Top Notch Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Dubuque, Iowa — based at 2701 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001.
- Work covered: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection.
Services Offered
How to check Top Notch Construction on the Iowa record
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Hail record for Dubuque, Dubuque County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 48 hail entries in Dubuque County. Quarter-sized stones or larger showed up on 15 days. The worst part: 3 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 2-inch stone near a hen egg. The newest golf-ball day in the record dates to 2026.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Dubuque.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 68 percent from April to July, 22 percent in June. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
NOAA also lists 11 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Top Notch Construction included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 23 of 67 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Tornadoes on file | 11 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 68% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
The record's top day is March 10, 2026: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Bernard.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
The housing stock in Dubuque
The median home in Dubuque was built in 1962, so the typical house is 64 years old. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $193,100. Pre-1980 construction makes up 73.7 percent of homes in Dubuque.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,100 |
| Median household income | $64,985 |
| Median year built | 1962 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64.8% |
| Detached and attached houses | 66% |
What a new roof costs 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Iowa at $48,660.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $520 | $10,440 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $460 | $27,840 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $370 | $27,840 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $700 | $17,400 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $460 | $8,048 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $390 | $16,530 |
Asked about roofing in Dubuque
- How old are the roofs in Dubuque?
- Median year built is 1962, which gives 64 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- How big does hail get near Dubuque?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg, with 3 golf-ball days.
- Which months bring hail to Dubuque County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 68 percent of entries come between April and July, June first at 22 percent.
- Is the license for Top Notch Construction on a state list?
- The Iowa lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much hail does Dubuque County see?
- NOAA lists 48 hail entries for Dubuque County since 2017, on 15 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. June is the peak month.
- 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.
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