A clean start begins with a complete tear-off. Simmons Roofing removes your old roof down to the deck, inspects what's underneath, and prepares a solid foundation for your new roof across Southeast Missouri.
A roof tear-off is the complete removal of your existing roofing material down to the deck. While some contractors will lay a new roof right over the old one, a full tear-off is the right way to do it — it lets us inspect the decking, replace damaged components, and install a more durable, longer-lasting system.
Simmons Roofing handles tear-offs with efficiency and care, protecting your property during the work and cleaning up thoroughly afterward. We haul away all the old material and leave your property clean, right down to a magnetic nail sweep.
As a family-owned, licensed, insured, and bonded company, we do it right the first time — and every job starts with a free, no-obligation estimate.
Here's what happens during a professional roof tear-off.
Old roofing stripped all the way down to the deck.
The structure beneath your roof assessed for damage.
Hidden rot and damaged decking found and addressed.
All old material removed and your property cleaned up.
Laying a new roof over an old one hides problems instead of solving them. You can't inspect the deck, you double the weight the structure has to carry, and you shorten the lifespan of the brand-new roof you just paid for.
A tear-off is the only way to truly know what you're working with. It lets us catch and fix rotted decking, failed flashing, or ventilation issues before the new roof goes on — problems that would otherwise be sealed in for years.
It's the foundation of a roof that lasts, and it keeps your manufacturer warranty valid.
Every tear-off is done thoroughly, safely, and cleanly.
From your first phone call to the final cleanup, here's exactly what to expect when you hire Simmons Roofing.
Call 573-472-3186 or request online. We inspect your roof, answer your questions, and provide a detailed written estimate — free, no obligation.
We assess the full condition of your roof, document everything with photos, and recommend the right solution for your home and budget.
Our experienced crews complete most roofs in a single day, using Owens Corning materials installed to Preferred Contractor standards.
We clean up your property thoroughly and back our work with solid workmanship and manufacturer warranties — including limited lifetime options.
Roofing over an old roof hides potential problems, adds significant weight, and shortens the life of the new roof. A full tear-off lets us inspect and repair the deck and install a longer-lasting system — it's the right way to do it, and it keeps your warranty valid.
We haul it all away and dispose of it properly as part of the job. You won't be left with a pile of old shingles to deal with.
We protect your property during the work and clean up thoroughly afterward, including a magnetic sweep for stray nails. Our goal is to leave your yard cleaner than we found it.
For most homes, the tear-off is part of the same one-day process as the new roof installation. Larger or more complex roofs may take longer.
We'll show you exactly what we found and address it — repairing or replacing damaged decking — before the new roofing goes on. Covering up damage just seals the problem in, and we don't do that.
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