Norman mixes a historic core of 1910s to 1950s houses with newer subdivisions on the east and west sides. A Chautauqua bungalow and a 2005 house on the west side need very different things from a new roof, starting with what is under the shingles.
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Roofing in Norman, Oklahoma
Norman mixes a historic core with newer neighborhoods, and has taken 2.75 to 3 inch hail (April 2021) and an EF2 tornado (February 2023). We repair and replace roofs across both.
Historic districts, newer homes and serious hail
Norman's older neighborhoods, Chautauqua, Miller and Southridge, date from the 1910s to the 1950s, and the city's preservation guidelines decide what can go on those roofs. Swapping one composition shingle for another is simple. Original wood, tile and slate are kept and repaired in kind, which is specialty work we do.
The newer parts of Norman are mostly sheet decked houses on their first or second roof, where the questions are the shingle, the ventilation and the warranty.
Whether or not a permit is needed, we build to Norman's code, and ice and water barrier and drip edge go on almost every roof we install anyway.
- Historic districts. Repairs in kind to original wood, tile and slate.
- Repairs and full replacements. With the same two year warranty as anywhere.
- Built to Norman code. One layer, drip edge, ice barrier in the valleys.
- Storm documentation. For claims after a hail or wind event.
What to know before you re-roof in Norman
How old the houses are, the storms on record and the city's permit rules, all from public sources. It is what we check before we quote.
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1.75 inch hail
Quarter to golf ball hail with 60 mph wind across northwest Norman. NWS records thousands of roofs replaced between Rock Creek Rd, 48th Ave NW, Franklin Rd and I-35. NWS record
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2.75 to 3 inch hail
Across Norman, breaking windows and skylights. NWS record
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EF2 tornado
Winds of 130 to 135 mph through east Norman, with homes damaged near 12th Ave SE and Cedar Lane and 24th Ave SE and Imhoff. NWS record
- No permit for the roof covering itself
Norman does not require a permit to replace shingles or felt, but the work still has to meet code, and storm damage that reaches the rafters or joists needs a building permit. Source
- What the code asks for
One layer of asphalt shingles only, drip edge at the eaves and rakes, and a 36 inch ice barrier strip in valleys and at changes of pitch under the state amendment. Source
- Historic districts
In Chautauqua, Miller and Southridge, swapping an existing composition roof for a contemporary asphalt or laminated shingle needs no Certificate of Appropriateness. Original wood, tile and slate roofs are to be kept and repaired in kind, which is specialty work we do. Source
Storm records: National Weather Service Norman, monthly Storm Data. Housing: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024.
What Oklahoma City metro customers say
From the Champion Roofing Google profile, published exactly as written.
Roofing services in Norman
Every service we offer is available in Norman. Based on the houses, the storm record and the work described above, these are the three to start with.
Roof inspection in Norman
Free inspection, two drone laps and one on foot, and a written report by email.
See roof inspection
Roof repair in Norman
Leaks, storm damage, lifted shingles and failed flashing, diagnosed before they are quoted.
See roof repair
Roof replacement in Norman
Full tear off, decking photographed, and a complete new system.
See roof replacementRoofing in Norman, answered
What Norman homeowners ask us before they book.
Can you work on a roof in a Norman historic district?
Yes. In Chautauqua, Miller and Southridge, replacing an existing composition roof with a contemporary asphalt or laminated shingle does not need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Original wood, tile and slate roofs are meant to be kept and repaired in kind, and that is specialty work we do.
What is the inspection like in Norman?
Three laps of the roof, two with the drone and a third on foot, findings talked through on site, and a written report by email whether or not anything needs doing. It costs you nothing and gives you a record of the roof's condition.
Do you help with storm claims in Norman?
Yes. Norman took 2.75 to 3 inch hail in April 2021 and an EF2 tornado in February 2023. We document the damage on every side of the house and meet your adjuster on site. Your carrier decides the outcome; we make the case.
What storms are on record around Norman?
Among the storms on record around Norman: 1.75 inch hail (Nov 5, 2008); 2.75 to 3 inch hail (Apr 28, 2021); and an EF2 tornado (Feb 26, 2023).
If your roof went through a storm and nobody has looked at it since, a free drone assessment will tell you whether anything needs doing, in writing.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Norman?
No, not for the roof covering itself. Norman does not require a permit to replace shingles or felt, but the work still has to meet code, and storm damage that reaches the rafters or joists needs a building permit.
Call the office, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and we will answer it.
(405) 841-7663Roof trouble in Norman?
A free drone assessment anywhere in Norman, with the findings in writing. No obligation.

