University City, St. Louis County
Roofing for University City’s older homes
More than 70% of University City’s homes were built before 1960, from Parkview’s slate-roofed brick to postwar frame houses. Here, whether a new roof needs a permit depends on whether it matches the old one.
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E.G. Lewis put up his octagonal magazine building on Delmar in 1903, three years before University City incorporated, and it now serves as City Hall. Private subdivisions such as University Heights and Parkview grew up around it, and the city’s biggest wave of home building came after World War II.
That history means roofs of every age, often on the same block. Every job here starts with a free inspection backed by 20-plus years of roofing experience, and if there is storm damage worth claiming, we help you call it in, explain the timeline and stay in touch until the adjuster’s visit is set.
Places you will know
- Delmar Loop
- Parkview
- University Heights
- Heman Park
- Olive Boulevard
- Ruth Park
Census ACS 2020 to 2024 and NOAA Storm Events Database (hail within 5 miles). Details below.
Local homes
Slate and tile near the Loop, postwar blocks beyond
Parkview was laid out in 1904, and about 85% of its houses went up between 1906 and 1914; its National Register nomination describes roofs that are predominantly slate and tile over dark red brick. University Heights Number One grew more slowly, with about 80 houses by 1912, 40 more by 1920 and over 100 in the decade after, mostly brick, with some shingle, stone and half-timbered examples, and many of its shingled and clapboarded houses were stuccoed between 1915 and 1920. The Census puts 38% of the city’s housing before 1940 and 34% from 1940 to 1959.
On the older blocks, slate needs matching pieces and sound flashing, and decorative copper and trim are worth saving. Postwar houses are simpler but often show the wear of several reroofs: soft decking at the eaves, tired soffit and fascia, and downspouts that dump water against the foundation. Siding repairs on early 1900s houses also need to respect what the house was built with.
Hail and wind
Two big hail days less than a year apart
University City’s 5-mile circle collected 51 hail reports in NOAA’s Storm Events Database between January 2015 and June 2026, 46 of them at least an inch across, on 19 separate days. Two of the biggest local days are recent: hail up to 2 inches in University City on May 16, 2025, when St. Louis County logged 34 hail reports, and stones up to 1.75 inches on April 27, 2026, during a day of storms under a Storm Prediction Center Moderate Risk. Wind adds its own damage, and NOAA notes shingles blown off at least one home there on April 18, 2024.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail reports with a location within 5 miles of the center of University City, January 2015 to June 2026. Reports come from spotters, NWS staff and the public, so they undercount.
Services
What we do in University City
Roof Replacement
Like-for-like replacements, or a new material where the city’s permit rules apply. Tear-off shingles are recycled.
Learn moreRoof Repair
Slate patches, chimney and wall flashing, and leaks on postwar roofs, photographed so you can see the problem before you approve a repair.
Learn moreGutters and Downspouts
Seamless gutter runs and new downspouts; in University City, replacing gutters and above-grade downspouts needs no building permit.
Learn moreSoffit and Fascia
Repair and replacement of rotted soffit and fascia on older brick and frame houses, including vented soffit for better attic airflow.
Learn moreSiding
Vinyl, fiber cement and wood siding, keeping in mind that Parkview’s district standards treat artificial siding as generally incompatible on walls seen from the street.
Learn moreUniversity City’s Planning and Zoning department, on the fourth floor of City Hall at 6801 Delmar Blvd., takes building permit applications in person or by email. The city’s building code, as of 2026, is specific: replacing a roof covering with like material, including up to 25% of the roof sheathing, is exempt from a permit, while a change in roof covering system requires one.
In the city’s local historic districts, which include Parkview, Linden-Kingsbury, Clifford Row and Olive Boulevard, the Historic Preservation Commission reviews exterior changes. In Parkview, roofing replaced with a different type or color, where visible from the street, needs commission approval. University Heights is a National Register district rather than a local one, and the commission’s jurisdiction covers only local districts.
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FAQ
Roofing in University City: questions
Call (314) 222-9529 if yours is not here.
Does every re-roof in University City need a permit?
Not always. The city’s building code exempts roof covering replacement with like material, including up to 25% of the sheathing, but requires a permit for a change in roof covering system. If you are switching materials or live in a local historic district, check with the city before work begins.
What roofing is allowed in Parkview?
Parkview’s district standards call for slate, tile, copper or asphalt shingles where the roof is visible from the street. Replacing roofing there with a different type or color goes to the Historic Preservation Commission, so matching what is on the house keeps the project simpler.
Do gutters need a permit in University City?
No. The city’s building code lists repair or replacement of gutters, and of downspouts above grade, among the work that needs no building permit.
Was University City hit by the May 2025 hail?
Yes. NOAA’s database includes a 2-inch hail report in University City on May 16, 2025, one of 12 reports within 5 miles that day. A free photo inspection will show what that storm left behind, and whether to file a claim is between you and your insurer.
Guides
For University City 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 guideNearby areas we serve
Roofing With Integrity
Roofing in University City, 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
- American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates, University City city, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter
- Storm Events Database, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- Chapter 500, Article I: Building Code, City of University City (eCode360)
- Construction and Occupancy Permit Requirements, City of University City
- Frequently Asked Questions: permits, City of University City
- Historic Preservation Commission, City of University City
- Article VI: Historic Landmarks and Districts, City of University City (eCode360)
- Division 11: Parkview Historic District, City of University City (eCode360)
- Parkview Historic District National Register nomination, Missouri State Historic Preservation Office
- University Heights Subdivision Number One National Register nomination, Missouri State Historic Preservation Office
- University City, Missouri, Wikipedia