Leaks, storm damage, missing shingles, failed flashing and worn-out pipe boots on Des Moines homes, fixed properly the first time — with a free inspection and a written report before any work starts.
Who repairs roofs in Des Moines? Hutch Unlimited Roofing repairs residential roofs across Des Moines and the metro — leaks, hail and wind damage, missing shingles, cracked pipe boots, failed valley and chimney flashing, and ice-dam damage — from a locally owned, BBB A+ accredited company in Grimes rated 5.0 stars across 57 Google reviews. Every inspection is free and ends with photos and a written report, and we tell you honestly when a repair will hold and when a replacement makes more sense. Call (515) 313-7355.
At A Glance
The short version, for anyone comparing Central Iowa roofers.
Common Des Moines roof repairs
The census puts the median build year of a Des Moines home at 1961, so most repairs here are on roofs that have already been replaced once or twice.
Water stains, drips and damp attic insulation. We trace the leak to its source — usually flashing or a pipe boot, not the shingles — and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Bruised shingles, creased ridge caps and lifted tabs after Central Iowa hail and wind. We photograph every slope and give you a written report and repair estimate.
Wind pulls tabs loose on the south and west slopes first. We replace the damaged courses and reseal the neighbors so the next gust does not finish the job.
Chimneys, valleys, skylights and wall junctions on Des Moines' older homes are where most leaks start. We reseal or replace the metal properly.
Eave leaks every February mean heat is escaping into the attic. We repair the water damage and fix the ventilation and insulation that caused it.
Spongy spots underfoot mean the sheathing has rotted under old layers. We cut out and replace the decking before re-shingling.
Simple & transparent
Tell us what you are seeing on your Des Moines roof.
We get on the roof and photograph what we find.
Photos, a clear diagnosis and an honest repair-or-replace answer.
A written price with no surprise add-ons later.
We fix it properly, then review the work with you and sweep for nails.
Repair or replace?
A repair is the right answer when the roof has years left and the damage is local: one slope, one flashing, one storm. It is the wrong answer when the shingles are at the end of their life everywhere, when there are already two or three layers, or when the decking is soft in more than one place. We tell you which one you have, with photos, before you spend anything.
Check this from the ground
You do not need a ladder for most of these. Stand across the street on a bright morning and look at the roof against the light.
Dark or shiny patches where granules blew off, curling tabs, a creased ridge line after wind, dented gutters or vents after hail.
Ceiling stains, bubbling paint, a musty attic smell after rain, daylight through the decking, damp insulation.
Shingle granules collecting at the downspout splash block mean the shingles are shedding their protective layer.
Builder-grade shingles typically last 20 to 25 years in Iowa. If the roof is original to a home built before 2005, it is worth a free look even with no symptoms.
Straight numbers
Typical Central Iowa planning ranges, not a quote. The inspection and the written estimate are free, so you get a real number before deciding anything.
| Repair | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe boot or small flashing reseal | $150 – $450 | The most common leak source on any roof |
| Wind-damaged shingles, one area | $300 – $900 | Depends on slope, access and matching the existing shingle |
| Chimney or valley flashing replacement | $500 – $1,800 | Common on pre-1960 Des Moines homes |
| Storm damage repair, one slope | $800 – $3,000 | Hail or wind damage confined to one side of the roof |
| Decking replacement, per sheet | $90 – $180 added | Only when the sheathing is soft; you see the photos first |
| Full replacement | See the cost guide | When repairs stop making sense |
Ranges reflect what we commonly see across the Des Moines metro. Steep pitch, multiple layers and hard access move the number. Financing is available for larger repairs.
Why Central Iowa trusts Hutch
Homeowners across Des Moines consistently rate Scott and the crew 5 stars for honest, fast work.
Every inspection ends with photos and a written report you can keep or hand to anyone, no invented damage.
Based right here in Grimes, serving the whole Des Moines metro — not a storm-chasing out-of-towner.
No pressure, no surprises — just a straight answer and a fair written price.
Roof repair across the metro
From our Grimes shop we cover Des Moines and every suburb around it. See our Des Moines roofing company page for full replacements, or our residential roof repair service across Central Iowa.
Real Google reviews
"Scott is professional, efficient, and honest. He went WAY above and beyond the issue we called him for and provided top-notch service."
Colin & Whitney M."Scott was so responsive and quickly helped us repair a leak in our ceiling. Incredibly friendly and gave us great advice."
Whitney Peitz"Scott and his team were very professional and punctual. He was honest and informative regarding our roof and insulation."
Kristen PohlmanAnswers before you call
Small repairs such as a cracked pipe boot, a few wind-lifted shingles or resealed flashing are usually a few hundred dollars. Larger repairs involving decking, valley metal or a whole slope run higher, and at some point a full replacement makes more sense. The inspection and the written estimate are free, so you get a real number before deciding anything.
Small repairs on a layered roof are possible, but they rarely hold well, because the layers hide soft decking and the new shingles cannot seal properly. Nearly half of Des Moines homes were built before 1960, so layered roofs are common here. We will tell you honestly if a tear-off is the only repair that makes sense.
Yes, and that is where most Des Moines leaks start. Chimney counter-flashing, step flashing along walls and skylight curbs fail long before the shingles do. We reseal or replace the metal properly rather than smearing sealant over the problem.
We match color and profile as closely as the market allows. On roofs more than fifteen years old an exact match is not always possible because shingle lines change, and we show you the closest option before we start.
Most single-issue repairs are done in a few hours. Storm damage across a slope or decking replacement can take a full day. We give you the timeline with the written estimate.
Most Iowa homeowners policies cover sudden storm, hail and wind damage, but that is a question for your insurer. We document everything with photos and a written estimate so you have clear records to share with them.
Iowa homeowners policies commonly set a reporting window, often twelve months from the storm date, so an older event may fall outside it while a recent one does not. That is a question for your insurer; the Iowa Insurance Division's guidance at iid.iowa.gov explains the basics. Our job is to get the damage documented quickly and clearly.
Yes. For active leaks we prioritize same-day tarp and secure across the metro. See our emergency roof repair page or call (515) 313-7355.
We do. Hutch Unlimited works with Acorn Finance so you can spread the cost rather than paying in one hit. See our financing page for the options, and ask about it when you book the free inspection.
Local. Hutch Unlimited LLC is BBB A+ accredited and has been locally owned in Grimes, on the northwest edge of the Des Moines metro, since 2021. Owner Scott inspects the roof himself and is the person who answers the phone, before the job and after it. We will still be here next spring, which is the question worth asking any roofer who shows up after a storm.
Still have a question? Call (515) 313-7355. Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00, Sat 8:00–12:00.
Free inspection · Photo-documented report · Honest repair-or-replace answer.
Written and reviewed by the Hutch Unlimited Roofing team, Grimes, Iowa. Last updated September 5, 2026.
