Roofing Services in Altus, OK
Shoemaker Snoddy Roofing & Construction serves Altus homeowners and businesses with the full range of roofing services. Free Roof Inspection available across Jackson County.
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County
Jackson County
Population
18,543 residents
ZIP Codes
3 covered
Response
Same-day available
Local Expertise for Altus
Altus built out with the base, so the dominant product is 1950s and 1960s single-story ranch: slab-on-grade, wood frame, brick veneer on the street elevation, low-pitch gable and hip roofs with long unbroken runs. Layered onto that is an unusual volume of duplex and fourplex rental stock aimed at military households, plus later cul-de-sac subdivisions on the north and east sides with attached garages and slightly steeper pitches. Because the 1982 storm reroofed much of the city at once, whole neighborhoods share a replacement vintage and now age out together. Metal is a bigger share of the reroof market here than in central Oklahoma, largely because homeowners who have paid a hail deductible twice stop wanting to pay a third.
We serve homeowners in Almor West, Willow Creek, Wyatt Acres, and surrounding Altus neighborhoods. Our crews know the local building codes, conditions, and project patterns specific to Altus.
Local Note
The base drives the rental market, and PCS turnover means a lot of Altus roofs sit over homes the owner has not physically stood next to in years. Those are the ones where a small wind-lifted section on a back slope runs for two seasons before anybody notices the decking is soft — which is why we document rental-property roofs with dated photos the owner can actually read from out of state.
Neighborhoods
Local Landmarks
Central Oklahoma Storm History
The storms that shaped how we build roofs here.
May 16 OKC metro hailstorm
Softball-size hail across the metro — still the benchmark event Oklahoma City roofs are measured against.
May 20 Moore EF5 tornado
Over a thousand homes damaged or destroyed; reshaped how central Oklahoma thinks about roof decking, fastening, and rebuild codes.
April 19 metro hailstorm
Large hail raked the metro with insured losses in the hundreds of millions — a spring-season reminder that filing windows matter.
May 22 wind & hail outbreak
Another multi-county wind and hail event in the heart of storm season — same-day tarping calls across the metro.
Notable Events in Altus
Local events, weather patterns, and demand drivers that shape how we approach projects in Altus.
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May 11, 1982 — an F3 tornado crossed southwestern and central Altus and then Altus Air Force Base; NWS Norman's account of that day notes almost every roof in Altus was damaged by the accompanying hail, described as four-inch, charcoal-briquet-shaped stones
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February 22, 1975 — an F2 tornado touched down roughly a mile from Altus, killing two and injuring eight
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May 23, 2024 — golf-ball hail measured at 1.75 inches was reported just southeast of Altus
Local Conditions & Codes in Altus
Climate & Conditions
Southwest Oklahoma runs hotter, drier and windier than the rest of the state, and the hail that reaches Jackson County tends to be wind-driven rather than falling straight down — which is why damage here concentrates on south and west slopes and on soft metals like ridge vents, valley flashing and turbine caps. The 1982 event that produced four-inch stones across the city is the local benchmark for what this corridor can do. Between storms, high UV load and a long cooling season cook the sealant strips on south-facing planes years before the north side shows wear.
Building Codes & Permits
Permitting in Altus is municipal and separate from anything you may have read about Oklahoma City's reroof permit rule, so confirm current requirements with the City of Altus permit office before scheduling. Any contractor roofing in Oklahoma must be registered with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board under the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act and must show that registration number in advertising. And under HB 1940 (36 O.S. § 3614.1) it is illegal for a contractor to pay, waive or absorb your insurance deductible — an out-of-town crew offering to 'cover' it is telling you they will break state law on your roof.
Roofing Services Available in Altus
Every Shoemaker Snoddy Roofing & Construction service is available throughout Altus — click any service to learn more.
Residential Roofing
Inspections, repairs, full replacements, and maintenance — high-quality materials, proven installation, and the documentation discipline of a contractor that works insurance claims every week.
Learn moreCommercial Roofing
Durable, energy-efficient commercial systems — TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, and metal — installed, repaired, and restored with minimal disruption to your operations.
Learn moreRestoration Services
Wind, hail, and water damage restored fast — same-day emergency tarping through full multi-trade reconstruction, under one licensed general contractor.
Learn moreClaim Assistance
We walk you through the entire insurance claim — free damage inspection, on-site adjuster meetings, and documented supplements — so your claim is fair and complete.
Learn moreGutter Repair
Fast, targeted fixes — resealed joints, re-hung runs, restored pitch — that get water moving away from your foundation again.
Learn moreGutter Replacement
Full tear-off and new seamless systems sized for Oklahoma rain — with the fascia and soffit repairs behind them handled in the same scope.
Learn moreGutter Installation
Custom-fit seamless systems designed from your roof's drainage math — every run fabricated on-site and pitched for maximum flow.
Learn moreGutter Cleaning
Thorough seasonal cleanouts with a flow test and trained-eye inspection — protecting your roof, siding, and foundation from water damage.
Learn moreWhat Altus Homeowners Say
Verified reviews from homeowners across Altus and the surrounding Jackson County.
"My insurance company denied my hail claim and these guys went to bat for me. … Went from being totally out of luck to totally covered because these guys went the extra mile. I didn’t have to do anything but answer a few phone calls. The roof looks great. Will definitely use again."
Jeffrey Cole
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Claim Assistance"My storage building roof was badly damaged during one of our severe hail and wind storms. Zach and his crew came out after already working a full day and replaced the roof that same evening. … Not only did they give me a new roof, but they also gave me a new respect for a company’s kindness, dedication, and commitment to customer service."
Kathleen Stone
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Storm Restoration"After massive storms rolled through her city, she had hail damage on her roof, gutters, and garage door. … They replaced her roof, gutters, and garage door plus repaired all the damage inside her home. It looks like a brand new house! My mom couldn’t be happier!"
Pam Roberts
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