Roofing contractor
Hedberg & Son
3407 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Google average
- 4.8
- Ratings counted
- 68
- One and two star
- 4 of 68(5.9%)
- Iowa median
- 2.8%
The first three are Google’s own figures for Hedberg & Son, 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 | 64 | 94% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 4 | 6% |
Higher than most — 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.
All 3 of the one and two-star reviews we hold for Hedberg & Son, most recent first.
- 1 out of 5Carol Hughes9 months ago
This review is based on my experience. My Townhome Association hired Hedberg to perform a two phase project on my home. 1st phase went fine. I had to coordinate Hedberg and window installer for 2nd phase. Hedberg's team showed up and I inquired " if they were familiar with the project?" Answer was "no". I called Scott ( my contact at Hedberg) expressing my concern. Meanwhile the team LEFT - GOT IN THEIR TRUCK - and left. A phone call and 2 texts to Scott - No Response. Called Claire at the office - No Response. Drove to the office the next day - spoke to Eric (owner). Never have had an apology - No text - No Email - No call. Nothing. I have never had an experience like this...they left me High and Dry.
Reply from the business
I was unaware of this issue until Mrs. Hughes showed up at my office. My men have made dozens of similar repairs although not on her particular unit. I was told later that Mrs Hughes was being condescending? for lack of a better term. I personally apologized to Mrs. Hughes and offered to compensate her for any costs that may have resulted in my men leaving when she showed up at my office. Our company has performed roof replacements on 68 home owners associations to date. We have made over 650 roof repairs this year alone. The two men I sent over there have worked for me for 15 years ? This is a first ? Most of our reviews are 5 stars ? I am not exactly sure what happened but I do know there are two sides to every story. The fact that I did apologize to her in person an I offered to compensate her for any monetary damages she my have incurred is not mentioned in her negative review ? It is possible that she forgot ?
- 1 out of 5Dean PhippsEdited 2 years ago
Work til dark and left a bunch of nails in the road. They also left garbage and pieces of roofing everywhere. Nowhere near 5 star work. Edit: Here's your proof. Tell me how I am able to leave at any point. Nails coming out of the rain gutter. I walked the road myself every night to ensure the nails were picked up. Handfuls. Unprofessional.
Reply from the business
Dean, I apologize I didn't realize that you were in an association. (That we have had great track record with) Yes it does get messy during the day, but we try our best to get things picked up at night. I apologize that you had a bad experience.
- 1 out of 5Orion Nauman2 years ago
Called them and they didn't call back or at least didn't leave a message
Reply from the business
Orion, We apologize for not returning your call. It must have been an oversight on our end. If there is any way we can make it right please feel free to reach back out.
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.
- roof replacement20
- cost11
- leak repair5
- estimates4
- shingle installation3
- knowledgeable technician2
- fair estimate2
- candid advice2
- hail storm repair2
- skilled work crew2
Other reviews we hold
14 more of the 61 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5Laura Woerdehoff2 days ago
These roofing guys were awesome. I love working with companies that feel wholesome and not corporate. The owner, Eric, was the one who helped and he was sooo kind and honest. Wholeheartedly trust the guy. Always love to put in a good word when i see ethical business. We all know that’s hard to come by these days
Reply from the business
Thank you for your positive review, Laura. Eric has been in industry for 45 years and strives to help our community with the best quality service.
- 5 out of 5Debra Jones2 weeks ago
I had Hedburg and Son install my Italian clay tile roof on my home in 2012. While I was remodeling my entire house they were highly recommended by one of my very intelligent friends. I called and set up an appointment with a Hedburg’s …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Deb Leecha month ago
Great work and service. Very professional. Thanks Eric and Scott.
- 5 out of 5Laura Wright3 months ago
Fast, responsive, reasonable. Will absolutely call again
- 5 out of 5Shelley Duffy5 months ago
Excellent customer service. And excellent pricing. Quick to respond and sort out the issue. Great Company!
- 5 out of 5Austin Merical6 months ago
We recently had a leak in our townhome roof and our HOA sent out Hedberg and Son Roofing to take care of it. Scott was the technician who handled our repair and I honestly could not be more impressed. …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Hu Ping8 months ago
Excellent work, worth recommending👏👏👏👏👏
- 5 out of 5Jim Lawyer9 months ago
Reliable and Honest I have had Hedberg and Son do several projects for me over the last 10 years. When Eric Hedberg, the owner, tells you something will get done, you can go to …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5beth younger11 months ago
Hedberg & Son replaced my roof about 9 years ago—they did a really great job. I was very pleased with everything. Service was great, communication was excellent. Recently I had a minor leak; I wasn’t sure what to do, but finally I called …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Greg Pelza year ago
After all the heavy rain recently, we discovered a leak right above our son’s bed. We reached out to Hedberg & Son, and they didn’t skip a beat. They arrived quickly, assessed the issue, and had everything fixed in no time. The process was …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5J Schlenka year ago
Hired Hedberg three times over ten years, for our residence. No complaints. Worked with Jessie Goodwin in 2024 to re-roof our home. …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
Reply from the business
We're thrilled to hear that you've had positive experiences with us, even when things didn't go exactly as planned. We believe in owning our mistakes and making them right. Thank you for your continued trust in Hedberg & Son over the years and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
- 5 out of 5Shirley Kliera year ago
Hedberg & Son is a great company to work with; they are super professional and always get the job done!
- 5 out of 5Greg Johansena year ago
Eric Hedberg has always responded to my needs-in this case he came out on a Sunday even to inspect what was going on. Work was completed timely and quickly. I appreciate Hedberg Roofing!!
- 5 out of 5DM Ra year ago
A HUGE thank you to Jessie & the Contreras family for their hard work on my new roof. They were all professional and patiently answered every question. The process went without a hitch and looks great. I really appreciated the cleanup afterwards; they left everything better than when they arrived! I’d highly recommend Hedberg & Son.
What Hedberg & Son 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
“…Licensed & Insured Work with confidence…”
Warranty offered
“…Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed We don’t consider a job done until…”
States years in business
“…Des Moines and surrounding areas for over 40 years, providing dependable roofing…”
States a founding year
“…has been proudly serving Central Iowa since 1980, built on a foundation of hard work…”
Free estimates
“…… We come prepared… We satisfy Get Your Free Estimate Our Services Residential Roofing…”
Family owned
“…As a family-owned company, we treat every project as if…”
Their site also states: insured.
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Ranked by how many ratings Google has counted.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solarroof replacement, insurance claim assistance, courteous staff4.8687 ratings4.1% one and two star(515) 523-7584 | 4.8 | 687 | 4.1%28 of 687 | (515) 523-7584 |
| Waddle Exteriors & Roofinggutters, roof replacement, gutter replacement4.9580 ratings2.2% one and two star(515) 575-2378 | 4.9 | 580 | 2.2%13 of 580 | (515) 575-2378 |
| Recon Roofing & Constructionsiding, answering questions, timeliness4.9574 ratings2.6% one and two star(515) 375-5437 | 4.9 | 574 | 2.6%15 of 574 | (515) 375-5437 |
| Walter Roofing - Des Moinesroof replacement, easy process, insurance claim assistance5.0443 ratings0.7% one and two star(515) 343-6955 | 5.0 | 443 | 0.7%3 of 443 | (515) 343-6955 |
| Right Roofing & Sidingroof replacement, gutters, siding repair4.9363 ratings0.3% one and two star(515) 729-0770 | 4.9 | 363 | 0.3%1 of 363 | (515) 729-0770 |
| Wegner Roofing & Solaranswering questions, personable staff, solar needs4.9299 ratings1.3% one and two star(515) 985-5454 | 4.9 | 299 | 1.3%4 of 299 | (515) 985-5454 |
Where this page comes from
Every figure above is Google’s, captured on 24 September 2026. The star average and the 68 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 68, of which 61 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
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