Des Moines Roofing & Exterior Experts
Des Moines anchors Iowa's largest metro and took a direct hit from the August 2020 derecho's 140 mph winds. From historic Sherman Hill and Beaverdale to the booming suburbs of West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Waukee, Des Moines roofs face hail, tornadoes, derechos, and hard winters. We bring storm-damage roofing, Class 4 impact-resistant systems, derecho restoration, and insurance-claim expertise to the Des Moines metro.
Community Overview
Population
730,000+ (Des Moines metro)
Housing Stock
Des Moines anchors Iowa's largest metro, and it took a direct hit from the August 2020 derecho's 140 mph winds. Its housing ranges from historic Sherman Hill, Beaverdale, and Drake-area homes to the booming western suburbs of West Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, and Urbandale — a vast base of brick-and-shingle roofs exposed to hail, tornadoes, derechos, and hard Iowa winters.
Weather Challenges in Des Moines
- • Derecho exposure: the August 2020 derecho struck the metro with up to 140 mph winds — the costliest thunderstorm in U.S. history.
- • Severe hail: Des Moines takes large, damaging hail most storm seasons.
- • Tornadoes & high wind: the metro sees recurring spring and summer tornado and straight-line-wind threats.
- • Hard winters & snow: cold, snowy winters bring snow load, ice dams, and freeze-thaw stress.
- • Fast suburban growth: booming Ankeny, Waukee, and West Des Moines subdivisions add builder-grade roofs that fail early under hail and wind.
- • Wind/hail deductibles: percentage storm deductibles make durable materials and correct claims essential.
Our Services for Des Moines
Hail Damage Restoration
The Upper Midwest takes severe summer hail, and Des Moines is no exception. We document hail damage professionally, work directly with insurance adjusters, and handle full replacement or repair. Most qualifying hail damage is covered at 100% minus deductible.
Impact-Resistant (Class 4) Roofing
Class 4 impact-resistant shingles resist Iowa hail and earn insurance premium discounts from most carriers — a smart hedge in a region that takes both hail and brutal winters. We install Class 4 shingle and metal systems.
Snow Load, Ice Dam & Winter Roofing
Heavy Iowa snow, hard freeze-thaw cycles, and ice dams force water under shingles and into ceilings. We install proper ice-and-water shield, balanced attic ventilation, insulation upgrades, and metal or high-grade shingle systems engineered for Upper-Midwest winters.
Tornado, Derecho & High-Wind Roofing
Des Moines sits in the severe-storm belt where tornadoes, derechos, and straight-line winds strike. We install high-wind roofing — sealed decking, reinforced fastening, 130+ mph shingles or metal — and provide full storm restoration after wind events.
Siding & Gutter Solutions
Storm-, wind-, and freeze-resistant siding, seamless gutters with ice-dam-aware drainage, and complete exterior renovation built for the Upper Midwest's hail-and-snow climate.
Neighborhoods We Serve
- • Sherman Hill & Woodland Heights — historic homes with aging, complex roofs.
- • Beaverdale & Drake — established brick-and-shingle neighborhoods.
- • East Village & Capitol East — older core housing and revitalized stock.
- • West Des Moines & Clive — affluent west-metro suburbs.
- • Ankeny, Waukee & Johnston — booming north and west builder-grade subdivisions.
- • Urbandale & Windsor Heights — established inner-ring suburbs.
ZIP Codes Served
Polk County and the Des Moines metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the 2020 derecho really hit Des Moines?
Yes. The August 10, 2020 derecho crossed central Iowa with up to 140 mph winds — the costliest thunderstorm in U.S. history — striking the Des Moines metro directly. The region also takes annual hail and tornadoes, so high-wind-rated roofing and timely claims matter here.
Are Class 4 shingles worth it in Des Moines?
Almost always. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles resist Des Moines hail and earn insurance premium discounts from most IA carriers, so they typically pay for themselves while standing up to high wind. We install Class 4 shingle and metal systems.
Do you handle Des Moines hail, wind, and derecho claims?
Yes. We document hail, wind, derecho, and tornado damage, meet your adjuster on-site, and manage the claim end to end. Most qualifying damage is covered at 100% minus your deductible.
My newer Ankeny or Waukee home — could it have storm damage?
Yes. Many of the metro's fast-growing subdivisions have builder-grade roofs that fail early after hail and high wind. We inspect for storm and installation damage and document anything insurance should cover.
Can you do full derecho or tornado roof restoration?
Yes. We provide full storm restoration — emergency tarping through complete rebuild — with high-wind systems (sealed decking, reinforced fastening, 130+ mph materials) built for Iowa's derecho and tornado exposure.
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