Quick Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Ames, Iowa — based at 2542 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Quick Roofing against the Iowa record
there is no roofing-specific license in Iowa — contractors carry a state contractor registration, and permits are handled locally by city or county
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Hail and wind history for Ames, Story County
Add up the hail reports NOAA filed for Story County since 2017 and you land on 126. Quarter-size stones or bigger were logged on 25 days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 6 days. The top size logged was 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 2023 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
12 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Quick Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
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.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
Within 25 miles of Ames, the last 90 days produced 6 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 12 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 126 |
| Reports in April to July | 76% |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Busiest month | May |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 6 |
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 | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 25 | 2.75 |
| 2018 | 30 | 2.25 |
| 2020 | 15 | 2.5 |
The housing stock in Ames
The median home in Ames was built in 1991, so the typical house is 35 years old. That span covers about 1 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. Before 1980, 40 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $263,800.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family share | 46.7% |
| Median home value | $263,800 |
| Median build year | 1991 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 40% |
| Homes counted | 27,706 |
What a new roof costs in Ames
Prices in Ames run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. The county holds 3 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | 40 to 70 years | $20,445 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | 50 to 100 years | $27,840 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | 35 to 50 years | $16,530 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830-$13,485 | 25 to 30 years | $10,658 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | 40 to 50 years | $18,270 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960-$13,920 | 15 to 25 years | $10,440 |
Ames roofing questions
- Which months bring hail to Story County?
- Hail clusters in May (34 percent), and April through July add up to 76 percent of the record.
- Is Ames an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1991, which gives 35 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How big does hail get near Ames?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 6 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- Where can I look up the license for Quick Roofing?
- The Iowa lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What is a roof replacement price in Ames?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Ames, 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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