Asphalt shingles remain the most popular residential roofing material in IA for good reason. Architectural shingles — also called dimensional or laminated shingles — provide a thicker, textured profile that mimics wood shake or slate. Hawkeye Roofing & Maintenance installs asphalt shingle roofing throughout Hawkeye, from three-tab to premium designer shingles.
We install every shingle roof to manufacturer specifications. That means 4-6 nails per shingle in the designated nailing zone, proper offset between courses, starter strips along the eave, and ridge cap shingles at every hip and ridge. When the manufacturer inspector shows up, your roof passes.
Our Shingle Roofing Process
Shingle Selection
We inspect your existing roof deck and sheathing, measure the area, and help you choose between architectural and three-tab asphalt shingles. Color samples brought to your Hawkeye home.
Strip & Inspect
Full tear-off to the deck. Old shingles, deteriorated felt, and corroded flashing removed and hauled to the dumpster. Deck inspection catches hidden damage — rotted sheathing, water-stained OSB, nail pops — before it's buried under new shingles.
Waterproofing Layer
Ice-and-water shield bonded at valleys and eave lines. Synthetic underlayment over the full deck. New aluminum drip edge at every eave and rake. All flashing — chimney, pipe, vent, wall — sealed and secured before a single shingle goes down.
Nailing & Overlap
Starter strips along the eave, then field courses of architectural shingles with manufacturer-specified offset and overlap. Each shingle nailed in the designated zone with 4-6 fasteners. Ridge cap shingles hand-nailed at every hip and ridge for a finished, watertight top.
What Hawkeye Customers Say
"After getting several quotes, these guys stood out with their honesty and knowledge. No pressure, just straightforward advice and excellent workmanship."
"Responded fast and got the job done right the first time. Crew was polite, professional, and cleaned up everything. Would absolutely hire again."
"From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, everything was seamless. The team was courteous and efficient. Already recommended them to two friends."
Why Choose Hawkeye Roofing & Maintenance for Shingle Roofing?
Ice-and-Water Shield Standard
Every shingle roof includes ice-and-water shield at valleys, eaves, and around penetrations. This self-adhering membrane is the last line of defense against water intrusion if a shingle fails.
30+ Color Options
Architectural shingles in weathered wood, charcoal, onyx black, estate gray, desert tan, and 25+ more. We bring samples to your Hawkeye home so you can match your siding and trim.
Proper Flashing at Every Penetration
Chimney flashing, step flashing, pipe boots, vent boots, valley channels — every transition sealed with waterproof sealant and proper overlap. Flashing failures cause 90% of roof leaks.
Full Tear-Off Standard
We strip to the deck on every shingle job. No overlay shortcuts. Your underlayment, ice-and-water shield, and flashing are installed on a clean, inspected roof deck.