Teague Roofing Plus has been replacing roofs across Christian County for over 50 years. Ozark is about 14 miles south of our Springfield office, and we work here every week. Whether your roof is aging out or took a hit from a recent storm, we will give you an honest assessment at no cost.
Call 417-883-7663 for a free roof inspection in Ozark.
Teague Roofing Plus was founded in 1971 by Kenneth Teague in Springfield, Missouri. Today, owner Josh Tessmer carries that same commitment to quality work and honest dealing. We are based at 6149 US-60 in Springfield, just 14 miles north of Ozark on US-65, and our crews work throughout Christian County every week.
Ozark has grown fast. The city went from 9,665 residents in 2000 to 21,284 in 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in Missouri. That kind of growth means a lot of homes built in the 1990s and 2000s are now hitting their replacement window. Shingles installed in 2001 or 2002 are not young anymore, especially after two decades of Christian County weather.
Christian County sits in the same NWS Springfield warning area as Greene County and carries the same very severe hail zone rating. Freeze-thaw cycles, high summer heat, and hail events all shorten a roof’s life. We handle full roof replacements in Ozark from start to finish, including permits, material selection, tear-off, and cleanup.
Teague Roofing Plus is not a franchise. We are not a storm-chasing crew that rolls into Ozark after a hail event and leaves town when the work dries up. Josh Tessmer lives and works in this community, and our company has served Southwest Missouri homeowners since 1971. We have completed over 5,000 roofs across the region.
We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, a designation fewer than 1% of roofing companies nationally ever earn. Owens Corning reviews our work, vets our business, and confirms we meet their standards every year. We are also BBB A+ rated since December 2019, members of the Home Builders Association of Springfield, and Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorites in 2022 and 2024. We are MO-licensed and carry full liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
When you call 417-883-7663, you reach real people who know Ozark. Not a call center. Not an out-of-state contractor. That is the difference between hiring a local company with roots here and hiring someone who found your address on a storm map.
Christian County shares the same very severe hail zone designation as Greene County to the north. On September 18, 2025, a severe thunderstorm warning named the Billings and Republic corridor moving northeast, directly affecting the Ozark area. Quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts were confirmed. Hail that size leaves marks on shingles that are not always visible from the ground.
If your roof took storm damage, the clock on your insurance claim starts the moment the storm passes. A storm damage inspection from our team documents everything before conditions change.
Every free inspection starts on your roof, not in a sales pitch. We climb up, check every plane, examine the flashing around your chimney and vents, look at the ridge caps, and photograph what we find. You get a written report with photos so you can see exactly what we see. If your roof still has years of life left, we will tell you. If it needs replacement, we explain why and give you a clear written estimate. No pressure. No obligation.
Most Ozark homeowners deal with a roof insurance claim only once or twice in their lives. Our team handles them every week. After a storm, we inspect your roof at no charge, document every piece of damage with photos, and schedule a time to meet your insurance adjuster on site. We walk the roof with them to make sure nothing gets missed or undercounted.
We document the damage, meet your adjuster on your roof, and make sure nothing gets overlooked. Learn more about how the process works in our guide to insurance claim assistance in Southwest Missouri. There is no extra charge for this service.
Ozark’s rapid growth means the city has a large share of homes built between 1995 and 2010. Those roofs are now 15 to 30 years old. Even if a roof has never visibly leaked, age breaks down the shingle mat from the inside out. Granule loss from summer heat and hail impact work quietly until a single wet winter exposes what has been building for years.
Illustrative scenario: A homeowner near Finley Farms notices ceiling staining in the master bedroom after a hail event. The original 2001 shingles show bruising across multiple planes. Teague inspects within 48 hours, documents the damage, meets the insurance adjuster, pulls the Ozark permit, and completes a full tear-off and Class 4 replacement in two days. Read our post on when to repair versus replace your roof for more guidance on making this decision.
Christian County sits in a very severe hail zone. That single fact should drive your material choice. We strongly recommend Class 4 impact-resistant architectural shingles for Ozark homes. Class 4 is the highest impact-resistance rating for asphalt shingles, tested to withstand large hail. In many cases, upgrading to Class 4 shingles can also lower your homeowner’s insurance premium, so check with your insurer before choosing materials.
As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, we install their full line of architectural shingles, including options rated for high wind and impact. We never install standard 3-tab shingles. Every system we put on an Ozark home includes proper underlayment, ice and water shield at the eaves, drip edge at every roof edge, and fully sealed flashing around all penetrations. We also install metal roofing systems for homeowners who want maximum longevity.
The City of Ozark follows the 2018 International Residential Code. Structural changes to your roof, including dormers, pitch changes, or major repairs, require a permit applied through the city’s online portal. Minor repairs are typically exempt, but any full replacement with structural work requires approval. Plan for about two weeks for standard permit processing through Ozark’s Planning and Development office at 417-581-5976.
We handle every permit on every job. You do not have to deal with the paperwork, the portal, or the approval timeline. We confirm the requirements before work begins, pull the permit, and schedule the job around the approval. The goal is a smooth process with no surprises.
Ozark’s position along the Finley River corridor means freeze-thaw cycles hit low-slope roof areas and valleys harder than other parts of the city. When water works into small gaps in the flashing or under cracked shingles and then freezes overnight, it expands those gaps. Over 100 cycles each winter, that slow damage adds up. Valley flashing failure and shingle cracking near the eaves are two of the most common problems we find on Ozark roofs.
Summer heat accelerates granule loss on older shingles. Mid-to-upper 90s through July and August grind away at the protective coating on asphalt shingles, shortening their effective life. Combined with hail exposure in the spring and ice in the winter, the average Ozark roof faces stress in all four seasons. Check our 2026 storm season prep guide for steps you can take before severe weather arrives.
A full roof replacement with Teague Roofing Plus starts with a free inspection, not a sales pitch. We document what we find, walk you through your material options, and give you a written estimate. If a storm caused the damage, we handle the insurance paperwork and meet your adjuster on site before any work begins.
On replacement day, our local crew strips everything down to the wood decking. We check every board for soft spots, rot, or water infiltration. Any damaged sections get replaced before new material goes on top. Then we install ice and water shield along the eaves, synthetic underlayment across the full deck, drip edge at every edge, and your new Owens Corning architectural shingles to code. After the last shingle is in place, we run magnetic nail sweepers across your yard, driveway, and walkways. We finish with a full walkthrough so you can see the completed work.
From permits to materials to storm claims, here is what Ozark homeowners ask us most about roof replacement.
It depends on the scope of work. The City of Ozark follows the 2018 International Residential Code. Structural changes, including dormers, pitch changes, or skylights, require a permit applied through the city's online portal. Minor repairs are typically exempt, but full replacements with any structural component require approval before work begins.
Standard permit processing in Ozark runs about two weeks. If you have questions about your specific project, you can contact Ozark Planning and Development at 417-581-5976.
Teague Roofing Plus handles all permits on every replacement job. You do not have to navigate the process yourself.
The answer depends on the age of your roof, the extent of the damage, and how many layers of shingles are already on it. A repair often makes sense on a newer roof with isolated damage. A full replacement typically makes more sense when shingles are 20 or more years old, when hail has bruised multiple planes, or when the underlying decking shows moisture damage.
Our free roof inspection gives you a clear answer. We photograph everything, explain what we find, and give you a written recommendation with no pressure to sign anything. Our blog post on repair versus replacement walks through exactly how to think about this decision.
Christian County sits in a very severe hail zone, which is the highest risk rating. Hail can strip granules off shingles and bruise the mat underneath without leaving visible marks you can see from the ground. Over time, that hidden damage lets moisture in and shortens the roof's life significantly.
Ozark also experiences 100 or more freeze-thaw cycles each winter. Water works into small cracks, freezes, expands, and widens those gaps over and over. Summer temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s then dry out and shrink the shingles. That seasonal cycle puts stress on every component of your roof system year after year.
Read our guide on what hail damage looks like on a roof so you know what signs to watch for after a storm.
Yes. Insurance claim assistance is a standard part of what we do after a storm. We inspect your roof at no charge, document every piece of damage with photos, and meet your insurance adjuster on site. We walk the roof with them so nothing gets undercounted or missed.
We do not promise to cover your deductible or guarantee specific claim outcomes. What we do is make sure your claim reflects the full scope of what your home actually needs. There is no extra charge for this service.
If you want to understand the full process before you call, our guide on how to file a roof insurance claim in Southwest Missouri walks through every step.
For most Ozark homes, we recommend Class 4 impact-resistant architectural shingles from Owens Corning. Class 4 is the highest impact-resistance rating for asphalt shingles, designed to handle large hail. In a very severe hail zone like Christian County, that protection is not optional for most homeowners. Class 4 shingles may also qualify you for a discount on your homeowner's insurance premium.
We install the full line of Owens Corning architectural shingles, including their Duration and TruDefinition series. We never install standard 3-tab shingles. For homeowners who want maximum longevity, standing seam metal roofing is also an option we install. As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, we can match the right product to your home, your budget, and your insurance situation.
Ozark homes face hail, freeze-thaw cycles, and summer heat every single year. If your roof is aging out or took storm damage, the time to find out is before the next big storm arrives. We will come take a look at no cost to you. No pressure. No obligation. Just an honest assessment from a team that has been replacing roofs across Southwest Missouri since 1971. Call 417-883-7663 or reach out through our contact page.
