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Avatar for Innovative Roofing
Innovative Roofing
4.7(
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was having difficulty finding someone to clean out my gutters and downspouts. I did some research and found Innovative Roofing online. Their website featured numerous reviews from people who were highly satisfied, and the reviews sounded sincere. I contacted them, and Ramiro came out quickly. He climbed onto the roof, inspected it, took several photos and showed me how my existing leaf guards were beat up and doing more harm than good. He also showed areas that needed caulking and other maintenance. He explained that they could do a maintenance program, whereby they would come out in the spring and again in the fall to check for any issues and also clean out the gutters. He and his crew chief, Anderson, discovered that all the bathroom vents and the downdraft vent of my fancy stovetop were dumping moist air directly into the attic, instead of venting out through the roof. This was having a negative effect on the attic insulation, as well as allowing cold air into the kitchen during the winter. Anderson and his crew installed four flopper vents in the roof and now everything vents outside, instead of into the attic. They removed the old leaf guard, and so far, the existing gutter and downs are handling the rain just fine without it. Ramiro also recommended an excellent company to blow in a foot of additional insulation into my attic, as well as over the garage, which incredibly had none in the ceiling or the walls. This is a large, high-dollar house in a tony subdivision, and the builder, well-known, cut numerous corners, in addition to those I have mentioned. Fortunately, some of the wrongs have now been righted by the good folks at Innovative. They were always on time, cleaned up any mess, gave me a decent price, and were unfailingly pleasant to work with. I highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Bulldog Roofing
4.9(
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company to work with. I highly recommend them. Brock was very responsive and always helpful throughout the process from my initial visit through completion of the roof. I received the same level of customer service whether sending an email or phoning their office. I've already recommended them to a few of my neighbors."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
190 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heartland Home
5.0(
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Heartland home was punctual and courteous for the estimate appointment and completed the repair himself while he was here. I will definitely use him in the future and would recommend him to my friends and neighbors. Thank you Angie for recommending this professional"
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Teamwork Exteriors
4.7(
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent job in all respects. Steve was available at all times of project to answer any and all questions. Pablo and his roofing crew did a superb installation job, working late to get job completed. Will absolutely use Teamwork Exteriors again for my next project and they have my very highest recommendation."
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+9

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Integrity Exterior Solutions
3.9(
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have asbestos shingles and another company removed the shingles. Integrity Exterior Solutions contract was to put the new shingles on. I checked into other companies that did both removal and replacement, but it was $1000 less to go with two separate companies. The shingles placed were Owens Corning TruDefinition - color harbor blue. The two companies coordinated well and had the job done in three days all together. They probably could have done it sooner, but there was a delay of about several hours waiting for the shingles to show up. After the asbestos shingles were removed and the new shingles arrived, the team worked fast and stayed until dark. Some cons: afterwards, we did find nails and roofing material in the gutters, flower pots, and in the yard. It was about a bucket full of material. Plus, there was large sheeting material left in the back yard. I know that a construction site can get messy, but the manager did say they would go through the yard and pick up any loose materials. We let the manager know, so he can let his team know and he was apologetic. Therefore the rating of a B."
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Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for Marathon Services Inc
Marathon Services Inc
4.3(
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Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Paul Stoural, was wonderful about communicating with me through phone calls and text messages. Without him fighting USAA for our new roof for almost 2 years we would not have the roof today! We had 2 roof estimators come out from USAA and both claimed no recent hail damage even though we had pictures of the hail . Then Paul Stoural asked USAA for a civil engineer to come out and look at roof. USAA said civil engineer said no need for roof. Then Mr. Stoural said we might consider talking to retention department at USAA since we have been with them over 20 years. My husband did that and within the week USAA had approved the new roof. We had given USAA pictures of the golf ball size hail and they didn't care. The owner of Marathon, Paul Stoural, has been in business for over 17 years in Bellevue. His workers all did a good job of sweeping up at the end of the day since I was concerned with nails getting in my car tires. We also got new gutters on entire house. A great roofing company and wonderful people to work with. They had put on the vinyl siding too and it looks great too!"
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FAQs for wood shake or composite roofing installation and replacement projects in Carter Lake, IA

Cedar shakes and wood shingles might seem similar, but they have some important differences. Cedar shakes are hand-split, giving them a unique, textured appearance that adds rustic charm to your roof. They're great for homeowners who want a distinctive look. Wood shingles, conversely, are machine-made, providing a smooth, uniform appearance for a more modern look. Shakes tend to be more expensive due to the craftsmanship involved but offer exceptional beauty and resilience.

A well-maintained cedar shake roof can last up to 60 years. However, factors like severe weather and improper ventilation can reduce its lifespan. You should consider replacing your roof if you notice persistent leaks, visible water damage, curling or splitting shakes, moss growth, rot, or missing shakes. Regular inspections can help you determine when it's time for a replacement.

When hiring a roofing contractor for your cedar shake roof, asking the right questions is important. Make sure they are fully certified and have extensive experience with cedar installations. Verify that their team is licensed, bonded, and insured. Ask for details about the materials they use, such as the type of underlayment and fasteners, and how they ensure proper ventilation. Getting multiple written estimates can help you compare options and choose a contractor who offers quality workmanship at a fair price.

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