Roofing Installation and Repair in Des Moines
Your roof and gutters work as one system. We help with roofing work where it meets the gutter: drip edge, fascia, the eave and the details that decide whether water lands in the gutter or behind it.
Roofing, Start to Finish
Rain that hits your roof has one job: get to the gutter and off the house. When the shingles stop short, the drip edge is missing or bent, or the fascia board behind the gutter has gone soft, water finds the gap. It runs behind the gutter, soaks the fascia and soffit, and stains the siding below. A lot of the roof-related problems we find on gutter calls around Des Moines start right there at the eave.
Roofing is one of the services we offer, and the scope of each roofing job depends on the house. Our focus is the edge where roof and gutter meet. That includes drip edge that carries water past the fascia and into the gutter, fascia board repair, vented soffit so the attic can breathe, and making sure guards and gutters fit the roof line. Call Luke and describe what you are dealing with, and he will tell you straight what we can take on.
If you are planning a new roof, it is a good time to look at the gutters too. Gutters often come down during roof work anyway, and that is the moment to fix soft fascia, move up to 6 inch gutters or add gutter guards. Our seamless gutter installation page covers sizes, colors and hidden hangers, and Luke can plan the gutters around your roof work at the same visit.
Roof edge work we can help with
- Drip edge installed or replaced at the eave
- Rotted fascia board replaced or wrapped
- Vented soffit for attic airflow
- Gutters reset or replaced alongside roof work
- Leaf protection fitted to the shingle edge
- Storm damage looked at, with a written estimate
Why drip edge matters for your gutters
Drip edge is the bent metal strip along the edge of the roof. It sits at the eave under the shingles and laps down over the fascia, so water running off the roof drops into the gutter instead of curling back under the shingles and onto the wood. Angi notes that clogged gutters are the main cause of fascia damage and that metal drip edge helps direct water into the gutter. On a house with no drip edge, or with a gap between the shingles and the gutter, even a new gutter can let water run down the wall behind it.
Fascia and soffit at the roof edge
The fascia board is the trim along the ends of the rafters, and it carries the weight of your gutters. When it rots, hangers pull loose and gutters sag. We cut out soft fascia, replace it, and can wrap it in aluminum so it sheds water. Below the fascia, the soffit closes in the underside of the eave. Vented soffit lets air into the attic, which helps keep the roof deck cold in winter. That is part of what keeps snow from melting and refreezing at the edge. See our soffit and fascia page for more.
Ice dams and the roof edge
Ice dams start inside the house. Heat leaking into the attic warms the roof deck, snow melts, and the water refreezes when it reaches the cold eave. The ice then backs water up under the shingles. A membrane under the roofing can limit leaks, but it does not stop dams from forming. Air sealing, insulation and ventilation in the attic are what keep the roof cold. Gutters and guards do not cause or cure ice dams, but solid hangers keep heavy ice from tearing gutters loose. Our ice dam guide explains it.
After hail and wind
Central Iowa gets plenty of hail, and June is the busiest month in the state's storm records. After a storm, look for dents in gutters and downspouts, bruised or missing shingles, torn drip edge and loose fascia. We can look at the damage along the roof edge, gutters and siding and give you a written estimate you can use. Iowa law keeps contractors from negotiating your insurance claim, so you deal with your insurer directly. Our hail damage guide covers what to check.
Roofing Questions
Not seeing yours? Call or text (515) 901-3646 and ask Luke.
Luke, Jaxx & Larry
A family business, third generation. Luke runs every estimate himself and Jaxx works the jobs with him. Larry, the shop dog, mostly supervises.
Does Flow Right do full roof replacements in Des Moines?
Roofing is one of our services, and the scope depends on the house. Call or text Luke at (515) 901-3646, describe the roof and what is going on, and he will tell you straight what we can take on and how it ties into your gutters, drip edge and fascia. Every estimate is free.
What is drip edge and does my roof need it?
Drip edge is a bent metal strip at the roof's edge that sends water off the shingles and into the gutter instead of letting it wick back onto the fascia. Without it, water can run behind the gutter and rot the wood. If you see stains on the fascia or water running down behind your gutters, missing or damaged drip edge is a common cause.
Should I replace my gutters when I get a new roof?
It is worth looking at. Gutters often come down during roof work, which makes it the easiest time to fix soft fascia, add drip edge, upsize to 6 inch gutters or add leaf protection. If your gutters are newer and in good shape, they can usually go back up. Luke will tell you honestly which way makes sense.
Why is water running behind my gutter instead of into it?
The usual causes are missing or short drip edge, shingles that stop short of the gutter, a gutter hung too low on the fascia, or a gutter pulling away from soft wood. Over time that water rots the fascia and stains the siding. We look at the roof edge and gutter together and fix whatever is letting water slip behind.
Can you look at storm damage on my roof edge and gutters?
Yes. After hail or high wind, we can look over the roof edge, drip edge, fascia, gutters, downspouts and siding and give you a written estimate you can use. Under Iowa law a contractor cannot negotiate your insurance claim, so you handle the claim with your insurer. We tell you what is damaged and what the fix involves.
How a Job Runs
Call or Text
Overflowing gutters, tired siding, a drafty window or an addition you have been planning. Tell us what is going on.
Free Estimate
Luke comes out, looks at the house, measures, and walks you through your options in plain words.
A Clear Plan
You get a written estimate and a straight recommendation. No pressure and no runaround.
Install Day
Our crew does the work and keeps the job site clean while we are there.
Walkthrough
We walk the finished job with you and make sure everything is right before we leave.
Roofing Near You
Our shop is in Mitchellville. Pick your town, or call and ask if we cover it.
More services
Seamless Gutters
Seamless 5 and 6 inch gutters formed on site, hung on hidden hangers, in any color.
DetailsGutter Replacement
Tear-off, fascia check and new seamless gutters sized for how your roof sheds water.
DetailsGutter Guards
Micro-mesh, LeafFX and Gutter Topper leaf protection fitted to the trees over your house.
DetailsNeed Roofing?
Call or text Luke, or send a few details. Estimates are free, and you get a straight answer on what the house needs.