Roofing contractor in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes has grown fast, and many of its roofs went on in a hurry. We find the shortcuts and correct them when it's time to repair or replace.
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 50111
- From our Waukee base
- About 16 minutes
Your roofer in Grimes
Most of the Grimes homes we see were built since the late 1990s, in subdivisions like Beaverbrooke, Kennybrook and Autumn Park. A lot of owners call after their first serious hailstorm, unsure whether a few dented vents mean a claim or nothing at all.
We sort that out on the roof. Dented soft metal tells us hail was there; bruised or fractured shingles tell us whether it was enough to damage the roof itself. You get photos either way, and if a claim makes sense, we'll meet your adjuster.
Grimes homes and their roofs
Grimes straddles the Polk and Dallas county line, with a small original town and a wide ring of newer construction along Highway 141 and toward Urbandale and Johnston. Much of it is production-built ranches and two-stories on open lots where the trees are still young.
Production building isn't bad building, but these roofs often show the same savings: entry-level shingles, box vents with too little soffit intake, and nails placed higher than the manufacturer's line. Those details decide whether a 15-year-old roof gets a repair or a replacement.
Neighborhoods we cover in Grimes
- Beaverbrooke
- Kennybrook Estates
- Autumn Park
- Meadowlark Pointe
- Chevalia Pointe
What we see most on Grimes roofs
- High-nailed shinglesNails driven above the nail line miss the overlap and let shingles blow off in winds well below their rating. We check a few loose tabs during inspection to see how your roof was fastened.
- Gutters hung flat or lowBuilder gutters in Grimes are sometimes hung without enough pitch or below the drip edge, so water runs behind them and stains the fascia. We reset the pitch or replace them with seamless gutters sized to the roof.
- Wind from open farmlandWith farm fields still close on several sides, many Grimes roofs take straight-line wind with nothing in the way. Ridge caps and rake edges usually go first, and we secure them before small losses become leaks.
Services in Grimes
Where Grimes sits in our service area
Roofing questions from Grimes
My roof is only 12 years old. Can hail still ruin it?
Yes. Age doesn't protect a roof from hail, and a fairly young roof with bruised or fractured shingles across several slopes can qualify for full replacement under many policies. Our hail claim guide walks through the process.
Do I have to keep the shingle color my builder picked?
Not unless your HOA requires it. Some Grimes subdivisions have covenants on roof color or style, and if yours does, we'll work from the approved list. Otherwise, replacement is a good time to choose the color and grade you actually want.
Nearby communities
Book a free inspection in Grimes
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