What to Do After a Hail Storm in Tulsa — Step by Step

Hail dented box vent on Tulsa residential roof after storm

There is nothing like the sound of hail hitting your home.  The hail hammering the roof is one sound; the hail hitting the gutters is another. At the same time, it strikes the outdoor grill and the car, and all you’re thinking is, this is crazy.  From there you’re like, geez, what in the world […]

How Much Does a Roof Cost in Tulsa? (2026)

Large two-story finished roof with GCR sign — complex job, great curb appeal

Does a new roof cost $8,000 or $20,000? Easy, but not so easy to answer. Here’s the honest truth: this isn’t the easiest question to answer because almost every roof is different. A house built in 1970 has different challenges than one built in 2010. A two-story costs more than a one-story. There are so […]

Impact-Resistant Shingles — Are They Worth It in Oklahoma?

Hail-damaged aluminum vent with orange spray paint X — instantly reads as hail damage

Oklahoma averages 10–15 hailstorms a year — and if you’re on this page, you’re probably wondering if impact-resistant shingles are actually worth the extra cost. We recently had a customer whose cars were totaled after a storm, but their roof—outfitted with impact-resistant shingles–came through without a scratch. That said, impact-resistant shingles only work as advertised […]

Replacement Cost Value vs. Actual Cash Value

Missing shingles, exposed underlayment, bad patch job — instantly reads as storm damage/claim needed

Why This Is the Most Important Thing to Know Before Filing a Claim Do you want to pay a simple deductible or $20,000 out of pocket for your roofing claim? If you want the lesser amount, then this is a MUST READ. Are you expecting your insurance company to pay for repairs after a storm? […]

5 Best Roofing Upgrades

Hi-profile ridge cap on fresh dark shingle roof — clean crisp ridge line, HVAC unit, Oklahoma woodland backyard, golden hour light

The time to replace your old roof might be approaching. Perhaps you’re wondering about the best roofing upgrades that are available to maximize the life of your new roof. Well, here they are — the five best roofing upgrades: Ventilation Ventilation is the most important, yet the most overlooked, component of the roofing system. A […]

Best Roofing Vents Pros And Cons

Three static box vents on fresh dark shingle hip roof — golden sunset, Tulsa neighborhood, chimney visible

As you begin the process of getting a new roof, you might be wondering, “What is the best roofing vent for my house?” Here are the three main types: Static, Turbine or whirlybird, and Ridge vent. Before we look at each one, know this — mixing vent type is not recommended, and all vents need […]

Will My Insurance Company Pay For My Roof?

Adjuster markings on shingles from Green Country Roofing.

The short answer is “That depends.” Insurance companies will generally pay for a roof if wind or hail has affected it. Let’s look at both. Hail When hail hits a shingle, two things can happen: If big enough, it can break the fiberglass backing of a shingle, or if the hail is smaller, it can […]

How Do I Know If A Roofing Company Is Reputable?

Rob Moore on roof — GCR logo on lime green shirt, Atlas Summit 60 underlayment behind him, pipe jack, trees, overcast sky. Big smile.

“How do I know if a construction company is reputable?” We have compiled a list of guidelines to help. Is the company registered or licensed? Here in Oklahoma, roofers are required to be registered with the state. The website to find out if a roofing contractor is registered and in “good standing” is cib.ok.gov. If […]

Should I Get Three Estimates?

Rob Moore in GCR truck writing estimate on notepad — GCR vest and lime green shirt, house with new roof visible through windshield

The simple answer is yes. Getting three estimates is always a good idea. Here’s what to pay attention to when you’re comparing. Pricing No one has ever been happy about overpaying for a project. But there’s also a long list of people who went with the cheapest bid and ended up paying more to fix […]

How Do I Know If I Am Getting a Good Roof?

Pristine dark gray shingle roof — razor straight lines on every course, clean hip valley, black pipe jacks, tight drip edge, Tulsa summer trees

Most homeowners will never step foot on their roof — which means the only way to know if you got a good one is to know what questions to ask before the crew shows up. Here’s what matters. Type of Shingle Know where the material is being ordered from. “Seconds” are when a distributor mixes […]