Dubuque Roof Pros
- Roofing Contractor serving Dubuque, Iowa.
- Services: roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Dubuque Roof Pros against the Iowa record
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- 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 record for Dubuque and Dubuque County
Count the hail reports NOAA recorded for Dubuque County since 2017 and you land on 48. Across 15 of those days, hail came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The rough part: 3 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. Golf-ball hail last appears in the data in 2026.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Dubuque Roof Pros, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
June is the peak month with 22 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 68 percent. 5 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
The same record has 11 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph 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.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 48 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Peak month | June |
| Tornado reports on file | 11 |
The biggest day on file is March 10, 2026: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Bernard.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0.88 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Dubuque went up 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. Against a median home value of $193,100, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 73.7% |
| Typical home value | $193,100 |
| Median household income | $64,985 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 64.8% |
| Single-family homes | 66% |
Roof prices in Dubuque
Prices in Dubuque run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. Census County Business Patterns counts 11 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 72.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Service life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $460 | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $390 | $10,658 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $390 | $16,530 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $370 | $20,445 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $520 | $10,440 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $410 | $18,270 |
Common questions, Dubuque
- Is the license for Dubuque Roof Pros on a state list?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What is the typical house age in Dubuque?
- The median home was built in 1962, so it is 64 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Dubuque County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 3 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Is hail common around Dubuque?
- NOAA lists 48 hail entries for Dubuque County since 2017, on 15 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the peak month.
- What is a roof replacement price in Dubuque?
- Count on $6,090 to $13,485 for a standard asphalt job in Dubuque; the middle is $9,787.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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