Commercial Roofing in Des Moines, Iowa
Flat and low-slope roofing systems for Central-Iowa businesses, installed by a licensed and insured local crew that works around your operations, not through them.
Since 2011, building owners and property managers across the Des Moines metro have trusted Wegner Roofing & Solar with their TPO, EPDM, and flat-roof projects. Every job is backed by manufacturer system warranties and our own workmanship warranty.
Call (515) 985-5454 or request a commercial roofing estimate.
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Serving Central Iowa since 2011
What Commercial Roofing Systems Do You Install in Des Moines?
We install TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, and metal standing-seam systems, plus roof coatings and restoration. The right membrane depends on your building’s use, drainage, and budget. We’ll recommend the system that fits, not the one that’s easiest to sell.
Flat and low-slope roofs live or die by their membrane. Water doesn’t run off a commercial roof the way it sheds off a house. It sits, pools, and probes for weak seams. That’s why membrane choice matters.
TPO
a white, heat-welded single-ply membrane. Reflects summer sun, which matters when your rooftop HVAC units are fighting a hot Iowa July. Seams are fused, not glued, so there’s no adhesive to fail.
EPDM
the black rubber membrane you’ve probably seen on top of warehouses across Polk County. Proven for decades, flexible in deep cold, and forgiving through Iowa’s freeze-thaw cycles.
PVC
the choice for restaurants and buildings with grease or chemical exposure, since it resists what would degrade other membranes.
Modified bitumen
a multi-layer asphalt system with built-in redundancy, well-suited to roofs with heavy foot traffic from maintenance crews.
Metal / standing seam
a long-lifecycle option for owners thinking in decades, not years.
Coatings and restoration
when your existing roof is aging but sound, a coating system can add years of service for a fraction of replacement cost.
What Commercial Roofing Services Do You Offer?
New construction, re-roofing and replacement, leak repair and diagnostics, preventative maintenance, roof coatings, and commercial storm restoration. Whether you need a fast fix or a full lifecycle plan, one local crew handles it from start to finish.
Repair & leak diagnostics
A stain on the ceiling rarely sits below the actual breach. Water travels along the deck before it shows itself. We trace leaks to their source, document what we find with photos, and fix the cause, not just the symptom. When a tenant calls about dripping over their inventory, speed matters, and so does getting it right the first time.
Re-roof & replacement
A commercial roof is a capital asset with a service life, not just a line item. We help you decide between tear-off, recover, or restoration based on the condition of your deck and insulation, and we put the numbers in writing so you can plan the expense instead of reacting to it.
New construction
Coordinated with your GC’s schedule, installed to spec, with warranty paperwork handled correctly from day one.
Preventative maintenance
Scheduled inspections that catch open seams and clogged drains before they become claims. More on maintenance programs below.
Roof coatings
Extend the life of an aging-but-sound membrane and defer replacement to a budget year that works for you.
Storm restoration
Hail and wind hit commercial roofs differently than shingles, and the insurance process is different too. See the storm section below.
What Types of Commercial Buildings Do You Work On?
Retail centers, offices, warehouses and industrial facilities, multifamily properties, HOAs, churches, and schools. Every building type has different rooftop realities like tenants below, equipment above, and schedules to work around, and we plan for each.
A strip-mall roof crowded with tenant HVAC penetrations is a different job than a clean-deck warehouse. A school roof has to be worked when kids aren’t in session. A multifamily or HOA roof means communicating with residents, not just an owner. Property managers juggling several buildings tell us the biggest win isn’t the roof itself but having one contractor who documents everything, so the file is ready when the board or ownership asks.
How Much Does Commercial Roofing Cost in Des Moines?
Commercial roofing is priced by scope: the system you choose, roof square footage, tear-off versus recover, roof access, and insulation or code requirements. We provide a firm written estimate after inspecting your roof. No square-foot guesswork over the phone.
Two 20,000-square-foot roofs can carry very different price tags. One might qualify for a recover, saving significant tear-off and disposal cost. The other might have saturated insulation that has to come out, plus new code-required R-value going back in.
Access matters too. A single-story building with easy staging costs less to work on than a downtown roof where everything moves by crane.
That’s why we inspect first and quote second. You get a written scope you can take to your ownership group, compare line-by-line against other bids, and hold us to.
What's Your Process and Will It Disrupt Our Business?
Assessment, written scope and estimate, scheduling built around your business hours, installation, and a final inspection with warranty documentation. Minimal disruption isn’t a slogan for us. It’s a planning requirement we build into every commercial job.
Here’s what that looks like in practice.
We stage materials where they won’t block your loading dock or customer parking. Loud tear-off work gets scheduled around your hours where possible: early mornings, weekends, or in phases so tenants stay operational. Our crews follow safety compliance protocols on every job, and we keep a single point of contact on your project so you’re never chasing answers.
When the work is done, we walk the roof, verify the details, and hand you the warranty paperwork, not a mystery about who to call if something comes up.
Do You Offer Commercial Roof Maintenance Programs?
Yes. Scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance extend your roof’s service life, protect your manufacturer warranty, and turn surprise emergencies into planned line items. For property managers, it’s the difference between managing a roof and being managed by one.
Most commercial roof failures start small: a seam opened by thermal cycling, a drain clogged with debris, a puncture from an HVAC tech’s dropped tool. Caught in a spring or fall inspection, these are minor repairs. Missed for two years, they’re saturated insulation and an interior claim.
Many manufacturer warranties also expect documented maintenance. Our program gives you inspection reports and photo documentation for every visit. This paper trail protects your warranty and gives you real data for capital planning.
Could Your Commercial Storm or Hail Damage Be an Insurance Claim?
Often, yes. Iowa hail doesn’t spare flat roofs. It bruises membranes, cracks coatings, and dents metal in ways that may not leak for months. If a storm has moved through, that damage may be covered by your commercial property policy, and documentation is everything.
We inspect, photograph, and document commercial storm damage thoroughly, so you have what you need when you contact your carrier. For the full picture on how commercial storm claims work, and why timing matters, visit our storm and hail damage roof repair page.
Do You Offer Commercial Financing?
Commercial financing options are available to help you manage the project as a planned expense rather than a cash-flow shock. Our Price Beat Guarantee applies where applicable.
Bring us a competing bid and let’s talk. Ask about terms when you request your free estimate, and we’ll walk you through what fits your project.
What Warranties Come With a Commercial Roof?
You get two layers of protection: the manufacturer’s system warranty on your TPO, EPDM, or other membrane, and Wegner’s own workmanship warranty on the installation. If something goes wrong, you call one local number, not a national help line.
Manufacturer warranties are only as good as the installation behind them, which is why proper installation and documented maintenance both matter. We handle the warranty registration paperwork and give you copies for your building file.
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Why Do Des Moines Businesses Choose Wegner?
Because we’re the crew that shows up, works around your operations, and answers the phone afterward. Local since 2011, backed by more than 1,000 five-star reviews, and ranked #58 among the Top 100 roofing contractors in the U.S.
Those numbers translate to something concrete for a decision-maker. A thousand-plus reviews means a long, public track record you can read before you sign anything. A national Top-100 ranking means the volume and stability to staff your project properly, and to still be here when your warranty is 15 years old. Licensed and insured means your risk manager sleeps fine. And commercial references are available on request, because the best way to vet a commercial roofer is to talk to a property manager who’s already worked with one.
We’re a Des Moines roofing contractor with our office at 1301 50th St in West Des Moines, close enough that when your tenant calls about a leak, we’re minutes away, not dispatching from another state.
What Areas Do You Serve for Commercial Roofing?
We serve commercial properties across Polk County and the Des Moines metro. Being based in West Des Moines means fast response times for the corridors where Central Iowa’s commercial square footage actually sits.
That includes the retail and office corridors of Des Moines and Clive, the warehouse and distribution growth around Ankeny and Grimes, established business parks in Urbandale and Johnston, and the fast-building commercial footprints of Waukee and Altoona.
Newer tilt-up construction on the metro’s edges and older downtown low-slope roofs present very different challenges. We work on both, and our estimates reflect the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Roofing
What commercial roofing systems do you install in Des Moines?
We install TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, and metal standing-seam systems, along with roof coatings and restoration. During your free assessment, we’ll recommend the system that matches your building’s drainage, use, and budget, with the reasoning in writing.
How much does a commercial roof cost?
It depends on scope: system type, square footage, tear-off versus recover, roof access, and insulation or code requirements. We don’t quote blind. After inspecting your roof, we provide a firm written estimate you can compare line-by-line against any other bid.
How long does a TPO or EPDM roof last?
A properly installed TPO roof typically lasts 15-25 years; EPDM often reaches 20-30. The real variable is maintenance. Documented inspections and small repairs routinely add years of service life and protect your manufacturer warranty.
Do you offer commercial roof maintenance programs?
Yes. Our maintenance programs include scheduled inspections, preventative repairs, drain clearing, and photo documentation after every visit. Property managers use our reports for warranty protection and capital planning, and to catch small problems before they become interior damage.
Can you work around our business hours?
Yes. We build your schedule around your operations: phased work, off-hours tear-off where possible, and staging that keeps your parking and loading areas open. You’ll have one point of contact throughout, so your tenants and staff always know what’s happening.
Do you handle commercial storm/insurance claims?
Yes. We inspect and document hail and wind damage to commercial roofs so you have thorough evidence for your insurance carrier. Learn how the process works on our storm damage roof repair page, or call us after any major storm.
Get a Free Inspection and Written Estimate for Your Commercial Roof
Call (515) 985-5454 or request your commercial roofing estimate. We’ll assess your roof, put the scope and numbers in writing, and schedule the work around your operations.
Wegner Roofing & Solar · 1301 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM.