DEJ Construction LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Iowa City, Iowa — based at 1061 Briar Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240.
- Services: roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up DEJ Construction LLC in Iowa
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm record for Iowa City and Johnson County
In Johnson County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 91 hail entries. Reports of 1 inch or larger fall on 23 days. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 5 days, and the biggest stone measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
NOAA also lists 16 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Counted per square mile, Johnson County ranks 6 of 67 Iowa counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 175.0 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 83 mph.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Iowa City over the past 90 days.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 61 percent from April to July, 18 percent in May. In 4 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 91 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 23 |
| Peak month | May |
| Density rank in state | 6 of 67 |
| Top gust, mph | 83 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
The single largest day was March 10, 2026: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Oasis.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 11 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Iowa City
Median year built in Iowa City is 1984, a typical house age of 42 years. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. Before 1980, 45.3 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,600 |
| Typical household income | $57,533 |
| Median build year | 1984 |
| Built before 1980 | 45.3% |
| Housing units | 33,855 |
Budgeting a roof in Iowa City
The Iowa City multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. Census County Business Patterns counts 15 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 73.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $460 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $410 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | 50-100 yrs | $370 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830-$13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $390 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090-$10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $460 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960-$13,920 | 15-25 yrs | $520 |
Iowa City roofing questions
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How big does hail get near Iowa City?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- When is hail season in Iowa City?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 61 percent of entries come between April and July, May leading at 18 percent.
- Does Iowa City get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 91 hail reports since 2017. 23 of those days reached 1 inch, and May leads the calendar.
- How old are homes in Iowa City?
- The median home was built in 1984, so it is 42 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Can I confirm DEJ Construction LLC is licensed?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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