Eric Adams Contracting LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Council Bluffs, Iowa — based at 4921 Spring Cir, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
- Services: roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Eric Adams Contracting LLC in Iowa
there is no roofing-specific license in Iowa — contractors carry a state contractor registration, and permits are handled locally by city or county
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- 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.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm record for Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County
For Pottawattamie County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 70 hail entries. Hail of coin size or larger came down on 29 separate days. Golf-ball size or larger were reported on 13 days, and the biggest stone measured 4 inches, about the size of a grapefruit. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Eric Adams Contracting LLC included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
On density, Pottawattamie County is mid-pack: 39 of 67 Iowa counties, at 86.5 reports per 1,000 square miles.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Council Bluffs over the past 90 days.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 109 mph.
86 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 39 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | April |
| Share of reports in April to July | 86% |
| Highest gust, mph | 109 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 70 |
| Density rank in state | 39 of 67 |
| Hail reports, all years | 83 |
The biggest day on file is April 17, 2025: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Weston.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Council Bluffs were built before 1964; the typical house is about 62 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Set a typical $9,787 asphalt job beside the $164,300 median home value and the roof comes to 6 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 27,576 |
| Typical year built | 1964 |
| Median household income | $64,092 |
| Typical home value | $164,300 |
| Detached and attached houses | 71.1% |
Budgeting a roof in Council Bluffs
The Council Bluffs 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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Price range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | $520 | $10,440 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 to $20,880 | $390 | $16,530 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | $700 | $17,400 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | $460 | $27,840 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 to $10,005 | $460 | $8,048 |
Council Bluffs roofing questions
- How big does hail get near Council Bluffs?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 4 inches, near a grapefruit. 13 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How do I check Eric Adams Contracting LLC's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Iowa registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How often does hail hit Council Bluffs?
- NOAA lists 70 hail reports for Pottawattamie County since 2017, on 29 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the peak month.
- What time of year does Council Bluffs get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 86 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 39 percent.
- What does a new roof cost in Council Bluffs?
- 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.
- How old are homes in Council Bluffs?
- The median home was built in 1964, so it is 62 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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