Do you work on cedar shake roofs in Kansas City?

Yes. We inspect, repair and replace cedar shake roofs across the Kansas City metro in Missouri and Kansas, from our local office in Parkville, MO.

Can you inspect a cedar roof that's too slick to walk?

Yes. When moss makes a cedar roof unsafe, we inspect it by drone and show you the photos.

Do you install new cedar or only shingles?

We walk you through both: going back with cedar, or a shake-look shingle like CertainTeed Presidential Shake, IKO ArmourShake or Atlas StormMaster Shake.

How quickly can someone answer?

Our Kansas City line, (816) 572-9500, is answered 24/7. For the Kansas side you can also call 913-281-6000.

Do you help with insurance claims on cedar roofs?

Yes. If storms or hail damaged your cedar roof, we document the damage and help you through the claim.

Is the inspection free?

Yes. The inspection and the written estimate are free, with no obligation.

Cedar Shake Roofer in Kansas City, MO & KS

Kansas City Cedar Shake Roofer

John Beal Roofing is a family-owned roofer with a local Kansas City office that inspects, repairs and replaces cedar shake roofs across Kansas City, MO and KS. We inspect by drone when moss makes a roof too slick to walk, tell you honestly whether it needs a repair or a new roof, and put it in writing. Call (816) 572-9500, answered 24/7.

Quick answer: John Beal Roofing is a Kansas City cedar shake roofer with a local office in Parkville, MO, serving homeowners on both sides of the state line. We do free cedar roof inspections (by drone when needed), cedar shake repairs, and full replacements with new cedar or shake-look shingles, backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty. Call (816) 572-9500, answered 24/7.

Cedar shake roofing services in Kansas City

Cedar shake roof repair — split or missing shakes, flashing, ridge caps and leaks.
Cedar shake roof replacement — new cedar or a low-maintenance shake-look shingle.
Free cedar roof inspections — slope by slope, with photos, by drone when it's too slick to walk.
Emergency tarping — when a storm opens up your roof, call any hour.

Why cedar takes a roofer who knows cedar

Cedar shakes don't behave like asphalt shingles. They are often installed over spaced sheathing, they weather and change color over time, and moss is a real threat: it grows between the shakes, holds water against the wood, and leads to splitting and rot. A mossy cedar roof is also slick and dangerous to walk, which is why we use a drone to inspect it instead of risking more damage.

What to ask any cedar shake roofer before you hire

Are you licensed and insured, and do you have a local office in Kansas City?
Will I get a written, itemized estimate?
Will you show me photos of the damage on my roof?
Do I need a repair or a replacement, and why?
If I switch from cedar to shingles, will the decking need to change?
What warranty comes with the work, in writing?

We're happy to answer every one of those on your free inspection.

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 roofer FAQ

Do you work on cedar shake roofs in Kansas City?: Yes. We inspect, repair and replace cedar shake roofs across the Kansas City metro in Missouri and Kansas, from our local office in Parkville, MO.
Can you inspect a cedar roof that's too slick to walk?: Yes. When moss makes a cedar roof unsafe, we inspect it by drone and show you the photos.
Do you install new cedar or only shingles?: We walk you through both: going back with cedar, or a shake-look shingle like CertainTeed Presidential Shake, IKO ArmourShake or Atlas StormMaster Shake.
How quickly can someone answer?: Our Kansas City line, (816) 572-9500, is answered 24/7. For the Kansas side you can also call 913-281-6000.
Do you help with insurance claims on cedar roofs?: Yes. If storms or hail damaged your cedar roof, we document the damage and help you through the claim.
Is the inspection free?: Yes. The inspection and the written estimate are free, with no obligation.

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