Roof replacement in Prairie Village for mid-century homes, additions and rebuilds

Where we work in Prairie Village

We replace roofs across the city, from the streets around the Prairie Village Shopping Center and Corinth Square to subdivisions like Corinth Hills, Corinth Meadows, Somerset Hills, Town & Country Estates and Prairie Hills, and the neighborhoods near Homestead Country Club. If you're just over the line, see our Mission Hills and Leawood pages.

Re-roofing an original mid-century home

On a house built in the 1940s or 1950s, what's under the shingles matters as much as what goes on top:

• Layers. Many older roofs have been covered over at least once. We tear off to the deck and say so in the scope.
• Decking. Older board or plywood decking is checked once exposed, and any replaced boards are listed in writing.
• Low-slope sections. Back porches, carports and additions with a flatter pitch can need a different material than the main roof. We spell out what each section gets.
• Chimneys. Masonry chimneys get new step and counter flashing, not a bead of caulk.
• Attic ventilation, which on many older homes was never sized for the attic.

Additions and teardown rebuilds

Prairie Village has seen enough teardown rebuilds that the city adopted neighborhood design guidelines for new homes and major remodels in 2019, and its planning commission kept them in place after a 2025 review. Two roof situations come up a lot:

• An addition tied into an older roof. Shingles fade and get discontinued, so a perfect match isn't always possible. We'll tell you honestly whether to blend the new section in or re-roof the whole house for one uniform look.
• A newer, bigger home on its first replacement. A rebuild can have far more roof planes, valleys and wall flashing than the house it replaced, and builder details are often where the first problems show up.

Sources: Johnson County Post, Feb 6, 2025

The May 19, 2024 tornado

Late on May 19, 2024, the National Weather Service confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado that started near 79th Street and Lamar Avenue on Prairie Village's western edge, ran northeast through the city toward Fairway, and ended on the western edge of Mission Hills. Most of the 2.72-mile path was EF-0 damage, with a pocket of EF-1 winds near 95 mph.

Wind like that can break shingle seals and drop limbs on roofs under mature trees. If your roof was patched after that night and nobody has checked it since, a free inspection will tell you where it stands.

Sources: NWS Kansas City, May 19, 2024

Prairie Village permits

Prairie Village requires a building permit for a new roof. The city does a mid-phase roof inspection, reviewing details like the decking, flashing and fastening before the work is covered. Contractors who pull permits there need both a Johnson County contractor license and a Prairie Village contractor license.

Licensed roofing contractor in Johnson County, KS (Class DR, License #2026-0011661, valid through 2026). We apply for the permit and schedule the inspection for you.

Sources: City of Prairie Village, Permits & Inspections

Premium options, financing and our guarantee

Re-roofing is a good time to upgrade the look of the house. Ask about premium architectural shingles, designer shingles with a slate or shake look, and our Signature Series high-end options. We price each choice side by side, and you can ask about manufacturer warranty options for the products you're considering.

Financing for qualified homeowners: $0 down, 1 year no payments, no interest, subject to credit approval. Every job is backed by our written workmanship guarantee.