Roofers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
29 roofing companies are listed for Cedar Rapids. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: None of the 29 roofers listed for Cedar Rapids has a license match on the state registry yet, so ask any roofer for a license number and look it up before you sign. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Cedar Rapids home runs $6,090–$13,485 at the local 0.87× cost index, and a metal roof $14,790–$34,800. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Cedar Rapids runs $6,090 to $13,485
$6,090 Typical $9,800 High
$13,485
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Cedar Rapids prices. Source and share of home value below.
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Compares your price per square foot with the Cedar Rapids installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Cedar Rapids roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Cedar Rapids house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Cedar Rapids gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Cedar Rapids?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Cedar Rapids policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Cedar Rapids roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Cedar Rapids from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Cedar Rapids address.
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Roofers in Cedar Rapids, IA
29 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Cedar Rapids
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Cedar Rapids roster, checked
0 of 29 listed firms have a licence number on file (0%). None has been matched in the official state registry yet, so no firm here carries the Verified badge. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.
Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Cedar Rapids
120 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 120 people working as roofers in the Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area, 12.9% of the 930 in Iowa.
That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.
Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025Where the roofers for Cedar Rapids are based
Every listed firm is based in Cedar Rapids; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.
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Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Cedar Rapids ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | in town | 29 | 0 |
Nearby city pages
- Iowa City, IA 23 mi
- Waterloo, IA 50 mi
- Dubuque, IA 63 mi
- Davenport, IA 64 mi
The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.
Cedar Rapids in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #30of 209Freeze-thaw days: Cedar Rapids ranks #30 of 209.
- #163of 209Yearly rainfall (low end): Cedar Rapids ranks #163 of 209.
Costliest storm day on record
Jul 17, 2016
3 reports that day (2 wind, 1 tornado); reported property damage $250,000; county FIPS 19113, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Cedar Rapids
- 18 county firms with payroll, about 237 workers; 61% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $47,840 a year (Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area).
When hail hits Cedar Rapids
Linn County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
April is the heaviest month in Linn County: 81 of 175 hail reports (46%). April to June holds 81%; the other nine months split 19%.
Worst full year: 2020, with 35 reports and 2 days of 1.75 in hail or larger; 2.8x the 12-report mean.
9 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 6 of 12 full years; last one 2026 so far.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2015 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 2.5″ |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.88″ |
| 2017 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.88″ |
| 2020 (worst full year) | 35 | 3 | 2 | 2.75″ |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2023 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 25 | 3 | 2 | 2″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026Cedar Rapids storm record: Linn County
NWS reports for Linn County, 2014–2026.
- 1849Founded
- 810 ft (247 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Linn County
- 961 to 1.74 in
- 371.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 22.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
135 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 29 | Hiawatha |
| July 11, 2020 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 4 | Fairfax |
| June 22, 2015 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 21 | Marion |
“Severe thunderstorms developed across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois Saturday, July 11, producing widespread wind damage and very large hail.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, July 11, 2020
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
April 14, 2026
9 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · June 28, 2017
It stayed on the ground for 10.19 miles and was up to 200 yards wide. The tornado touched down south of Central City in the county fairgrounds outfield area, and tracked about 12 miles northeast through Prairieburg before lifting in rural Jones County. The most intense damage occurred near and in Prairieburg.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
140 mph · August 10, 2020
Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Linn County, associated with a derecho. These winds lasted around an hour in total at any one location, even though the initial line of storms moved out quickly.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Linn County fact sheet for Cedar Rapids homeowners
Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.
How old are the roofs? Homes in Linn County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 14.1% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.3% |
| 1950s | 10.2% |
| 1960s | 12.1% |
| 1970s | 14.0% |
| 1980s | 7.8% |
| 1990s | 12.6% |
| 2000s | 13.6% |
| 2010s | 11.3% |
| 2020+ | 1.0% |
101,989 homes, median built in 1977. 53.7% date from before 1980 and 12.3% from 2010 on; 73.3% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the pre-1940.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Iowa
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Acknowledge receipt of your claim notice (payment within the period also satisfies the rule) | 15 days | Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-15.42(1) |
| Insurer | Tell you whether the claim is accepted or denied | 30 days | Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-15.41(2) |
| Insurer | Pay once liability is affirmed and the amount is not in dispute | 30 days | Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-15.41(6) |
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Roofing services in Cedar Rapids
One page per job, each opening with a Cedar Rapids figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1973; 98 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 2.75 in, 25 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
58 days at 58+ mph, top gust 140 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
60% of homes predate 1980; 68.2% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $177,100; golf-ball hail on 9 days, so ask about impact class.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 4.8 days a year with 1 in of rain, 34 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
33% of units are multi-unit; 18 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Cedar Rapids
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Cedar Rapids prices.
That typical price is about 5.5% of the median Cedar Rapids home value ($177,100).
Source: Census ACS (Cedar Rapids city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Cedar Rapids cost guide by material →
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Roofing in Cedar Rapids: local conditions
Cedar Rapids experiences some of the most punishing weather in the Midwest. The record high of 110 F on July 6, 1911, and record low of -30 F on January 31, 2019, define a wide swing that cycles roofing materials through constant thermal stress. Average annual snowfall of 26.7 inches imposes significant snow load and prolific freeze-thaw damage to shingles and seams each winter. The August 10, 2020 derecho struck with sustained winds of 60-80 mph and gusts measured above 110 mph, causing widespread structural roof damage across the city. Catastrophic flooding in June 2008, when the Cedar River crested at 31.12 feet, added moisture-intrusion and structural damage to countless roofs and underlayments. Hail from summer convective storms compounds granule loss seasonally.
Cedar Rapids counted 137,710 residents in the 2020 census, making it Iowa's second largest city. Collins Aerospace is the dominant private employer with 5,000 to 9,999 workers on site, anchoring a manufacturing and aerospace economy that drives steady commercial and industrial roofing demand. Cedar Rapids also ranks among the world's largest corn-processing centers, with grain processing supporting roughly 4,000 jobs. This mix of large industrial employers and a dense residential base creates consistent roofing demand across both commercial and residential sectors.
Roofing in Cedar Rapids: questions
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