Short answer: As of October 2026, the five highest-scoring roofing contractors in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score are JP Roofing & Solutions (86.3), Freed Construction (82.8), Robert Castro Construction (66.9), E. Castro Roofing & Siding (62.3), T & R Construction (57.0). Each holds a certification we verified on the manufacturer’s own register, every rating was corroborated elsewhere, and placement on this page is not for sale.
The Roofing Brief scored 6 certified roofing contractors serving the Waterloo metro on a published, reproducible formula, then researched each of the top five individually to confirm its record. Waterloo is the one Iowa city we have found that tests its roofers: Iowa only registers contractors, but Waterloo requires a city residential roofer licence, obtained by exam, before a contractor can pull a permit. That matters in a hail market: on 14 April 2026 tennis-ball hail fell over Waterloo and Cedar Falls, and one local roofer reported more than 700 homeowners asking for help. Six certified firms appear in the directory; the top five are ranked, all based in Waterloo or Cedar Falls.
What a Waterloo roof is up against
Iowa registers contractors; it does not license or test roofers. Anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction must register with the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, showing workers’ compensation compliance or a statement that it is not required, and an Iowa unemployment insurance number. Penalties for not registering are administrative, up to $500 and then $5,000. Iowa Code 103A.71 bars a storm-repair roofer from rebating your deductible or negotiating your claim and requires a signed notice; break either rule, or skip the notice, and the contract is void. Iowa Code 515.137A lets you cancel an assignment of benefits within five business days.
Waterloo adds what the state lacks. Its General Contractors Board of Licensing and Examiners requires a residential contractor licence, obtained by passing an exam, before a contractor can get residential permits in the city, with a separate Residential Roofer category. The building department says any repair to a residential property needs a permit, and roofing is not on its exemption list; a 25-square tear-off permit costs $97, or $139 with new sheathing. Cedar Falls tests no one, but requires proof of state registration and a filed certificate of at least $300,000 of liability insurance before issuing a permit.
Waterloo enforces the 2021 International Residential Code and designs to a 107 mph wind speed, a 30 psf ground snow load and a 42 inch frost depth. The Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments keeps the insurance certificates for Cedar Falls and the smaller towns around it, which gives homeowners somewhere to check.
Across 2016 to 2025 Black Hawk, Bremer and Grundy counties logged 96 hail reports, seven of two inches or more, the largest 3.0 inches at Evansdale on 24 June 2023, with 2.75 inches in Waterloo the same minute; 132 thunderstorm wind reports; and 14 tornadoes, the costliest an EF2 across the Cedar River by Waverly in July 2021. The metro’s housing is old: its median home dates from 1967, Waterloo’s from 1962, and a fifth of homes predate 1940.
The 5 best roofers in Waterloo, IA
Scored 2026-10-07. The metro mean rating used as the Bayesian prior for Waterloo is 4.717, across a pool of 6 certified contractors.
| Rank | Company | TRB Score | Certification | Rating (reviews) | Adjusted | In business since | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JP Roofing & Solutions | 86.3 | Master Elite | 5.0 (158) | 4.932 | 2022 | Waterloo, IA |
| 2 | Freed Construction | 82.8 | President’s Club | 4.7 (37) | 4.71 | not published | Cedar Falls, IA |
| 3 | Robert Castro Construction | 66.9 | Certified | 4.9 (61) | 4.817 | 2011 | Waterloo, IA |
| 4 | E. Castro Roofing & Siding | 62.3 | Certified | 4.7 (57) | 4.708 | not published | Waterloo, IA |
| 5 | T & R Construction | 57.0 | Certified | 5.0 (5) | 4.742 | not published | Waterloo, IA |
1. JP Roofing & Solutions: TRB Score 86.3
JP Roofing & Solutions is based in Waterloo, IA, in business since 2022, led by Edgar Portillo, owner; run by brothers Jhonathan, Edgar and Cristian, BBB accredited since 29 April 2024, A+ rating, no complaints in three years, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Master Elite (GAF), Owens Corning network member. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 37.3 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 15.0 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 86.3 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Registration C134106, current to June 2027, filed as a residential remodeler with a workers’ compensation exemption statement.. Iowa contractor registration
- Accredited since 29 April 2024 with an A+ rating, business start April 2022, no complaints; service area Waterloo.. BBB business profile
- Listed as an Owens Corning network contractor on Logan Avenue, with 18 GuildQuality reviews at 5.0.. Owens Corning contractor locator
What they actually do. Roof replacement and repair, storm and hail damage, siding and gutters.
Why it ranks here. The top score in the pool: Master Elite certification and a perfect 5.0 across 158 reviews from a Waterloo firm run by three brothers who worked for other Cedar Valley roofers from 2012 before founding it in 2022.
Best fit for: Waterloo homeowners after hail who want the strongest recent review record.
What we would want clarified. The company dates from 2022, and its state registration declares that it does not need workers’ compensation cover, so ask who will be on your roof and for a liability certificate. Confirm its Waterloo city roofer licence, which the city requires for a permit. Certification tier and reviews are unverified. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (319) 349-1173, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
2. Freed Construction: TRB Score 82.8
Freed Construction is based in Cedar Falls, IA, led by Max Klein, owner, Not accredited; B- rating; one complaint closed in three years, and holds President’s Club standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 35 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 28.4 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 10.8 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 8.6 | 10 |
| Total | 82.8 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Giddy Up Inc., doing business as Freed Construction, registration C138968 as a roofing contractor, current to July 2027, carrying workers’ compensation.. Iowa contractor registration
- Giddy Up Inc. uses the Freed Construction name; founder Brian Freed’s original company now trades as Homefront Builders.. Iowa Secretary of State via OpenCorporates
- B- rating, not accredited, business start May 2020, one complaint closed in three years.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Residential and commercial roofing, insurance and storm restoration, siding, windows and gutters.
Why it ranks here. A Cedar Falls roofer with President’s Club certification and a 4.7 across 37 reviews, carrying workers’ compensation and registered specifically as a roofing contractor. The Freed name has served the Cedar Valley since about 2000.
Best fit for: Cedar Falls homeowners who want a firm carrying workers’ compensation.
What we would want clarified. The business changed hands: Max Klein bought it from founder Brian Freed and kept the name, and the current company dates from 2020, so the long history and GAF credentials belong partly to the previous owner. BBB rates it B- with one complaint we could not read. Certification tier and reviews are unverified. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (319) 888-8417, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
3. Robert Castro Construction: TRB Score 66.9
Robert Castro Construction is based in Waterloo, IA, in business since 2011, led by Florintina Castro, President (BBB), Not accredited; A+ rating; no complaints in three years, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 32.7 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 12.2 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 66.9 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Registration C127380 as a roofing contractor, current to July 2027, carrying workers’ compensation.. Iowa contractor registration
- A+ rating, not accredited, business start April 2011, no complaints.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Re-shingle and tear-off roofing, repair, siding, windows and doors.
Why it ranks here. A family roofer in Waterloo since 2011, with BBB and its own site agreeing, registered as a roofing contractor carrying workers’ compensation, and a 4.9 across 61 reviews.
Best fit for: Waterloo homeowners who want an established family roofer with workers’ compensation.
What we would want clarified. Its workmanship warranty is three years, shorter than some rivals. It is not BBB accredited. It shares a surname with another ranked firm, but we found no record linking them. Certification tier and reviews are unverified. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (319) 349-1665, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
4. E. Castro Roofing & Siding: TRB Score 62.3
E. Castro Roofing & Siding is based in Waterloo, IA, led by Emilio Castro Aguirre, registered agent, BBB no BBB profile found, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 28.3 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 12.0 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 62.3 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Registration C144336 as a roofing contractor, current to December 2026, with a workers’ compensation exemption statement.. Iowa contractor registration
- E. Castro Roofing & Siding, LLC, active, at the Dawson Street address.. Iowa Secretary of State via OpenCorporates
What they actually do. Roofing and siding.
Why it ranks here. A Waterloo roofing and siding company registered with the state as a roofing contractor, with a 4.7 across 57 reviews.
Best fit for: Homeowners comfortable doing their own checks on a smaller firm.
What we would want clarified. The thinnest public record in the pool: no website, no BBB profile, and a registration that declares no workers’ compensation cover, so ask who installs the roof and for a liability certificate. Its registration renews in December 2026. Certification tier and reviews are unverified. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (319) 888-8355, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
5. T & R Construction: TRB Score 57.0
T & R Construction is based in Waterloo, IA, led by Cinda Mendez Ruiz, owner, BBB accredited since 21 June 2021, A+ rating, no complaints in three years, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 29.7 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 5.3 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 57.0 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Sole proprietorship registered as a residential remodeler, C140931, current to May 2027, with a workers’ compensation exemption statement.. Iowa contractor registration
- Accredited since 21 June 2021 with an A+ rating, business start 2020, no complaints; roof repair and replacement, metal and flat roofs across Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Waverly.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Roof replacement and repair, metal and flat roofing, siding, windows and gutters.
Why it ranks here. A small owner-run Waterloo firm, BBB accredited since 2021 with no complaints, serving Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Waverly, including metal and flat roofs.
Best fit for: Small repairs and metal or flat roofs.
What we would want clarified. A perfect 5.0 but across only five reviews, the thinnest base in the pool; no website; and a registration declaring no workers’ compensation cover. Certification tier and reviews are unverified. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (319) 420-8584, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
Other roofers serving the Cedar Valley
Five certified firms are ranked here. This one holds an Iowa roofing registration and top-tier Owens Corning status with an office in the metro. It is not scored and we are not recommending it.
| Company | Verified credential |
|---|---|
| Young Construction of North Iowa Inc | Iowa roofing contractor registration C120008; top tier on the Owens Corning locator with a Waverly office in Bremer County; headquartered in Mason City. |
What 3.0 inch hail does to a Waterloo roof
Aggregate hail counts tell you very little about a specific roof. These are the individual events: every severe-weather report logged by the National Weather Service across the 3 counties of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA statistical area over ten years, with the dates, the stone sizes and the towns they landed on. Over that decade the metro logged 96 hail reports, 132 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports and 14 tornadoes. Reported property damage from hail, severe wind and tornado over that decade totalled $1.8 million; flood and winter-storm losses are counted separately and are not included.
The biggest hail to fall on Waterloo in a decade
| Date | Stone size | Reported near | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2023 | 3.0 in | Evansdale | Black Hawk |
| 15 April 2017 | 2.75 in | Black Hawk | Black Hawk |
| 18 April 2025 | 2.75 in | Bremer | Bremer |
| 24 June 2023 | 2.75 in | Waterloo | Black Hawk |
| 28 July 2023 | 2.75 in | Artesian | Bremer |
| 15 June 2017 | 2.5 in | Waterloo | Black Hawk |
The largest stone on record for this metro fell on 24 June 2023 near Evansdale, measured at 3.0 inches. That is baseball sized, comfortably past the point where a roof is written off rather than repaired.
Wind. The strongest thunderstorm gust logged in the metro was 70 knots, about 81 mph, near Janesville on 29 July 2025. Asphalt shingles begin lifting at roughly 67 mph when they are correctly nailed, and considerably below that when they are not.
Tornadoes. 14 tornadoes touched down in these counties over the decade, the strongest rated EF2 near Babcock on 14 July 2021.
What the National Weather Service wrote about it
The NWS logs a written account of each severe-weather episode. This is its description of the 29 July 2025 event near Waterloo, reproduced verbatim:
Several reports across Waterloo of trees on utility lines and transformers. Power is out in various locations around Waterloo. Time estimated by radar and ASOS recorded gust.
That is what the specification has to anticipate here, written up by the agency that recorded it rather than by a contractor selling the repair.
When it happens. Severe weather reports cluster in June (69), July (43), May (40). The worst years on record were 2017 (55), 2025 (48), 2020 (27). If you are scheduling non-urgent work in Waterloo, the months outside that window are when crews are least stretched and least likely to be triaging emergency callouts ahead of your job.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, county-level detail files 2016 to 2025, filtered to the counties of this statistical area by The Roofing Brief. Damage figures are as reported to the NWS and undercount insured losses.
What to do with this. Waterloo sees enough damaging hail that a Class 4 impact-rated shingle is worth pricing, though not automatically worth buying. Get both quotes and weigh the premium against any insurance discount.
Tennis-ball hail in the city that tests its roofers
On the afternoon of 14 April 2026 NWS Des Moines logged hail of 2.5 inches, estimated against a tennis ball, just east-northeast of Waterloo at 4:24, two-inch hail southwest of Waterloo and south of Cedar Falls, and golf-ball hail near Raymond. The Storm Prediction Center’s preliminary list carries 13 hail reports from the three counties that afternoon.
The same storm system dropped baseball hail on Westby, Wisconsin, 110 miles away, damaging about 1,100 homes. In the Cedar Valley the federal record has not yet been updated: NOAA’s September 2026 release has no rows for these counties on that date, so no official damage figure exists. One of the ranked firms wrote in June that more than 700 homeowners had contacted it for hail damage and that it had to expand to clear the backlog.
That is the setting in which Waterloo’s local rule earns its keep. Iowa sets no competency test for roofers, but Waterloo requires a city residential licence, obtained by exam, before a contractor can pull a residential permit, and it requires a permit for every reroof. A storm crew from out of town cannot legally roof a Waterloo house without passing that exam.
Cedar Falls takes a different approach: no exam, but no permit without proof of state registration and a filed insurance certificate of at least $300,000. Across the line in the county and the smaller towns, those certificates are held centrally, so a homeowner can ask whether one is on file.
After the next storm the checks are straightforward: in Waterloo, ask for the roofer’s city licence and make sure the permit is in its name; in Cedar Falls, confirm the insurance certificate; everywhere in Iowa, insist on the signed storm-contract notice, and refuse any offer to cover your deductible.
The 2026 hail and Cedar Valley roofing rules
| Item | Figure or rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 14 April 2026 hail | Up to 2.5 inches near Waterloo; 13 reports in three counties | NWS Des Moines; SPC preliminary reports |
| Largest hail, 2016 to 2025 | 3.0 inches, Evansdale, 24 June 2023 | NOAA NCEI Storm Events |
| Waterloo contractor licence | Required, by exam; separate Residential Roofer category | Waterloo General Contractors Board |
| Waterloo reroof permit | Required; $97 for a 25-square tear-off | City of Waterloo |
| Cedar Falls permit condition | State registration and $300,000 insurance certificate | Cedar Falls City Code 7-20 |
| State registration | Required at $2,000 a year; no exam | Iowa Code 91C |
| Storm-contract notice | Required; contract void without it | Iowa Code 103A.71 |
| Deductible rebate or claim negotiation | Prohibited; contract void | Iowa Code 103A.71 |
| Design values, Waterloo | 107 mph wind; 30 psf ground snow | City of Waterloo |
| Median year built, Waterloo | 1962 | ACS 2020 to 2024, B25035 |
Source: NWS Des Moines and Storm Prediction Center reports; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; Iowa Code 91C, 103A.71 and 515.137A; Iowa contractor registration lookup; City of Waterloo building department and General Contractors Board of Licensing and Examiners; INRCOG; Cedar Falls City Code chapter 7; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024.
How to tell a Waterloo roofer’s claims from their record
Licensing is required in IA. Iowa requires contractor registration with the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing for anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work. It is a registration, not a licence: there is no trade examination and no competency test of any kind.
Registration requires proof of unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation, or a statement that cover is not required. A contractor based outside Iowa must also file a $25,000 surety bond or show it is prequalified for Iowa DOT work; that bond secures the contractor’s Iowa taxes and unemployment contributions, not homeowners. Iowa Code 103A.71 bars a residential contractor from rebating your insurance deductible or negotiating your claim, and requires a signed notice on any storm repair contract; if the contractor breaks either rule or fails to give the signed notice, the contract is void and you owe nothing under it.
Check here: Iowa DIAL contractor registration. Check the registration on the state’s lookup and ask where the contractor is based. After a storm, insist on the signed notice Iowa Code 103A.71 requires, and refuse any offer to cover your deductible: it voids the contract.
Four checks to run before you sign anything, in any state.
- Verify certification at the source. Use the GAF verification tool rather than trusting a badge image on a company website.
- Get the certificate of insurance from the insurer, not the contractor, and confirm general liability and workers compensation are both active on the day work starts.
- Confirm who pulls the permit. If a contractor asks you to pull it as the homeowner, that moves liability onto you. Decline.
- Get warranty terms in writing before any deposit, and check the manufacturer warranty being promised actually requires the certification tier the contractor holds.
How many certified roofers Waterloo actually has
6 certified roofing contractors serve the principal cities of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA statistical area, of which 1 hold the top President’s Club tier. The pool carries 388 customer reviews between them at a mean rating of 4.717. The statistical area had a 2024 population of 170,081, a change of 0.96% against the 2020 census base, per the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates.
How these Waterloo rankings were produced
Every contractor in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA pool was scored out of 100 on four published components: certification tier, a Bayesian adjusted rating, review depth and distance from the metro centre. In this metro that meant scoring 6 certified contractors, of whom 1 hold President’s Club standing and 1 Master Elite, against a metro mean rating of 4.717. The top five were then researched individually against Better Business Bureau records, state licence registers and manufacturer directories. The findings are printed above whether they flatter the contractor or not, and nobody paid to appear.
The full method, the weightings, what the GAF certification tiers actually mean, who is eligible to be ranked and what we do not claim are all set out on our roofer ranking methodology page. Last updated: October 2026. Scoring run: 2026-10-07. Corrections go to the editor and are actioned on verification.
Common questions about roofers in Waterloo
Who is the best roofer in Waterloo, IA?
JP Roofing & Solutions of Waterloo, IA scores highest in the Waterloo metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score, at 86.3 out of 100 as of October 2026. It holds Master Elite certification with a 5.0 rating across 158 reviews. Highest-scoring is not the same as best fit for your specific job, and the four companies behind it score within 29.3 points.
How many certified roofing contractors serve Waterloo?
6 contractors on the GAF certification registry serve the principal cities of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA statistical area as of October 2026, of which 1 hold President’s Club status.
How much damaging hail does Waterloo get?
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA statistical area recorded 83 hail reports of 1 inch or larger and 7 of 2 inches or larger between 2016 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Events Database. The largest hailstone reported measured 3.0 inches.
Did any contractor pay to appear on this list?
No. The Roofing Brief takes no placement fees, no lead fees and no affiliate commission from any roofing contractor. Ranking comes entirely from the published formula applied to public registry data, followed by an individual research pass on the top five.
What was the worst hailstorm in Waterloo in the last ten years?
The largest hailstone logged by the National Weather Service in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA statistical area between 2016 and 2025 measured 3.0 inches, reported near Evansdale on 24 June 2023. That is baseball sized, comfortably past the point where a roof is written off rather than repaired. Across the decade the metro recorded 96 hail reports. Reported property damage from hail, severe wind and tornado over that decade totalled $1.8 million; flood and winter-storm losses are counted separately and are not included.
When is the worst time of year for roof damage in Waterloo?
Severe-weather reports in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA statistical area cluster in June, July, May, on the NOAA record for 2016 to 2025. If the work can wait, booking outside that window usually buys you shorter lead times and more of the contractor’s attention.
Do roofers need a licence in IA?
Iowa requires contractor registration with the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing for anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work. It is a registration, not a licence: there is no trade examination and no competency test of any kind. Registration requires proof of unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation, or a statement that cover is not required. A contractor based outside Iowa must also file a $25,000 surety bond or show it is prequalified for Iowa DOT work; that bond secures the contractor’s Iowa taxes and unemployment contributions, not homeowners. Iowa Code 103A.71 bars a residential contractor from rebating your insurance deductible or negotiating your claim, and requires a signed notice on any storm repair contract; if the contractor breaks either rule or fails to give the signed notice, the contract is void and you owe nothing under it.
What should I check before hiring a roofer in Waterloo?
Check the registration on the state’s lookup and ask where the contractor is based. After a storm, insist on the signed notice Iowa Code 103A.71 requires, and refuse any offer to cover your deductible: it voids the contract.
Tennis-ball hail in the city that tests its roofers?
On the afternoon of 14 April 2026 NWS Des Moines logged hail of 2.5 inches, estimated against a tennis ball, just east-northeast of Waterloo at 4:24, two-inch hail southwest of Waterloo and south of Cedar Falls, and golf-ball hail near Raymond. The Storm Prediction Center’s preliminary list carries 13 hail reports from the three counties that afternoon.
Is Waterloo a hard market to find a good roofer in?
Waterloo is the one Iowa city we have found that tests its roofers: Iowa only registers contractors, but Waterloo requires a city residential roofer licence, obtained by exam, before a contractor can pull a permit. That matters in a hail market: on 14 April 2026 tennis-ball hail fell over Waterloo and Cedar Falls, and one local roofer reported more than 700 homeowners asking for help. Six certified firms appear in the directory; the top five are ranked, all based in Waterloo or Cedar Falls.
Roofer rankings for other metros
The Roofing Brief scores certified roofing contractors in the 400 largest U.S. metropolitan and micropolitan areas on the same formula.
- Best roofers in Cedar Rapids, IA, about 50 miles from Waterloo
- Best roofers in Iowa City, IA, about 72 miles from Waterloo
- Best roofers in Des Moines, IA, another IA metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in Davenport, IA, another IA metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in Odessa, TX, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in Homosassa Springs, FL, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in Rochester, MN, also scored, about 105 miles away
- Best roofers in La Crosse, WI, also scored, about 108 miles away
See the full index of all 400 metro roofer rankings, or read how to find and vet a roofing contractor anywhere in the country.
Cite this analysis
The Roofing Brief. “Best Roofers in Waterloo, IA: The Roofing Brief Contractor Score.” Published October 2026. Inputs: GAF certification registry; NOAA Storm Events Database 2016-2025; U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; Better Business Bureau and independent review-platform records for each ranked contractor.