Elite Construction LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Ames, Iowa — based at 808 7th St, Boone, IA 50036.
- Services: roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Elite Construction LLC in Iowa
Iowa's requirement is state contractor registration — roofing carries no separate license, and permits are handled by your city or county
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm history for Ames and Story County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 126 hail entries in Story County. Across 25 of these days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. 6 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the file in 2023.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 76 percent from April to July, 34 percent in May. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Elite Construction LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The same record has 12 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
Counted per square mile, Story County ranks 3 of 67 Iowa counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 266.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 6 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 25 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 76% |
| Top month | May |
| Hail events since 2017 | 126 |
The record's top day is April 12, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Roland.
| Year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 30 | 2.25 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1.25 |
| 2025 | 15 | 1.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Ames were built before 1991, which is an age of 35 years or more. 40 percent of homes in Ames were built before 1980. That span covers about 1 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 27,706 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 42.9% |
| Detached and attached houses | 46.7% |
| Typical year built | 1991 |
| Typical household income | $60,102 |
Replacement costs in Ames
Prices in Ames run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Iowa at $48,660.
| Material | Price range | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | $390 | $16,530 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | $460 | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830-$13,485 | $390 | $10,658 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | $410 | $18,270 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960-$13,920 | $520 | $10,440 |
Asked about roofing in Ames
- Is hail common around Ames?
- From 2017 the county has 126 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 25 of those days, most often in May.
- How much is a roof replacement in Ames?
- Expect $6,090 to $13,485 for a standard asphalt job in Ames; the midpoint is $9,787.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Story County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 6 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Which months bring hail to Story County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 76 percent of entries come between April and July, May first at 34 percent.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- Where can I look up the license for Elite Construction LLC?
- Use the steps above with the Iowa registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
More Roofing Services in Ames, IA
Is this your company? Fix or claim this listing · Badge for your website · Report a mistake / ask for removal