General information only. Our pages on roofing costs, materials, storms, permits and Iowa law are written to help you ask sharper questions. They are not legal, insurance, engineering or financial advice. Summaries of Iowa Code and City of Des Moines rules reflect our reading of public sources as of October 2026, and those rules can change.

Cost figures. Each cost on the site names an outside source and a year, such as This Old House or RoofObservations. Because those sources picture different roofs, treat every range, the calculator's included, as a rough guide. Only a roofer's written estimate after an inspection reflects your house.

Storm history. Weather events come from the National Weather Service office in Des Moines, the Iowa State Climatologist and FEMA records. A storm passing through your area does not mean your roof was damaged.

Roofers. Each roofer is an independent business. We don't employ, supervise or guarantee any roofer. Iowa has no statewide roofing license; ask the roofer for its state contractor registration number and confirm it at 515-242-5871, keeping in mind that registration is not a measure of skill.

Government offices. Offices and phone numbers named on the site are listed so you can contact them yourself. No state, county or city agency endorses or recommends this site.