The Best Roofing Contractors in Oklahoma City, OK, Compared

It depends on the roof's size, pitch, number of layers to remove, decking condition and the material you choose. In Oklahoma City, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are the most common replacement, with stone-coated steel as the step-up option. Get at least two itemized written estimates from the contractors on this page; a serious estimate lists the underlayment, flashing, ventilation and decking price per sheet, not just a lump sum.

In most of Oklahoma County a full replacement requires a building permit and at least one inspection; small repairs often do not. The contractor should pull the permit in their name. If a roofer asks you to pull it as the homeowner, treat that as a warning sign about their license or insurance.

Oklahoma City is the center of tornado alley. Impact-rated shingles and a contractor who is here year-round matter more than anywhere. The region's usual problems are large hail every spring, tornado-season wind, summer heat that ages shingles fast and ice storms. Hail season peaks April through June. After a storm, expect door-knockers; the roofers worth hiring have a local office, a local phone number and references from the last storm cycle.

Class 4 impact-rated shingles often earn a premium discount. Get the discount paperwork from your contractor before the final invoice. Document everything with photos before any work starts, and never sign an assignment of benefits or a contract contingent on an insurance approval without reading it.

Ask for the certificate of insurance directly from the insurer, not a copy from the contractor, and confirm it lists both general liability and workers' compensation. Look the license up on the Oklahoma contractor licensing board site, and check the local address matches what the board has on file.