Branson Roofing Contractor Who Tells You the Truth First
That Stain on Your Ceiling Isn't Going to Talk Itself Out of This.
Big Chief Exteriors is a family run Branson roofing contractor doing roof repair, roof replacement, metal roofing, and storm damage work across the Ozarks. Free inspection, photos of everything, and three honest options with the monthly payment printed right on the page.
Certified to Install the Stuff We Put on Your House
Roofs Are the Only Thing People Buy Once and Never Look At
Here's the strange thing about a roof. It's the single biggest shield on your house, it costs about what a decent used truck costs, and almost nobody ever climbs up to see it. So you find out it's failing the same way everybody does. A brown ring shows up on the bedroom ceiling during a spring storm, or the neighbor mentions your shingles look "kind of curly," or you get a letter from your insurance company that uses the word "condition."
Then the phone starts ringing. After a big hail event rolls through Hollister or Branson West, trucks with out-of-state plates park in the Walmart lot and go door to door. They talk fast, they say "free roof," and half of them are gone before your first winter. Most people we meet aren't scared of the roof. They're scared of picking wrong. They don't know what a fair price is, they can't tell a real problem from a sales pitch, and they've heard a story from somebody at church about a deposit that went out and a crew that never came back. That's the actual problem a Branson roofing contractor should be solving, and most of them don't even try.
“Before Vela, approvals felt vague. Now there’s a clear moment when everything is agreed on, and I can move forward with confidence.”

Maria L.
Travel Advisor
These guys were amazing! I own several homes and rarely do I see service of this caliber. The bid was very honest and reasonable. We decided to move forward and within a few days there were at our house working from dawn until dusk. The job site was always clean and the men were always very respectful and kind. It’s companies and men like this that made America great. You should look no further than Big Chief Exteriors.
Tracey Stroh
Branson, Missouri
I'm Tyler. Let's Make This Easy.
I'm Tyler Arnold, and roofing is where this company started. For years we ran as Big Chief Roofing and we did what everybody in this trade does. We watched the radar. A storm would come through Ozark or Forsyth and we'd go knock doors for two weeks straight. I got good at it. I also got tired of a business plan that only worked when the sky beat up my neighbors. So we changed how we do this. We're still a Branson roofing contractor first, but now we sell honest work year round instead of panic in April.
What that means for you is simple. When we come out, you get a real roof inspection with 60 or more photos, including the parts of your roof that are perfectly fine. You get a letter grade for the whole thing and a short video where somebody says your name and walks you around your own house. And you get one line in writing every single time: if this were my mom's roof, here's what I'd do. Sometimes that line says wait two years. We track how often we say that. It's the number I'm proudest of, and it's the one thing a storm chaser can't copy.
Tyler Arnold
Three Promises We Sign, Not Three Promises We Say
The Fix It or Refund It Guarantee
If a problem shows up because of how we installed your roof, we're back out to fix it fast. No prorating. No trip charges. Nobody pointing at the shingle company. And if we can't fix it for some reason, you get your money back. Every single cent.
The $250 Price Match Guarantee
Bring us a bid from another licensed and insured company with the same materials, the same warranties, and the same level of service. We'll match that number and hand you $250 cash for finding somebody good we hadn't heard of. We'd rather learn who our competition is than pretend we already know.
The Cleanup Guarantee
Tear-offs make a mess. That's on us to fix, and our crews are paid on it. We run magnets, sweep, hook up the trailer, then sweep the driveway again. Find a nail in your yard any time in the next year and text us the photo. We show up with a magnet and a dozen donuts.
“Before Vela, approvals felt vague. Now there’s a clear moment when everything is agreed on, and I can move forward with confidence.”

Maria L.
Travel Advisor
Gorden MacPhail
Cape Fair, Missouri
“Professionalism was evident throughout the entire process from initial estimate to project completion. We were so pleased with the deck restoration we had them back for our gutter replacement. We really appreciated the communication with Tyler explaining the process in detail. Best part was price was reasonable. Definitely a 5- star company!! Will do business again.”
What Your Neighbors Say About Us
Every Kind of Work We Do
Not every roof needs replaced, and a good Branson roofing contractor will say so out loud. A lot of what we do is smaller than a tear-off, and we like it that way. Here's the full list, plus the other five trades we cover once we're already on your property.
Roofing Contractor
The deep end for us. Roof repair, roof replacement, roof installation, roof inspection, and roof leak repair, plus emergency roof repair when water's coming in tonight. Asphalt shingle roof installation, metal roofing, and standing seam metal roof work on the cabins around Table Rock. Hail damage roof repair too.
Gutter Service
Your roof and your gutters are one system, and doing them together saves you a mobilization. We install seamless gutters, repair sagging runs, add gutter guards, and clean out the pine needles that make your downspout useless every October.
Siding Contractor
When we're on a ladder we see everything, including the soffit and fascia that rotted because of the roof problem you called about. We do siding installation, siding repair, vinyl siding, James Hardie siding installation, and soffit and fascia repair.
Window Installation Service
Old windows leak air and money. We handle window replacement, window repair, energy efficient windows, and window rot repair. If your roof gave up on a wall, the windows in that wall usually need a look too.
Deck Builder
Ozarks hillsides make for some great decks and some scary ones. We do deck repair, deck installation, composite decking, deck staining, and covered patio installation, which is basically a small roof you can sit under.
Painter
Paint is the cheapest way to make a house look new again. We do exterior painting, log cabin staining, deck staining, and door painting. If your last coat peeled early, the prep was wrong. We'll explain why for free.
Roofing Contractor
The deep end for us. Roof repair, roof replacement, roof installation, roof inspection, and roof leak repair, plus emergency roof repair when water's coming in tonight. Asphalt shingle roof installation, metal roofing, and standing seam metal roof work on the cabins around Table Rock. Hail damage roof repair too.
“Very open and honest. Encouraged me to get other bids as well. They were not only the best-priced but also the most organized and open about our plans and options to take. The workers were clean and quick and did everything they could to protect the property. Tyler even came out himself to magnet the driveway so we wouldn’t drive over nails each night bc I have an EV that charges in the garage. Excellent experience! Big Chief definitely goes above and beyond.”
Gwen Pead
Branson, Missouri
Counties Where Our Ladders Show Up
We work out of Branson and cover a wide stretch of southwest Missouri. Storm patterns hit these counties differently, so here's what we actually see on roofs in each one.
Taney County
Learn MoreBranson, Hollister, Forsyth, Rockaway Beach, Kirbyville, and Merriam Woods. As your Taney County roofing contractor we spend a lot of days on cabins, condos, and short-term rentals near Table Rock and Lake Taneycomo. Steep pitches and heavy tree cover mean moss, black algae streaking, and clogged valleys. We schedule around guest bookings so your rental isn't dark during tourist season.
Stone County
Learn MoreKimberling City, Reeds Spring, Branson West, Galena, Crane, and Blue Eye. A Stone County roofing contractor sees more metal roofing here than almost anywhere, especially on lake homes and ridge-top builds where wind is the real enemy. Loose ridge caps and lifted edges are the two things we check first.
Barry County
Learn MoreCassville, Monett, Purdy, Shell Knob, Exeter, and Wheaton. Our Barry County roofing contractor crews cover farmhouses, shops, and lake property out this way. Standing seam metal roof installs are common, and so are old barn-style roofs that need flashing work rather than a full tear-off.
Christian County
Learn MoreNixa, Ozark, Sparta, Clever, and Highlandville. As a Christian County roofing contractor we work through a wall of 1990s and early 2000s subdivisions where the original builder shingles are all aging out at the same time. This county also catches a lot of hail. We've done a lot of insurance claim roofing here.
Lawrence County
Learn MoreAurora, Mt. Vernon, Marionville, Pierce City, and Verona. A Lawrence County roofing contractor stays busy with hail damage roof repair out here, since storms coming up from the southwest tend to drop their worst on this stretch. We'll tell you honestly when a repair beats a replacement.
Maranda Carter
Branson, Missouri
“This local company did things right! My new roof and gutters are perfect! Tyler went above and beyond with help on the insurance claim, explaining everything and was here from start to finish! I would definitely recommend Big Chief Exteriors to anyone!”
Roof Questions People Ask Us Every Week
Who's the best roofing contractor in Branson?
Everybody claims it, so use a test instead. Ask any Branson roofing contractor to show you photos of the good parts of your roof, not just the bad ones. Ask if the price and the monthly payment go on the same page. Ask what happens if a nail turns up in your yard next spring. Anybody who answers all three straight is worth your time.
How much does a new roof cost around Branson?
It swings a lot based on square footage, pitch, tear-off layers, and material. Asphalt shingles cost less up front and do a fine job. Metal costs more and lasts a great deal longer, which is why lake and cabin owners keep choosing it. We won't throw a number at you over the phone, because a phone guess is how people end up feeling lied to. You get three real options in writing, each with a monthly payment next to the total.
How do I know if I need a roof repair or a full replacement?
Age, damage spread, and how many layers are up there. One bad valley or a failed pipe boot is usually a roof leak repair, not a replacement. Widespread granule loss, curling across whole slopes, or a roof past 20 years is a different conversation. We put the actual photos in front of you and let you see it yourself.
Do you handle hail damage and insurance claims?
Yes. We document everything, take dated photos, and write a clear scope your adjuster can read without a translator. We'll explain your deductible and how ACV and RCV coverage differ. We don't negotiate the policy on your behalf, since Missouri law leaves that to you and your carrier, but we make sure nothing gets missed.
How fast can you get here for a roof leak?
Emergency roof repair gets same-day or next-day attention in storm season. A person answers the phone in three rings during business hours. After hours you get a real callback that same day, not a ticket number.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most homes around here are a one-day or two-day job once materials land. Big cabins, steep pitches, and metal roof installation take longer. You'll get a start date, a crew photo the morning of, and a text at every stage even when there's no news.
Why do the black streaks on my roof keep coming back?
That's algae, and Ozarks humidity feeds it. It looks awful and it is not, by itself, a reason to replace anything. Roof cleaning handles it, and copper or zinc strips near the ridge slow it down. Anybody who tells you streaking means you need a whole roof is selling, not inspecting.
What if my roof is fine and I don't need you yet?
Then that's what the report card will say. We'd rather put you on the calendar for a free check-in every year and get your roof in 2033 than talk you into something in 2026. That's not us being generous. It's just a longer way to run a business.