Roofing contractor in Clive, Iowa
Clive's tree-lined streets look great from the curb and are hard on roofs. We handle the clogged gutters, shaded slopes and limb damage that come with them.
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 50325
- From our Waukee base
- About 12 minutes
Your roofer in Clive
A lot of our Clive work starts with water where it shouldn't be: an overflowing gutter, a damp basement wall, a drip near a skylight. Under heavy tree cover, the cause is often a packed valley or gutter rather than a failed shingle, and that's a smaller fix.
We'll tell you which it is. The inspection covers the roof, gutters, downspouts and attic, and the photos show you the problem before we talk about price. If your roof has good years left, we say so.
Clive homes and their roofs
Clive was platted in 1882 but didn't incorporate until 1956, and its older streets have ranches and split-levels from the 1960s and '70s. Walnut Creek and the Clive Greenbelt run through town in a long corridor of mature trees, with later two-stories filling in around them. On its west edge, Clive reaches into Dallas County, where the homes are newer still.
Shade changes how a roof ages. North-facing slopes under a heavy canopy stay damp, grow algae and moss, and lose granules faster, while the sunny side may still look fine. Every fall, leaves and seed pods pack into gutters and valleys, and a summer storm can drop a limb onto a roof that was otherwise sound.
Neighborhoods we cover in Clive
- Walnut Creek Hills
- Country Club
- Berkshire Estates
- Shadow Creek
- The Woodlands
What we see most on Clive roofs
- Packed gutters and valleysLeaves and seeds build dams in gutters and roof valleys, and water backs up under the shingle edge. We clean, check pitch and seams, and can fit gutter guards matched to what your trees drop.
- Algae and moss on shaded slopesBlack streaks are algae and mostly cosmetic. Green moss is different: it holds water against the shingles and pries them up. Algae-resistant shingles and some careful trimming slow both down.
- Limb strikes after stormsA falling branch can crack shingles and dent the deck without leaving a hole you can see from the yard. After a windstorm, we check the impact area from above and from the attic before calling anything cosmetic.
Services in Clive
Where Clive sits in our service area
Roofing questions from Clive
Should I trim my trees before a roof replacement?
Ideally, yes. Branches within a few feet of the roof scrape shingles and drop debris, and trimming first keeps them off the new roof. Have an arborist handle the big limbs; we'll point out the problem ones during the inspection.
Are gutter guards worth it on a heavily wooded Clive lot?
Usually, yes. They cut cleaning way down, though no guard is maintenance-free. Fine mesh stops small seeds that slip through basic screens, and we recommend a style based on what's actually landing in your gutters.
Nearby communities
Book a free inspection in Clive
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