Home Improvement Contractors in Urbandale, IA

The median home in the city of Urbandale was built in 1992, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Iowa median of 1972.¹ Most of Urbandale's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010.¹ Owner-occupied homes in Urbandale are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1994 against 1981.¹ With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Urbandale is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 17% in buildings of five or more units.¹ A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Home ownership is the norm in Urbandale: 78% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (72% statewide).¹ The median owner-occupied home in Urbandale is valued at $335,500 (ACS), above the Iowa median of $208,000.¹ Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the Des Moines Intl Ap station averages 128 nights a year at or below 32°F and 59 at or below 20°F.^2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summer heat is moderate: about 22 days a year reach 90°F.^2,3 Annual precipitation is about 37 inches, with 9 days a year bringing an inch or more.^2,3

Snowfall averages about 36 inches a year.^2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope. Heating dominates the year: about 6,178 heating degree days against 1,070 cooling degree days (base 65°F).^2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Urbandale sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).⁴ Building permits in Urbandale are normally issued by the city building department.^5,6