Roofing in Clive, IA
A mature, built-out suburb where office and retail development along University Avenue sits next to established residential streets — and finished walkout basements make gutter performance a foundation issue, not just a roof issue.
Why roofs in Clive fail the way they do
Established homes, established trees
Clive filled in earlier than its western neighbors, so the tree cover is mature and a lot of roofs are old enough that normal wear — not just storm damage — is a real factor. Curling and granule loss from years of UV exposure show up here the same way they do in the older parts of Des Moines.
Walkout basements raise the stakes on gutters
A lot of homes in Clive were built with finished walkout basements, and a gutter or downspout that's failing doesn't just mean a wet fascia board — it means water finding its way toward a foundation wall with finished living space on the other side of it.
What we see most often on Clive roofs
- Age-related curling and granule loss on mature, tree-covered lots
- Gutter and downspout failures with direct exposure to walkout basements
- Mixed residential and commercial roofing needs along the University Ave corridor
- Fascia rot from long-term gutter neglect
What we do for Clive homeowners
How a storm damage claim works in Clive
Hail and wind damage is usually covered under a standard homeowner's policy — your adjuster and your policy have the final say, and we never guarantee a claim outcome before your roof has actually been inspected.
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Free inspection
We get on the roof in Clive within 24 hours and document every hit with photos, not guesses.
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You file the claim
We hand you a written report your insurance company can act on — the call to your adjuster is yours to make.
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We meet the adjuster
We walk the roof with your adjuster so nothing gets missed or under-scoped in their estimate.
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We do the work
Once your claim is approved, we schedule the repair or replacement and stand behind the workmanship.
Get a free Clive roof inspection
On the roof within 24 hours — 24/7 for storm damage.