Roof Replacement in University City, MO
Own a brick house in University City, MO with slate or tile overhead? Those roofs can last a long time in the right hands. This St. Louis County city is the closest of our towns to downtown. Send a request, and we'll help you plan.
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The roof visit, the written estimate and any work that follows come from a local roofing company, not from Roof Replacement St. Louis MO. See our Referral Marketing Disclosure.
University City, MO Homeowners Planning a New Roof
University City is about 8 miles west-northwest of downtown St. Louis, MO, on the City's western edge, and has the oldest housing of our five towns. Census survey data puts the median home at about 1949, and about 38% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier.
Here, a new roof isn't always the answer. A slate field may need a few pieces and fresh flashing, not a tear-off. A tile hip may need new underlayment, with the same tiles set back.
Slate and Tile on University City, MO Streets
Parkview is the clearest example. It was designed in 1904, and about 85% of its 254 houses went up between 1906 and 1914. About two-thirds of Parkview lies in University City, with the rest across the line in the City of St. Louis. Its National Register nomination says the prevailing building material is brick and that roofs are predominantly slate and tile.
Maryland Terrace's earliest house dates from 1913. Its Tudor, Colonial, Spanish Colonial and other revival houses carry slate, asphalt and ceramic tile roofs. The city also keeps local historic districts, among them Clifford Row, Linden-Kingsbury, Parkview, the Civic Complex, the Education Complex and Olive Boulevard.
More households rent here than in any other town we cover: the Census puts the owner-occupied rate at 56.2%. For owners, the median home value is $306,700, and median household income is $80,694. The Census counted 35,065 residents in 2020 and estimated 34,657 in 2025.
Roof Work Covered in University City, MO
- Full replacement. When slate or tile is truly worn out, ask the roofer to explain why a repair won't do, with photos. See full roof replacement.
- Hail and wind. Cracked slate and chipped tile are easy to miss from the sidewalk. A roofer can record and price the damage; your insurer settles the claim. Learn more on storm and hail damage.
- Metal roofs. Metal can suit a porch or a newer home, but on a historic house a material switch may need review. See metal roof replacement.
- Shingle roofs. Plenty of homes outside the slate districts wear asphalt. Ask about architectural shingles. Compare on shingle roof replacement.
- Like-for-like repairs. Swapping broken slates or tiles for similar ones is often the cheapest fix and may skip a review step. Read roof repair.
University City, MO Storms on Record
On the afternoon of May 16, 2025, the National Weather Service logged 2-inch hail in University City at 2:46 pm. A few minutes later, the EF3 tornado that day formed near Clayton. The NWS does not say that tornado touched University City. Stones that size can crack slate and tile.
Wind has its own history. On April 24, 2010, an EF0 tornado with winds near 85 mph caused mostly tree damage, worst on Wallis Avenue, where a tree caved in the corner of a home. On August 15, 1968, an F1 caused sporadic tree and roof damage here.
Planning & Zoning and University City, MO Permits
The Department of Planning & Zoning, on the 4th floor of City Hall at 6801 Delmar Boulevard, handles permits. We didn't find a published re-roof rule, so ask the department whether your job needs a permit, and decide with your roofer who files it. The city also says many permit types require a contractor registration, so ask whether yours does.
Historic districts add a check. The Historic Preservation Commission reviews proposed changes within a historic district. Its form says ordinary maintenance or repairs don't need review when the materials are similar to or compatible with the originals. In practice, keeping the original slate or tile may skip a step, and switching to shingles likely won't.
Pricing Slate, Tile and Shingles in University City, MO
We don't set prices. These rows are published by home-cost sites, and your roofer's estimate replaces them.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri whole roof, average | about $6,931 (range about $5,392 to $17,837) | This Old House (2026) |
| Missouri asphalt shingles, per sq ft | about $4.59 | This Old House (2026) |
| St. Louis asphalt shingles, per sq ft installed | about $5 to $8 | HomeBlue (2024) |
| St. Louis metal roofing, per sq ft installed | about $8 to $13 | HomeBlue (2024) |
| Missouri slate, per sq ft | about $15.19 | This Old House (2026) |
For clay tile, This Old House (2026) puts the Missouri figure at about $15.12 per sq ft. That gap with shingles is why a careful repair is worth asking about first. Steep pitches, dormers and old decking also push toward the high end. The roof cost calculator covers shingles and metal only; the cost guide explains slate and tile.
Built With University City, MO in Mind
Every resident of University City needs an occupancy permit, and the city keeps a long list of historic districts and landmarks. We try to make the roof part simpler by explaining review, registration and costs before anyone climbs up.
You send a request. We answer your questions and set up a visit with a local roofer, who inspects the slate, tile or shingles, takes photos and writes the price down.
Two Quick Checks for University City, MO Owners
First, the area check confirms whether your street is covered. Second, the quiz asks about roof age, material, damage and past repairs. The repair-or-replace quiz also lives on its own page.
Before Your University City, MO Inspection
Does my University City, MO re-roof need a permit?
We haven't found a published rule, so the Department of Planning & Zoning at 6801 Delmar Boulevard is the place to ask. Many permit types there require a contractor registration, so ask about that too. Agree with your roofer on who files.
I'm in a historic district. Will I need review?
It depends on the work. The Historic Preservation Commission reviews changes within a historic district, but its form says ordinary repairs with similar or compatible materials don't need review. Keeping slate as slate may skip that step; going from slate to shingles likely won't. Ask Planning & Zoning first.
My house is in Parkview. Which city's rules apply?
That depends on which side of the line you're on. About two-thirds of Parkview is in University City and the rest is in the City of St. Louis, which has its own permit and historic-district rules. Ask Planning & Zoning if you're unsure.
Who does the inspection?
A local roofer, never us. We take the request and set up the visit, and the roofer climbs up, looks closely and writes the estimate. Ask before the visit whether there is any charge.
Also Serving
Nearby pages cover Webster Groves, MO to the south and Florissant, MO up in north County. For the City of St. Louis next door, start on the homepage.
Take the Next Step in University City, MO
Fill in the form and tell us what's on your roof now. We'll follow up and book a visit. A local roofer then inspects the roof and puts a price in writing, so you can weigh a repair against a new roof.