AE Roof Rescue
- Roofing Contractor serving Waterloo, Iowa — based at 3244 Wagner Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up AE Roof Rescue in Iowa
Iowa's requirement is state contractor registration — roofing carries no separate license, and permits are handled by your city or county
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm record for Waterloo and Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County, the county around Waterloo, has 59 NOAA hail entries on file since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or larger span 14 days. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger appeared on 5 days, and the biggest stone came in at 3 inches, close to a teacup. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the record in 2023.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, AE Roof Rescue included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Among 67 Iowa counties with enough reports to compare, Black Hawk County places 13 by density: 113.4 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
3 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Waterloo over the past 90 days.
6 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF0.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 78 percent from April to July, 45 percent in June. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Hail density rank in state | 13 of 67 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Hail reports, all years | 65 |
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 59 |
The single largest day was June 24, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Evansdale.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Waterloo went up in 1961, so the typical house is 65 years old. 77.8 percent of homes in Waterloo were built before 1980. Against a median home value of $150,200, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 7 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 32,170 |
| Typical home value | $150,200 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 61.1% |
| Built before 1980 | 77.8% |
| Detached and attached houses | 72.9% |
Replacement costs in Waterloo
The Waterloo multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. For Iowa, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,660 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50 to 100 yr | $27,840 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,048 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 - $23,490 | 40 to 50 yr | $18,270 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 - $20,880 | 35 to 50 yr | $16,530 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 - $26,100 | 40 to 70 yr | $20,445 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 - $13,485 | 25 to 30 yr | $10,658 |
Waterloo roofing questions
- Which months bring hail to Black Hawk County?
- 78 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and June holds 45 percent.
- How do I check AE Roof Rescue's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Iowa registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How big does hail get near Waterloo?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3 inches, comparable to a teacup, with 5 golf-ball days.
- Is hail common around Waterloo?
- 59 entries since 2017, 14 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is June.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- What is a roof replacement price in 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 cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
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