Leaks, storm damage, worn shingles, failed flashing and ice-dam damage on homes across Des Moines and Central Iowa, fixed properly the first time — with a free inspection and a written report before any work starts.
Who repairs residential roofs in Central Iowa? Hutch Unlimited Roofing repairs residential roofs across Des Moines and Central Iowa — leaks, hail and wind damage, missing shingles, cracked pipe boots, failed flashing, ice-dam damage and soft decking — 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 repairs
Most leaks are not the shingles. They are the details: the boots, the flashing and the places where two roof planes meet.
We trace the leak to its source and fix the cause, not just the stain on the ceiling.
Bruised shingles, creased ridge caps and lifted tabs after Central Iowa hail and wind, photographed slope by slope.
Wind pulls tabs loose on the south and west slopes first. We replace the courses and reseal the neighbors.
Chimneys, valleys, skylights and wall junctions 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 damage and fix the ventilation that caused it.
Spongy spots underfoot mean rotted sheathing. We cut out and replace the decking before re-shingling.
Simple & transparent
Tell us what you are seeing on your 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.
Straight numbers
Typical Central Iowa planning ranges, not a quote. The inspection and the written estimate are free.
| 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 shingle |
| Chimney or valley flashing replacement | $500 – $1,800 | Common on pre-1980 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 Central Iowa
From our Grimes shop we cover Des Moines and every suburb around it. See the city pages under Areas We Serve, or our Des Moines roofing company page for full replacements.
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.
Water rarely comes in where it shows on the ceiling. We start at the stain, follow it up through the attic to the entry point, then check the roof above it: pipe boots, flashing, nail pops and valleys first. Photos of the entry point go in your report.
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 starting.
Most single-issue repairs are done in a few hours. Storm damage across a slope or decking replacement can take a full day. You get 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. Loose fasteners, failed sealant at seams and penetrations, and storm-lifted panels are all routine. See our metal roofing page for new installs.
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.
