Best Roofing Companies in Clive, Iowa (2026)
Clive is one of those quiet central suburbs where folks tend to stay put. A lot of the housing stock went up between the late 1960s and the 1990s, which means a big chunk of Clive roofs are sitting on their second life right now. The original builder roof came off somewhere around 2010, and now those replacements are getting close to retirement themselves. Throw in the 2020 derecho and the usual Iowa hail, and you've got a city full of homeowners who want to do this next replacement right, because it's probably the last one they'll pay for before they downsize. Picking the right contractor matters here.
This guide ranks the four roofing companies we think Clive homeowners should be talking to in 2026.
How we ranked these companies
We looked at the stuff that actually matters when you're trusting someone with a $15,000 to $40,000 job on the most expensive thing you own:
- Years in business - anyone can hang a shingle. Staying open through 2008, COVID, and three derechos is different.
- Manufacturer certifications - Owens Corning Platinum, GAF Master Elite, and CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster aren't participation trophies. Manufacturers vet these companies and most get cut.
- Review volume and rating - 50 reviews at 4.9 stars is one thing. 600+ reviews at 4.9 stars is a different signal entirely.
- BBB record - accreditation, rating, and how complaints got handled.
- Local presence - somebody you can drive to if a problem shows up in year 8.
- Storm response - Iowa hail and wind seasons are when the storm-chasers roll in from out of state. Local matters.
Here's how the four shook out.
1. Bakeris Roofing
Owens Corning Platinum Preferred. BBB A+. 550+ five-star Google reviews. Family-owned since 1990.
Bakeris has been roofing the Des Moines metro for 36 years, and Clive is right in their backyard. Jeff Bakeris still owns the company, and that 36-year track record is the thing nobody else on this list can match. For homeowners doing their second replacement (the one they'd like to be their last), longevity is a real factor. The company you hire needs to still be around in 15 years if a warranty issue comes up.
The Owens Corning Platinum Preferred status puts Bakeris in the top 1% of roofing contractors nationwide. Owens Corning doesn't hand that out. They audit the installs, check the customer satisfaction scores, and require ongoing training. It's the cert that unlocks the strongest workmanship and material warranties Owens Corning offers, and you can only get those warranties through a Platinum installer.
550+ five-star Google reviews is the other tell. You can't fake that volume, and you can't fake the consistency. A lot of Clive's older neighborhoods have multiple Bakeris jobs on the same block. That word-of-mouth is how they've stayed busy without ever having to chase storms out of state.
What works for Clive specifically:
- Free estimates on full replacements and storm-damage inspections
- $98 service-call fee for repairs, credited back toward the work if you move forward
- 60-mile service radius covering all of Clive plus the rest of the metro
- Main office in Runnells with a satellite at 1809 Park Ave in Des Moines
- Insurance claim experience from the 2020 derecho and every hail season since
If you're replacing the roof you put on in 2010 and you want it done by people who'll still answer the phone in 2041, this is the call. Free estimate: (515) 967-8199.
2. Heartland Roofing, Siding, Solar
Des Moines-based. 653+ Google reviews. Multi-trade contractor.
Heartland is a solid #2 for Clive. They've built a real reputation in Des Moines and the surrounding metro, and the 653+ reviews put them in the same volume tier as Bakeris, which is rare. The multi-trade angle (roofing, siding, solar) is useful if you're already thinking about layering a solar install onto a new roof. Doing both at the same time with the same contractor saves you the headache of two crews pointing fingers at each other later.
That said, the solar piece is its own discipline, and homeowners should ask specifically about how the racking attaches and how the roof warranty interacts with the solar install. Heartland handles a lot of insurance claims in the metro, so they know the Iowa carrier landscape. For Clive's mature housing, where some homeowners are doing the "last roof + finally adding solar" combo before retirement, Heartland is worth a quote.
3. Right Roofing & Siding
Urbandale-based. 339+ Google reviews. GAF Master Elite certified.
Right Roofing is the closest geographic neighbor to Clive on this list. Urbandale is right next door, and they pull a lot of Clive work. The GAF Master Elite cert is GAF's top tier, which only about 2% of US roofing contractors hold. If you're set on a GAF shingle system instead of Owens Corning, this is where you'd go in the metro.
339+ reviews is healthy, just smaller than Bakeris or Heartland. The proximity is the real selling point. For Clive homeowners who want a contractor that can be on-site in 15 minutes for a warranty look or a quick patch, Right is hard to beat on response time. They also do siding, which lines up with a lot of the 1980s vinyl that's tired and ready to come off when the roof goes.
4. Waddle Exteriors
Story City-based. 262+ Google reviews. Multi-manufacturer certified.
Waddle is a bit further out (Story City is up north toward Ames), but they service the Des Moines metro including Clive. They hold certifications across multiple shingle manufacturers, which gives homeowners more product flexibility than a single-brand shop. 262+ reviews is a smaller sample than the top three, but the rating is strong and the reviews skew positive on communication and cleanup.
The drive time is the trade-off. If something goes sideways in year 6 and you need a service call, you're waiting for a truck coming down from Story City instead of one already in the metro. For a one-time replacement where you don't expect to need them again, that's a fine trade. For homeowners who want a longer working relationship, it's worth considering.
Before you sign anything: get the inspection right
A few things to do before you commit to a contractor for your Clive roof:
Get at least two inspections, ideally three. Roofing pricing varies more than people expect. A 20% spread between quotes on the same scope isn't unusual. But don't just pick the lowest number. The cheapest quote often skips ice and water shield, drip edge, or proper ridge ventilation. Read what's actually in each quote.
Ask about ventilation. A lot of 1970s and 1980s Clive homes have undersized intake and exhaust ventilation. If you replace the shingles without fixing the ventilation, you'll bake the new roof and burn through its rated life. A good inspector will walk you through what your current attic is doing and what the new system should look like.
Check for derecho damage that got missed. The 2020 storm did a number on Clive, and some homes got insurance jobs that were rushed. If your current roof is from 2020-2021, get a second set of eyes on it before assuming everything's fine. We've seen plenty of installs from that period that had skipped flashing details or shortcuts on the underlayment.
Verify the warranty. Manufacturer warranties (Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed) are only as good as the certification of the installer. A non-certified contractor putting on Owens Corning shingles will only get you the base material warranty, not the system warranty. The labor warranty is separate. Ask for both in writing.
Make sure they pull the permit. Clive requires permits on roof replacements. A contractor who tells you not to bother is a contractor you don't want.
Ready to get a number on it
If you're in Clive and the roof is ready for its next chapter, the team at Bakeris will come out and give you a real number. Free estimate for replacements and storm damage, no pressure, no high-volume sales tactics. Just 36 years of doing this in the Des Moines metro.
Call (515) 967-8199 or visit iowaroof.com/contact to get on the schedule. You can also see more about the work we do in your neighborhood at iowaroof.com/areas/clive.