Roofing contractor in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston became a city in 1969, and most of its homes are newer than that. We repair and replace roofs across town, from Green Meadows to the newest subdivisions.
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 50131
- From our Waukee base
- About 20 minutes
Your roofer in Johnston
Many Johnston homes are on their first or second roof, often owned by the same family for decades. When we inspect here, the question is usually whether the roof has a few more years in it or whether now is the time, and we answer it with photos rather than a sales pitch.
On wooded lots toward Saylorville Lake and the Des Moines River, we also look up: overhanging limbs, debris in valleys and moss on the shaded side. On open lots in newer neighborhoods, the focus shifts to wind-lifted shingles and hail.
Johnston homes and their roofs
Johnston is named for a station agent on the interurban rail line that ran through the area, and for most of its history it grew without a traditional downtown. Its housing tracks the decades since incorporation: 1970s split-levels and ranches in neighborhoods like Green Meadows, 1980s and '90s two-stories, and newer subdivisions built since 2000.
The 1970s homes are where we find the most tired roofs: aging shingles, flattened attic insulation and gutters patched more than once. Newer homes tend to have taller, more complex roofs, and their valleys carry a lot of water off big roof areas during summer storms.
Neighborhoods we cover in Johnston
- Green Meadows
- Crosshaven
- Hyperion Pointe
- Beaver Ridge Estates
- Johnston Station
What we see most on Johnston roofs
- Split-level wall junctionsSplit-levels have roof sections that die into a wall partway up the house. Those junctions need step flashing and a kick-out at the bottom; without one, water runs behind the siding and rots the wall long before a ceiling stain appears.
- Homes near the timberJohnston houses backing up to wooded ground get more debris, more shade and more risk from falling limbs. We clear valleys, check for moss and look for impact damage under overhanging branches.
- Big roofs, small guttersA large two-story roof can overwhelm 5-inch gutters in a summer downpour. Moving to 6-inch seamless gutters with 3-by-4 downspouts keeps water away from the foundation.
Services in Johnston
Where Johnston sits in our service area
Roofing questions from Johnston
Do you install impact-resistant shingles?
Yes. Class 4 shingles are rated under UL 2218, meaning they held up when a 2-inch steel ball was dropped on them from 20 feet. Some insurers offer a discount for them, so ask your agent what yours offers before deciding.
Do I need to be home for the inspection?
Not for the roof itself. We'd like to see the attic and any ceiling stains, so if you can be home or leave access, we get a fuller picture. Either way, you get photos of every slope and a written estimate.
Nearby communities
Book a free inspection in Johnston
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