Peterson Roofing and Home Improvement
- Roofing Contractor serving Davenport, Iowa — based at 15 Quinn Ct, Davenport, IA 52802.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Peterson Roofing and Home Improvement against the Iowa record
there is no roofing-specific license in Iowa — contractors carry a state contractor registration, and permits are handled locally by city or county
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Storm history for Davenport and Scott County
In Scott County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 108 hail entries. 20 separate days saw hail of at least 1 inch. The worst part: 3 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 4-inch stone about the size of a grapefruit. 2023 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The same record has 23 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 78 percent from April to July, 49 percent in April. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Within 25 miles of Davenport, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Peterson Roofing and Home Improvement, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Among 67 Iowa counties with enough reports to compare, Scott County ranks 2 by density: 273.5 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 78% |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Tornadoes on file | 23 |
| Top month | April |
| Top gust, mph | 107 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 108 |
The single largest day was April 4, 2023: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Davenport.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 26 | 2 |
Housing around Davenport
Davenport's median year built is 1966, which makes the typical home 60 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1966 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $162,900.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1966 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 63% |
| Median household income | $64,497 |
| Housing units | 47,170 |
| Detached and attached houses | 68.8% |
Replacement costs in Davenport
The Davenport multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metro Area at $48,250. 23 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 60.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25 to 30 years | $10,658 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | 20 to 30 years | $17,400 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | 40 to 50 years | $18,270 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 to $10,005 | 15 to 20 years | $8,048 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50 to 100 years | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 to $26,100 | 40 to 70 years | $20,445 |
Common questions, Davenport
- How much hail does Scott County see?
- NOAA lists 108 hail reports for Scott County since 2017, on 20 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the busiest month.
- Where can I look up the license for Peterson Roofing and Home Improvement?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- What is the typical house age in Davenport?
- The median home was built in 1966, so it is 60 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Has Scott County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 4 inches, near a grapefruit. 3 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Which months bring hail to Scott County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 78 percent of reports come between April and July, April leading at 49 percent.
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