Roof Replacement in Clinton, IA
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Roof Replacement in Clinton, IA
Clinton, Iowa sits in Clinton County, Iowa, about 35 miles northeast of downtown Davenport. The 2020 Census counted 24,469 residents, and the 2025 estimate is 24,049. Back in 1980 the count was 32,828, so Clinton, Iowa has lost about a quarter of its population in roughly four decades.
Clinton, IA also spells out its roof-permit rule plainly, which makes planning simpler. The sections below cover that rule, recent storms and published cost figures.
Old Houses Shape Roofing in Clinton, Iowa
Much of the housing in Clinton, Iowa is old. In the 1980 Census, 7,187 homes in the city, about 56% of the total, had been built in 1939 or earlier. Iowa's health department puts the median year built for structures across Clinton County, Iowa at 1956, compared with 1970 for the state.
Older homes can hide plank decking and more than one generation of shingles. A roof that already carries two layers usually needs a full tear-off; ask your roofer.
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton, IA is worth $118,200, against $166,400 in Davenport, and 69.1% of homes are owner-occupied. At that value a full roof is a big share of the house's worth.
What Clinton, IA Homeowners Can Request
Five services, and how they tend to play out on Clinton, Iowa homes:
- Full roof replacement. On an older house, this is the moment to clear worn layers, swap soft deck boards and lay the double underlayment the city's form calls for.
- Storm and hail damage. Wind has been the bigger local story since 2020. A roofer can photograph lifted shingles; you and your insurer work out what the policy pays.
- Metal roofs. Steel costs more up front, but owners who plan to stay put may want it. Compare both steel figures in the table.
- Shingle roofs. Architectural shingles sit mid-range on price. Class 4 impact-rated shingles are optional; ask your agent whether they'd change your premium.
- Roof repair. Fixing one leak or a stretch of flashing can be the smarter spend when the rest of the roof is sound.
Details: replacing the whole roof, wind and hail damage, steel roofing, asphalt shingles and repairs.
Derecho Winds in Clinton, IA
On August 10, 2020, a derecho swept across eastern Iowa, and the airport at Clinton, Iowa measured a 74 mph gust, according to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. Homeowners and renters in Clinton County, Iowa were later allowed to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance under that federal declaration (FEMA-4557-DR). That aid was for 2020 losses only.
Another derecho on July 29, 2025 left damage in Clinton County, Iowa, per the Weather Service. Both storms came in summer. After a hard blow, look for shingles in the grass or fresh ceiling stains.
Clinton, IA Permits: Roofs Are Named
The city's permits page lists roofs among the work that needs a permit, and its Building Safety Division keeps a separate Roof and Siding Application. That form asks for the contractor's state license number, records how many roof layers are already in place, and states that two layers of underlayment are required.
The division works out of the Central Fire Station at 344 3rd Avenue South, ZIP 52732; call 563-244-3360, ext. 2. Your roofer normally files. Appeals must be made in writing within 20 days.
Clinton, IA Roof Costs, Sourced
We don't set prices. These outside figures are a reference point until a roofer measures your roof.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport asphalt shingles, installed, per sq ft | about $4–$7 | HomeBlue, 2024 |
| Iowa re-roof, average | about $6,160 (range $4,794–$15,779) | This Old House, 2026 |
| Iowa architectural shingles, per sq ft | about $5.95 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Iowa exposed-fastener steel, per sq ft | about $8.00 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Iowa standing-seam steel, per sq ft | about $12.40 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
In Clinton, Iowa, ask how the required second underlayment layer, tear-off and deck repairs affect your price. Try the roof cost calculator or our roof replacement cost guide.
A Local Option for Clinton, IA
Clinton, Iowa spreads across 35.60 square miles, with about 10,754 households averaging 2.21 people each.
Our job is narrow: you describe the roof, and we pass the request to one independent roofer in the area. We don't do the work, price the job or deal with your insurer. Roofers may pay us a referral fee; it never comes out of your pocket.
Check Before You Call in Clinton, IA
Confirm your street is covered, then try the quiz. When you meet a roofer, ask about their Iowa contractor registration (required for anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction; state line 515-242-5871), proof of insurance, written warranties and references.
Good to Know in Clinton, IA
Who issues roof permits in Clinton, Iowa?
The city's Building Safety Division, part of the fire department, at 344 3rd Avenue South. Roofs appear on the city's permit list, and there's a dedicated Roof and Siding Application. Call 563-244-3360, ext. 2, if you have questions. On most jobs the roofer applies for the permit on your behalf.
How strong was the 2020 derecho in Clinton, Iowa?
The airport at Clinton, Iowa measured a 74 mph gust on August 10, 2020, per the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. Homeowners in Clinton County, Iowa were later able to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for that storm. That program covered 2020 losses only.
Can a roofer handle my insurance claim?
No. Iowa law bars a residential contractor from representing you or negotiating your claim, and from promising to rebate any part of your deductible. The roofer must give you a written notice in bold type saying so. A roofer can document damage; for help with the claim itself, turn to your own attorney or a licensed public adjuster.
Is a full replacement worth it on an older Clinton, IA home?
Sometimes, but not always. With a median home value of $118,200, a full re-roof is a large expense, and a sound roof with one bad spot may only need a repair. A roofer's inspection, along with our repair-or-replace quiz, will help you decide.
Neighboring Communities
Clinton, Iowa is the northernmost town we serve. Closer to Davenport, our town pages cover Le Claire, IA, Eldridge, IA and Bettendorf, IA.
Ask for a Clinton, IA Estimate
If your roof is showing its age, start with a free inspection. Fill in the short form or call (563) 555-0188, and we'll pass your request to one independent roofer near Clinton, Iowa. You pay nothing for the referral.