Bloomington Heights sits on the north side of Ames with mostly ranch and split-level homes built from the 1950s through the 1970s. These roofs see heavy snow loads in winter and strong sun in summer, so we check for ice dam damage along the north-facing eaves and worn shingles on the south slopes every spring. Tree cover along Bloomington Road and the side streets means crews often work around low branches when staging materials.
Access to many lots runs through narrow driveways and older sidewalks, so we bring smaller equipment and stage shingles in the street where needed. We serve homeowners near Edwards Elementary and along Northwood Drive who want to keep original rooflines intact while upgrading ventilation to handle the humid continental swings between hot July days and January freezes.
Around Bloomington Heights, IA
We regularly work near:
- 📍Bloomington Road
- 📍Edwards Elementary School
- 📍Northwood Drive
- 📍adjacent sections of Somerset
Roofing Contractor in Bloomington Heights, IA — Local Notes
- •Mid-century homes here often have 4:12 to 6:12 pitches with limited attic access, requiring extra care when adding ridge vents.
- •Winter ice dams form quickly along the tree-shaded streets east of Bloomington Road, so we install larger drip edges and self-adhered membrane on the lower courses.
- •Narrow lots and mature oaks mean crews stage materials on the street and use roof-mounted conveyors to avoid lawn damage during wet spring soils.