Walter Roofing - Iowa City
- Roofing Contractor serving Iowa City, Iowa — based at 7 Hawkeye Dr Ste 104, North Liberty, IA 52317.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
How to check Walter Roofing - Iowa City on the Iowa record
Iowa's requirement is state contractor registration — roofing carries no separate license, and permits are handled by your city or county
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Hail record for Iowa City, Johnson County
In Johnson County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 91 hail entries. Reports of 1 inch or more span 23 days. The rough part: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2.75-inch stone about the size of a baseball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2026.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 83 mph.
May is the peak month with 18 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 61 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Among 67 Iowa counties with enough reports to compare, Johnson County places 6 by density: 175.0 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Walter Roofing - Iowa City, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
NOAA also lists 16 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 61% |
| Hail density rank in state | 6 of 67 |
| Top gust, mph | 83 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Top month | May |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
The record's top day is March 10, 2026: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Oasis.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 |
Housing around Iowa City
Half the homes in Iowa City were built before 1984, which is an age of 42 years or more. 45.3 percent of homes in Iowa City were built before 1980. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $273,600. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $57,533 |
| Median year built | 1984 |
| Owner-occupied | 46.3% |
| Single-family share | 49.8% |
| Housing units | 33,855 |
Roof prices in Iowa City
Local pricing in Iowa City sits roughly 13 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,090 to $13,485. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. The county holds 15 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 73.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | 20-30 yrs | $17,400 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50-100 yrs | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 to $26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $20,445 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $10,658 |
Questions about roofing in Iowa City
- Is Iowa City an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1984. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- Which months bring hail to Johnson County?
- 61 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May alone has 18 percent.
- Can I confirm Walter Roofing - Iowa City is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Iowa registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How big does hail get near Iowa City?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days.
- What does a new roof cost in Iowa City?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Iowa City, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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