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Licensed roofing contractor in the Des Moines metro area offering with in 24/7 roof inspections, replacements, leak repairs, and maintenance for homes and businesses.

04/16/2026

Winter doesn’t shout when it damages your roof. It whispers 🗣️

Snow sits.

Ice dams form.

Shingles crack, flashing shifts, decking soaks up water.

And then spring comes—and everything hidden under that ice starts leaking 💧💧💧

This is EXACTLY why spring is your best shot at catching damage before it becomes a budget line item you didn’t plan for.

What I check in spring inspections:

🔎 Ice dam damage in valleys and roof edges
🔎 Cracked or missing shingles from freeze/thaw cycles
🔎 Moisture or mold signs in the attic

It’s not just a “nice to have.”

It’s a must if you want to avoid bigger problems down the road.

SPRING ROOF INSPECTIONS = PEACE OF MIND

Book it before the rains hit.

Your Iowa roofing guy,
Melvyn

04/15/2026

No flashing. No excuse 👎🏼🚫🙅🏻‍♂️

Got a call after a storm hit a house up in Madrid. Water was pouring through the dormers

Turns out… the roofer never installed flashing!

Not on the dormers. Not on the skylights. Not ANYWHERE

That’s not just bad roofing—

that’s straight-up NEGLIGENCE

Flashing isn’t optional.

It’s the line between a dry house and thousands in damage.

(this always pi**es me off)

Ten minutes of flashing could’ve saved this homeowner a major headache.

✅ Watch the clip.

✅ Check your flashing.

✅ Call someone who won’t cut corners.

Your Iowa Roofing Guy,
Melvyn

“Not all gutter toppers are created equal… and honestly, some just don’t sit right with me.The ones that slide under you...
04/14/2026

“Not all gutter toppers are created equal… and honestly, some just don’t sit right with me.

The ones that slide under your shingles?

Yeah… hard pass ❌

Because the moment you start lifting that first row, you’re risking leaks, loose edges, and problems that don’t show up until it’s too late.

That’s not something I’m willing to gamble with.

Now this one I came across? 👇

Sits perfectly on the outer loop of the gutter.
No shingle disturbance. No shortcuts.

Clean. Secure. Built the right way. ✅

That’s how it should be done.

Take a look at the clip and you’ll see exactly what I mean…

Your Iowa Roofing Guy,
Melvyn

04/14/2026

Pulled in to gas up—and spotted this mess across the street 🙈

Rotten siding, clear as day.

The rest of the building? Not bad

But that one section?

It’s gonna cause issues sooner than later (read: major fixed that cost THOUSANDS)

So I did what I always do 👇

Walked in, gave them my card

Because these problems don’t fix themselves.

And most folks don’t even know it’s happening until the damage is done.

Eyes open out there.

Roofs, siding, gutters—there’s always a story to spot 👀

Your iowa Roofing Guy,

Melvyn

04/14/2026

Some gutter toppers just don’t sit right with me.

The kind that slip under your shingles?

Yeah… I’m not a fan ❌

Because once you start lifting that first row, you’re asking for leaks, lifted edges, and long-term headaches.

This one I found?

Sits right on the loop of the gutter.

Clean, functional, and doesn’t mess with the roof structure.

That’s what I like to see! ✅ 😍

Watch the clip and see for yourself…

Your Iowa Roofing Guy,
Melvyn

04/09/2026

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