Roof Replacement in Johnston, Iowa

Johnston sits on the north edge of the Des Moines metro, right up against Saylorville Lake and the Camp Dodge military base. That location means exposed western and northern sides that catch the full force of every storm system coming out of the Dakotas. When we replace a roof in Johnston, wind resistance matters more than it does a few miles south — Johnston homes lose shingles at lower wind speeds than similar homes in Beaverdale or the East Village.

Bakeris Roofing has been replacing roofs in Johnston since 1990. We've worked on the older housing stock along NW Beaver Drive, the mid-century neighborhoods around the original Johnston grid, and the newer subdivisions east of Merle Hay. Most Johnston roofs we replace today are 18-25 years old and showing granule loss, brittle shingles, and accumulated storm damage from events like the 2020 derecho.

For Johnston specifically, we recommend architectural shingles rated for 130+ mph wind uplift and a full 6-nail pattern on every shingle (not the 4-nail pattern most builders use to save time). Class 4 impact-resistant shingles — Owens Corning Duration FLEX, GAF Timberline HDZ RS, or Malarkey Vista — are the upgrade we push hardest for Johnston customers because they also earn most homeowners an insurance discount through their Iowa carrier.

A full Johnston roof replacement includes tear-off to the decking, decking inspection and repair (Johnston's older ranches often have damaged decking from years of ice dams), synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys, new drip edge, new pipe boots, new flashing, ridge vent, and proper nailing on every shingle. Most Johnston jobs take 1-2 days depending on size.

Insurance claim replacements are common in Johnston because of the storm exposure. We meet your adjuster on-site, walk the roof with them, and manage the claim paperwork end to end. Call (515) 967-8199 or request a free Johnston roof estimate.