Roofing contractor
Elite Roofing
1480 SE Traden Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Listed under Urbandale, IA
- Google average
- 4.8
- Ratings counted
- 44
- One and two star
- 2 of 44(4.5%)
- Iowa median
- 2.8%
The first three are Google’s own figures for Elite Roofing, read on 24 September 2026; the share is of every rating Google has counted, not of the review texts on this page. The median is ours — the middle figure among the Iowa roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.
Rating breakdown
| 5 | 41 | 93% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 2 | 5% |
About typical — the typical roofer in Iowa sits at 2.8%. A higher share is a reason to read the critical reviews below, not a verdict.
The critical reviews
The one and two-star reviews, first. These are what a star average hides, and they are the reason this page exists.
We hold no one or two-star review text for Elite Roofing. That is not the same as there being none — it means our capture did not reach any. The rating breakdown above is Google’s own count and is the number to go on.
What reviewers keep mentioning
Topics Google extracted from this business’s reviews, with how many mention each. These are words that appeared in reviews, which is not the same as a service the business sells.
- professional crew8
- work quality5
- cleanliness4
- attention to detail3
- efficient2
- shingle replacement2
- hail damage repair2
- siding2
- roof appearance2
- insurance claim assistance2
- job completion2
- scheduling2
Other reviews we hold
5 more of the 5 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5Juliet Molstre2 months ago
Mitch was wonderful to work with. He communicated clearly and timely and the project was completed without delay. We had other companies send similar quotes and decided to go with Elite because of their customer service. Definitely a company I would recommend.
- 5 out of 5Rebecca Shappell-Mitchell3 months ago
Great work! They were very clear and timely with communication and completed the roof very quickly. It looks fantastic and we have no issues after last night's storm
- 5 out of 5Bill Kalianov4 months ago
Steve was very responsive from the time to provide a quote to completion of the work. The only delay was rain and when a dry day was forecast, he called the evening before and had his crew here at 7:30 the next morning. Project was completed in one day. Tarps were put down to catch falling material. While messy when in process, everything was picked up when they were done. I would highly recommend Elite to others.
- 5 out of 5Les Lemley4 months ago
Steve and his crew were great. Very Professional. The roof looks good. Everything went as expected. The cleanup was thorough, attention was paid to details. I would highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5StephanieBart Weldona year ago
Mitch was so awesome to work with! He helped us deal with the insurance company and really went to bat when they were trying to lowball our claim. We are so thankful for everything that you did for us and always giving us great …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
The latest post from this business
Posted by Elite Roofing to their own Google profile 2 months ago. Their words, not ours.
Glidden Homeowners: Recent storms may have caused hidden roof damage. Hail damage isn’t always obvious, but it can lead to costly leaks if left untreated. We can help: · Free inspections · Insurance assistance · Fast local response Call / Text Mitch: 515-971-4890Apr 17, 2026
What Elite Roofing says about itself
Taken from the business’s own website. We have not checked any of it. These are quotes, not credentials — a roofer writing “licensed and insured” on their homepage is not evidence that they are.
Licensed
“…Roofing is the Des Moines area's #1 licensed and insured roofing and exteriors…”
Insured
“…the Des Moines area's #1 licensed and insured roofing and exteriors contractor. We…”
Warranty offered
“…Our Work Is Guaranteed And with flexible financing options…”
States years in business
“…Schafer Owner Steve Schafer brings over 18 years of roofing and exterior contracting…”
Free estimates
“…Roofing FAQ CONTACT CALL 515-371-9823 FREE QUOTE MENU ELITE ROOFING ABOUT Recent…”
Financing available
“…ABOUT Recent Projects Customer Reviews Financing Available Special Discounts Contact Us…”
Other roofers in Urbandale
Ranked by how many ratings Google has counted.
| Roofing contractor | Google average | Ratings counted | One and two star | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R3 Roofing & Exteriorsinsurance claim assistance, professional crew, easy to work with4.8412 ratings3.2% one and two star(515) 630-0143 | 4.8 | 412 | 3.2%13 of 412 | (515) 630-0143 |
| Erie Home Roofingfinancing, polite staff, metal roof4.6227 ratings6.2% one and two star(515) 517-2454 | 4.6 | 227 | 6.2%14 of 227 | (515) 517-2454 |
| Apple Roofinginsurance process, insurance claim assistance, answering questions4.7174 ratings5.7% one and two star(515) 851-4392 | 4.7 | 174 | 5.7%10 of 174 | (515) 851-4392 |
| A New Look Exteriorsnew roof, friendly team, gutter replacement4.6156 ratings10.9% one and two star(515) 276-1900 | 4.6 | 156 | 10.9%17 of 156 | (515) 276-1900 |
| Mighty Dog Roofing of Greater Des Moinessiding, kind staff, free inspection5.0132 ratings0% one and two star(515) 454-2839 | 5.0 | 132 | 0%0 of 132 | (515) 454-2839 |
| Hail Proteam, best in town, job quality4.9128 ratings2.3% one and two star(515) 809-0676 | 4.9 | 128 | 2.3%3 of 128 | (515) 809-0676 |
Where this page comes from
Every figure above is Google’s, captured on 24 September 2026. The star average and the 44 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 5, of which 5 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
Roof Warden does not verify licenses, bonds, insurance or workers’ compensation cover, and nothing on this page should be read as though we had. Confirm those directly with the contractor and with your state or provincial licensing body before you hire anyone.