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Heating cable for roof installers in Tripoli

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Roofing Experts
4.93(
41
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Approved Pro
Roofing Experts
4.93(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
262 local quotes requested

Here at Roofing Experts we are a small local roofing company that also installs siding and some windows. Dwight is the owner/job supervisor/secretary/cleanup guy. If you call you get me. With over 15 years of experience I pride myself in using my NE Iowa upbringing and values my parents instilled in me. Work hard and treat people fair and never lie to a customer just to score a job! "If you tell the truth you will never have to remember what you said." I love meeting new people everyday and building a relationships with my customers. Specializing in talking to prospective customers and explaining exactly what I'm going to do with your roof. Always love customers telling me that they love the work I did on their house and saved them $1000's. Give me a call 515-975-6834

"Job done quickly did a great job and details were taken care of definitely would give referral to family and friends I was definitely impressed"

Tammy and C on May 2025

Here at Roofing Experts we are a small local roofing company that also installs siding and some windows. Dwight is the owner/job supervisor/secretary/cleanup guy. If you call you get me. With over 15 years of experience I pride myself in using my NE Iowa upbringing and values my parents instilled in me. Work hard and treat people fair and never lie to a customer just to score a job! "If you tell the truth you will never have to remember what you said." I love meeting new people everyday and building a relationships with my customers. Specializing in talking to prospective customers and explaining exactly what I'm going to do with your roof. Always love customers telling me that they love the work I did on their house and saved them $1000's. Give me a call 515-975-6834

"Job done quickly did a great job and details were taken care of definitely would give referral to family and friends I was definitely impressed"

Tammy and C on May 2025


Seamless Exterior
6227 Nordic Drive
4.43(
7
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Seamless Exterior
6227 Nordic Drive
4.43(
7
)
Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

Seamless Exterior is a windows company in Waterloo, IA and we believe in doing business in a better way. When you choose to work with a member of our team, you get more than a windows contractor; you get a trustworthy craftsman that takes pride in their work. We take our reputation for excellence very seriously; it is important to us that each customers job is done right the first time. Whether we are hanging new windows or installing steel siding in Waterloo, Iowa or Marshalltown, we make customer satisfaction our top priority. Seamless Exterior is the windows contractor Waterloo, IA residents and Cedar Falls business owners trust. We specialize in creating custom siding, installing rain gutters, hanging windows, and much more. We are also one of the few local contractors that can install sunshade systems. When the gutters in Marshalltown, IA clog or the vinyl siding in Waterloo, IA needs replacing, Seamless Exterior can help. In addition to being a full service windows contractor in Waterloo, IA, we offer many other services to keep the windows and cellulose siding of homes and businesses looking great

Seamless Exterior is a windows company in Waterloo, IA and we believe in doing business in a better way. When you choose to work with a member of our team, you get more than a windows contractor; you get a trustworthy craftsman that takes pride in their work. We take our reputation for excellence very seriously; it is important to us that each customers job is done right the first time. Whether we are hanging new windows or installing steel siding in Waterloo, Iowa or Marshalltown, we make customer satisfaction our top priority. Seamless Exterior is the windows contractor Waterloo, IA residents and Cedar Falls business owners trust. We specialize in creating custom siding, installing rain gutters, hanging windows, and much more. We are also one of the few local contractors that can install sunshade systems. When the gutters in Marshalltown, IA clog or the vinyl siding in Waterloo, IA needs replacing, Seamless Exterior can help. In addition to being a full service windows contractor in Waterloo, IA, we offer many other services to keep the windows and cellulose siding of homes and businesses looking great


The Haas Group LLC
2215 Plank Road
4.60(
20
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The Haas Group LLC
2215 Plank Road
4.60(
20
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Independent 3rd party roof inspection and consultation company.

"No one called"

Mike S on April 2020

Independent 3rd party roof inspection and consultation company.

"No one called"

Mike S on April 2020


H & L ROOFING
122 Flintstone Drive
5.00(
3
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H & L ROOFING
122 Flintstone Drive
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A local Roofing company servicing Eastern Iowa.

A local Roofing company servicing Eastern Iowa.


PPC Roofing
2130 Mount Vernon Road Southeast
4.64(
11
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PPC Roofing
2130 Mount Vernon Road Southeast
4.64(
11
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

PPC (Platinum Prefer Contractor). PPC Roofing has great quality and the most innovation in roofing today. PPC Roofing takes pride in its products, services, and especially its warranties. PPC Roofing can do metal roofs, siding, and gutters. Call us today!

"Metal roof repair"

Theresa I on October 2020

PPC (Platinum Prefer Contractor). PPC Roofing has great quality and the most innovation in roofing today. PPC Roofing takes pride in its products, services, and especially its warranties. PPC Roofing can do metal roofs, siding, and gutters. Call us today!

"Metal roof repair"

Theresa I on October 2020


S J Construction Inc
1027 Sycamore St
4.25(
16
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S J Construction Inc
1027 Sycamore St
4.25(
16
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Customers say: True professional
33 years of experience

Additional contact name - Laura.

Additional contact name - Laura.


Iowa's Xtreme Seamless Gutters & Exteriors
PO Box 1123
5.00(
1
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Iowa's Xtreme Seamless Gutters & Exteriors
PO Box 1123
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CGI is a full service general contractor. Although we can manage your entire project, we are a small company that works one job at a time. CGI is able to perform many types of work in-house, so we keep sub-contracting to a minimum.

CGI is a full service general contractor. Although we can manage your entire project, we are a small company that works one job at a time. CGI is able to perform many types of work in-house, so we keep sub-contracting to a minimum.


ALLIED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
170 W Mullan Ave.
4.50(
16
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ALLIED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
170 W Mullan Ave.
4.50(
16
)
Customers say: Quality work
22 years of experience

We are a full service property maintenance company offering a wide range of services under one roof. This unique blend of services allows us to offer the customer substantial discounts in all aspects of their property maintenance needs.

We are a full service property maintenance company offering a wide range of services under one roof. This unique blend of services allows us to offer the customer substantial discounts in all aspects of their property maintenance needs.


City Builders
2009 Center St
1.00(
2
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City Builders
2009 Center St
1.00(
2
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38 years of experience

Additional contact name - Dwight Wielenga.

"Horrible, quality of work was horrible, billed me for work that was not even done on my property. Will not take charges off the invoice for the work that was not done. I refuse to pay for work that was not done and they will not return my phone calls to discuss the discrepancy on the invoice and now put a lien on my property even though I paid for the work that was actually done. They will not release the lien or discuss the invoice with me. I would not recommend them at all."

Stephanie P on January 2025

Additional contact name - Dwight Wielenga.

"Horrible, quality of work was horrible, billed me for work that was not even done on my property. Will not take charges off the invoice for the work that was not done. I refuse to pay for work that was not done and they will not return my phone calls to discuss the discrepancy on the invoice and now put a lien on my property even though I paid for the work that was actually done. They will not release the lien or discuss the invoice with me. I would not recommend them at all."

Stephanie P on January 2025


JDM Ag Services
908 Pearl St
No reviews
JDM Ag Services
908 Pearl St
No reviews
7 years of experience

We specialize in a variety of things from simple repairs to complete remodels (mainly in hog confinements). Roof repairs, new ceilings, welding steel, stainless steel and aluminum, curtains, gating installations, slat replacement or repairs, water lines, feed lines. We also offer roof coatings that can be applied in many options. What you will come to find in our buisness is we strive for excellence in every opportunity given to us because "doing it right matters" to us and most importantly to you as well. JDM Ag Services is a new company that is owner operated and has been in business since late 2018, but our experience in the Agriculture industry is 10+ years. Especially with the hog industry we strive to keep bio security and above all else pig safety. Thank you, JDM Ag Services

We specialize in a variety of things from simple repairs to complete remodels (mainly in hog confinements). Roof repairs, new ceilings, welding steel, stainless steel and aluminum, curtains, gating installations, slat replacement or repairs, water lines, feed lines. We also offer roof coatings that can be applied in many options. What you will come to find in our buisness is we strive for excellence in every opportunity given to us because "doing it right matters" to us and most importantly to you as well. JDM Ag Services is a new company that is owner operated and has been in business since late 2018, but our experience in the Agriculture industry is 10+ years. Especially with the hog industry we strive to keep bio security and above all else pig safety. Thank you, JDM Ag Services

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Tripoli, IA

A typical heat cable uses 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.

To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.

Choosing between heated gutters and roof heating cables usually comes down to budget, appearance, and performance. Heated gutters cost less to install and blend seamlessly with your home’s exterior, making them a discreet, lower-cost option for preventing ice dams. Roof heating cables deliver more customizable and powerful heat along roof edges to handle heavy snow and ice, but they require more material and labor, increasing your upfront investment. Evaluate your roof design, winter weather demands, and energy budget to select the system that works best for your property.

Roof heating cables prevent ice dams by melting snow and stopping ice buildup at the roof edge. Ice damming occurs when melting snow refreezes on a cold roof—often right above the gutter line—and blocks water from draining, which can force moisture under shingles into your home. Heating cables maintain a warm channel that clears ice dams as soon as they form and protects your roof from water damage and structural issues.

Roof heating cables last between two and ten years before replacement is needed, wearing out faster than your roof itself. Their lifespan depends on climate severity, cable type, and exposure to physical damage. Consistent inspections and preventative maintenance—such as clearing debris, tightening clips, and checking electrical connections—can extend their service life and ensure reliable snow and ice protection each winter.

To safely remove snow from your roof, start with a specially designed roof rake, standing firmly on the ground and pulling snow downhill rather than climbing onto the roof. You can also apply calcium chloride ice melt to break up stubborn ice or gently use a secured rope from a safe vantage point. 

Keep in mind that large snow slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and pose a serious fall risk. If conditions are hazardous or you lack the right equipment, hire a professional to protect your safety and your roof’s integrity.

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