Heyn Brothers Service Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Waterloo, Iowa — based at 123 Arizona St, Waterloo, IA 50703.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Heyn Brothers Service Roofing in Iowa
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Hail and wind history for Waterloo and Black Hawk County
In Black Hawk County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 59 hail reports. Hail of quarter size or bigger fell on 14 different days. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 3 inches, about a teacup. 2023 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF0.
78 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 45 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Within 25 miles of Waterloo, the last 90 days brought 3 NOAA hail reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
Adjusted for size, Black Hawk County is number 13 of the 67 counties in Iowa that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 113.4 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
| Hail reports, all years | 65 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 59 |
| Density rank in state | 13 of 67 |
The largest single day in the record is June 24, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Evansdale.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1.25 |
The housing stock in Waterloo
Half the homes in Waterloo were built before 1961; the typical house is about 65 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1961 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Before 1980, 77.8 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 7 percent of the median home value of $150,200.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 77.8% |
| Typical home value | $150,200 |
| Owner-occupied | 61.1% |
| Median year built | 1961 |
| Detached and attached houses | 72.9% |
Roof prices in Waterloo
Prices in Waterloo run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. The county holds 8 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 50 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Iowa at $48,660.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090-$10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $8,048 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830-$13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $10,658 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $20,445 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | 35-50 yrs | $16,530 |
Waterloo roofing questions
- What is the typical house age in Waterloo?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1961. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- How big does hail get near Waterloo?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, near a teacup. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Waterloo?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Waterloo, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How much hail does Black Hawk County see?
- NOAA lists 59 hail reports for Black Hawk County since 2017, on 14 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. June is the busiest month.
- When is hail season in Waterloo?
- Hail concentrates in June (45 percent), and April through July total 78 percent of the record.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- 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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