Your Trusted Exterior Contractor in Windsor Heights, Iowa
Windsor Heights is known for its character homes and tree-lined streets. Many of these homes need updated roofing, siding, and gutters to stay protected. Black Ridge Contracting brings careful, respectful workmanship to Windsor Heights because older homes deserve extra attention.
We handle your home inside and out: roofing, siding, gutters, concrete, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, and interior painting. Every project comes with a free estimate, honest pricing, and a clean job site. That is the Black Ridge promise whether you are in Windsor Heights or anywhere else in Central Iowa.
Windsor Heights is a charming enclave right within Des Moines, stretching along University Avenue and 73rd Street. The character homes here, mostly built in the 1940s through the 1960s, sit on tree-lined streets and have the kind of architectural detail you do not find in newer subdivisions. But homes from that era need special care. Roofing work on a mid-century home requires attention to the original roof lines and architectural character of the house. Siding replacement needs to match the neighborhood aesthetic so your home still fits in with the rest of the block. We take that seriously. Our crew works carefully on older homes because we understand that preserving character matters just as much as improving function.
Inside these Windsor Heights homes, kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling are two of the most common projects we handle. Mid-century kitchens were built for a different era, with smaller footprints, less counter space, and outdated layouts. We help homeowners open things up with modern cabinets, solid countertops, and smarter designs that blend contemporary function with the charm of the original home. Bathrooms in homes this age often need a complete overhaul too, with new tile, modern vanities, updated plumbing fixtures, and better lighting. These updates make a huge difference in daily comfort without losing the character that makes Windsor Heights special.
Basement finishing and waterproofing are common needs in homes from this era. After 60-plus years, basement walls can develop moisture issues that need to be addressed before finishing the space. We handle the waterproofing first, then transform your basement into usable square footage. Interior painting is another popular service in Windsor Heights, because smaller rooms typical of mid-century floor plans look and feel much bigger with fresh, lighter paint colors and clean trim work. On the exterior, concrete sidewalks, driveways, and steps on older homes crack and settle over time, and we replace them with new pours that are built to last. Gutters need attention too, especially with all the mature trees in Windsor Heights, so gutter guards keep leaves and debris out so water flows where it should.
- Family-owned, based just minutes away in Ankeny
- Fully licensed and insured in Iowa
- Free, no-pressure estimates
- 24/7 emergency storm damage response
Windsor Heights's Roofing Contractor. Here's What Homeowners Actually Need to Know.
Windsor Heights is a small city (population around 5,000) surrounded by Des Moines and West Des Moines with a distinct urban character. Housing stock is mostly 1940s to 1970s post-WWII ranches, split-levels, and small brick bungalows. Almost every Windsor Heights home is on its second or third roof by now. Mature tree canopy is dense through most of the city, which adds an impact-damage risk from limbs during severe storms.
Central Iowa hail exposure in Windsor Heights is similar to Des Moines proper. Wind damage from spring and summer storms is a recurring problem, and the dense tree canopy means wind-blown limbs punch holes that leak weeks later. See our storm damage roof repair process, or schedule a free inspection.
The typical Windsor Heights roof job runs $8,000 to $14,000 for a standard asphalt shingle replacement, with complex older roofs (steeper pitches, multiple gables, brick chimneys with intricate flashing) running $12,000 to $20,000+. Windsor Heights requires a building permit for roof replacement and requires proper contractor licensing. We pull the permit for you. Read the full roof replacement process.
Sometimes a repair is the right call. Common Windsor Heights repair jobs include chimney flashing on the brick bungalows, failed vent boots, missing shingles after wind, and ice dam damage from bad winters (the tree canopy holds snow longer than open suburbs). See the full list of roof repair jobs we handle.
We work Windsor Heights regularly. Family-owned, licensed and insured, and comfortable with the older stock and complex flashing this city's housing requires.
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From your roof to your kitchen, Black Ridge handles it all, inside and out, for Windsor Heights homeowners.
Roofing in Windsor Heights
New roofs, replacements, storm damage repair, and inspections for Windsor Heights homeowners.
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Siding in Windsor Heights
Vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood siding to protect and beautify your Windsor Heights home.
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Gutters in Windsor Heights
Gutter installation, repair, and guards to protect your Windsor Heights home's foundation.
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Concrete in Windsor Heights
Driveways, sidewalks, patios, and steps for Windsor Heights homes. Removal and replacement.
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Kitchen Remodeling in Windsor Heights
Cabinets, countertops, flooring, and full kitchen renovations for Windsor Heights homeowners.
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Bathroom Remodeling in Windsor Heights
Showers, tile, vanities, and complete bathroom redesigns for Windsor Heights homes.
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Basement Finishing in Windsor Heights
Turn unused space into living space. Framing, drywall, flooring, and full buildouts.
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Interior Painting in Windsor Heights
Walls, ceilings, trim, and cabinets. Clean lines and a fresh look for your Windsor Heights home.
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Yes. Windsor Heights requires a building permit for roof replacement, and the contractor must have proper Iowa licensing. We pull the permit for you as part of the job.
Standard asphalt roof replacements in Windsor Heights run $8,000 to $14,000 for a typical mid-century ranch or split-level. Complex older roofs with steeper pitches, multiple gables, or intricate chimney flashing run $12,000 to $20,000+. We give you a firm written quote before any work starts.
Windsor Heights housing stock is mostly 1940s to 1970s post-WWII ranches, split-levels, and small brick bungalows. Almost every home is on its second or third roof by now. Older stock often has original brick chimneys with flashing that has been resealed multiple times.
The dense mature tree canopy means wind-blown limb damage from severe storms is a recurring issue, and ice dam damage from bad winters happens more often here than in open suburbs because the canopy holds snow longer. Complex chimney flashing on older brick homes also requires careful hands. We handle all of that.
Roofing (new construction, replacements, storm damage repair, and inspections), siding installation (vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood), gutter services (installation, repair, guards), concrete work (driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps), and interior remodeling (kitchens, bathrooms, basement finishing, interior painting) throughout Windsor Heights, IA.
Call us at (515) 219-4654 or fill out our online form. We schedule a free, no-obligation visit to your Windsor Heights property, inspect the work needed, and provide a clear written quote usually within 24 hours.