Your roof needs work, and suddenly everyone’s a roofer. There’s a flyer in the door, a truck you don’t recognize parked down the street, and a list of roofing companies in Overland Park on your phone that all claim to be the best. You want to hire someone good, and you’d like to avoid the one who disappears with your deposit.

APC Roofing trucks lined up and ready for work

That worry is fair. A roof is a big purchase you don’t make often, and most people have heard at least one bad story about a roofer. You deserve a simple way to tell the solid companies from the rest.

APC Roofing has been in business since 2017, with an office in nearby Shawnee. We’re a GAF Certified contractor, licensed and insured, and every inspection and estimate is free. Call 913-398-5020 and you’ll get an honest read on your roof, whoever you end up hiring.

What to check when comparing roofing companies in Overland Park

You don’t need to be a roofer to vet one. Ask each company these questions and pay attention to how they answer.

  • Are you licensed and insured? Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation, and check that they’re licensed for work where you live. If a worker gets hurt on your roof, you want that to be the company’s problem, not yours.
  • Where’s your office? A local address means there’s somewhere to go if a question comes up after the job.
  • Who does the work? Find out whether the company’s own crew or a subcontractor is on your roof, and who’s in charge on site.
  • What does the warranty cover? Manufacturer warranties cover materials; workmanship warranties cover the installation. Get both in writing and ask what voids them.
  • Will you put the estimate in writing? A real estimate is itemized. A number on the back of a business card isn’t.

What a good roofing proposal should say

When you compare written estimates side by side, the gaps jump out. A solid proposal names the shingle or panel brand and line, says whether the old roof gets torn off to the deck, and explains how rotten decking will be handled and billed if it turns up. It should list the flashing, the underlayment, ice protection at the eaves, and cleanup.

If one proposal leaves those details out and another spells them out, you’re not comparing the same roof. A spoken promise can’t be checked later. Get it on paper.

Red flags after a storm

Hail and windstorms bring crews into the Kansas City area from all over. Some do honest work. Others don’t stick around. A few signs worth slowing down for:

  • Pressure to sign today, before you’ve had time to think or get another estimate
  • A request for a large payment up front, especially in cash
  • An offer to waive, cover or “work with” your insurance deductible
  • No local address, or a business name you can’t find anywhere

On that third point: in Kansas and Missouri, you pay your own deductible on an insurance claim. Be wary of anyone who offers to waive it. A trustworthy roofer documents the damage, gives you a written estimate and works with your adjuster, but the claim and the deductible are yours. Trust matters, and that’s where it starts.

Roofing services for Overland Park homes

Most of what you’ll need over the life of a house falls into a few categories:

  • Roof repair for leaks, missing shingles and storm damage. See shingle roof repair in Overland Park.
  • Roof replacement with architectural asphalt shingles, metal, or clay and concrete tile.
  • Storm damage from hail and wind, including documentation for your claim. See storm damage in Overland Park.
  • Flat and low-slope roofs over porches, additions and light commercial buildings.
  • Rain gutters, siding, fascia and soffits.

You can see the full list on our Overland Park roofing services page.

How it works

  1. Book your free inspection. Call 913-398-5020 or request a free estimate online.
  2. Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. A roofer checks the whole roof and the attic, takes photos and gives you a written, itemized estimate. If your roof doesn’t need work yet, you’ll hear that. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
  3. Your roof gets done and the site gets cleaned up. Many residential replacements are finished in a single day, and the crew cleans up before they leave.

Putting off the decision usually doesn’t save money. A small leak that sits through a winter of freeze-thaw can turn into soaked insulation and a stained ceiling.

Questions about hiring a roofer in Overland Park

How many estimates should I get?

Two or three is plenty for most homeowners. More than that tends to blur together. What matters is that each one is written and detailed enough to compare.

Should I hire the company that knocked on my door?

Maybe, but check them the same way you’d check anyone else: license, insurance, local address and a written estimate. Don’t let a deadline someone else set rush your decision.

Do you work on both homes and businesses?

Yes. Most of our work is residential, and we also repair and replace roofs on light commercial buildings.

Is the roof inspection really free?

Yes. The inspection and estimate cost nothing, and there’s no obligation to hire us.

Talk to a roofing company that gives straight answers

Call 913-398-5020 or book your free inspection online. You can also visit our Overland Park roofing page to see everything we do in the area.

Whoever you choose, you should finish this with a sound roof, a dry house, no surprise bill, and the feeling that you made the right call.