Commercial roofs for the buildings that keep Des Moines running
Owners and property managers need three things from a roofer: someone who answers when the roof leaks on a Saturday, honest reports on what's left in the old roof, and replacements planned around the business.
We work on the buildings that line Des Moines' commercial corridors and fill the industrial parks off I-35 and I-80: small offices and medical buildings, strip retail, churches, apartment buildings, restaurants and light-industrial warehouses. Most have a low-slope membrane roof; some have steep shingle or metal sections; many have both.
What we do for commercial clients
Leak response
A call logged 24/7, a crew as soon as it's safe, the leak stopped and the source documented for your records.
Condition reports
Photos, a roof plan with problem areas marked, moisture checks where they're useful, and a frank estimate of remaining life.
Maintenance visits
Spring and fall: drains and scuppers cleared, seams and flashing checked, small repairs made before they grow.
Replacements
Phased to keep tenants open, with the permit, the insulation upgrades the energy code calls for, and the manufacturer's warranty where offered.
Why maintenance pays on a big roof
A commercial roof's worst enemies are the slow ones: a drain clogged with cottonwood fluff in June, a rooftop unit's curb flashing pulled loose by a technician's ladder, a ponded corner that freezes all January. Two visits a year catch most of that while it's still a repair. Hail is the fast enemy; after a big storm we inspect every client roof we maintain and send the photos the same week.
Smaller mixed-use buildings and churches often have a steep shingle section over a flat one; see our flat roofing and replacement pages for those details.
Commercial roofing prices
| Work | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Leak response and repair | $400 – $1,500 | Membrane, access, after-hours |
| Spring and fall maintenance visits, per year | $600 – $2,000 | Roof size, number of units |
| Roof condition report with photos and plan | $0 – $500 | Free for small roofs, priced for large or multi-building sites |
| TPO replacement, per square foot | $8 – $14 | Insulation, tear-off, height |
| Restoration coating over a sound roof, per sq ft | $3 – $6 | Condition, product |
Commercial pricing depends heavily on the building. These ranges are for planning; we price every roof after walking it.
On the roof
Questions about commercial roofing
Can you work while we stay open?
Yes. We phase the work, keep entrances clear and schedule loud tear-off for hours you choose.
Do you provide certificates of insurance?
Yes, naming your company or management firm as certificate holder, before any work starts.
Can you give us a budget for next year?
Yes. A condition report includes a repair-or-replace estimate and a rough timeline, which is what most boards and owners need.
Do you handle apartment buildings?
Yes, including steep-slope shingle roofs on garden-style complexes and membranes on mid-rise buildings.
What about the warranty?
Membrane manufacturers offer warranties on qualified installs. We'll quote the options and what each requires.
Do you respond after hail?
Yes. Maintenance clients get a post-storm inspection without having to ask.
