Teague Roofing Plus has been replacing roofs across Springfield and Greene County for over 50 years. Our office sits at 6149 US-60, right here in Springfield, and our crews work neighborhoods across the city every single week. Whether your roof is aging out after two decades of Ozarks weather or took a direct hit from a recent hail event, we will give you an honest answer at no cost.
Call 417-883-7663 for a free roof inspection in Springfield.
Teague Roofing Plus was founded in 1971 by Kenneth Teague right here in Springfield, Missouri. Owner Josh Tessmer runs the company today from the same Springfield office, and he stays involved in daily operations. When you call, you reach real people who know this city, its neighborhoods, and its weather patterns.
Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri with over 169,000 residents. The city has a wide range of housing stock, from post-war bungalows in the Rountree and Woodland Heights neighborhoods to newer builds along the Republic Road and East Battlefield corridors. Homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s are now sitting squarely in their replacement window. Asphalt shingles installed 20 to 25 years ago are not young anymore, especially after decades of Greene County weather.
Greene County carries a very severe hail zone designation, the highest risk rating from NWS Springfield. We handle full roof replacements in Springfield from start to finish, including permits, material selection, tear-off, and complete cleanup.
Teague Roofing Plus is not a franchise operation, and we are not a storm-chasing crew that shows up after a hail event and disappears when the work runs out. Josh Tessmer lives in this community, walks roofs personally, and has built this company on the same principles Kenneth Teague started with in 1971. We have completed over 5,000 roofs across Southwest Missouri, and a large share of those are right here in Springfield.
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 year after 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 people who know Springfield. Not a call center. Not a contractor from out of state who found your address on a storm map. That is what it means to hire a company with over 50 years of local roots.
Greene County sits in a very severe hail zone, the highest risk rating in the country. On March 14, 2025, hail between 1.0 and 1.25 inches hit Springfield and impacted about 26,393 properties in a single storm. Hail that size leaves bruising on the shingle mat that is not visible from the ground but quietly shortens the life of your roof. The NWS Springfield service area logs an average of about 10 tornadoes per year, with peak risk from April through June.
After a storm, the clock on your insurance claim starts immediately. A prompt storm damage inspection from our team documents everything before conditions change or a second storm adds to the picture.
Every free inspection starts on your roof, not in a sales pitch. We climb up, check every plane, examine the flashing around chimneys and vents, look at ridge caps, and photograph everything 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 that. If it needs a full replacement, we explain why and give you a clear written estimate with no pressure to sign anything.
Most Springfield homeowners deal with a roof insurance claim 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 written notes, 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, stand next to your adjuster on your roof, and make sure your claim reflects the full scope of what your home needs. Learn more about how this works in our full guide to insurance claim assistance in Southwest Missouri. There is no extra charge for this service.
Springfield’s housing stock spans more than a century. Older neighborhoods like Rountree, Phelps Grove, and Seminole Heights have homes that were built in the 1940s through 1970s. The University Heights and Doling Park areas added a wave of mid-century builds. Then the 1990s and 2000s brought significant growth along the southern and eastern corridors. That wide range of ages means a large share of Springfield roofs are at or past the end of their serviceable life right now.
Illustrative scenario: A homeowner on the south side notices granule buildup in the gutters every time it rains. The original 1998 architectural shingles show widespread bruising across three planes after a spring storm. Teague inspects within 48 hours, documents the damage, meets the insurance adjuster on site, pulls the Springfield permit, and completes a full Class 4 tear-off and replacement in two days. Read our post on when to repair versus replace your roof if you are not sure which direction makes sense for your home.
Greene County sits in a very severe hail zone. That one fact should drive your material choice. We strongly recommend Class 4 impact-resistant architectural shingles for Springfield homes. Class 4 is the highest impact-resistance rating for asphalt shingles, tested to handle large hail. In many cases, upgrading to Class 4 can also lower your homeowner’s insurance premium, so it is worth a conversation with your insurer before you finalize a material choice.
As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, we install their full line of architectural shingles, including options rated for high wind and impact resistance. We never install standard 3-tab shingles. Every system we put on a Springfield home includes proper underlayment, ice and water shield at the eaves, drip edge at every roof edge, and fully sealed flashing around all penetrations. For homeowners who want maximum longevity, we also install standing seam metal roofing systems. Check our hail damage inspection guide to understand how material choice affects long-term performance after a storm.
The City of Springfield has adopted the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Residential Code. Under these standards, a permit is required for roof replacements in Springfield. Ice and water shield along the eaves is required by code, as are wind-rated shingles and drip edge at every roof edge. You can apply for a permit online through the city’s eCity portal or in person at 840 Boonville Avenue.
If your home is in unincorporated Greene County rather than inside Springfield city limits, the code is the 2012 IRC, and permits go through the county office at 940 Boonville Avenue. The code version differs, but the permit requirement is the same.
We handle every permit on every job. You do not touch the paperwork, the portal, or the approval process. We confirm the requirements before work begins, pull the permit, and schedule the job around the approval.
Southwest Missouri experiences over 100 freeze-thaw cycles in a typical winter. Water works into small gaps in the flashing or under cracked shingles, freezes overnight, expands those gaps, and then thaws. Repeat that cycle more than 100 times and you start to see valley flashing failure, shingle cracking near the eaves, and moisture working its way into the decking below.
Summer in Springfield compounds the damage from the other direction. Mid-to-upper 90s through July and August grind away at the granule coating on asphalt shingles. Once those granules start washing into your gutters, the shingle mat underneath loses its UV protection and breaks down faster. Add spring hail on top of heat-stressed shingles and you have a roof that fails earlier than its rated lifespan. Read our 2026 storm season prep guide for practical 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. We also pull every required permit so you never have to deal with the city or county building office.
On replacement day, our local crew strips everything down to the wood decking. We check every board for soft spots, rot, or signs of 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 Springfield’s 2018 IRC standards. After the last shingle is nailed down, we run magnetic nail sweepers across your yard, driveway, and walkways. We finish with a full walkthrough so you can see the completed work before we leave.
From permits to materials to insurance claims, here is what Springfield homeowners ask us most about roof replacement.
Yes. The City of Springfield requires a permit for roof replacements under the 2018 International Building and Residential Codes. The permit can be applied for online through Springfield's eCity portal or in person at 840 Boonville Avenue. Requirements include ice and water shield at the eaves, wind-rated shingles, and drip edge at all roof edges.
If your home sits in unincorporated Greene County outside Springfield city limits, the applicable code is the 2012 IRC, and permits go through the Greene County office at 940 Boonville Avenue. The requirements differ slightly, but a permit is still required.
Teague Roofing Plus handles every permit on every replacement job. You do not navigate the portal or approval process yourself. We take care of it before work begins.
The answer depends on your roof's age, the extent of the damage, and how many shingle layers are already on it. A repair often makes sense on a newer roof with isolated damage to one area. A full replacement typically makes more sense when shingles are 20 or more years old, when hail has bruised multiple planes, or when the decking underneath shows signs of moisture damage.
Our free roof inspection gives you a clear, written answer with photos. We explain what we find and make a specific recommendation with no pressure to sign anything that day. Our post on repair versus replacement walks through exactly how to think about this decision before you call.
Greene County holds a very severe hail zone designation, which is the highest risk rating. Springfield averaged 86 on-the-ground hail reports by trained spotters in a recent 12-month period. Hail strips granules off shingles and bruises the mat underneath without leaving marks you can spot from the ground. Over time, that hidden damage lets moisture in and cuts years off the roof's life.
Springfield also goes through 100 or more freeze-thaw cycles each winter. Water gets into small cracks, freezes, expands the gap, and then thaws. Summer heat then dries and contracts those same areas. That seasonal stress works on every component of your roof system year after year. The combination of hail, heat, and freeze-thaw is why most Springfield roofs need replacement closer to 20 years than 30.
Our guide on what hail damage looks like on a Springfield roof shows you the 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 left off the claim.
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 picking up the phone, our step-by-step guide on how to file a roof insurance claim in Springfield covers everything from documenting the damage to working with your adjuster.
For most Springfield 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 hold up against large hail. In a very severe hail zone like Greene County, that protection matters every spring. Class 4 shingles may also qualify you for a discount on your homeowner's insurance premium, so check with your insurer when selecting materials.
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 or a different look, standing seam metal roofing is also an option we install regularly. As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, we match the right product to your home, your budget, and your insurance situation.
Springfield homes face hail, freeze-thaw cycles, and summer heat every single year. Greene County logged about 86 hail reports in a single recent 12-month period, and the March 2025 storm alone affected over 26,000 properties in the area. If your roof is aging out or took storm damage, the time to find out is before the next severe weather season 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 Springfield since 1971. Call 417-883-7663 or reach out through our contact page.
