials and colors. Shingles and colors that fit your home and budget.
- Scheduling and insurance. We set your install date and help with any insurance claim.
- Installation and cleanup. Ends with a magnet sweep of the yard for nails.
See our full residential roofing process.
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Proudly serving these Kansas City neighborhoods
- West Bottoms
- River Market
- Brookside
- Waldo
- Beacon Hill
- Shoal Creek
- Crossroads District
- Strawberry Hill
- Armourdale
- Argentine
- Overland Park
- Leawood
- Mission Hills
- Prairie Village
- Liberty
- Parkville
- North Kansas City
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Sources
Storm, warranty and insurance facts on this page come from these official sources:
- NOAA Storm Events Database: hail and wind reports for every Missouri county
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center: daily severe weather and hail reports
- Owens Corning roofing warranties: shingle and system warranty terms
- Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance: reviewing your homeowners coverage before storm season
- Missouri Revised Statutes §407.725: rules for roofing contracts tied to insurance claims
