Since 1949: How Pyramid Roofing Co. Became Sikeston's Trusted Roofer

Lucien Stoner started Pyramid Roofing Co. in 1949 with little more than a truck, a ladder, and a reputation for doing honest work. Sikeston was a smaller town then, but the need for dependable roof repair and roof installation was the same as it is today: homeowners and business owners wanted a roofing contractor who showed up, told them the truth, and stood behind the job.

Lucien built the business one roof at a time, working on homes and small commercial buildings across Scott County. His approach was simple. Charge a fair price, use quality materials, and never leave a customer with a leak he could have prevented.

That founding philosophy, more craftsmanship and less shortcuts, is still the standard every Pyramid Roofing Co. crew works to today.

As Sikeston grew, so did Pyramid Roofing Co. What started as a residential roofing company steadily expanded into commercial and industrial roofing work, adding the crews, equipment, and certifications needed to handle larger and more technical projects across southeast Missouri.

Some of the key moments along the way include:

• The 1950s and 1960s: building a loyal residential customer base through asphalt shingle roofing and general roof repair work in Sikeston and nearby communities.
• The 1970s and 1980s: expanding into commercial roof installation and flat roofing systems as local businesses and industrial buildings needed larger-scale service.
• The 1990s: adding specialty trades like chimney flashing repair, chimney caps and waterproofing, and skylight repair to serve older and more architecturally detailed homes.
• The 2000s: bringing in galvanized steel roofing, metal roof restoration and coatings, and custom metal fabrication for commercial and industrial clients.
• Today: offering a full slate of services from copper roofing and slate roofing to commercial gutters and downspouts, backed by manufacturer warranties and state-certified craftsmen.

Each milestone reflects the same instinct Lucien had in 1949: listen to what the region needs and build the capability to deliver it well.

Pyramid Roofing Co. is now owned and operated by Lucien's son and grandson, with Lloyd Stoner and Grant Stoner leading the company day to day. A third generation of the family, Gavin Stoner, is active in the business as well, making Pyramid Roofing Co. a four generation Sikeston institution.

That kind of continuity is rare in the roofing industry. It means the roofing contractor who repairs your gutters or replaces your roof today learned the trade from the same family that trained the crews who worked on Sikeston roofs decades ago.

Lloyd and Grant have kept the company's core commitments intact: free estimates, licensed and insured crews, and accessible communication from the first phone call through the final walkthrough. They've also kept it current, offering low-interest financing options and staying certified on modern systems like TPO roofing, EPDM roofing, and standing seam copper roofing.

For homeowners in Sikeston, Jackson, or Cape Girardeau, choosing a roofing company with 75 years of local history means choosing a contractor who has already solved the region's toughest roofing problems. Missouri's mix of summer storms, winter ice, and humidity puts real demands on a roof, and Pyramid Roofing Co. has been adapting to those conditions since long before modern roofing materials existed.

For business owners in Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Kennett, and across the surrounding towns, that same legacy translates into a commercial roofing contractor who understands the stakes of a leaking flat roof or a failing metal roof coating on a working building. Downtime costs money, and a family business with four generations of accountability behind its name has every incentive to get the job right the first time.

Whether the project is a new roof installation, a gutter repair, or a full commercial roof replacement, customers across Sikeston, MO and the surrounding region get the benefit of a company that has never stopped being local, and never stopped being family-run.