St. Louis Hills roofing, at a glance
The steep, cross-gabled roofs on St. Louis Hills homes shed water quickly, but they push all of it into a few valleys and against the chimney. Those are the spots that leak first, and they are where we spend most of our time on an inspection here. Call (314) 429-6000 any time.
What these houses need from a roofer
Brick Tudors and cottages around Francis Park were built well. Their roofs have been replaced several times since.
Each replacement over the past eighty years has added a chance for shortcuts. We often find valleys woven with shingles where an open metal valley would last longer, chimney flashing that was smeared with tar instead of being cut into the mortar, and step flashing that was reused from a previous roof. These details hold for a while and then start dripping onto plaster ceilings.
On a replacement we install new step and counter flashing at every wall and chimney, run ice and water underlayment the full length of each valley, and match the shingle color to the brick and trim so the house still looks right from Nottingham or Jamieson. If your roof only needs a repair, we will say so.
Work we do in St. Louis Hills
Everything is done by John Beal Roofing crews, start to finish.
Roof replacement
Tear-off to the deck, new flashing at every wall, Owens Corning shingles chosen to suit the brick.
Roof repair
Leaks at valleys, dormers and vents tracked to the actual entry point before we fix anything.
Chimney flashing
Counter flashing cut into the mortar joints, not glued on with roofing cement.
Gutters
Seamless runs sized for steep roofs that dump a lot of water in a short time.
Storm damage
Slope-by-slope photos and a written scope if a claim makes sense.
Free inspections
A full look at the roof and attic with photos you keep, at no charge.
The order of a typical job
First call
A real person answers at any hour and sets up a time that suits you.
Roof and attic check
We look at the shingles, flashing and decking, and check the attic for stains and airflow.
Clear written price
You see what we found in photos and get a written estimate with no pressure.
Install day
Driveway and landscaping protected, debris hauled off, and a final walk-through with you.
St. Louis Hills at a glance
| Neighborhood | St. Louis Hills, City of St. Louis |
|---|---|
| ZIP code | 63109 |
| Landmarks | Francis Park, Willmore Park, Chippewa Street |
| Typical housing | 1930s and 1940s brick Tudors, cottages and bungalows |
| Roof style | Steep cross gables, dormers, tall brick chimneys |
| Common roof issues | Valley leaks, failed chimney flashing, reused step flashing |
| Roofer | John Beal Roofing, third-generation family business |
A family company, since 1947
John Beal Roofing started in 1947 and is now run by the third generation of the family. We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor with an A+ rating from the BBB, and Roofing Contractor Magazine has listed us among its Top 100 contractors. Every roof we install is backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty.
City of St. Louis permits are part of our job, not yours. We also keep the street tidy, since most houses here share narrow lot lines and neighbors notice a dumpster that sits too long.
- New step and counter flashing on every replacement
- Ice and water underlayment in valleys
- City permit pulled by our office
- Free inspection with photos
St. Louis Hills roofing questions
My ceiling stains near the chimney after heavy rain. Is that the roof?
Can you match shingles to my brick?
Do I need a permit for a roof in the City of St. Louis?
How long does a replacement take on a house this size?
Do you charge for estimates?
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