Roofing contractor in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale started as a streetcar suburb and kept growing west for a century. That gives the city a wide range of roof ages, and we work on all of them.
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP codes
- 50322, 50323
- From our Waukee base
- About 15 minutes
Your roofer in Urbandale
In Urbandale, one week we're reflashing a chimney on a 1960s ranch and the next we're measuring a newer two-story out west for a hail claim. Plenty of owners here have lived in their homes for decades and want straight advice on whether to repair or replace.
That advice comes in writing. After the inspection you get photos of each slope, a list of what we found, and an estimate that puts repair and replacement side by side when both are reasonable options.
Urbandale homes and their roofs
Urbandale incorporated in 1917, and the original town grew up along the streetcar line near Douglas Avenue and 70th Street. The east side fills in with post-war ranches and split-levels. Moving west, the houses get newer, from 1970s and '80s split-levels and two-stories to subdivisions built since 2000.
Mid-century houses here have usually been reroofed at least once or twice, and they tend to have shallow attics, few vents and bath fans that may not reach the outside. Newer homes have roomier attics but bigger, steeper roofs. Both see the same Iowa hail, so we weigh age, ventilation and damage together before recommending anything.
Neighborhoods we cover in Urbandale
- Glen Eagles
- Days Run
- Colby Woods
- Meredith Heights
- Bent Creek Ridge
What we see most on Urbandale roofs
- Shallow ranch atticsMany ranches have low attics with insulation packed tight to the eaves. Baffles keep soffit air moving above the insulation, and adding them during a reroof is one of the simplest ways to extend roof life.
- Chimney and vent stack leaksOlder brick chimneys and metal vent stacks are where we trace a lot of Urbandale leaks. Sealant-only patches fail within a few seasons; proper step and counter flashing lasts as long as the roof.
- Bath fans that end in the atticOn Urbandale homes from the '60s and '70s, we regularly find bathroom fans ducted into the attic instead of outside. That moist air frosts the underside of the deck in winter, so we reroute it to a proper roof or wall cap during the job.
Services in Urbandale
Where Urbandale sits in our service area
Roofing questions from Urbandale
Can you replace gutters at the same time as the roof?
Yes, and it's often the best time. With the old roof off we can fix drip edge and fascia, then hang new seamless gutters. Older homes often have small 2-by-3-inch downspouts; switching to 3-by-4 moves more water during heavy rain.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Urbandale?
We confirm the current requirement with the city for your address, since rules differ across the metro and change over time. If a permit is needed, we pull it and schedule any inspection, so you don't have to deal with it yourself.
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Book a free inspection in Urbandale
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