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Ankeny's Roofing Neighbors Since 2001.
Time to Take Action.
Ankeny is the fastest-growing city in Iowa, and a lot of its roofs are hitting the age where Iowa weather starts to win. Whether your home is a newer build off Prairie Trail or an established place west of I-35, Action Roofing & Construction is the local crew homeowners here trust to get it done right the first time.
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No two Ankeny roofs are on the same clock, and that changes the right call for your home.
apartment The newer side of town
Prairie Trail, Centennial Estates, Aspen Ridge, and the developments pushing north and east went up fast, many between 2008 and 2015. Those first-generation builder-grade shingles are now old enough that one hard hail season can end them, even when they still look fine from the street. If your home is 12 to 18 years old, it is worth a look.
forest The established side, west of I-35
The mid-century ranches and split-levels around Briarwood and Northgate come with big mature trees, which means overhanging limbs, trapped debris in the valleys, and older decking underneath. These homes reward a careful inspection and honest repairs over a rushed tear-off, and that is the way we work.
Recent Work Around Ankeny
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Full-Service Roofing, Start to Finish
search Free Roof Inspections
A straight answer on what your roof actually needs with photos, not pressure.
handyman Roof Repairs
Leaks, missing shingles, flashing, and storm damage handled before they spread.
roofing Roof Replacements
Full tear-offs and re-roofs in GAF and Owens Corning systems, built to last.
description Insurance Claim Help
Hail or wind damage? We document it and work directly with your adjuster.
Rounding out the exterior, we also handle siding, soffit and fascia, and gutters and gutter guards see the full residential roofing services hub for how it all fits together.
Neighborhoods We Work In
If you are anywhere in Ankeny, you are in our backyard:
- Prairie Trail & The District
- Centennial Estates
- Aspen Ridge Estates
- Blooming Heights (SW, toward Norwalk)
- Trestle Ridge (N, along the High Trestle Trail)
- Briarwood & Northgate (west of I-35)
- Northeast & Northwest Ankeny
- Neighborhoods near Saylorville Lake
Permits, Code & Iowa Weather in Ankeny
Ankeny sits in Polk County, and the City of Ankeny requires a building permit for a roof replacement we pull it, so you do not have to. Across the Des Moines metro the current 2024 International Residential Code is now in effect, which sets things like the 33-pound snow-load standard your new roof should be built to.
And then there is the sky. Central Iowa averages roughly five tornadoes a year within 50 miles, spring hail is a near-yearly event, and the metro is still rebuilding trust after the 2020 derecho put 140 mph winds across the whole area. That is exactly why we often price Class 4 impact-resistant shingles as an option they stand up better to hail and can earn an insurance discount with many Iowa carriers.
What Your Neighbors Say
"We have used Action Roofing 3 times to repair hail damage. The crew do excellent work. Albert's communication between the customer and the insurance company makes it a smooth process. Highly recommend."
Byron R."Excellent service, great communication, kept us informed, took pictures of the problem areas, was on time and cleaned up after they were done. Very pleased with Action Roofing."
Tammy B."Action Roofing made replacing our roof a simple, easy process. They explained everything, were professional, and cleaned up leaving no trace except the new roof and gutters. Amazing job!"
Brad S.Ankeny Roofing FAQ
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Ankeny?
Yes. The City of Ankeny requires a building permit for a roof replacement. We pull it as part of the job so you are not chasing paperwork, and we build to the current code the Des Moines metro has adopted.
My Prairie Trail home is only about 15 years old. Could it already need a roof?
It can. A lot of Prairie Trail and Centennial homes went up with builder-grade shingles in the 2008 to 2012 stretch, and a single Iowa hail season can end a roof that still looks fine from the driveway. A free inspection tells you where you actually stand.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth it in Ankeny?
For a hail-exposed metro like ours, often yes. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles hold up better to hail and can earn a homeowners-insurance discount with many Iowa carriers. We will price it as an option so you can compare.
Which Ankeny neighborhoods do you work in?
All of them Prairie Trail, Centennial Estates, Aspen Ridge, Blooming Heights, Trestle Ridge, and the established streets around Briarwood and Northgate west of I-35. If you are inside Ankeny, we cover you.
Let's Get Your Ankeny Roof Handled
Free inspection, honest answer, no storm-chaser pressure. That is how we have earned Ankeny's trust since 2001.
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