Your roof is 20-some years old, and after the last hailstorm the adjuster’s report says “replace.” Or you’ve patched the same roof three times and you’re starting to wonder if you’re throwing good money after bad. Now you’ve got estimates that don’t look anything alike, and you’re not sure who to trust with the biggest repair your house will see.
A roof replacement in Overland Park is a big decision, and you shouldn’t have to make it on a salesperson’s word. You should see what’s wrong with your roof, understand what a new one includes, and know how insurance or financing might fit before you sign anything.
APC Roofing has been replacing roofs since 2017, with a Kansas City-area office in Shawnee. We’re GAF Certified, licensed and insured, and every inspection and estimate is free. Call 913-398-5020 to set up a time.
Signs it’s time for a roof replacement in Overland Park
Some roofs need a repair. Others are past the point where repairs make sense. These signs point toward replacement:
- Hail damage spread across most of the roof, not just one or two slopes
- Shingles curling, cracking or losing their granules all over
- Leaks showing up in different places, year after year
- Soft or spongy decking when you walk the roof, or daylight through the boards in the attic
- Two layers of shingles already on the roof
- An older roof that’s simply wearing out after many Kansas summers and winters
One of these alone doesn’t always mean you need a new roof. Several together usually do. We’ll show you photos of what we find and give you an honest read, including when a repair is still the better choice. If you’re on the fence, our roof repair in Overland Park page covers that side.
Hail, insurance and roof replacement
A lot of roof replacements in Johnson County start with a hailstorm. Hail bruises shingles and knocks off the granules that protect them from the sun. The damage is often hard to see from the ground, and it shortens a roof’s life even when nothing leaks right away.
If you decide to file a claim, you file it with your insurance company, and you’re responsible for your deductible. We inspect and document the damage, provide a detailed estimate and work with your adjuster. Our insurance roof claims page explains how that works.
After a big storm, be careful with door-knockers. Ask where their local office is, confirm they’re licensed and insured, and get everything in writing. Be wary of anyone who offers to waive or cover your deductible.
What a full roof replacement should include
A proper replacement tears the old roof off down to the deck. That lets the crew see and fix rotted or damaged boards before anything new goes on. Going over the old shingles hides those problems.
From there, a complete roof system includes a waterproof ice barrier along the eaves and in valleys, which matters here because of ice dams; synthetic underlayment over the rest of the deck; new drip edge; new flashing and pipe boots; and the shingles and ridge caps on top. Our roof installation in Overland Park page walks through each layer in detail.
When you compare estimates, check that each one spells out the same things: tear-off, deck repairs, ice barrier, underlayment type, new versus reused flashing, and cleanup. A lower price often means one of those quietly got left out.
Choosing your new roof
Most homes in Overland Park get architectural asphalt shingles. They’re thicker than the old flat 3-tab style, hold up better in wind and come in a wide range of colors. As a GAF Certified contractor, we install GAF shingle systems.
If hail has cost you a roof before, ask about impact-resistant shingles. Some homeowners also choose metal. Metal roofing in Overland Park covers standing seam and other options. And if your house has a low-slope porch or addition, that section gets a flat-roof system rather than shingles.
What replacement day looks like
Many residential projects are finished in a single day, though larger or more complicated roofs can take longer. Before the crew arrives, it helps to move cars out of the driveway, take fragile things off the walls, and cover anything stored in the attic, since tear-off shakes loose dust and debris. Pets usually do better away from the noise.
When the roof is done, the crew cleans up and picks up the debris.
Paying for a new roof
If you’d like to spread out the cost, financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance. See our roof financing in Overland Park page for how it works.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free inspection. Call 913-398-5020 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. We inspect the roof and attic, photograph what we find and give you a written estimate that spells out every part of the job.
- Get your new roof installed and the site cleaned up. The crew installs your new roof and cleans up when they’re done.
Roof replacement questions from Overland Park homeowners
Can you put a new roof over my old one?
Sometimes it’s allowed, but we generally recommend a full tear-off. It’s the only way to find and fix damaged decking, and it gives the new roof a clean, flat surface.
Will insurance pay for my roof replacement?
If storm damage is covered under your policy, your insurance company decides what it pays. You file the claim and pay your deductible. We document the damage and work with your adjuster.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Many residential projects are finished in a single day. Bigger or more complex roofs, and weather delays, can stretch that.
Do I need to be home during the replacement?
Not necessarily. It helps if someone is reachable by phone and the driveway and sides of the house are clear.
Get a roof you don’t have to think about
An aging or hail-damaged roof doesn’t usually fail all at once. It leaks a little more each season until the damage reaches the decking and the ceilings, and the job gets bigger.
Done right, a new roof is a decision you feel good about for years, and one less thing to worry about every time a storm rolls in. Call 913-398-5020 to book your free inspection.
