Altoona is the kind of town where a metal roof just makes sense. Between the older ranches and split-levels off 8th Street and the newer two-story homes going up east of Adventureland, most of these roofs take a beating from hail, wind, and ice dams every year. If you live near the Hy-Vee on 1st Avenue or out by the Altoona Campus, you already know how fast a spring storm can roll through and leave shingles in the yard.
We are Des Moines Metal Roofing, and we have been working on roofs across Polk County for years. When homeowners in 50009 call us, it is usually because they are tired of replacing asphalt shingles every 12 to 15 years. We give them a straight answer about whether a metal roof over shingles or a full replacement makes more sense for their house, their budget, and the way the weather hits this part of Iowa.
Metal Roofing in Altoona (50009)
Altoona sits on gently rolling ground with heavy clay and prairie soil, so drainage and grade matter more than people think. A lot of the older homes near the Altoona Elementary area have low-pitched roofs that were built for shingles, and those are prime candidates for a metal roof over shingles retrofit. The newer subdivisions east of town, closer to the Outlets of Des Moines, tend to have steeper roofs and tighter lot lines, which means we plan access and staging carefully so we do not tear up your landscaping or block your neighbor's driveway. Ice damming is a real issue on the north-facing slopes of the split-levels and ranches around 8th Street and the older parts of town, and that is one reason standing seam and stone-coated steel have become popular here. We also see a lot of wind-lifted panels and failed fasteners after the straight-line winds that come through in July and August.
Our team has worked on everything from 1950s brick ranches to new construction in the Altoona Campus area. We know what the local building department looks for, and we know how to document storm damage so your insurance claim is as smooth as possible.
Our services in Altoona
- Metal Roof Installation in Altoona · Complete metal roof installation for homes across Des Moines and central Iowa…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Altoona · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems…
- Metal Roof Replacement in Altoona · Full tear-off and replacement of hail-battered shingle or end-of-life metal…
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in Altoona · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles…
- Metal Roof Repair in Altoona · Repair of damaged, loose or storm-hit metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in Altoona · Priority leak response for metal roofs…
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in Altoona · Des Moines' swing from sub-zero winters to humid 90-degree summers expands and…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in Altoona · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (corrugated, R-panel and 5V)…
- Metal Shingle Roofing in Altoona · Metal shingles that deliver the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in Altoona · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in Altoona · Copper, zinc and aluminum roofing for accents, porches…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in Altoona · Restoration of faded, chalking or surface-rusted metal roofs: cleaning…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Altoona · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights, valleys…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in Altoona · Snow guards and rail systems for metal roofs…
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in Altoona · Repair of hail, derecho wind and tornado-season damage to metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Inspection in Altoona · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in Altoona · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in Altoona · Metal roofing for barns, workshops, churches…
How a Job Works in Altoona
Step 1: You call us at (515) 461-7188 or fill out the form on this page. We schedule a free on-site assessment, usually within a couple of days, and we walk the roof with you. We check for hail damage, lifted panels, failed fasteners, and flashing issues, and we give you a written estimate before any work starts. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Step 2: Once you approve the estimate, we pull the permits with the City of Altoona and schedule the work. If you live in an HOA, we help you get the color and panel profile approved before we order materials. On tight lots near the Altoona Campus or downtown, we stage materials in the driveway or on the street according to city rules, and we protect your siding, windows, and landscaping with tarps and plywood.
Step 3: When the job is done, we clean up every nail and scrap with a magnet sweep, haul away the old roofing, and walk the finished roof with you. We do not leave until you are satisfied and you know how to maintain your new metal roof.
Pricing in Altoona depends on the size of your roof, the pitch, how many layers of shingles are already there, and whether we are doing a repair or a full replacement. For a typical ranch or split-level in 50009, a metal roof over shingles retrofit starts around $7 per square foot, and a full replacement starts around $9 per square foot. Standing seam runs a bit more, starting at $10 per square foot, and corrugated or ribbed panel roofing is the most economical option at $5.50 per square foot. Small repairs, like fixing a leak or replacing a few fasteners, start at $450. We always give you a free estimate with a clear breakdown, so you know exactly what you are paying for. Call (515) 461-7188 to get started.
