Roof Replacement

A roof replacement is a big investment, and it deserves a contractor who treats it that way. At Bakeris Roofing, we handle every tear-off and installation with trained crews. No shortcuts.

We install complete roofing systems from Owens Corning, Tamko, Malarkey, GAF, CertainTeed, and Stone Coated Metal. Underlayment, ice and water shield, starter strips, and ventilation. Every component works together to protect your home for decades.

Our Owens Corning Platinum Preferred status (earned by fewer than 1% of contractors nationwide) means your new roof comes with the strongest warranties available, including a 50-year system warranty.

Most Des Moines roof replacements take one to two days. Day one is the tear-off down to the deck, inspection of the wood substrate, replacement of any rotted sheathing, ice and water shield in the valleys and at the eaves, synthetic underlayment across the whole roof, and starter strips at the perimeter. Day two is the shingle install, ridge ventilation, flashing, and a full magnetic nail sweep of your driveway and yard. We don't leave debris behind.

Material choice changes the price and the lifespan. Owens Corning Duration is the most popular for Des Moines homes (40-year warranty, Class 3 hail rating, balanced cost). Owens Corning Duration FLEX adds Class 4 impact resistance and qualifies for an Iowa insurance discount that often pays back the upgrade in 4-6 years. Tamko Heritage is a strong middle-tier option for traditional shingle look. Malarkey is the premium choice for hail-prone neighborhoods because every shingle includes recycled rubber for impact resilience. GAF Timberline HDZ is solid value with a deep color range. Stone-coated steel is the longest-lasting option (50+ years) and works well on architectural Sherman Hill and Beaverdale homes where curb appeal matters.

Iowa weather is the main reason a complete system matters more than just shingles. Hail season runs roughly May through July, and Polk County averages 2-3 significant hail events per year. Wind speeds during summer storms regularly exceed 60 mph. Ice dams form on north-facing slopes in long winters when warm attic air melts snow that refreezes at the cold eaves. A roof installed without proper ventilation, ice and water shield placement, and storm-rated shingles will fail early. We size every component to those specific Iowa conditions.

Pricing depends on five things: square footage, roof pitch, complexity (number of valleys, dormers, penetrations), tear-off layers, and material choice. A typical 2,000-square-foot Des Moines ranch with a single-pitch asphalt roof runs $8,000 to $12,000 in Owens Corning Duration. A 3,500-square-foot two-story with multiple gables and a 12/12 pitch runs $18,000 to $25,000. Stone-coated steel adds 60-80% to the asphalt baseline. We give a fixed written estimate before you sign anything, with line-item pricing so you can see exactly what you're paying for.

Neighborhood matters too. Sherman Hill victorians and Beaverdale tudors often have HOA or historic-district material restrictions and we handle those approvals as part of the job. Newer South Side and Jordan Creek builds typically have HOA color and material specs we handle directly with the association. We work in every Polk County neighborhood and most surrounding counties.