Maplewood roofing, at a glance
The typical Maplewood roof is a pre-1930 frame or brick house with a steep main slope, at least one dormer, and a low-slope rear porch, which means one house often needs two different roofing systems done correctly at the tie-in. That tie-in is where nearly every leak we chase in 63143 begins. Free inspection, written findings, (314) 429-6000.
Steep slopes, dormers and tight lots
A lot of Maplewood houses run 9-in-12 or steeper on the main field. Crews have to use roof jacks and staging, which takes longer and costs more than a ranch, and any roofer who quotes it like a ranch either hasn't looked at it or plans to make the difference back somewhere else. We price steep-slope work as steep-slope work and say so on the estimate.
Dormer cheeks are the second issue. Step flashing has to be woven shingle course by shingle course up the cheek wall, then counter-flashed. When somebody has run a bead of roof cement down the joint instead, it holds for a season or two and then telegraphs a stain onto the bedroom ceiling. We pull those apart and rebuild them the right way.
Then there's access. Side yards on Sutton and the streets off Manchester are narrow enough that the dumpster placement matters. We work that out with you before the truck shows up rather than parking across a neighbor's drive and apologizing later.
Maplewood roofing services
Repair or replacement, plus the flashing and ventilation details these older houses were never given.
Steep-slope repair
Dormer flashing, valley metal, slipped courses, ridge and hip repair.
Tear-off and replacement
Down to the deck, plank repair as needed, then a full modern system.
Low-slope porch roofs
Membrane rated for the pitch, tied properly into the steep field above it.
Leak tracing
We find the entry point, which is rarely directly above the stain.
Gutters and downspouts
Sized for steep roofs, which shed water faster than a shallow one.
Written inspection
Photographs of every slope and an honest remaining-life estimate.
Maplewood at a glance
| City | Maplewood, MO |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County, inner ring |
| ZIP code | 63143 |
| Streets we work | Sutton Boulevard, Manchester Road, Bellevue, Big Bend |
| Typical housing | Pre-1930 frame and brick, steep pitch, dormers, low-slope rear additions |
| Access note | Narrow side yards, dumpster placement planned in advance |
| Emergency service | Live answer 24 hours a day at (314) 429-6000 |
What we do differently on an old roof
- We check the decking from inside the attic before quoting, so plank gaps are priced honestly.
- Ice and water membrane goes in the valleys and at every eave, not just where code minimum lands.
- Dormer and chimney flashing gets rebuilt with new metal instead of reused.
- Ventilation is measured, not guessed. Most of these houses are short on intake.
- Everything is photographed before and after, and the photos are yours.
Maplewood roofing questions
Does a steep roof really cost more?
Yes, and the reason is labor and staging, not materials. A crew that can walk a 5-in-12 has to rig jacks and planks on a 10-in-12, and the same square footage takes noticeably longer. We show the steep-slope line on the estimate so you can see what you're paying for.
My ceiling stain is above the dining room but you looked at the dormer. Why?
Water travels along rafters and decking before it drops. The entry point is often several feet uphill from the stain, which is why we trace it rather than guessing from the inside.
Can you save my slate or tile roof?
We work in asphalt, metal and low-slope membrane. If you have original slate in good condition, we'll tell you honestly that a slate specialist is the better call rather than talking you into a tear-off.
Where does the dumpster go on a narrow lot?
We plan it before the crew arrives. Usually the driveway with plywood protection, sometimes the street with a permit. You'll know the plan the day before.
Is the free inspection just a sales visit?
It's an inspection with photos and a written condition report. Plenty of them end with us recommending a small repair or nothing at all.
Free Maplewood roof inspection
Send the details and we'll call back to schedule. If it's leaking right now, phone instead so we can get there faster.
Roofer Needed In Maplewood?
We photograph every slope, explain the failures in plain language, and put the price in writing.