Statewide Iowa · Free Documented Inspections
Commercial Roof Inspections for Iowa Properties
A free, walked inspection with photo documentation and a written condition report — scheduled bi-annually, after any significant storm, or ahead of a capital budget cycle. No obligation, no upsell pressure.
Most commercial roof damage in Iowa is invisible from ground level. Hail bruising, cracked seams, and lifted edge metal from a wind event rarely show up as an obvious problem from the parking lot — they show up as a leak months later, once the damage has had time to spread. A walked inspection is the only reliable way to actually know the condition of your roof, whether that's a routine spring or fall check, a post-storm assessment after severe thunderstorm season, or a pre-purchase evaluation before a property transaction. We built our inspection program around the reality of Iowa's climate — a state that sits inside the northern edge of Hail Alley, sees regular severe weather from April through June, and swings from -20°F winters to 95°F+ summers that stress every membrane and flashing detail on the roof, storm or no storm. We built this program for property managers and facilities engineers who need a record they can actually use — not a vague verbal opinion, but photographed, date-stamped evidence of roof condition they can reference for budgeting, warranty compliance, or their own insurance carrier if storm damage is involved.
Every free inspection includes the same thorough process
Four moments that call for a commercial roof inspection
Bi-Annual (Spring & Fall)
The baseline schedule we recommend for every Iowa commercial roof — once heading into storm season, once heading into winter.
After Any Significant Hail or Wind Event
Iowa's Hail Alley position and April-June severe thunderstorm season make post-storm inspection a standing recommendation, not a one-time reaction.
Before a Capital Budget Cycle
A documented condition report gives facilities managers and property owners real numbers to plan capital expenditure around, instead of guessing at remaining roof life.
Before Buying or Selling a Property
A pre-transaction roof assessment gives buyers, sellers, and lenders an accurate picture of remaining service life and any deferred maintenance.
Every roof section gets the same close-up review
- Membrane condition — cracking, blistering, granule loss, hail bruising
- Seams and laps for adhesion or heat-weld failures
- Flashing at parapets, curbs, pipe boots, and roof-to-wall transitions
- Drains, scuppers, and gutters for clogs or slope issues causing ponding
- Rooftop equipment curbs and edge metal for wind-uplift movement
- Insulation and deck condition where core samples are warranted
Why Iowa Inspections Look the Way They Do
A capital-planning tool, not just a storm reaction
The 2020 derecho was a landmark wind event for Iowa commercial roofing, and it changed how inspections are done statewide — reinforcing that wind-uplift damage at seams, edge metal, and rooftop equipment curbs matters just as much as an obvious membrane tear. That inspection standard applies year-round, not just after a named storm. For property managers overseeing a multi-site portfolio across Iowa, a documented inspection history is also a budgeting tool: it turns “how much longer will this roof last” from a guess into a number you can plan a capital expenditure schedule around, and it's the paper trail most manufacturer warranties require to stay valid in the first place.
Inspections for every corner of Iowa's commercial and industrial footprint
Serving commercial and industrial properties statewide across Iowa. We inspect office buildings, retail centers, and healthcare facilities in urban metros, alongside the grain elevators, ag processing plants, cold storage facilities, and manufacturing buildings that make up so much of Iowa's rural and industrial commercial roofing stock. One contractor, one inspection standard, whether the building is downtown Des Moines or an ag co-op outside Fort Dodge.
A walked inspection, done safely
A documented inspection means walking the entire roof surface, not just eyeballing it from a ladder at the parapet. That means real proximity to roof edges, skylights, and equipment curbs — conditions where fall-protection protocols matter. Every inspector we send follows the same safety standard whether the roof is a single-story retail building or a tall industrial facility, so a thorough inspection never comes at the cost of a safe one.
A consistent inspection record across every property you manage
For a property manager overseeing multiple Iowa buildings, an inspection is only useful if it's consistent from site to site and building to building. We use the same documented process and reporting format for every property in a portfolio, which makes it far easier to compare roof condition and remaining service life across a whole portfolio rather than piecing together reports from different local inspectors with different standards.
Commercial roof inspections — common questions
My roof looks fine from the ground after a storm — do I still need an inspection?
Yes. Most commercial roof storm damage is not visible from ground level or even from photos taken at a distance. A walked inspection is the only reliable way to confirm your roof's condition after a hail or wind event.
How did the 2020 derecho change how commercial roofs are inspected in Iowa?
The 2020 derecho was a landmark wind event for Iowa commercial roofing, and it reinforced the importance of inspecting for wind-uplift damage at seams, edge metal, and rooftop equipment curbs — not just obvious membrane tears.
How often should a commercial roof be professionally inspected?
We recommend a minimum of twice-yearly inspections (spring and fall) plus an additional inspection after any significant hail or wind event.
Do you offer a free inspection, and what does it include?
Yes — our free inspection includes a full visual assessment, photo documentation, a written condition report, and a system recommendation with no obligation.
Schedule your free inspection today
Call 844-967-5247 or request a free inspection online — we'll respond within 1 business day.