How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost in Des Moines?
We get asked about pricing more than anything else. And we get it. Nobody wants to call a roofer, sit through a sales pitch, and then find out the number is way outside their budget. So here is what Des Moines homeowners are actually paying for roof replacements right now.
Most residential roof replacements in the Des Moines metro run between $8,000 and $18,000. That is a wide range, and it is wide for a reason. A 1,200 square foot ranch with a simple roof shape is a very different job than a 2,500 square foot two-story with dormers and valleys. The size of your roof, the pitch, the material you pick, and the condition of the wood underneath all affect the final number.
Here is a rough breakdown by home size using standard architectural shingles with a full tear-off. A smaller ranch around 1,200 square feet typically runs $8,000 to $11,000. A mid-size home around 1,800 square feet falls in the $10,000 to $14,000 range. Larger homes at 2,500 square feet and up can run $13,000 to $18,000 or more depending on complexity.
The material you choose makes a real difference. Standard architectural shingles like Owens Corning Duration are the most popular option in Des Moines and they hit the sweet spot between price and performance. Impact-rated Class 4 shingles cost about 30 to 50 percent more on materials but they hold up much better against Iowa hail and wind. Some homeowners also find that upgrading to Class 4 qualifies them for a discount on their homeowner's insurance, so it is worth asking your agent about that before you decide.
Metal roofing is gaining popularity too. Standing seam metal runs about $12,000 to $22,000 for an average home, but it lasts 50 plus years and basically eliminates your worry about hail damage. Stone-coated steel sits somewhere in between. We install all of these and can walk you through which one fits your situation.
One cost that surprises homeowners is deck repair. When we tear off your old shingles, we inspect every inch of the plywood underneath. If it is soft, rotted, or water-damaged, it has to be replaced before we can install anything new. This is common on older Des Moines homes, especially in neighborhoods like Beaverdale, Drake, and Sherman Hill where homes were built in the 1920s through 1960s. Deck repair adds $1,000 to $3,000 on average but it is not optional. You cannot put a good roof on bad wood.
Pricing also varies a bit by neighborhood across the metro. Waukee and Johnston tend to run higher because home values are above $370K and the houses are bigger. Marshalltown and Newton run lower because housing is more affordable and homes are smaller. We have specific pricing info for over 50 cities on our service area pages if you want to see your city.
A few things that do NOT affect our pricing: the time of year, whether you found us through an ad or a referral, and whether you are paying cash or financing. Our price is our price. We do not inflate numbers and then offer fake discounts. That is not how we operate.
If you are thinking about a new roof, call us at (515) 967-8199 or fill out the form on our contact page. We will come out, inspect your roof, and give you a written estimate with exact pricing. No charge for the inspection, no pressure to commit. We have been doing this in Des Moines since 1990 and we plan to be here for another 36 years.
