Lemay roofing, at a glance
A lot of Lemay houses are compact brick or frame homes from the first half of the last century, and their roofs often hide plank decking, patched valleys and chimneys that have not been reflashed in decades. We check for all of that before giving you a price. Call (314) 429-6000 at any hour.
Older Lemay homes, specific roof issues
The age of the housing here shapes almost every estimate we write.
Board decking was standard on homes of this era. Boards shrink and leave gaps, and some have been nailed through so many times that they no longer hold a fastener. When we tear off a Lemay roof, we plan for re-sheathing where the boards cannot hold new nails, and we put it in the estimate so it does not come as a surprise.
Ventilation on these houses is often an afterthought. Some have a single gable vent and no soffit intake at all, which traps moisture in the attic through the winter. Where the framing allows it, we add intake and ridge exhaust during the reroof so the new shingles are not cooked from below and the decking stays drier.
Valleys are another weak spot. Many have been patched with roofing cement more than once. On a repair, we cut out the patched area and rebuild it with ice and water barrier and new shingles or metal, depending on what the rest of the roof uses.
Roof repair or a new roof for your Lemay house
Smaller roofs, simpler rooflines and brick walls all change the math on repair versus replacement.
Roof repair
Leaks at chimneys, vents and valleys, wind-lifted shingles and damaged flashing. We fix what can be fixed and tell you when it cannot.
Roof replacement
Tear-off, deck repair, ice and water barrier, synthetic underlayment, new shingles and new flashing, with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
Emergency leaks
If water is coming in, call (314) 429-6000. A live person answers 24 hours a day.
Gutters and downspouts
Seamless gutters and downspouts that move water away from older foundations and basements.
What to expect from us
Call
Tell us what is going on. We answer at any hour and set a time to look at the roof.
Free inspection
We go up, photograph what we find and check the attic if you let us in.
Written estimate
Scope, materials and price in writing, with no pressure to sign.
Work and walkthrough
We protect the property, do the work, sweep for nails and go over the finished roof with you.
We are a third-generation family company, rated A+ by the BBB and certified as an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor.
Lemay at a glance
| Community | Lemay, MO (unincorporated) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| ZIP code | 63125 |
| Nearby | Affton, Mehlville, Oakville, south St. Louis City |
| Typical homes | Early and mid-1900s brick and frame houses |
| Phone | (314) 429-6000, answered 24 hours a day |
| Roofing company | John Beal Roofing, family-run since 1947 |
Detached garages are common on Lemay lots, and many of them have roofs in worse shape than the house. We can look at both on the same visit and price them separately so you can decide.
Lemay Roofing Contractor questions
My roof has old board decking. Is that a problem?
Can you fix just the leak around my chimney?
Do you work on detached garages?
Is there a charge to come out?
What warranty do I get?
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