University City is a tight grid of early 1900s brick homes, from the Four-Family Flats near the Loop to the stately Tudors off Hanley Road, and those roofs take a beating. The original slate and clay tile have mostly been replaced, but the steep pitches, parapets, and chimneys that define these houses are still the first places to leak when ice dams up or a sycamore limb comes down.
We are St. Louis Metal Roofing, and since 2009 we have been climbing the ladders on these same streets, from the 63130 ZIP code out through Clayton and Richmond Heights. When a homeowner near Heman Park calls about a stain on the ceiling, we know it is usually a failed flashing at the chimney or a seam that opened up after a hail storm, not a mystery.
Metal Roofing in University City (63130)
Most of the housing stock here was built between 1900 and 1950, which means we are often working on steep roofs with multiple valleys, dormers, and brick chimneys that need careful flashing. The lots are narrow, and mature pin oaks and sycamores hang over many drives, so we plan for tight staging and use magnetic sweepers to catch every screw and rivet. The ground is mostly flat to gently rolling, but older homes often have settled gutters and short downspouts that dump water right at the foundation, so we check drainage before we ever quote a metal roof. Parapet walls on the flat-roofed commercial buildings along Olive and Delmar also need special attention because that is where wind-driven rain finds the smallest gap.
Our team has been serving University City and the surrounding St. Louis area since 2009, and we are a Metal Roofing Alliance member, fully insured with general liability and workers' compensation.
Our services in University City
- Metal Roof Installation in University City · Complete metal roof installation for homes across St. Louis and the metro.
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in University City · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems.
- Metal Roof Replacement in University City · Full tear-off and replacement of hail-beaten shingle or end-of-life metal roofs.
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in University City · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles.
- Metal Roof Repair in University City · Repair of damaged, loose or storm-hit metal roofing.
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in University City · Priority leak response for metal roofs, with leaks traced to their true source.
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in University City · Hot summers, freezing winters and storm wind loosen screws and crack washers on…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in University City · Exposed-fastener metal roofing in corrugated, R-panel and 5V profiles.
- Metal Shingle Roofing in University City · Metal shingles that deliver the look of architectural shingles.
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in University City · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in University City · Copper, zinc and terne-coated roofing for bay windows, turrets…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in University City · Restoration of faded, chalking or rusted metal roofs…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in University City · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights, dormers…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in University City · Snow guards and rail systems for metal roofs…
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in University City · Repair of hail, tornado, wind and fallen-limb damage to metal roofing.
- Metal Roof Inspection in University City · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in University City · Seamless and half-round gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in University City · Metal roofing for barns, winery buildings, churches…
How a Job Works in University City
Step 1: You call (314) 689-1531 or send a message, and we schedule a free on-site assessment. We walk the roof, check the attic if accessible, and look at the flashing, fasteners, and seams. You get a written estimate with options, not pressure.
Step 2: Once you approve, we pull the required permits through the city and coordinate any historic district or HOA design review if your home is in a designated area. On tight streets near the Loop, we stage materials in the driveway or use a boom truck only where the city allows it, and we protect landscaping with tarps and plywood.
Step 3: Cleanup is part of the job. We run magnets over the yard and drive, haul away all old roofing and debris, and do a final walkthrough with you to make sure you are satisfied before we pack up.
Pricing in University City depends on the size and pitch of your roof, how many layers are already there, and how much flashing and trim work is needed. As a ballpark, metal roof installation starts around $8 per square foot, standing seam runs from $10 per square foot, and a full replacement starts around $9 per square foot. If you are going over existing shingles, retrofit pricing starts at $7 per square foot, but code limits how many layers you can cover. Repairs start at $450, and leak repairs also start at $450. Screw replacement and re-fastening starts at $750, and flashing or chimney repair starts at $600. We give free estimates, so call (314) 689-1531 and we will give you a real number for your house, not a phone guess.
✅ Metal Roofing Alliance Member, licensed and insured for work in University City and nearby areas.
