Dream Builders WI
- Roofing Contractor serving Racine, Wisconsin.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Dream Builders WI on the Wisconsin record
Wisconsin roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Storm history for Racine and Racine County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 26 hail entries for Racine County since 2017. Quarter-size stones or bigger showed up on 10 days. The rough part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2.75-inch stone near a baseball. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 76 percent from April to July, 46 percent in May. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
Per square mile, Racine County ranks 23 of 50 Wisconsin counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 58.1 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Racine, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Dream Builders WI included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 7 |
| Hail reports, all years | 46 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Busiest month | May |
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
| Reports in April to July | 76% |
The biggest day on file is May 15, 2025: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Rochester Fox Rvr Ar.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Racine predate 1953; the typical house is about 73 years old. Set a typical $10,575 asphalt job beside the $158,100 median home value and the roof comes to 7 percent. 87.9 percent of homes in Racine were built before 1980. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 60.1% |
| Median home value | $158,100 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 87.9% |
| Typical year built | 1953 |
| Total housing units | 34,042 |
Roof prices in Racine
The Racine multiplier is below 1, about 6 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,580 to $14,570 for asphalt shingles. Census County Business Patterns counts 8 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 62.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI Metro Area at $60,680.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $420 | $17,860 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $420 | $11,515 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $500 | $8,695 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $750 | $18,800 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $440 | $19,740 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $400 | $30,080 |
Questions about roofing in Racine
- Has Racine County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How old are homes in Racine?
- The median home was built in 1953, so it is 73 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Where can I look up the license for Dream Builders WI?
- The Wisconsin lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Racine?
- Count on $6,580 to $14,570 for a standard asphalt job in Racine; the midpoint is $10,575.
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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.
- Is hail common around Racine?
- Since 2017 the county has 26 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 10 of those days, mostly in May.
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