Ozark sits in the heart of Christian County, one of the most active hail corridors in Southwest Missouri. If a storm rolled through your neighborhood near Finley Farms, Lambert’s Cafe, or anywhere along the US-65 corridor and you are not sure what happened up on your roof, we will come find out. Teague Roofing Plus offers free, no-obligation roof inspections across Ozark and Christian County.
We get on the roof, check every surface, and give you a straight answer. Call 417-883-7663 to schedule yours today.
Teague Roofing Plus has been inspecting and protecting homes across Southwest Missouri since Kenneth Teague founded this company in 1971. Today, owner Josh Tessmer runs the operation and still shows up personally on inspections. We are based at 6149 US-60 in Springfield, just a short drive up US-65 from Ozark, and we work across Christian County every single week.
Christian County weather is hard on roofs. Ozark sits in a proven hail zone, and the area sees freeze-thaw cycles each winter that crack shingles and fail flashing long before water reaches a ceiling. April and May are the two most active hail months in the Springfield County Warning Area, and Ozark homeowners feel every one of those storms. A roof that looks fine from the driveway after a storm may have real damage that only shows up on the surface itself.
We know Ozark because we have worked here for decades. Newer builds in Finley Farms and Stonegate show different wear patterns than older homes near the downtown square or Lambert’s Cafe area. A free inspection from Teague tells you exactly where things stand, with photos to back it up. We are proud to serve Ozark as part of our work as a roofing company in Springfield and across the region.
Our inspections are not a quick walk around the yard. Josh and our crew get on your roof and check every component by hand. We look at every shingle plane, every valley, and every piece of flashing around your chimney, pipe boots, vents, and wall transitions. We examine your ridge caps, drip edge, and gutters. If we can safely access your attic, we check there too, looking for staining, moisture, and ventilation problems that signal a leak you may not have found yet.
We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, a designation fewer than 1% of roofers nationally earn. We are also BBB A+ rated since December 2019, a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 2022 and 2024, and members of the Home Builders Association of Springfield. We are MO-licensed and carry full liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
When you call 417-883-7663, you reach people who live and work here. Not a call center. Not a crew from another state. That matters when you need someone who actually knows what Christian County hail does to a roof in Ozark’s rapidly growing neighborhoods.
According to local hail tracking data for the Springfield area, the region has logged 86 on-the-ground hail reports by trained spotters and been under severe weather warnings 66 times in the past 12 months. Doppler radar detected hail 137 times in that same period. Christian County, where Ozark sits, falls directly in this storm corridor.
Hail damage does not announce itself with a ceiling stain. Shingle bruising, granule loss, and dented flashing require a trained inspector on the surface to find. If a storm moved through your zip code in Ozark, a free inspection is the only way to know for certain what happened up there. The clock on your insurance claim starts the moment the storm passes.
Every free roof inspection in SW Missouri starts on the roof itself, not from the driveway. We walk every plane and check shingle condition for bruising, granule loss, cracking, and curling. We examine all flashing points, every valley, every vent. We look at your gutters for granule accumulation, which tells us how much your shingles have been shedding. We photograph every finding before we come down. You get a written report with real photos, not a verbal summary at the truck. If your roof is solid, we tell you. If something needs attention, we show you exactly what and why, with no pressure attached. Our roof inspection checklist covers every component we examine on Ozark homes.
Most Ozark homeowners file a roof insurance claim once or twice in their lives. We handle them every week. After a storm, we inspect your roof at no cost, document every piece of damage with timestamped photos, and schedule a time to meet your insurance adjuster on site. Our team walks the roof with the adjuster and makes sure nothing gets overlooked.
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance notes that under an Actual Cash Value policy, a carrier may pay as little as 20% of replacement cost on an aging roof. Getting proper documentation before you file is not optional. It is what makes the claim viable. We also help you understand your rights throughout the process. Read our guide on how to file a roof insurance claim before you call your carrier.
Ozark has grown fast over the past two decades, and many homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s are now 20 to 30 years old. Neighborhoods near the original downtown area and older sections off Highway 14 may have roofs that have never been professionally inspected. Age alone breaks down shingles from the inside out. Granule loss accelerates under summer heat, and freeze-thaw cycles crack shingles and compromise flashing long before water reaches your ceiling.
If our inspection finds that roof replacement is the right answer, we walk you through every option, including materials, timelines, and whether an insurance claim applies. If minor repairs are all that is needed, we handle those too. Read our post on roof repair vs. roof replacement to understand how we make that call.
Sometimes an inspection uncovers an active problem, not just wear or storm bruising. A failed pipe boot seal, lifted valley flashing, or cracked ridge cap can allow water into the attic for months before it reaches a ceiling. When our inspection finds active damage, we explain your options clearly and can move to roof repair quickly. If the damage is urgent, our team provides emergency roof repair response. We also walk you through what to do inside the home while we work. See our guide on what to do when your roof starts leaking for immediate steps you can take safely.
After a major storm in Ozark, out-of-state crews move in fast. They knock on doors, pressure homeowners to sign contracts on the spot, and disappear after the job is done. A free inspection from a storm chaser is not the same as a free inspection from a company that has been roofing Southwest Missouri since 1971.
When you choose an inspector, ask whether they carry full liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Ask whether they provide written, photo-documented reports. Ask whether they will meet your adjuster on site. Ask whether they handle permits when work is needed. Teague Roofing Plus answers yes to all of those. Read our post on storm chasers vs. local roofers before you let anyone on your roof.
The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends professional roof inspections at least twice per year, in spring and in fall. In Ozark, that recommendation carries real weight. Spring inspections catch damage from winter ice and freeze-thaw cycles before it gets worse through summer heat. Fall inspections prepare your roof for the next round of freezing temperatures and ice storms that hit Christian County every winter.
Beyond the seasonal schedule, get an inspection after any storm that produces hail larger than one inch or winds above 60 mph. NWS Springfield climatology data shows April and May are the peak hail months in this region. You should also schedule an inspection if your roof is 10 years old or older, before buying or selling a home, and before filing any insurance claim. See our 2026 storm season roof prep guide for a full seasonal checklist that applies directly to Christian County homeowners.
When we come down off your roof, we do not hand you a business card and leave. We walk through the full written report with you on the spot. Every finding is documented with photos. We explain what is good, what is marginal, and what needs attention now versus later. If your roof is in strong shape, we tell you and walk away. No pressure, no manufactured urgency.
If storm damage is present and an insurance claim makes sense, our team documents the damage in a format your carrier can use and meets the adjuster on site at no extra charge. If storm damage roof repair is warranted, we handle all permit coordination with the City of Ozark, which follows 2018 ICC codes. Homeowners never have to deal with permits directly when they work with us. Our full checklist of what gets documented is covered in our roof inspection checklist.
Yes, completely. Our inspections cost nothing and come with zero obligation to hire us or purchase anything. We get on your roof, check every component, photograph every finding, and walk you through the results before we leave. If your roof is in good shape, we shake your hand and go. There is no contract to sign, no sales pitch, and no follow-up pressure.
This is how Teague Roofing Plus has built its reputation across Southwest Missouri since 1971. We would rather give you an honest answer today and earn your trust for when you actually need work done. Be cautious of any inspector who asks you to sign a direction-to-pay or assignment-of-benefits form before the inspection even starts. A legitimate free inspection requires nothing from you upfront. Read more about how to spot pressure tactics in our post on storm chasers vs. local roofers.
Most residential inspections in Ozark take between 45 minutes and 90 minutes. The time depends on your roof's size, pitch, and complexity. A straightforward single-story ranch takes less time than a steep multi-plane roof with multiple chimneys and dormers, which are common in Ozark's newer subdivisions.
Our process covers the full exterior, including every shingle plane, all flashing points, gutters, drip edge, ridge caps, and vents. If attic access is available, we check inside too. You receive your written photo report and a full walkthrough of findings before we leave your property. We do not do drive-by inspections or quick visual checks from the ladder. If you want to know what a thorough inspection covers, our roof inspection checklist walks through every component we examine.
Hail damage is almost never visible from the ground. On asphalt shingles, it shows up as dark circular spots where granules have been knocked loose and the mat underneath is exposed. You may also see dents on metal vents, cracked ridge caps, or bruised gutters. Granule buildup at your downspouts after a storm is a sign worth noting before you call.
Ozark sits in a severe hail zone, and NWS Springfield climatology data shows April and May are the peak hail months for this region, with a secondary spike in September. We recommend a professional inspection after any storm producing hail one inch or larger. Our inspectors get on the surface and document everything with photos, which is exactly what your insurance carrier needs to process a claim. See our full post on hail damage roof inspection for a detailed breakdown of what storm bruising looks like on a roof.
Yes, and this is one of the most important reasons to schedule an inspection quickly after a storm. Professional photo documentation from a trained inspector is what makes a roof insurance claim viable. Missouri carriers require proof that damage was storm-caused, and the documentation we provide establishes what was damaged, where it was damaged, and what event likely caused it.
Our team provides insurance claim assistance at no extra charge. We meet your adjuster on site, walk the roof with them, and make sure nothing gets overlooked. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance notes that under an Actual Cash Value policy, an aging roof may receive a significantly reduced payout without strong documentation. Missouri homeowners typically have up to two years from a storm event to file a claim, but the sooner you document damage, the easier it is to tie it to a specific storm.
No permit is required for an inspection. You can have your roof inspected at any time without involving the City of Ozark's building office.
Permits are required when work is performed, specifically for re-roofing, tear-offs, structural repairs, or material type changes. The City of Ozark follows 2018 ICC codes for residential construction. When Teague performs any work on your home in Ozark, we handle all permit coordination entirely. You never have to call the city, fill out paperwork, or schedule an inspection with a building official. That is part of what we do on every job, and it applies whether you are in the city limits or in the surrounding Christian County area.
Ozark’s storm season does not wait, and neither should your inspection. If you heard hail, saw high winds roll through Christian County, or just have not had anyone look at your roof in the last year or two, we will come take a look at no cost to you. No pressure. No obligation. Just an honest, photo-documented report from a team that has been walking roofs in the Ozarks for over 50 years.
We have completed over 5,000 roofs across Southwest Missouri, and we are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor. Call 417-883-7663 or visit our contact page to schedule your free inspection today. Teague Roofing Plus also handles siding, gutters, and windows when your exterior needs more than just a roof.
