Action Roofing & Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Ames, Iowa — based at 2422 Green Hills Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Action Roofing & Construction against the Iowa record
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- 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.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Ames, Story County
NOAA's Storm Events file contains 126 hail reports for Story County since 2017. Quarter-size stones or larger appear on 25 days. Stones of 1.75 inches or more appeared on 6 days, and the biggest stone measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2023.
12 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Within 25 miles of Ames, the last 90 days brought 6 NOAA hail reports.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
May is the peak month with 34 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 76 percent. In 5 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
Adjusted for size, Story County is number 3 of the 67 counties in Iowa that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 266.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 76% |
| Hail density rank in state | 3 of 67 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 25 |
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
| Tornado reports on file | 12 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.5 |
The single largest day was April 12, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Roland.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 30 | 2.25 |
| 2025 | 15 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Median year built in Ames is 1991, a typical house age of 35 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 40 percent of homes in Ames. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 1 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,102 |
| Median home value | $263,800 |
| Median year built | 1991 |
| Housing units | 27,706 |
| Built before 1980 | 40% |
Budgeting a roof in Ames
Local pricing in Ames sits roughly 13 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,090 to $13,485. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Iowa is $48,660 a year. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,180-$22,620 | $700 | $17,400 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | $410 | $18,270 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | $390 | $16,530 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | $460 | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830-$13,485 | $390 | $10,658 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960-$13,920 | $520 | $10,440 |
Ames roofing questions
- How much is a roof replacement in Ames?
- Plan on $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.
- What time of year does Ames get hail?
- 76 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and May holds 34 percent.
- Is the license for Action Roofing & Construction on a state list?
- The Iowa lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much hail does Story County see?
- The county file counts 126 hail reports since 2017. 25 of them reached 1 inch, and May tops the calendar.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- Is Ames an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1991, which gives 35 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
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