Top Gun Contractors of Grimes has the knowledge and expertise for all of your roofing needs. We pride ourselves in quality work and pay close attention to details. Call today for a free estimate!
"Very helpful when it came to insurance"
Brad L on June 2024
Top Gun Contractors of Grimes has the knowledge and expertise for all of your roofing needs. We pride ourselves in quality work and pay close attention to details. Call today for a free estimate!
"Very helpful when it came to insurance"
Brad L on June 2024
As experts in residential and commercial roofing, Haus Roofing strives to exceed expectations. With nearly 30 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you and building a lasting relationship. We will be with you through the planning and deployment of your new roof! We are the professionals!! Call us today!!!
"Raleigh worked with my insurance to get my roof replaced due to hail damaged and his crew finished installing the roof in one day. Very professional and will use Haus Roofing in the future for any projects I need done."
Maria C on September 2023
As experts in residential and commercial roofing, Haus Roofing strives to exceed expectations. With nearly 30 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you and building a lasting relationship. We will be with you through the planning and deployment of your new roof! We are the professionals!! Call us today!!!
"Raleigh worked with my insurance to get my roof replaced due to hail damaged and his crew finished installing the roof in one day. Very professional and will use Haus Roofing in the future for any projects I need done."
Maria C on September 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
New Vista Exteriors is a GAF certified, family-owned exterior contractor servicing Indianola, IA, and surrounding communities. With over 13 years of experience, we specialize in roofing, siding, gutters, and framing - delivering unmatched service and quality craftsmanship to homes and businesses across our community. Let us help you today!
"We were having difficulty finding a local siding installer to get our siding job done by an insurance deadline from hail damage and through a roofing job became aware of New Vista Exteriors out of the Des Moines area. They not only replaced our whole roof on our house, but installed vinyl siding on our house and two garages. They did great work, paid attention to the details we wanted. Jose was great at communicating, always keeping us up to date on things and getting back to us promptly if we called. A very respectful crew and a company you can depend on to get the job done and do it right. We highly recommend New Vista Exteriors."
Brenda C on June 2025
New Vista Exteriors is a GAF certified, family-owned exterior contractor servicing Indianola, IA, and surrounding communities. With over 13 years of experience, we specialize in roofing, siding, gutters, and framing - delivering unmatched service and quality craftsmanship to homes and businesses across our community. Let us help you today!
"We were having difficulty finding a local siding installer to get our siding job done by an insurance deadline from hail damage and through a roofing job became aware of New Vista Exteriors out of the Des Moines area. They not only replaced our whole roof on our house, but installed vinyl siding on our house and two garages. They did great work, paid attention to the details we wanted. Jose was great at communicating, always keeping us up to date on things and getting back to us promptly if we called. A very respectful crew and a company you can depend on to get the job done and do it right. We highly recommend New Vista Exteriors."
Brenda C on June 2025
At E4 Construction, we are committed to delivering top-quality roofing and exterior solutions with honesty, integrity, and expertise. With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in storm restoration, providing homeowners with seamless, stress-free services after hail, wind, and catastrophic events. Our process is built around transparency and efficiency. We use industry driven technology to ensure precise estimates and high-quality results. Whether it is storm related or not we are here to help you with your exterior needs like roofing, siding, gutters, and windows. We believe in doing things the right way, no shortcuts, no surprises, just exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. Contact us today to see how you can get an instant quote to enhance your home before we even show up.
"They are very thorough and reliable."
Dan B on April 2023
At E4 Construction, we are committed to delivering top-quality roofing and exterior solutions with honesty, integrity, and expertise. With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in storm restoration, providing homeowners with seamless, stress-free services after hail, wind, and catastrophic events. Our process is built around transparency and efficiency. We use industry driven technology to ensure precise estimates and high-quality results. Whether it is storm related or not we are here to help you with your exterior needs like roofing, siding, gutters, and windows. We believe in doing things the right way, no shortcuts, no surprises, just exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. Contact us today to see how you can get an instant quote to enhance your home before we even show up.
"They are very thorough and reliable."
Dan B on April 2023
Roof Iowa, LLC, has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their hard earned money. So, we work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading companies in Iowa. We are local and family owned, keeping our relationship with your family and business our priority.
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Dustin B on March 2025
Roof Iowa, LLC, has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their hard earned money. So, we work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading companies in Iowa. We are local and family owned, keeping our relationship with your family and business our priority.
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Dustin B on March 2025
Our Mission at Mighty Dog Roofing is to be an industry changer, leading the industry with integrity, finding innovative ways to exceed the expectations of our clients and the communities we serve, and providing a customized experience each and every time we care for their home. At Mighty Dog Roofing, we pledge superior service to our customers through excellent communication and customer service. How do we accomplish that? Courteous customer education, community service, and the highest level of integrity and ethics. Mighty Dog Roofing is endorsed by the nation's top manufacturers and distributors, offering our customers the best and most innovative products and services in the industry.
"We have heard roofing horror stories about storm-chasing contractors who do shady work and skip town after creating a giant mess. Mighty Dog Roofing is a Des Moines-based company, and the owner is a local Iowan. During our roofing inspection, they noticed that the builder left a few nails exposed. After showing us pictures, they immediately fixed the problem on the spot! If you have a home in the greater Des Moines area and want a company that will take care of your roofing, siding, and windows forever, I recommend Mighty Dog Roofing!"
Ryan W on June 2025
Our Mission at Mighty Dog Roofing is to be an industry changer, leading the industry with integrity, finding innovative ways to exceed the expectations of our clients and the communities we serve, and providing a customized experience each and every time we care for their home. At Mighty Dog Roofing, we pledge superior service to our customers through excellent communication and customer service. How do we accomplish that? Courteous customer education, community service, and the highest level of integrity and ethics. Mighty Dog Roofing is endorsed by the nation's top manufacturers and distributors, offering our customers the best and most innovative products and services in the industry.
"We have heard roofing horror stories about storm-chasing contractors who do shady work and skip town after creating a giant mess. Mighty Dog Roofing is a Des Moines-based company, and the owner is a local Iowan. During our roofing inspection, they noticed that the builder left a few nails exposed. After showing us pictures, they immediately fixed the problem on the spot! If you have a home in the greater Des Moines area and want a company that will take care of your roofing, siding, and windows forever, I recommend Mighty Dog Roofing!"
Ryan W on June 2025
At Taylor Exteriors, we have been providing the residents of Central Iowa and surrounding areas with high-quality work and excellent customer service for years. Our team has made countless clients happy with the many home improvement services we offer. While we are known for our expertise in roofing installation, repair and maintenance (both residential and commercial), we also offer a number of other services that can increase your property’s value, add to your comfort and protect your home from the elements.
"They did a great job communicating with me. They cleaned up and finished ahead of schedule"
Matt A on September 2023
At Taylor Exteriors, we have been providing the residents of Central Iowa and surrounding areas with high-quality work and excellent customer service for years. Our team has made countless clients happy with the many home improvement services we offer. While we are known for our expertise in roofing installation, repair and maintenance (both residential and commercial), we also offer a number of other services that can increase your property’s value, add to your comfort and protect your home from the elements.
"They did a great job communicating with me. They cleaned up and finished ahead of schedule"
Matt A on September 2023
Legacy Construction is dedicated building partnerships while doing project that last. We provide value engineering that creates solutions with the budget in mind, and we are dedicated to the project until you are satisfied with the work done. Legacy Construction has been a trusted partner in the Des Moines and surrounding areas for countless businesses and residences. Our mission is to serve clients while building projects and relationships that last.
"Awesome,great group of guys,on time,got right to work,stayed busy the whole time,knocked the roof out in a single day.went the extra mile to clean up left it better then they found it.."
Robert B on April 2025
Legacy Construction is dedicated building partnerships while doing project that last. We provide value engineering that creates solutions with the budget in mind, and we are dedicated to the project until you are satisfied with the work done. Legacy Construction has been a trusted partner in the Des Moines and surrounding areas for countless businesses and residences. Our mission is to serve clients while building projects and relationships that last.
"Awesome,great group of guys,on time,got right to work,stayed busy the whole time,knocked the roof out in a single day.went the extra mile to clean up left it better then they found it.."
Robert B on April 2025
Falke Construction, located in Winterset, IA, is the premier roofing and construction company serving Osceola, Indianola, Des Moines and surround areas since 2009. Using the latest technologies and best practices, we offer commercial and residential services including custom built homes, additions, steel and asphalt shingle roofing, siding, remodels, doors, windows and much more with satisfaction guaranteed. For your free estimate, contact Falke Construction today!
"Falke Construction did a great job. They were very clean and professional."
jeff c on May 2021
Falke Construction, located in Winterset, IA, is the premier roofing and construction company serving Osceola, Indianola, Des Moines and surround areas since 2009. Using the latest technologies and best practices, we offer commercial and residential services including custom built homes, additions, steel and asphalt shingle roofing, siding, remodels, doors, windows and much more with satisfaction guaranteed. For your free estimate, contact Falke Construction today!
"Falke Construction did a great job. They were very clean and professional."
jeff c on May 2021
Architectural shingles last 25 to 30 years, while standard 3-tab asphalt shingles last 15 to 20 years. This extended lifespan results from their thicker construction and higher-quality materials. Environmental factors such as extreme temperatures, strong winds, and heavy precipitation can affect longevity in any region. Regular maintenance, including clearing debris and addressing minor issues promptly, helps maximize the service life of either shingle type.
Architectural shingles justify their additional cost through superior longevity, enhanced durability, and better aesthetics. While they cost 20% to 40% more than standard 3-tab options, their longer lifespan (25 to 30 years versus 15 to 20) means fewer replacements over time.
They also offer better resistance to wind and weather, a more attractive dimensional appearance, and stronger manufacturer warranties. For most homeowners, these benefits provide good value despite the higher initial investment.
30-year architectural shingles cost between $250 and $1,000 per square (100 square feet) installed. Premium brands tend toward the higher end of this spectrum, while more economical options fall in the lower range. These figures represent complete installation costs and don't include potential expenses for removing existing roofing materials, which can add disposal fees of $40 to $60 per ton.
Architectural shingles do require specific installation methods to ensure proper performance and warranty coverage. Their heavier weight and dimensional profile necessitate particular attention to underlayment quality, fastener placement, and overlap measurements. Manufacturer specifications must be followed precisely to maintain warranty protection.
Professional installers understand these requirements and have the proper tools and training to implement them correctly. Improper installation can compromise both performance and warranty coverage, making professional installation particularly important for this premium roofing material.