Summer storms can arrive quickly in the St. Louis area. Heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and hail can turn a normal afternoon into a serious test for your home's roofing system.
While no homeowner can prevent every type of storm damage, you can take steps to make sure your roof is in the best possible condition before severe weather arrives. A little preventative attention in June can help reduce the likelihood of a much larger problem later in the summer.
Here are seven areas homeowners should pay attention to.
Shingles provide one of your home's primary defenses against rain and wind. If shingles are missing, cracked, curled, or visibly damaged, your roof may be more vulnerable during the next storm.
You don't need to climb onto the roof to look for obvious problems. From the ground, check for areas where shingles appear uneven or missing.
If you notice something concerning, leave the roof inspection itself to a professional. Attempting to walk on a roof can be dangerous and may cause additional damage.
Gutters play an important role in moving rainwater away from your roof and foundation.
Look for gutters that are:
A blocked gutter can cause water to back up near the edge of your roof, potentially contributing to water intrusion.
Flashing is installed around vulnerable areas such as chimneys, vents, skylights, and roof edges. Because these areas involve transitions or penetrations in the roofing system, they can become potential entry points for water.
Damaged or deteriorated flashing should be evaluated as part of a professional roof inspection.
The attic can provide clues about what's happening above your head.
Look for:
Some roof problems are easier to identify from inside the attic than from outside the home.
Finding a small amount of shingle granules in your gutters isn't necessarily a reason for concern, particularly after a roof has been installed.
However, excessive granule accumulation can be a sign of aging or deteriorating shingles. If you're noticing more granules than usual, it may be worth having the roof evaluated.
Roof age doesn't automatically determine whether replacement is necessary, but it is an important part of the overall picture.
If your roof is older and beginning to show multiple signs of wear, an inspection can help you understand whether continued repairs make sense or whether it's time to start planning for replacement.
Bade's residential roofing team can evaluate the roof and explain whether repair, replacement, or continued monitoring makes the most sense for the property.
If you've already had repairs performed on your roof, summer is a good time to make sure those areas remain in good condition.
Previous leaks, repaired flashing, and patched sections deserve particular attention because they can become vulnerable again as weather conditions change.
The goal isn't to convince homeowners that every roof needs work. The goal is to know what condition your roof is actually in.
A professional inspection can provide that information and give you a plan. If there are no major problems, that's useful information too.
If repairs are needed, identifying them before a major storm can make the process much easier.
Bade Tip: The best time to discover a roofing problem is before the next major storm — not during it.
Bade Roofing serves homeowners throughout the Greater St. Louis area. If you want to make sure your roof is ready for summer weather, contact Bade Roofing to schedule an inspection.
You take care of your family, your home, and the neighborhood you’re proud to live in. A solid roof is part of that, even if it’s not something you want to think about every day. Most homeowners are focused on staying ahead of problems, making smart decisions, and protecting what they’ve worked hard to build. When something feels off, a stain on the ceiling, a shingle out of place, a leak that shows up at the worst time, you just want straight answers and a clear plan.
For more than 70 years, Bade Roofing has been trusted across the St. Louis region and surrounding Illinois communities to handle complex commercial projects, hospitals, and local landmarks where performance, safety, and accountability matter. Those buildings have zero room for shortcuts. The roof has to work. The documentation has to be right. The crews have to show up ready.
That same level of expertise, planning, and attention to detail is now fully available for homeowners throughout the region. Bade Roofing is also still what it has always been at its core, a family company. Three generations have carried the work forward, and today the company is led by Matt Bade, the owner and CEO. That matters because the name on the trucks is the same name behind the work, and the reputation is personal. You can feel it in how the team communicates, how clean the job site stays, and how problems get handled when weather turns or surprises show up.
Our residential team brings experienced crews, clear communication, and a practical approach to every home we work on. We take the time to explain what we’re seeing, what needs attention, and what can wait. No pressure. No shortcuts. Just honest guidance from people who live and work in the same communities you do. When you’re ready to take care of your roof, Bade Roofing is here to help you do it right.
When you’re ready to take care of your roof, Bade Roofing is here to help you do it right.
