Can a cedar shake roof be repaired, or does it have to be replaced?

Many cedar roofs can be repaired when damage is limited to a few shakes, flashing or ridge caps. When damage covers several slopes, replacement is usually the better value. Our free inspection tells you which.

Can moss damage on cedar shakes be repaired?

Light moss caught early can often be handled as a repair. Long-standing moss has usually already damaged the shakes underneath.

Will new cedar shakes match my existing roof?

New cedar starts lighter than a weathered roof and grays in over time. We explain how the repair will look before we start.

How much does cedar shake roof repair cost?

It depends on how many shakes and what areas are involved. The inspection and written estimate are free.

Do you repair cedar roofs in Kansas?

Yes, across the Kansas City metro including Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Olathe, Lenexa and Shawnee. Licensed in Kansas (KS14-004306).

Cedar Shake Roof Repair Kansas City

Cedar Shake Roof Repair in Kansas City

Split, missing or mossy shakes and small leaks can often be repaired without replacing the whole roof. John Beal Roofing repairs cedar shake roofs across Kansas City, MO and KS, starting with a free inspection, by drone when the roof is too slick to walk, so you know exactly what needs fixing. Call our Kansas City office at (816) 572-9500, answered 24/7.

Quick answer: Most cedar shake problems caught early, like a few split or missing shakes, a flashing leak or worn ridge caps, can be repaired. John Beal Roofing repairs cedar shake roofs across Kansas City, MO and KS, and tells you honestly when a roof is past repair. Free inspection, by drone when it's too slick to walk. Call (816) 572-9500, answered 24/7.

Common cedar shake roof repairs we handle in Kansas City

Replacing split, cracked, curled or missing shakes
Leaks around chimneys, valleys, vents and skylights (flashing repairs)
Worn or loose ridge caps
Storm and wind damage after Kansas City storms
Finding the source of attic or ceiling water stains

Moss on a cedar shake roof: repair or replace?

Moss grows right between the shakes and holds water against the wood, and that's when shakes split and rot. Light moss caught early can often be handled as a repair. Moss that has been there for years has usually already damaged the shakes underneath. We inspect it (by drone when it's too slick to walk) and show you photos so you can see which it is.

Will new shakes match my roof?

New cedar starts out lighter than a weathered roof and grays in over time. We'll talk through how a repair will look on your home before we start.

When repair stops making sense

If moss, splitting and soft wood are spread across several slopes, or the same areas keep leaking after repairs, a cedar shake roof replacement is usually the better value. We'll tell you straight, and put both options in writing.

Emergency cedar roof repair

A storm doesn't wait for business hours. Our Kansas City line, (816) 572-9500, is answered 24/7, and we can tarp a damaged roof to stop water until the repair is done.

Watch: cedar shake roofs in Kansas City

A 30-second look at what moss does to a cedar shake roof, and how we inspect one by drone when it's too slick to walk.

Video transcript

Kansas City, got a cedar shake roof? Look for moss. It grows right between the shakes, holds water against the wood, and that's when they split and rot. We inspect cedar roofs all over Kansas City, by drone when they're too slick to walk. Get a free inspection. Call John Beal Roofing, 816-572-9500.

Cedar shake roofing across the Kansas City metro

There are a lot of cedar shake roofs in Kansas City, and we work on them all over the metro, including Kansas City, MO, Kansas City, KS, Overland Park, KS, Leawood, KS, Prairie Village, KS, Olathe, KS, Lenexa, KS, Shawnee, KS, Lee's Summit, MO, Independence, MO, Blue Springs, MO, Liberty, MO, Gladstone, MO, Raytown, MO, Grandview, MO, Parkville, MO.

Why Kansas City homeowners call John Beal Roofing

A local Kansas City office at 7440 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO 64152, staffed by local people. Call (816) 572-9500, answered 24/7.
Both sides of the state line. Licensed in Kansas (KS14-004306). Kansas City, KS line: 913-281-6000.
Lifetime workmanship warranty on every roof we install, plus the manufacturer's standard product warranty.
Family-owned for three generations, with 50,000+ satisfied customers and 669 Google reviews.
Credentials: GAF Master Elite, CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster, Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, BBB Accredited, BBB Torch Award Winner for Ethics.

Kansas City cedar shake roof repair FAQ

Can a cedar shake roof be repaired, or does it have to be replaced?: Many cedar roofs can be repaired when the damage is limited to a few shakes, flashing or ridge caps. When damage covers several slopes, replacement is usually the better value. Our free inspection tells you which.
Can moss damage on cedar shakes be repaired?: Light moss caught early can often be handled as a repair. Long-standing moss has usually already damaged the shakes underneath.
Will new cedar shakes match my existing roof?: New cedar starts lighter than a weathered roof and grays in over time. We'll explain how the repair will look before we start.
Do you do emergency cedar roof repairs in Kansas City?: Yes. Our Kansas City line is answered 24/7, and we can tarp a damaged roof to stop water until the repair is made.
How much does cedar shake roof repair cost?: It depends on how many shakes and what areas are involved. We don't quote without seeing the roof. The inspection and written estimate are free.
Do you repair cedar roofs in Kansas?: Yes, across the Kansas City metro including Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Olathe, Lenexa and Shawnee. Licensed in Kansas (KS14-004306).

Shake-look alternatives we install: ProVia metal shake roofing and Brava synthetic shake, slate and tile.