Roof Replacement
Durable, code-compliant roofing systems built to protect your property for decades.
Replacing Your Business’ Roof
When repairs are no longer enough, Wolf Roofing installs long-lasting commercial roofing systems across Des Moines and Central Iowa. We specialize in steep-slope asphalt roofing, with experience serving townhome communities, multifamily properties, HOAs, associations, property managers, builders, and commercial clients. We understand that replacing a roof on a larger property involves more than installing shingles. It requires planning, coordination, communication, site awareness, and attention to the people who live and work around the project. From initial inspection and estimating through tear-off, installation, cleanup, and final walkthrough, we provide clear expectations about scope, schedule, and what to expect throughout the project.
What Goes Into a Commercial Roof Replacement
From the first inspection to the finished roof, here’s what we plan for.
Is It Time for a New Roof?
Every commercial roof eventually crosses the line from “repair” to “replace”: recurring leaks, widespread deterioration, insulation issues, or a roof that’s simply past its system’s expected service life. We’ll tell you plainly which side of that line your roof is on, backed by what we actually find during inspection, not a sales pitch. If a repair or a targeted section replacement will hold up, that’s what we recommend; we only propose a full replacement when the numbers and the roof’s condition genuinely call for it. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make a sound decision for the property, not to recommend work simply because it’s available.
Steep-Slope Asphalt Roofing Replacement
Wolf Roofing specializes in steep-slope asphalt roofing, making us a strong fit for townhome communities, multifamily buildings, associations, and other properties with pitched roofing systems. Our experience allows us to approach larger roofing projects with an understanding of the details that matter: from roof design and material selection to staging, access, resident communication, safety, and cleanup. For association and multifamily properties, we understand that the roof is part of a larger community. The project needs to be planned with residents, tenants, property managers, and neighboring buildings in mind.
Planning for the Property, Not Just the Roof
A commercial replacement happens over an occupied, operating building, which changes how the job gets planned. It involves much more than just the roof itself. Before work begins, we consider site access, material staging, equipment placement, pedestrian areas, occupied buildings, parking, neighboring structures, and other site-specific logistics. We also work within applicable building codes, safety regulations, city requirements, and HOA or association requirements. Our team understands that every property has its own rules and circumstances, and we plan accordingly. When a project involves an architect, engineer, general contractor, or other construction professional, we work collaboratively to keep the roofing portion of the project moving according to the established scope and schedule. For property managers, associations, and your team, knowing what’s happening, and when, is essential. We provide clear expectations for project scope, scheduling, site activity, and completion. We communicate with the appropriate property representatives throughout the process so questions and changes can be addressed as they arise. We’re here to do the work that’s right for your property, with no surprises about what we’re doing, how, when, or what comes next.
Why Choose Wolf Roofing for Commercial Roof Replacement
Accredited Roofing Specialists
Our roofing specialists hold industry credentials and CertainTeed Master Craftsman® certifications, demonstrating training in proper shingle installation, roofing quality, and manufacturer requirements. Wolf Roofing also maintains CertainTeed credentialing that supports our commitment to professional installation and craftsmanship.
Warrantied Systems
Your roofing investment deserves protection beyond project completion. We provide manufacturer warranty coverage on qualifying CertainTeed roofing products, along with our workmanship warranty. As a CertainTeed credentialed contractor, Wolf Roofing can offer eligible customers access to enhanced CertainTeed warranty options when the specific roofing products and installation meet program requirements.
Experience with Complex Sites
We understand the logistics of working on occupied properties and coordinate around access, staging, residents, tenants, neighboring buildings, and other site considerations, like building and safety requirements and coordination with property representatives, municipalities, HOAs, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
Our Commercial Roof Replacement Process
Free Inspection and Consultation
A Wolf Roofing inspector assesses your full roof system and gives you a clear, no-obligation recommendation based on your building’s condition, budget, and timeline.
Clear Scope and Estimate
We provide a detailed proposal outlining the recommended roofing work, project scope, and estimated cost so property managers, associations, builders, or other decision-makers understand what is included.
Scheduling Around Your Operations
Before work begins, we coordinate scheduling and site logistics, including access, material staging, safety considerations, and communication with the appropriate property or project representatives.
Tear-Off and New Roof Installation
We remove the old system, inspect and repair the deck and insulation underneath, and install the new steep-slope asphalt roofing system to the project scope and applicable requirements.
Cleanup and Final Walkthrough
We complete the work, clean the site, and conduct a final walkthrough to make sure the project is completed according to the agreed-upon scope.
Project Closeout
We provide the appropriate project and warranty documentation and make sure the property representative has the information needed to close out the project.
Commercial Roof Replacement FAQs
Do you provide estimates for new construction?
Yes. Wolf Roofing provides roofing estimates for both new construction and roof replacement projects. We can work with builders, GCs, architects, engineers, property managers, and associations to establish the roofing scope.
Does roof replacement include gutter services?
It can. Wolf Roofing provides gutter services in addition to roofing, and can evaluate gutter and drainage concerns as part of a roofing project.
How long does a commercial roof replacement take?
Timelines depend on the building’s size, roof system, and complexity. We’ll give you a specific schedule during your free inspection, along with how the work will be staged to limit disruption to your operations.