Roof Replacement in Webster Groves, MO
Steep gables, old slate, colored tile and gutters tucked into the eaves: a roof in Webster Groves, MO often means detail work. This St. Louis County city has some of the oldest houses we cover. Tell us about yours, and we'll set up a visit with a local roofer.
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Webster Groves, MO Homeowners Planning a New Roof
Webster Groves lies about 9 miles west-southwest of downtown St. Louis, MO. Census survey data puts its median home at about 1952, and about 35% of homes date from 1939 or earlier.
Old does not mean worn out. Slate and tile can outlast several sets of shingles when the flashing holds. The real question is which parts need work: the field, the metal at chimneys and valleys, or the gutters.
Victorian Rooflines in Webster Groves, MO
The Central Webster Historic District, on the National Register, covers about 140 acres and 299 buildings put up from the 1860s to the 1920s. Its main streets are Lockwood, Swan, Jackson, Gray, Elm and Plant. The lots trace back to Pierre Chouteau Jr.'s 1845 subdivision of the Sarpy land grant, and residents made it a local district with the same lines in 1984.
Most houses there are frame homes of two to two and a half stories. The styles run from Queen Anne, Shingle Style and Italianate to Foursquare, Craftsman, bungalow, Dutch Colonial and Tudor Revival. The district's records note steep slate gables, red and green tile, an original mansard and gambrel roofs. The Old Webster Historic District is also on the National Register.
Turrets, dormers and steep pitches take more time and flashing than a plain ranch. Some houses this age have built-in gutters; the local historical society's restoration plan for its Hawken House museum names that kind. When a built-in gutter's lining fails, water can reach the wall below, so ask about it at the visit.
Roof Work Covered in Webster Groves, MO
- Full replacement. If the old roof comes off, ask for photos of the decking. The full roof replacement page walks through it.
- Hail and storm damage. Slate and tile can crack where shingles would only bruise. A roofer can document what broke and price it; your insurer decides any claim. Read storm and hail damage.
- Metal roofs. Standing seam can work on a porch or a low section. On a historic house, ask the city about review before you choose it. See metal roof replacement.
- Shingle roofs. Some bungalows and Foursquares already wear asphalt. Pick a color and profile that suit the house, and look at shingle roof replacement for options.
- Repairs and gutters. Re-flashing a chimney, relining a built-in gutter or setting a few slates can buy years. Begin with roof repair.
Hail Reports Around Webster Groves, MO
On May 26, 2024, the National Weather Service logged 1.5-inch hail on the north side of Webster Groves, then 2-inch hail just southwest of town minutes later. Stones that size can chip slate, crack tile and knock granules off shingles.
The city also appears in older NWS records. On September 29, 1927, an F3 tornado formed in Webster Groves and moved east-northeast across a corner of Forest Park into the City of St. Louis.
Permits and Registration in Webster Groves, MO
Permits come from the Building Commissioner's office. The city's permit page lists construction, alterations, additions and demolition but doesn't mention roofs. Ask the office whether your re-roof needs one, and settle with your roofer who files it.
Contractors have their own rule. Anyone doing work that needs a permit must hold a city Certificate of Registration, which requires $300,000 per occurrence in general liability coverage plus workers' comp or an affidavit. Owners working on their own occupied home are exempt. If the house sits in a historic district, ask the city whether your home needs review by the Historic Preservation Commission.
What Drives Cost on Older Webster Groves, MO Roofs
These published figures from home-cost publishers are a starting point, not our prices. The roofer writes the real one.
| 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) |
Clay tile is in the same territory as slate: about $15.12 per sq ft in Missouri, per This Old House (2026). Steep Victorian roofs, dormers, turrets and extra old layers push toward the top of a range. Rotted decking is a possible extra. For a rough shingle or metal number, use the roof cost calculator or the cost guide.
Built With Webster Groves, MO in Mind
About 76.1% of Webster Groves homes are owner-occupied, the median owner home value is $387,600, and median household income is $115,227. The Census counted 24,010 residents in 2020 and estimated 23,450 in 2025.
So we start with questions about the house, not a price. We take your request, explain the registration and permit questions, and set up a visit. A local roofer then checks the flashing and gutters and gives you a written estimate. Sending a request costs nothing.
Is Your Webster Groves, MO Address Covered?
Use the area check to see whether your street is on our list. Then try the short quiz. You can also open the repair-or-replace quiz on its own.
Before Your Webster Groves, MO Inspection
Who issues roofing permits in Webster Groves, MO?
The Building Commissioner's office. Its permit page doesn't name roofs, so we can't tell you a re-roof rule. Ask the office before the job starts, and agree in writing with your roofer on who handles any permit.
What does the Certificate of Registration mean for me?
A contractor doing permit work in Webster Groves must hold one, with $300,000 per occurrence in liability coverage and workers' comp or an affidavit. Ask to see it. Owners doing their own work on the home they live in are exempt.
Can a slate or tile roof be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. Slate and tile last a long time when the flashing, fasteners and underlayment are sound. Ask the roofer whether broken pieces can be swapped out, and in a historic district, ask the city whether your home needs review.
Who looks at the roof, and is there a charge?
A local roofer handles the inspection and estimate; we don't climb roofs. Some roofers charge nothing for a look and a written estimate, and some do, so ask when the visit is booked.
Also Serving
Close by, we also cover Kirkwood, MO to the west and University City, MO to the north, and the homepage covers the City of St. Louis.
Take the Next Step in Webster Groves, MO
Send a request through the form with a few words about your house. We'll reply with questions and book a time for a local roofer to visit. That roofer inspects the roof, flashing and gutters, then writes up an estimate.