Free storm damage roof inspections in Des Moines
Hail and wind leave damage you can't see from the driveway. Our Waukee crew walks every slope, photographs what we find and tells you straight whether it's worth a claim.
- Locally owned in Waukee
- Free written estimates
- Financing for qualified buyers
Book a free inspection
Tell us where you are and we'll set a time that works, usually within a few days.
- Photo report of every slopeYou see what we see before anyone talks price.
- 10-year workmanship warrantyOn full replacements, on top of the shingle maker's warranty.
- We meet your adjusterOn the roof, with our measurements and photos.
- Emergency tarpingCall any hour when a storm opens up your roof.
Finding a roofer you can count on shouldn't be the hard part
After a storm rolls through the metro, the door-knockers show up fast. Some disappear just as fast, along with a deposit. Plenty of homeowners also have a story about a contractor who stopped returning calls halfway through the job.
Most people want the same three things from a roofer:
- Shows up when they said they would
- Explains the damage with photos, not pressure
- Still answers the phone after the job is paid for
That's the whole job description at Stormvello. We're a Waukee crew working Des Moines and the 15 communities around it, so we'll be here next storm season too.
What size was the hail?
Pick the closest match to what fell in your yard. Damage depends on wind, roof age and ventilation too, but this is what we typically find on central Iowa homes.
Stones are drawn to scale with each other.
- Shingles
- Rarely harms a roof in good shape. Very old, brittle shingles can shed a few granules.
- Gutters, vents and screens
- No marks on most gutters and vents.
- Siding and windows
- Nothing to expect.
- Shingles
- Little to no shingle damage on roofs under 15 years old.
- Gutters, vents and screens
- Thin vent caps and window screens can show small dings.
- Siding and windows
- Rarely an issue.
- Shingles
- Granule loss starts to show on older or poorly ventilated shingles.
- Gutters, vents and screens
- Gutters, downspouts and vent caps often pick up dents. Adjusters look at these first.
- Siding and windows
- Older vinyl can crack, especially in cold weather.
- Shingles
- The National Weather Service calls this severe. Bruising and granule loss on aging shingles are common, most of all on the side facing the storm.
- Gutters, vents and screens
- Dents on gutters, vents and window wraps are likely.
- Siding and windows
- Vinyl can crack or chip and screens may tear.
- Shingles
- Bruised and fractured shingle mats are likely on standard asphalt roofs, newer ones included.
- Gutters, vents and screens
- Plain-to-see dents on gutters, downspouts and vents.
- Siding and windows
- Cracked vinyl, chipped paint on fiber cement, torn screens.
- Shingles
- Widespread functional damage to standard shingles. Many roofs hit this hard end up replaced through insurance.
- Gutters, vents and screens
- Gutters and downspouts may need replacing, not just repair.
- Siding and windows
- Holes and cracks in vinyl, dented aluminum wraps.
- Shingles
- Larger than the 2″ steel ball Class 4 shingles are tested against. Cracked shingles and possible decking damage.
- Gutters, vents and screens
- Crushed vent caps and gutters.
- Siding and windows
- Punctured siding and broken windows are possible.
- Shingles
- Punctures through shingles and sometimes the deck. Skylights can break. Cover any opening before the next rain.
- Gutters, vents and screens
- Gutters, vents and flashing usually need replacing.
- Siding and windows
- Holes in siding, broken windows, damaged trim.
How we work
Photos before prices
Every inspection ends with a photo report of each slope, the flashing, the vents and the gutters. If we don't find damage worth fixing, we tell you and leave.
Straight talk on insurance
We'll tell you whether the damage is likely to meet your carrier's bar before you file. If you do file, we meet the adjuster on site. We never offer to waive a deductible.
Help when it can't wait
Wind peeled back shingles or a branch came through? Call any hour and we'll tarp it to keep water out until the repair is scheduled.
The adjuster meeting was painless
After the June hail they walked every slope, marked the hits and met our adjuster on the roof. The claim was approved on the first visit and the new roof went on in one day.
From first call to final walk-through
A new roof is a big decision. Here's exactly what happens, and what you'll have in hand at each step.
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Free inspection
We check every slope, the flashing, vents and gutters, then send you a photo report. Most homes take under an hour.
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Written estimate or claim support
Line-item pricing for materials and labor. For storm damage, we document the claim and meet your adjuster.
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Install day
Most homes are torn off, dried in and re-roofed in a single day. We protect landscaping and run a magnetic sweep for nails.
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Final walk-through
We inspect the finished roof with you, register the manufacturer's warranty and hand over your 10-year workmanship warranty.
Roofing and exterior services
Residential and commercial work across the Des Moines metro, from a single leak to a full exterior.
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Roof replacement
Full tear-off, new underlayment and flashing, usually done in one day.
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Roof repair
Leaks, wind-lifted shingles, flashing and pipe boots fixed at the source, with photos.
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Roof inspection
Free inspections with photos of every slope, an attic check and a written summary.
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Roof ventilation
Balanced intake and exhaust that cuts attic heat, moisture and ice dams.
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Siding
Vinyl, fiber cement and engineered wood siding, plus house wrap, trim, soffit and fascia.
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Gutters
Seamless aluminum gutters formed on site, right-sized downspouts and guards that cut cleaning.
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Holiday lighting
App-controlled permanent LED roofline lights, plus seasonal holiday light install and takedown.
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Commercial roofing
TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen and metal roofs, plus maintenance plans for managed properties.
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Storm damage and insurance claims
Emergency tarping, hail and wind damage documentation, and help with your insurance claim.
Our work is guaranteed
Every full roof replacement comes with a 10-year workmanship warranty, on top of the manufacturer's material warranty. If something we installed fails because of how we installed it, we come back and make it right.
And with financing available for qualified buyers, a roof that can't wait doesn't have to.
What homeowners tell us
Read more reviewsThey found what two other roofers missed
We had a slow leak over the kitchen that two other companies couldn't track down. Stormvello found a cracked pipe boot in about fifteen minutes, showed us the photo and fixed it the same afternoon.
Cleaner than when they arrived
The crew protected our flower beds, ran a magnet over the whole yard twice and hauled everything away. You would never know a roof had been torn off that morning.
Gutters that finally keep up
Our old 5 inch gutters overflowed every storm. They switched us to 6 inch seamless with bigger downspouts and the basement has stayed dry all season.
Roofing tips for Iowa homeowners
Plain advice on storms, insurance and keeping a roof healthy through Iowa winters.
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Fall roof checklist for Iowa homeowners
What to check on your roof, gutters and attic this fall, while it's still warm enough to fix small problems before snow and ice arrive.
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Ice dams: why they form and how ventilation and insulation stop them
Ice dams start in the attic. Here's how warm air, snow and cold eaves combine to push water under your shingles, and what actually fixes it.
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How a hail damage insurance claim works in Iowa
From the first photos to the final depreciation check, here's how a typical hail claim moves, and what to look for in your own policy before you file.
Serving Des Moines and 15 nearby communities
We're based in Waukee, so the whole metro is a short drive. That means faster inspections after a storm and a crew that's still nearby if you ever need us again.
- Des Moines
- Waukee
- West Des Moines
- Clive
- Urbandale
- Windsor Heights
- Johnston
- Grimes
- Ankeny
- Polk City
- Altoona
- Bondurant
- Pleasant Hill
- Norwalk
- Adel
- Dallas Center
Just outside this list? Ask us, we often can.
Ready to get started?
Whether it's one missing shingle or a full exterior, we'll take a look for free and give you a clear written estimate. Call, text or send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day.
- (515) 555-0147Call or text, Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Sat 8am–4pm
- [email protected]
- Storm emergencyCall any time for tarping