OKC Residential & Church Roofing Repair & Replacement
Oklahoma roofs don’t wear out gently. They get tested by severe storms, wide temperature swings, and sun that cooks sealants and fasteners. RoofingOKC.net provides residential and commercial roofing with clear options, measurable scope, and a practical plan for long-term ownership. Asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and TPO — repairs, replacements, and storm inspections.
What You Get with Your Roofing Project (Plain and Practical)
Not a speech. Not a vague “roof makeover.” You get a real scope, the reasons behind it, and photos/notes you can keep for maintenance, resale, or an insurance file.
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Storm inspection documentationPhoto evidence, elevations, soft-metal checks, and notes that match real roof mechanics.
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Material selection by conditionsOklahoma wind zones, hail exposure, attic heat load, and drainage details.
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Clear scope, no surprisesFlashing, valleys, penetrations, ventilation, and gutters/downspouts discussed up front.
Roofing services that match Oklahoma realities
A roof is a system. If one part is wrong (ventilation, flashing, underlayment choice, fastener pattern, edge metal, drainage), your shingles or membrane may look fine while the structure underneath takes damage. Below is how we work — by roof type, and by failure mode.
Residential roofing
Asphalt shingles and metal systems designed for wind-driven rain, hail exposure, and high attic heat. We inspect decking, valleys, flashings, pipe boots, and ventilation, then build the scope around what actually fails in Oklahoma.
Commercial roofing
TPO and low-slope systems with attention to penetrations, drains/scuppers, edge terminations, and foot traffic. The goal is to stop leaks now and prevent “chasing water” season after season.
Storm inspections & repairs
Hail and wind don’t always announce themselves with an obvious leak. We look for the early signs: bruising, granule displacement, lifted edges, creased shingles, damaged soft metals, and compromised seal points.
Roof types we install and repair
We don’t force one “best” product for every property. We match material to slope, exposure, drainage, and your ownership timeline.
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Class 4, Impact Resistant Asphalt shinglesPractical, serviceable, and widely insurable. Details matter: starter, ridge, ventilation, and flashing.
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Metal roofingGreat for longevity and shedding hail/wind-driven rain, but only when trim, fasteners, and penetrations are executed correctly.
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TPO (low-slope)Commercial and flat/low-slope work where watertight seams, drains, edges, and penetrations are the whole game.
Oklahoma storm damage is predictable — and that changes how you should plan your roof
In Oklahoma, roof “age” is only one variable. The bigger story is repeated impact: hail, straight-line wind, heavy rain, and the freeze/thaw swings that open tiny gaps in sealant and flashing. That’s why a roof should be treated like a maintained asset, not a one-time purchase you forget about.
What the numbers say (and what they mean)
NOAA’s disaster tracking shows Oklahoma has been hit by a large number of billion-dollar weather/climate events, and most are classified as severe storms. That lines up with what homeowners already feel: roofs here face repeated “event stress,” not just time.
Practical takeaway: if your roof is past its first storm cycle, you should assume it has some level of impact wear. That doesn’t always mean “replace today.” It means inspect intelligently, fix what fails first, and document condition so you’re not guessing during the next claim window.
Oklahoma billion-dollar disasters (1980–2024)
A quick note on roof age and coverage decisions
Roof coverage decisions can get complicated. That’s why we encourage homeowners to keep a roof file: install date, photos, repair records, and a dated inspection after major storms. When you can show the condition before and after, you’re not arguing—you’re documenting.
If you’re unsure what to keep, we can tell you what matters most: elevations, soft metals, ridge/hip, valleys, penetrations, and attic ventilation notes.
How we work: scope first, then materials, then execution
If you’ve been through a storm season in Oklahoma, you’ve seen the extremes: rushed repairs, vague “we’ll take care of it,” and paper scopes that don’t match what fails on the roof. Our process is simple and repeatable. It’s designed to protect you from hidden scope gaps.
1) Inspection with documentation
We photograph the roof like it’s a file you might need later. That means elevations, soft metals, penetrations, valleys, edges, gutters/drainage points, and any clear mechanical failures.
2) Scope you can understand
We explain what’s failing and why. Roofing language can be vague; we translate it into practical outcomes: leak risk, wind risk, and what should be repaired now versus monitored.
3) Build it right, then verify
Execution is where most roofs win or fail: underlayment choice, flashing details, ventilation, and clean terminations. We verify the critical points before the job is considered complete.
The failure points we watch (because Oklahoma targets them)
A lot of roof problems begin at edges and penetrations. Wind and water don’t attack evenly; they find the weak line and work it.
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Pipe boots & penetrationsHeat + UV + movement = cracked seals and leaks that show up late.
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Valleys & transitionsHigh-volume water flow zones—small scope misses become big water problems.
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Edge metal & starter detailsWind gets under edges first. Good edges reduce uplift risk.
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Ventilation balanceHot attics cook materials from below; balanced venting protects the roof system.
Ministries & Churches: statewide service mindset
Churches and ministries often have two constraints that regular commercial jobs don’t: tight scheduling and stewardship. We work to plan around services and events, and we aim for scopes that make sense for a real budget. Sometimes the right answer is a focused repair with a plan for phased improvements. Other times it’s a full replacement with upgraded drainage and penetration details.
If you oversee multiple buildings across Oklahoma, we can help you standardize inspection notes and maintain a consistent roof file from property to property.
FAQ: real questions Oklahoma homeowners and facility managers ask
If you’ve lived through Oklahoma storm seasons, you don’t need “generic roofing advice.” These are the decisions that actually matter: how to know if you need a repair or replacement, what documentation helps, and where roofs typically fail first.
How do I know if hail damage is “real” or just normal wear?
Normal wear is gradual and fairly uniform. Hail impact is concentrated and pattern-based. We look for bruising, fractured mat, granule displacement, and collateral hits on soft metals (vents, flashings, gutters). The goal is not to “sell a roof.” The goal is to determine if the roof system has been mechanically compromised in a way that will shorten its service life or create leak risk.
We don’t have a leak. Should we still inspect after a storm?
Yes. Many Oklahoma leaks show up late—after heat cycles, wind flex, or the first heavy rain that finds a weakened seal. A documented inspection soon after a major storm helps you track changes and gives you a baseline condition report.
Is metal always better than shingles in Oklahoma?
Metal can be excellent for longevity and shedding water, but it is not automatic. The details decide the outcome: trim, fastener choice/pattern, penetrations, and how transitions are handled. A poorly detailed metal roof can leak just as badly as anything else. The right answer depends on slope, exposure, and how long you plan to own the property.
For TPO, what causes most leaks?
Penetrations and edges—especially around rooftop units, pipe boots, and terminations where movement and UV exposure are constant. Drainage is also a big factor: ponding water magnifies small imperfections. Our inspections focus on seams, penetrations, edge metal, and drain/scupper function.
What should I keep in my “roof file” for insurance and maintenance?
Install date (if known), photos of each elevation, repair receipts, notes on penetrations and valleys, and dated inspections after big storms. The better your roof file, the less you have to rely on memory during a stressful claim window.
Do you work outside Oklahoma City?
The primary service area is the Oklahoma City Metro. For ministries and churches, we also schedule work across the state of Oklahoma. Call and tell us where the building is and what you’re seeing—we’ll give you a straight answer on next steps.
Talk to Greg Melancon
If you want a roof decision you can defend—repair vs replace, shingles vs metal, patch vs recover—start with a conversation. We’ll ask the questions that matter in Oklahoma: storm history, drainage, ventilation, penetrations, and what you need the roof to do.