Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Dubuque, Iowa — based at 10410 Silverwood Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003.
- Typical jobs: emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc. 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Hail record for Dubuque, Dubuque County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 48 hail reports in Dubuque County. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 15 days. Golf-ball size or more were reported on 3 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2 inches, near a hen egg. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
11 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 68 percent from April to July, 22 percent in June. In 5 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
Dubuque County ranks 23 of 67 counties in Iowa by reports per area, a middle position with 102.3 per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | June |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
| Reports, all years | 63 |
| Density rank in state | 23 of 67 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 48 |
The largest single day in the record is March 10, 2026: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Bernard.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Dubuque was built in 1962, so the typical house is 64 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. 73.7 percent of homes in Dubuque were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1962 |
| Typical household income | $64,985 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 73.7% |
| Homes counted | 27,629 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 64.8% |
What a new roof costs in Dubuque
The Dubuque multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Iowa at $48,660.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 to $20,880 | 35 to 50 yr | $16,530 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | 40 to 50 yr | $18,270 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | 20 to 30 yr | $17,400 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 to $10,005 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,048 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | 15 to 25 yr | $10,440 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25 to 30 yr | $10,658 |
Questions about roofing in Dubuque
- Which months bring hail to Dubuque County?
- Hail concentrates in June (22 percent), and April through July add up to 68 percent of the record.
- Does Dubuque get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 48 hail entries since 2017. 15 of them reached 1 inch, and June tops the calendar.
- Where can I look up the license for Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc.?
- Use the steps above with the Iowa registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What does a new roof cost in Dubuque?
- Budget $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,787 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Dubuque County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, near a hen egg. 3 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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