Storm & Hail Damage

Stay off the roof and record visible damage from a safe location. Bakeris Roofing provides free qualifying storm damage inspections in Des Moines and Central Iowa, with photos, a written construction scope, and an estimate. Emergency tarping depends on safe access and crew availability. Ask your carrier or agent about coverage, deductibles, and claim deadlines; an inspection does not guarantee insurance coverage.

Unlike out-of-state storm chasers who disappear after cashing your check, Bakeris Roofing has been serving Des Moines and Central Iowa since 1990. We're your neighbors, and we're not going anywhere.

From the first inspection through final cleanup, we build the strongest construction record the facts support: a full exterior inspection, labeled photo evidence, impact measurements, a written repair scope and estimate, emergency protection when needed, adjuster-site attendance when requested, and clear construction answers that keep the roofing work moving.

Iowa hail season runs roughly mid-April through mid-September, with peak activity in May, June, and July. Polk and Dallas counties average 2-3 hail events per year that produce stones large enough to damage shingles. Wind events with sustained gusts above 60 mph happen multiple times each season. The damage isn't always obvious from the ground, which is why a professional inspection within a few weeks of a storm is the right call. Claim deadlines vary by policy and insurer, so contact your carrier or agent promptly.

When an adjuster comes out, they're looking for specific markers: bruised or fractured shingles (you can sometimes feel the soft spot where hail impacted), exposed mat where granules have been knocked off, dented gutters and downspouts, dented metal flashing and vent caps, and damage to other softer parts of the home like siding and AC condenser fins. We document all of these with photos and measurements so you have a complete record to share with your insurance company.

A claim doesn't mean you need a full roof replacement. Sometimes the construction scope is a targeted repair, sometimes only damaged slopes require work, and sometimes the documented condition calls for full replacement. The insurer determines what it covers. We explain the construction options after you and your insurer determine coverage. We don't push for replacements that aren't justified.