Crestwood, St. Louis County
Roofing for Crestwood’s midcentury homes
Crestwood grew fast after World War II, while Watson Road was still Route 66. Earlier owners chose what sits on those roofs now, so a good inspection starts with what lies underneath.
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Crestwood takes its name from a 1925 subdivision near present-day Diversey Drive, named for a white oak on a hilltop. The village incorporated on November 12, 1947, became a city in 1949 and grew quickly: Crestwood Plaza opened in 1957, and by 1960 more than 11,000 people lived here. The Census Bureau puts the median Crestwood home’s construction year at 1960.
Correll Roofing Co. is family-owned, with 20+ years in roofing. The city describes its neighborhoods as tree-lined streets of midcentury homes with new infill mixed in, so one house may still have its first roof deck while the one next door went up last year.
Places you will know
- Watson Road (Historic Route 66)
- Whitecliff Park
- Thomas Sappington House
- Sappington Road
- Grant’s Trail
Census ACS 2020 to 2024 and NOAA Storm Events Database (hail within 5 miles). Details below.
Local homes
Midcentury roofs, new infill and what is under the shingles
Almost half of Crestwood’s housing units, 48%, date from 1940 to 1959, and very few are older. The city says many new builds are priced above $400,000, so a 1950s house and a brand-new one can share a block, with roofs that differ in deck, ventilation, flashing and the number of layers added over the years.
Attic ventilation is the first thing we check on these houses, from vented soffit at the eaves to the exhaust near the ridge, since a hot, damp attic wears a roof from the inside. We also count the layers and look at how the decking has held up, because both decide whether a re-roof is a simple tear-off or a bigger job.
Hail and wind
A busier hail record since 2023
NOAA’s Storm Events Database places 34 hail reports within 5 miles of Crestwood since January 2015, and 26 of those reports date from 2023 or later. The heaviest night was March 14, 2025, when NOAA logged 83 hail reports across St. Louis County, the City, Jefferson County and Franklin County.
Hail around an inch can bruise shingles and knock granules loose without leaving anything you can spot from the yard. Fresh dents in gutters, downspouts and metal vents are often the first clue, and they are worth photographing before you call your insurance company.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail reports with a location within 5 miles of the center of Crestwood, January 2015 to June 2026. Reports come from spotters, NWS staff and the public, so they undercount.
Services
What we do in Crestwood
Roof Replacement
Full tear-offs on Crestwood’s midcentury houses, with the old shingles hauled away and recycled.
Learn moreRoof Repair
Fixes for leaks at chimneys, plumbing vents and valleys, and for shingles that wind has lifted.
Learn moreGutters and Downspouts
Seamless, custom-fit gutters and downspout runs that keep roof water off older foundations.
Learn moreSoffit and Fascia
Soffit and fascia fixed or replaced, with vented soffit to pull fresh air into a hot attic.
Learn moreSiding
Storm-damaged or worn siding replaced in vinyl, fiber cement or wood.
Learn moreCrestwood shares permit duties with St. Louis County. The city handles zoning review through its online portal, and the St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works issues building permits and does inspections. When a re-roof needs a County permit, the County’s checklist asks for a site plan stamped by the city’s zoning officer, so Crestwood’s review comes first.
Under that checklist, an asphalt re-roof needs a building permit when the roof is flatter than 4:12, more than a quarter of the decking must be replaced, the roofing material is changing or board decking has to be swapped for panels. Crestwood separately requires a permit for a dumpster, which has to sit on asphalt or concrete, never in the street. Sort out both before work starts; arranging them is part of your roofer’s job.
Fixed on the spot
I had a leak in my roof and called a couple different roofing companies to check it out. None of them could figure out where it was coming from, they just told me I’d need a whole new roof. Then I called Correll Roofing Company. Curtis came out…
Knowledgeable, polite, and responsive
I contacted Correll Roofing about some shingles that I lost off of my roof during this last round of high winds that we experienced. Jon responded to my inquiry quickly, came out to my home and replaced the missing shingles in a very timely manner.…
Reassured me and walked me through the process
I had the pleasure of working with Devin Stinson and am currently getting my roof replaced. I had waited almost too long to do it as I am a first time homeowner. The process was a little scary but Devin reassured me and walked me through the process…
FAQ
Roofing in Crestwood: questions
Call (314) 222-9529 if yours is not here.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster during a Crestwood re-roof?
Yes. Crestwood requires a permit for dumpsters and other temporary construction structures on residential property, and they must sit on asphalt or concrete, outside the street and right-of-way and out of any floodplain. Your roofer should arrange it as part of the job.
Who inspects a permitted roof in Crestwood?
St. Louis County. Its Department of Transportation and Public Works issues building permits for Crestwood and handles inspections, after any zoning review by the city. City-issued permit cards have to be posted on the front door while work is underway.
Is a metal roof an option for a Crestwood house?
Yes. We install metal roofs as well as asphalt shingles and slate. The County’s re-roofing checklist covers asphalt roofs only and points to the residential code for other coverings, so ask the County about a permit before switching.
Guides
For Crestwood homeowners
Signs you need a new roof
Curling shingles, bald patches, daylight in the attic and leaks that keep coming back usually mean a roof is finished. A few missing shingles on a sound roof usually do not.
Read the guide
Signs of hail damage
Hail bruises shingles, dents soft metal and cracks siding, and much of it cannot be seen from the yard. Here is what each kind of damage looks like and which hail sizes start to matter.
Read the guide
Roof maintenance checklist
A season-by-season list of what to check on your roof, gutters and attic in the St. Louis area, what you can safely do from the ground, and what to leave to a roofer.
Read the guide
Roofing With Integrity
Roofing in Crestwood, starting with a free inspection.
No obligation and no pressure. We look over the roof and exterior, photograph what we find and walk you through it. If you have storm damage, we help with the insurance claim from the first call.
- Call(314) 222-9529
- Emailoffice@correllroofingco.com
- Based in O’Fallon1048 Rondale Ct., O’Fallon, MO 63368
- Crestwood, MO profile, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates, Census Reporter
- Storm Events Database, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- Permits and Licenses, City of Crestwood
- About Crestwood, City of Crestwood
- Parks and Recreation, City of Crestwood
- Residential Re-Roofing Checklist and Guide, St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
- National Register Listings: St. Louis City and County, Missouri State Historic Preservation Office