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West Des Moines is where big, complex roofs meet big Midwestern weather. The newer two-story subdivisions off Mills Civic Parkway and Grand Avenue have steep, multi-gable roofs that catch hail from every angle, while older pockets near Valley Junction and the 50265 core still carry original or second-generation shingles on tighter lots.

Homeowners here call Des Moines Metal Roofing because we know how these roofs fail: hail bruising on architectural shingles, wind-lifted panels after a derecho, and ice dams at the eaves on high-elevation homes. We are based in Des Moines, fully insured, and we work West Des Moines streets every week.

Metal Roofing in West Des Moines (50265)

West Des Moines sits on gently rolling ground with heavy clay and prairie soil, and that matters for roofing. On the newer two-story homes west of Jordan Creek, roof planes are large and complex, with multiple valleys and dormers that collect hail and wind-driven rain. On older homes near Valley Junction and along Grand Avenue, lots are tighter, access is trickier, and we often find layered shingles that need a careful tear-off or a code-compliant retrofit. We plan staging and dumpster placement around driveways, fences, and mature trees so we do not tear up lawns or block neighbors.

Our team has installed and repaired metal roofs across West Des Moines and the surrounding Des Moines area for years. We know which panel profiles and colors fit the local housing stock, and we know how to detail flashing around chimneys, skylights, and wall intersections so leaks do not come back after the first hard storm.

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How a Job Works in West Des Moines

Step 1: You call (515) 461-7188 or request a free estimate online. We schedule an on-site assessment, inspect the roof, attic, and flashing, and talk through options: repair, replacement, or a metal roof over your existing shingles where code allows. You get a written scope and a clear price before any work starts.

Step 2: We handle the work itself. In West Des Moines that often means coordinating with your HOA on panel profile and color, pulling the required roofing permit through the city, and timing the tear-off around weather windows. Our crews protect landscaping, keep the site secure, and install panels or shingles to the manufacturer's specs so your warranty holds up.

Step 3: Cleanup and final walkthrough. We magnet-sweep for nails, haul away debris, and walk the roof and gutters with you. We do not leave until you have seen the finished job and know exactly what was done.

Pricing in West Des Moines depends on roof size, pitch, access, and condition. As a ballpark, metal roof installation starts around $8 per square foot, standing seam around $10, stone-coated steel and metal shingle around $9, and corrugated or ribbed panel roofing around $5.50. A metal roof over existing shingles (retrofit) starts near $7 per square foot, and roof replacement around $9. Repairs and leak fixes start at $450, screw replacement and re-fastening at $750, and flashing, chimney, or skylight work at $600. Snow guards and ice protection start at $1,200, and gutters for metal roofs run from $9 per linear foot. Storm and wind damage inspections are free. For a real number on your West Des Moines home, call (515) 461-7188 and we will come out.

My two-story home in the newer subdivisions off Mills Civic Parkway gets hammered by hail. Is stone-coated steel a good fit here?
Yes, stone-coated steel is one of the most common upgrades we install in West Des Moines for exactly that reason. The stone coating hides hail dents better than bare metal, and the panels handle wind uplift well on large, complex roof planes. We will check your roof pitch, valleys, and HOA rules before recommending a profile and color.
A storm just peeled back panels on my roof in West Des Moines. How fast can you get out?
Call (515) 461-7188 and we will schedule a free storm and wind damage inspection as quickly as possible. We tarp active leaks, document the damage for your insurance claim, and give you a written repair estimate. We never promise coverage, but we do give you the photos and paperwork your adjuster needs.
What does a typical metal roof replacement cost in West Des Moines?
Most West Des Moines replacements fall in a wide range depending on square footage, roof complexity, and whether we tear off existing shingles. Installation starts around $8 per square foot, standing seam around $10, and retrofit over shingles around $7. Repairs start at $450. The only way to know your number is a free on-site estimate at (515) 461-7188.
Do I need a permit for a metal roof in West Des Moines, and who handles it?
Roofing permits are commonly required for a full replacement or re-roof, and thresholds, fees, and inspection requirements vary. We verify the current rules with the City of West Des Moines website and pull the permit before work starts. If your home is in a historic district or your HOA has design review, we coordinate that approval too.
My neighbor says my new metal roof panels cross the property line. What do we do?
Property line and setback questions are best settled with a survey before installation, not after. We set up staging and roof work inside your lot lines, and we coordinate with your HOA on any design or color approvals. If a line is in question, we will flag it early so you can talk with your neighbor before panels go up.
Are you insured for roofing work at my West Des Moines property?
Yes. We are fully insured with general liability and workers' compensation coverage. We are happy to provide proof of insurance before we start, so you are protected if anything happens on your property.
What maintenance does a metal roof need in West Des Moines winters?
Our winters bring heavy snow, ice dams, and freeze-thaw cycles, so we recommend a fall inspection to check fasteners, seals, and flashing before the first freeze. Snow guards and ice protection start at $1,200 and help prevent sliding snow from damaging gutters and landscaping. We also clean debris from valleys and gutters so meltwater drains instead of backing up under panels.

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📍 Des Moines 50309📍 Ankeny 50023📍 Urbandale 50325📍 Johnston 50131
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Metal Roof Installation

Complete metal roof systems engineered for your local climate and built to outlast three shingle roofs.

Included in your service

  • Deck inspection and repair before any panel goes on
  • High-temp synthetic underlayment and correct ridge and soffit ventilation
  • Manufacturer-certified panel, trim, and flashing details for the full warranty
  • Free on-site assessment and written estimate within 24h
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Standing Seam Metal Roofing

Concealed-fastener standing seam: no exposed screws to loosen, leak, or need re-torquing.

Included in your service

  • Panels roll-formed to the exact length of your roof, no end laps
  • Mechanically seamed or snap-lock profiles with concealed clips
  • Floating clip system that lets panels expand and contract freely
  • Kynar 500 / PVDF finish in the full architectural color range
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Metal Roof Replacement

Full tear-off of an end-of-life shingle, cedar, or metal roof, replaced with a complete new system.

Included in your service

  • Tear-off and haul-away of the old roofing, dumpster included
  • Decking inspected board by board, rot and soft spots replaced
  • New underlayment, drip edge, valleys, and penetration flashing throughout
  • Documentation of the finished system for your insurer or future buyer
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Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit)

Retrofit metal installed over sound existing shingles: no tear-off, less waste, lower cost.

Included in your service

  • Honest deck and shingle assessment first, recover only when it is the right call
  • Furring strips or slip sheet as the panel profile and local code require
  • Existing vents, pipe boots, and flashings reworked to the new roof plane
  • Straight guidance on when tear-off is the better long-term choice
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Metal Roof Repair

Targeted repair of damaged, loose, or storm-hit metal roofing before it reaches your ceiling.

Included in your service

  • Bent, dented, or punctured panels replaced and color-matched
  • Seams, laps, and penetrations resealed with compatible butyl and sealant
  • Failed pipe boots, closures, and ridge cap fasteners renewed
  • Written findings with photos of what we found and what we fixed
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Metal Roof Leak Repair

Priority leak response: we trace the leak to its real source instead of caulking the symptom.

Included in your service

  • Water testing and interior tracing to find the true entry point
  • Backed-out fasteners, separated seams, and flashing gaps corrected at the cause
  • Emergency tarping available same day after a storm
  • Attic and insulation moisture check so hidden damage does not sit and spread
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Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening

The top cause of leaks on 15 to 30 year old screw-down roofs, fixed for a fraction of replacement.

Included in your service

  • Every fastener replaced with oversized screws and new EPDM sealing washers
  • Dried-out washers and stripped holes addressed panel by panel
  • Ridge, eave, and sidewall closures renewed at the same time
  • Restores a watertight roof without replacing sound panels
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Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing

Corrugated, tuff-rib, and 5V panel roofing: the budget-friendly workhorse for homes and outbuildings.

Included in your service

  • Galvalume and painted steel panels cut to length on site
  • Correct screw pattern and torque so washers seat without over-driving
  • Foam and metal closures at ridge, eave, and rake to keep weather and pests out
  • Full color range for homes, cabins, barns, and workshops
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Metal Shingle Roofing

The look of architectural shingle, slate, or shake with the lifespan and wind rating of steel.

Included in your service

  • Interlocking stamped steel or aluminum shingle panels
  • Walkable finished surface, easier to service than a standing seam field
  • Lightweight enough for retrofit over an existing roof structure
  • Profiles and colors that suit historic and HOA-governed neighborhoods
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Stone-Coated Steel Roofing

Steel strength under a textured stone finish, with strong hail and wind performance.

Included in your service

  • Acrylic-bonded stone granule surface over structural steel
  • Battened or direct-to-deck installation depending on the profile
  • Class A fire rating and high impact resistance ratings
  • Tile, shake, and shingle textures for suburban and coastal homes alike
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Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing

Copper, zinc, and aluminum for porches, bay windows, dormers, and full architectural roofs.

Included in your service

  • In-house fabrication of pans, valleys, and custom curved details
  • Soldered seams and joints where the detail calls for it
  • Isolation of dissimilar metals to prevent galvanic corrosion
  • A living patina that develops over decades of service
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Metal Roof Coating & Painting

Restoration for faded, chalking, or surface-rusted metal, adding 10 to 15 years without replacement.

Included in your service

  • Wash, degrease, and mechanical prep of the entire panel surface
  • Rust treatment and primer on affected areas before topcoat
  • High-performance elastomeric or silicone coating system applied to spec
  • Honest assessment first: we say so when the roof is past coating
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Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair

Flashing is the number one leak point on any metal roof, and it is what we fabricate best.

Included in your service

  • Custom bent step, counter, and apron flashing made in-house
  • Chimney crickets to shed water on the uphill side
  • Skylight curbs and head flashing rebuilt to the panel profile
  • Valley and wall transition details closed with matching trim
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Snow Guards & Ice Protection

Snow retention that stops rooftop avalanches onto decks, gutters, walkways, and entryways.

Included in your service

  • Pad-style guards or continuous rail systems matched to your panel
  • Layout calculated from roof pitch, panel length, and local snow load
  • Clamp-on mounting on standing seam, no panel penetrations
  • Ice dam and eave detailing for higher-elevation homes
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Storm & Wind Damage Repair

Wind, hail, and fallen-limb repair with thorough documentation and a straight repair-or-replace answer.

Included in your service

  • Free post-storm inspection with dated photo documentation
  • Emergency tarping and temporary weatherproofing when needed
  • A written report you can use when documenting your insurance claim
  • Honest assessment of repair versus replacement, with no pressure either way
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Metal Roof Inspection

A written, no-obligation assessment of fastener condition, seams, flashing, and remaining service life.

Included in your service

  • Fastener, washer, and seam condition checked across the field
  • Flashing, penetrations, and closures inspected point by point
  • Coating wear, chalking, and corrosion graded panel by panel
  • Written report with photos and a straight answer on years remaining
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Gutters for Metal Roofs

Gutters sized and hung correctly for metal roofing, where standard hangers and spacing do not work.

Included in your service

  • Seamless aluminum or half-round systems formed on site
  • Hanger placement and spacing matched to the panel profile
  • Oversized capacity and downspouts sized for heavy regional rainfall
  • Bracket spacing tightened for high-wind zones so storms do not tear the gutter off
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Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing

Barns, workshops, churches, and light commercial metal roofing across the county.

Included in your service

  • Long-run panels for wide spans and low-slope structures
  • Purlin and framing attachment detailed for the building type
  • Insulation, vapor barrier, and condensation control options
  • Repairs and re-fastening for aging agricultural metal buildings
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160+ Verified Client Reviews in Des Moines

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Altoona

“Had these guys put a metal roof on our equipment barn out past Altoona and they knocked it out in about three days with a four-man crew. The gravel lot around the building made staging a little tricky but they kept everything organized and cleaned up every screw and scrap before they left. Really solid work.”

Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing
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Kevin R.
Des Moines

“Our front porch roof was leaking every time it rained hard and I was worried it was going to be a huge mess. They found the problem at the flashing by the porch beam, fixed it, and re-fastened a few loose panels in one afternoon. Two weeks of storms since and it's bone dry.”

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James P.
Waukee

“We've got a farmhouse and barns surrounded by cornfields, and the old barn roof was rusting through in spots. Des Moines Metal Roofing replaced the panels and re-did the flashing around the vents. They even added snow guards so we don't get sheets of ice sliding off onto the equipment. It's a relief knowing it's done right before winter.”

Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing
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Michelle B.
West Des Moines

“Went with standing seam on our house and the finished roof looks incredible, the lines are dead straight and the panels are perfectly aligned. The crew of five finished our 2,400 square foot roof in about four days. Only small gripe is they showed up a bit later than the window on day one, but the quality more than made up for it.”

Standing Seam Metal Roofing
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Urbandale

“I needed a TV antenna mounted on my metal roof and I was nervous about someone putting holes in it. They came out, sealed the mounting points properly and made sure everything was watertight around the new penetrations. No leaks after a month of rain. Really appreciated how careful they were.”

Metal Roof Repair
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Jennifer M.
Ankeny

“Brand new metal roof on our place and honestly I was surprised how fast it went, under a week from tear-off to the last ridge piece. They hauled away every bit of the old roof and left the yard cleaner than they found it. My wife and I keep looking up at it and just grinning.”

Metal Roof Installation
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David L.
Johnston

“Replaced the roof on our brick house with a stone-coated steel system and it completely changed the look of the place, from the street it looks like a high-end tile roof but it's steel. They matched the flashing to the existing brickwork really well and took their time getting the details right. Worth every penny.”

Metal Roof Replacement
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Clive

“We did the metal roof over our existing shingles on our suburban house and I'm so glad we didn't have to deal with a full tear-off. The crew was in and out in two days and the new gutters they installed with the metal roof look great too. Only thing is I wish they'd given me a little more notice before starting, but the end result is fantastic.”

Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit)
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