Roofers in Jefferson City, Missouri

26 roofing companies are listed for Jefferson City. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: None of the 26 roofers listed for Jefferson City has a license match on the state registry yet, so ask any roofer for a license number and look it up before you sign. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Jefferson City home runs $6,160–$13,640 at the local 0.88× cost index, and a metal roof $14,960–$35,200. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 3 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

A new asphalt roof in Jefferson City runs $6,160 to $13,640

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Jefferson City prices. Source and share of home value below.

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Roofers in Jefferson City, MO

26 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Jefferson City

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Jefferson City roster, checked

  • Listed26
  • Licence number on file0
  • Matched in the state registry0

0 of 26 listed firms have a licence number on file (0%). None has been matched in the official state registry yet, so no firm here carries the Verified badge. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Jefferson City

130 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 130 people working as roofers in the Jefferson City, MO Metro Area, 6.3% of the 2,050 in Missouri.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Jefferson City are based

Every listed firm is based in Jefferson City; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Jefferson City ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Jefferson City by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Jefferson City, MOin town260

Nearby city pages

The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.

Jefferson City in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #178of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end): Jefferson City ranks #178 of 209.
  • #45of 209Largest hailstone on record: Jefferson City ranks #45 of 209.

Roofing trade around Jefferson City

  • 8 county firms with payroll, about 197 workers; 62% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $59,820 a year (Jefferson City, MO Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Jefferson City

Cole County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 7 reports 7 Mar Apr: 9 reports 9 Apr May: 3 reports 3 May Jun: 2 reports 2 Jun Jul: 2 reports 2 Jul Aug: 1 reports 1 Aug Sep: 0 reports Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

April is the heaviest month in Cole County: 9 of 24 hail reports (38%). March to May is the busiest three-month run, at 79%.

Worst full year: 2014, with 5 reports and a top stone of 1.25 in; 127% over the 2-report mean.

5 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 4 of 10 full years; last one 2026 so far.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Cole County 0 2014 1 2015 0 2016 0 2017 0 2018 0 2019 1 2020 0 2021 1 2023 1 2024
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Cole County
20140
20151
20160
20170
20180
20190
20201
20210
20231
20241

Year by year

Hail in Cole County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
2014 (worst full year)5201.25″
20152112″
20161000.88″
20174401.5″
20181101″
20191101″
20201113″
20211101″
20233312.5″
20243311.75″
2026 (to June)2112.5″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026

Jefferson City storm record: Cole County

NWS reports for Cole County, 2014–2026.

  • 1821Founded
  • 630 ft (192 m)Elevation
  • Thomas JeffersonNamed after

Reported hail locations, Cole County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.5 in hail1.75 in hail2 in hail2.5 in hail2.5 in hail3 in hail Jefferson City
  • 161 to 1.74 in
  • 41.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

21 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
March 27, 2020 3 in, about the size of a teacup 1 Lohman · $3 million damage
April 16, 2026 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 2 Eugene
August 2, 2023 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 1 St Martin
“A wide swath of large hail fell between St. The largest hail stones were 3 inches in diameter. There were numerous reports of dents on vehicles and car windows broken out. At least 800 hundred cars sustained damage at car dealerships in the Jefferson City area.”
National Weather Service report, March 27, 2020
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

April 16, 2026

5 days like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF3 · May 22, 2019

It stayed on the ground for 17.13 miles and was up to 1500 yards wide. A tornado crossed from Miller County (WFO Springfield's County Warning Area) into Cole County at 1120 PM. As the tornado tracked to the northeast it crossed Lake Carmel and tore the roof off of a one story home on the northeast shore of the lake. Damage to the home was rated EF2.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · May 7, 2024

A few windows were blown out of the second story of a house.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Jefferson City, Missouri: North-looking view from the Jefferson City Missouri state capital rotunda.
Jefferson City, MO. Photo: Gvolk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Cole County fact sheet for Jefferson City homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Cole County by decade built

Share of Cole County homes by decade built, percent 9.2% pre-1940 2.9% 1940s 8.1% 1950s 10.9% 1960s 16.8% 1970s 15.3% 1980s 15.0% 1990s 13.9% 2000s 7.3% 2010s 0.7% 2020+
Share of Cole County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19409.2%
1940s2.9%
1950s8.1%
1960s10.9%
1970s16.8%
1980s15.3%
1990s15.0%
2000s13.9%
2010s7.3%
2020+0.7%

33,385 homes, median built in 1981. 47.9% date from before 1980 and 8.0% from 2010 on; 67.4% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Missouri

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerAcknowledge receipt of your claim notice (by payment, written or oral acknowledgment noted in the file)10 working days20 CSR 100-1.030(1)(A)
InsurerTell you whether the claim is accepted or denied15 working days20 CSR 100-1.050(1)(A)

All Missouri claim deadlines and what starts each clock →

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Roofing services in Jefferson City

One page per job, each opening with a Jefferson City figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1978; 88 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 3 in, 18 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    27 days at 58+ mph, top gust 81 mph; tarping crews still book up.

  • Roof Inspection

    53.4% of homes predate 1980; 58.9% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $208,000; golf-ball hail on 5 days, so ask about impact class.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 7.2 days a year with 1 in of rain, 41.5 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    36% of units are multi-unit; 8 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Jefferson City

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Jefferson City prices.

That typical price is about 4.8% of the median Jefferson City home value ($208,000).

Source: Census ACS (Jefferson City city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Jefferson City cost guide by material →

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Roofing in Jefferson City: local conditions

Jefferson City's humid continental climate swings from a record high of 114 F in July to a record low of -25 F in February, a wide range that punishes every roofing material through relentless expansion-contraction cycling. Average annual snowfall is 8.9 inches, moderate but enough to stress gutters and valleys. Most critically, an EF3 tornado struck the city's southwest side on May 22, 2019, injuring at least 20 people and causing extensive structural damage -- a direct reminder of the wind-uplift exposure roofs here must withstand.

Jefferson City, Missouri's capital, had a 2020 census population of 43,228. Government dominates the economy: the State of Missouri employs 14,223 workers locally. Healthcare adds Capital Region Medical Center (1,573) and SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital (1,154). Scholastic Corporation (1,500) and Jefferson City Public Schools (1,489) round out the top five. This stable public-sector base sustains consistent demand for both residential re-roofing and institutional roof maintenance.

Roofing in Jefferson City: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Jefferson City, MO?
$6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Jefferson City, typically $9,900, after a 0.88× local index. That is 4.8% of a $208,000 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Jefferson City?
26 roofers are listed for Jefferson City. The Census counts 8 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $59,820 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Jefferson City?
A Jefferson City asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Jefferson City can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Jefferson City?
April is the busiest hail month in Jefferson City, 38% of the county's 24 hail reports. Reports run March to August. Booking before it gives Jefferson City homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Jefferson City, MO?
Missouri jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Jefferson City, ask the city building office; your Jefferson City contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Jefferson City?
Insurance in Jefferson City covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 16 county hail reports in 7 full years plus 2026 to June. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Jefferson City roof?
Jefferson City's county logged 18 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 3 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Jefferson City roofer can document it for a claim.
What are the main weather stressors for roofs in Jefferson City, MO?
Jefferson City's humid continental climate swings from a record high of 114 F in July to a record low of -25 F in February, a wide range that punishes every roofing material through relentless expansion-contraction cycling.
What should I verify before hiring a roofing contractor in Jefferson City?
No statewide license; check local rules. Because the state does not license roofers specifically, vetting falls on the homeowner. Ask for proof of general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence is typical) and workers' compensation coverage. Verify local business registration and request references from recent Jefferson City-area jobs. Be cautious of door-to-door contractors appearing immediately after storms — legitimate local firms are established businesses with verifiable track records, not transient crews that arrived with the storm.
What roofing upgrades make the most sense for tornado risk in Jefferson City?
Standard roofing products cannot withstand a direct tornado hit, but there are meaningful upgrades that reduce damage from near-miss events and the severe straight-line winds that accompany tornado outbreaks. Enhanced nailing patterns (6 nails per shingle instead of 4), reinforced ridge caps, and synthetic underlayment that serves as a secondary water barrier all improve performance in high-wind events. Some homeowners in Tornado Alley regions choose metal standing-seam roofing for maximum wind and impact resistance. Regardless of material, ensuring proper decking attachment and flashing integrity is the most cost-effective upgrade against severe-wind damage in Jefferson City.
How do I handle insurance for roof damage from severe storms or tornadoes in Jefferson City?
After any significant storm event in Jefferson City, photograph all visible damage before any temporary repairs or cleanup. File your claim promptly and request a scheduled adjuster visit. You are entitled to have an independent roofing contractor assess the damage alongside the adjuster or separately — their estimate often captures items the initial adjuster misses, particularly hidden decking damage or compromised underlayment. Most MO policies apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible; confirm this amount before the adjuster visits. Legitimate local contractors will not request an Assignment of Benefits before damage assessment is complete — treat any contractor who does as a red flag.

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