Maplewood roof repair, at a glance
Maplewood's housing is mostly early twentieth-century brick, and the leaks we track down here usually start at chimneys, at low-slope roofs over rear additions, or where gutters have pulled away from old fascia. Finding the actual source is most of the job, so we take the time to do it.
Common repairs on Maplewood homes
Chimney flashing
Brick chimneys on older homes often have tar or caulk where metal flashing belongs. We install new step and counter flashing that does not depend on sealant.
Low-slope rear roofs
Many back porches and kitchen additions have a roof too flat for shingles, and shingles on a low slope leak. We repair or replace those sections with a proper membrane.
Wind-lifted shingles
Tabs that lift in the wind break their seal and eventually tear off. We replace the damaged shingles and reseal the ones around them.
Pipe boots and vents
Rubber boots around plumbing vents crack after years of sun. Replacing one is a small repair that saves a ceiling.
How we track down a leak
Water rarely shows up on the ceiling directly below the spot where it gets in. It runs along rafters and decking first. We start in the attic when we can get in, follow the stain marks up to the deck, then go up on the roof and check every flashing, nail line and seam above that area.
On Maplewood houses the usual suspects are the chimney, the joint where a rear addition meets the main wall, and any spot where a satellite dish or antenna was once bolted through the shingles.
If the cause is not obvious, we tell you what we suspect and what it costs to open things up further. We do not replace half a roof hoping to catch the leak.
What happens after you call
Live answer
Day or night, a person picks up the phone.
Temporary protection if needed
If water is coming in, we tarp or seal the area first.
Inspection and written price
You see the cause in photos and get the repair cost on paper.
Repair and photos
You get before and after photos of the repaired area.
Repair or replacement?
A repair is the right call when the rest of the roof has life left. If we find wear across the whole roof, we will tell you, and we will still quote the repair so the choice stays yours. Full replacements carry our lifetime workmanship warranty.
John Beal Roofing has been family-run since 1947 and is in its third generation. We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor and hold an A+ rating with the BBB.
| City | Maplewood, MO |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| ZIP code | 63143 |
| Neighbors | Richmond Heights, Brentwood, Rock Hill, Shrewsbury |
| Typical housing | Brick homes from the early 1900s |
| Emergency phone | Answered 24 hours a day |
Repair work near Maplewood
We repair roofs across the inner-ring suburbs.
Common questions
How much does a roof repair cost?
Do you fix gutters that pulled away from the house?
Will a repair void my shingle warranty?
Is it safe to wait until spring?
Do you charge for the inspection?
Free Maplewood repair inspection
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Got a leak in Maplewood?
Call (314) 429-6000. A person answers 24 hours a day, and the inspection is free.