TMJ Construction Services
- Roofing Contractor serving Ames, Iowa — based at 2230 229th Pl, Ames, IA 50014.
- Services: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up TMJ Construction Services in Iowa
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm record for Ames, Story County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 126 hail entries in Story County. On 25 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The rough part: 6 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 2.5-inch stone close to a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the file in 2023.
Among 67 Iowa counties with enough reports to compare, Story County ranks 3 by density: 266.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 76 percent from April to July, 34 percent in May. 5 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
12 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask TMJ Construction Services, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | May |
| Hail reports, all years | 153 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 25 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 6 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Tornado reports on file | 12 |
The single largest day was April 12, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Roland.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 25 | 2.75 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 36 | 2.5 |
The housing stock in Ames
The median home in Ames was built in 1991, so the typical house is 35 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $263,800. 40 percent of homes in Ames were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1991 |
| Single-family homes | 46.7% |
| Typical household income | $60,102 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 40% |
| Typical home value | $263,800 |
Roof prices in Ames
The Ames multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 3 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Iowa at $48,660.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50 to 100 yr | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25 to 30 yr | $10,658 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 to $10,005 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,048 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 to $26,100 | 40 to 70 yr | $20,445 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50 to 70 yr | $27,840 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | 15 to 25 yr | $10,440 |
Ames roofing questions
- 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.
- When is hail season in Ames?
- Hail clusters in May (34 percent), and April through July add up to 76 percent of the record.
- What is the typical house age in Ames?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1991. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- How do I check TMJ Construction Services's license?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What is a roof replacement price in Ames?
- Budget $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,787 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- Has Story County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 6 days.
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