Roofing contractor in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines runs from early-1900s houses near Valley Junction to large, many-gabled roofs out by Jordan Creek. We repair and replace both, and price each by what's on it.
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP codes
- 50265, 50266
- From our Waukee base
- About 16 minutes
Your roofer in West Des Moines
West Des Moines homeowners usually call us for one of two reasons. Near the old town, it's a tired roof on a house that has been patched for decades. Farther west, it's hail on a big, complicated roof where an insurance claim is likely and the details matter.
On larger homes we measure every facet, count valleys and penetrations, and photograph each slope, because a roof with a dozen planes can't be estimated from the driveway. If you file a claim, we'll walk the adjuster through those photos, and we never offer to cover your deductible.
West Des Moines homes and their roofs
West Des Moines began as Valley Junction, a railroad town that took its current name in 1938, and the streets around Historic Valley Junction still have early-1900s houses with steep gables and porch roofs. Moving west you find post-war ranches and split-levels, then 1990s and newer two-stories around Jordan Creek and Glen Oaks.
Newer homes here have some of the hardest roofs in the metro to do well: steep pitches, many valleys, dormers, skylights and tall walls meeting the roof. Those intersections are where leaks begin. On the older houses, the work is more about decking, chimneys and low-slope porch roofs.
Neighborhoods we cover in West Des Moines
- Valley Junction
- Glen Oaks
- Jordan Creek
- Clover Hills
- Bridgewood
What we see most on West Des Moines roofs
- Valleys, dormers and wall junctionsEvery intersection on a complex roof is a potential leak. We install new step flashing instead of reusing old pieces, and add kick-out flashing wherever a roof edge ends against siding or stone.
- Uneven hail damage on large roofsA big West Des Moines roof can take heavy hits on one slope and almost none on another. Our report covers each facet, so a claim doesn't rest on one or two test squares.
- Low-slope porches near Valley JunctionSome older homes have porch roofs or additions too flat for shingles, which need a slope of at least 2:12 to shed water. Those sections need a membrane built for low slope.
Services in West Des Moines
Where West Des Moines sits in our service area
Roofing questions from West Des Moines
Do you work in the Dallas County part of West Des Moines?
Yes. The city reaches into Dallas County on its west side, and we cover all of it, including the newer neighborhoods out toward Waukee. Permits follow the city, not the county, and we pull whatever West Des Moines requires.
Can a new roof on a large house really be done in one day?
Most of our full home replacements wrap up in a single day when the weather cooperates. On very large or steep roofs with a lot of detail work, we'll tell you up front if it's a two-day job and keep the roof covered overnight.
Nearby communities
Book a free inspection in West Des Moines
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