Iowa Roof Guide

Roofing in Dubuque, Iowa

Local guide Updated · By Kasey, Waukee, Iowa · 6 sources

Dubuque, on the Mississippi bluffs in Dubuque County, has steep streets and plenty of older homes. Here is what Dubuque homeowners should know before a roof project.

Roof permits in Dubuque

The City of Dubuque's Permit Applications and Fees page lists "Roofing work" under projects that require a building permit, alongside siding, decks and structural repairs to items such as rafters. Permits are applied for through the city's online permit portal. Make sure your contract says who pulls the permit.

Permit rules change, so treat this as a starting point and confirm with the city. Iowa's Attorney General advises caution if a contractor avoids discussing permits or inspections.

After a hail or wind storm

Dubuque is served by the NWS Quad Cities office of the National Weather Service, which issues local warnings and storm reports. To see past hail and wind reports for your county, search NOAA's Storm Events Database.

After a storm, the Iowa Insurance Division suggests inspecting damage only when it is safe, taking photos, making temporary repairs such as tarping to prevent more damage, and contacting your insurance company. Be careful with door-to-door crews: the Iowa Attorney General's storm-chaser warning urges homeowners to get multiple estimates, check a contractor's reputation before signing or paying, and avoid large up-front payments. See our guides to hail damage claims and storm-chaser roofers.

Winter: ice dams

Iowa winters can cause ice dams along roof edges, which can push meltwater under shingles. The usual fix is inside the attic: air sealing, insulation and ventilation. Our ice dam guide explains the causes and safe steps.

Check a roofer's Iowa registration

Iowa's Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing requires construction contractors, including roofers, who earn at least $2,000 a year from construction to register with the state. Ask for the registration number and look it up in the state contractor registration search. Our guide to choosing a roofer has the full checklist.

Roofing guides for Dubuque homeowners

Roofing companies that serve Dubuque

  • Dubuque Remodeling

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    Dubuque (563) 500-1725

    201 West 17th Street, Dubuque, IA

    Dubuque roofing and remodeling contractor offering roof replacement, hail damage repair, gutters and siding.

    • Roof replacement
    • Roof repair
    • Storm & hail damage
    • Gutters
    • Siding

    Service area (their words): Serves Dubuque, Asbury, Peosta, Epworth, Dyersville, Cascade, Galena (IL) and Platteville (WI).

    No active Iowa registration found by name (checked 2026-10-22)

    How we checked

    DIAL Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations open data (data.iowa.gov dataset 1052, data updated 2026-10-19), searched 2026-10-22: No record found under 'Dubuque Remodeling'. Ask the company for its registration number.

    Listing source: https://dubuqueremodeling.com/services/roofing (checked 2026-10-22).

  • Elevated Roofing (Dubuque office)

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    Dubuque 563-655-4634

    4029 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 4-3, Dubuque, IA 52002

    Tri-state roofing company with a Dubuque office offering residential roof replacement and repair, storm damage work and commercial roofing.

    • Roof replacement
    • Roof repair
    • Storm & hail damage
    • Commercial roofing

    Service area (their words): Dubuque office plus offices in Stockton and Galena, Illinois.

    Iowa contractor registration found (C147349, checked 2026-10-22)

    How we checked

    DIAL Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations open data (data.iowa.gov dataset 1052, data updated 2026-10-19), searched 2026-10-22: active record C147349, ACES EXTERIORS INC DBA ELEVATED ROOFING, Stockton, IL (Roofing Contractors), expires 2027-05-06. Registered as ACES EXTERIORS INC DBA ELEVATED ROOFING (Stockton, Illinois); the same number is shown on the company's site.

    Listing source: https://www.elevatedroofinc.com/near-in/roofing-dubuque-ia/ (checked 2026-10-22).

  • Impact Roofing

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    Dubuque (563) 451-2292

    Family-owned Dubuque roofing company offering roof replacement and repair, siding and gutters.

    • Roof replacement
    • Roof repair
    • Gutters
    • Siding

    Service area (their words): Dubuque-based; says it has served property owners since 2020.

    Iowa contractor registration found (C139784, checked 2026-10-22)

    How we checked

    DIAL Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations open data (data.iowa.gov dataset 1052, data updated 2026-10-19), searched 2026-10-22: active record C139784, IMPACT ROOFING, Dubuque, IA (Roofing Contractors), expires 2027-10-28.

    Listing source: https://www.impactroofing14.com/ (checked 2026-10-22).

  • KRC Roofing & Siding

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    Dubuque (563) 552-6263

    Dubuque roofing and siding company offering new roofs, repairs, siding, windows and gutters.

    • Roof replacement
    • Roof repair
    • Storm & hail damage
    • Gutters
    • Siding

    Service area (their words): Dubuque-area roofing and siding company.

    No active Iowa registration found by name (checked 2026-10-22)

    How we checked

    DIAL Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations open data (data.iowa.gov dataset 1052, data updated 2026-10-19), searched 2026-10-22: No matching record found (the only 'KRC' record is KRC ENTERPRISES LLC in Slater, which does not appear to be the same business). Ask the company for its registration number.

    Listing source: https://krcroofingdbq.com/, https://krcroofingdbq.com/about-us/ (checked 2026-10-22).

  • Passion Exteriors

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    Cedar Rapids (319) 536-1924

    4515 N River Blvd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

    Locally owned roofing, siding and gutter contractor headquartered in Cedar Rapids.

    • Roof replacement
    • Roof repair
    • Storm & hail damage
    • Gutters
    • Siding

    Service area (their words): Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, with service-area pages for Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and Dubuque.

    Registration not confirmed by us (checked 2026-10-22)

    How we checked

    DIAL Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations open data (data.iowa.gov dataset 1052, data updated 2026-10-19), searched 2026-10-22: No record found under 'Passion Exteriors'. (An unrelated-looking PASSION HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC in Waukee is registered; we could not confirm a link.) Ask the company for its registration number.

    Listing source: https://www.passionexteriors.com/, https://www.passionexteriors.com/service-areas/cedar-rapids, https://www.passionexteriors.com/service-areas/iowa-city, https://www.passionexteriors.com/service-areas/dubuque (checked 2026-10-22).

  • Serenity Home Transformations

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    Cedar Rapids (319) 826-4371

    Family-owned home exterior company offering roof replacement, storm damage repair, siding, gutters and windows.

    • Roof replacement
    • Roof repair
    • Storm & hail damage
    • Gutters
    • Siding

    Service area (their words): Has a Dubuque service page and names Cedar Rapids and Marion.

    Iowa contractor registration found (C135133, checked 2026-10-22)

    How we checked

    DIAL Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations open data (data.iowa.gov dataset 1052, data updated 2026-10-19), searched 2026-10-22: active record C135133, SERENITY HOME TRANFORMATIONS LLC, Cedar Rapids, IA (Siding Contractors), expires 2027-11-05. Registered as SERENITY HOME TRANFORMATIONS LLC (spelling as in the state record), Cedar Rapids.

    Listing source: https://serenityht.com/dubuque-ia (checked 2026-10-22).

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Listings are informational, not endorsements or rankings, and no company paid to be listed. Details come from each company’s own website. Registration status comes from the State of Iowa’s active contractor registration list on the date shown; always search Iowa contractor registration yourself before hiring. Companies can request a correction or removal.

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Sources

  1. Permit Applications and Fees - City of Dubuque (checked 2026-10-22)
  2. NWS Quad Cities forecast office - National Weather Service (checked 2026-10-22)
  3. Contractor Registration - Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (checked 2026-10-22)
  4. April Consumer Connection: Hail Claims - Iowa Insurance Division (checked 2026-10-22)
  5. Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Storm-Chaser Scams and Price Gouging (April 29, 2024) - Iowa Attorney General (checked 2026-10-22)
  6. Storm Events Database - NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (checked 2026-10-22)

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