America's Best Remodeling
- Roofing Contractor serving Dubuque, Iowa — based at 11672 Airborne Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003.
- Jobs on the listing: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking America's Best Remodeling against the Iowa record
Iowa's requirement is state contractor registration — roofing carries no separate license, and permits are handled by your city or county
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Hail and wind history for Dubuque and Dubuque County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Dubuque County since 2017 and you get 48. 15 different days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 3 days, and the largest stone measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask America's Best Remodeling, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
11 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Dubuque over the past 90 days.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 68 percent from April to July, 22 percent in June. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 48 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Reports, all years | 63 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Reports in April to July | 68% |
| Density rank in state | 23 of 67 |
The single largest day was March 10, 2026: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Bernard.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
The housing stock in Dubuque
Dubuque's median year built is 1962, which makes the typical home 64 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $193,100. 73.7 percent of homes in Dubuque were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $64,985 |
| Homes counted | 27,629 |
| Typical year built | 1962 |
| Detached and attached houses | 66% |
| Median home value | $193,100 |
Budgeting a roof in Dubuque
Prices in Dubuque run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. Census County Business Patterns counts 11 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 72.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | 50 to 70 years | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | 40 to 70 years | $20,445 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | 35 to 50 years | $16,530 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | 40 to 50 years | $18,270 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090-$10,005 | 15 to 20 years | $8,048 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960-$13,920 | 15 to 25 years | $10,440 |
Questions about roofing in Dubuque
- Is hail common around Dubuque?
- 48 reports since 2017, 15 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is June.
- What is the typical house age in Dubuque?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1962. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- When is hail season in Dubuque?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 68 percent of entries come between April and July, June first at 22 percent.
- How much is a roof replacement in Dubuque?
- Expect $6,090 to $13,485 for a standard asphalt job in Dubuque; the midpoint is $9,787.
- How do I check America's Best Remodeling's license?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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