Kory Routley Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Dubuque, Iowa — based at 1245 Curtis St, Dubuque, IA 52003.
- Services: emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Kory Routley Construction against the Iowa record
Iowa requires state contractor registration rather than a roofing-specific license — check your city or county for local permit requirements
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
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- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Storm record for Dubuque and Dubuque County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 48 hail entries in Dubuque County. 15 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball size or more were reported on 3 days, and the largest stone measured 2 inches, near a hen egg. The most recent golf-ball day on file dates to 2026.
Within 25 miles of Dubuque, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
11 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
Per square mile, Dubuque County ranks 23 of 67 Iowa counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 102.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
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.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 48 |
| Density rank in state | 23 of 67 |
| Reports, all years | 63 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 68% |
| Busiest month | June |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 15 |
The biggest day on file is March 10, 2026: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Bernard.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0.88 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
The housing stock in Dubuque
The median home in Dubuque went up in 1962, so the typical house is 64 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 73.7 percent of homes in Dubuque. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1962 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 27,629 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64.8% |
| Single-family homes | 66% |
| Median household income | $64,985 |
| Median build year | 1962 |
Budgeting a roof in Dubuque
Local pricing in Dubuque sits roughly 13 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,090 to $13,485. For Iowa, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,660 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50 to 70 years | $460 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 to $10,005 | 15 to 20 years | $460 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50 to 100 years | $370 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | 15 to 25 years | $520 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25 to 30 years | $390 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 to $20,880 | 35 to 50 years | $390 |
Questions about roofing in Dubuque
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How much hail does Dubuque County see?
- Since 2017 the county has 48 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 15 of those days, most often in June.
- How old are homes in Dubuque?
- Median year built is 1962, which gives 64 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Is the license for Kory Routley Construction on a state list?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Dubuque?
- Expect $6,090 to $13,485 for a standard asphalt job in Dubuque; the middle is $9,787.
- When is hail season in Dubuque?
- Hail clusters in June (22 percent), and April through July total 68 percent of the record.
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