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The average cost to replace a roof in Dubuque, Iowa is $10,044.

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$10,044 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Dubuque, IA

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The average cost to replace a roof in Dubuque is about $10,044. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Dubuque of 1,638 sqft (16.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.13 per sqft ($613/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 1,638 sqft roof (16.33 squares) in Dubuque.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Dubuque.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.13/sqft ($613/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,066
1,00010$6,132
1,50015$9,198
2,00020$12,264
2,50025$15,330
3,00030$18,396
3,50035$21,462
4,00040$24,527
4,50045$27,593
5,00050$30,659
Designer Shingle
$8.92/sqft ($892/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,460
1,00010$8,921
1,50015$13,381
2,00020$17,841
2,50025$22,302
3,00030$26,762
3,50035$31,223
4,00040$35,683
4,50045$40,143
5,00050$44,604
Metal
$14.84/sqft ($1,484/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,419
1,00010$14,837
1,50015$22,256
2,00020$29,675
2,50025$37,093
3,00030$44,512
3,50035$51,931
4,00040$59,349
4,50045$66,768
5,00050$74,187

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Dubuque home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.13/sqft ($613/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,840
1,000$3,679
1,500$5,519
2,000$7,358
2,500$9,198
3,000$11,037
3,500$12,877
4,000$14,716
4,500$16,556
5,000$18,396
Designer Shingle
$8.92/sqft ($892/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,721
1,000$5,442
1,500$8,162
2,000$10,883
2,500$13,604
3,000$16,325
3,500$19,046
4,000$21,767
4,500$24,487
5,000$27,208
Metal
$14.84/sqft ($1,484/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,600
1,000$9,199
1,500$13,799
2,000$18,398
2,500$22,998
3,000$27,597
3,500$32,197
4,000$36,797
4,500$41,396
5,000$45,996

Dubuque Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned29,951
Average roof size (with pitch)1,638 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Dubuque, Iowa

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Dubuque, Iowa compared to nearby areas?

In Dubuque, labor for a new roof usually runs about $120 to $220 per square, due to Mississippi River bluffs, Victorian roof complexity, and freeze-thaw repairs, similar to Quad Cities, roughly 10 to 15 percent lower than Des Moines, and about 10 percent higher than surrounding rural counties.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Dubuque, Iowa's weather affect roof lifespan?

Dubuque’s Mississippi River valley climate, with roughly 34 to 38 inches of rain, about 30 to 40 inches of snow, frequent freeze thaw cycles, and seasonal gusty winds with less sun, encourages ice dams, shingle lift, algae and moisture damage, shortening roof life relative to drier, sunnier Iowa locations.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Dubuque, Iowa?

In Dubuque, the most common roof damage comes from winter freeze and thaw ice dams and snow load, fueled by Mississippi River Valley microclimates, steep bluffs, and many older, poorly insulated historic homes, which let heat escape and refreeze at eaves causing leaks and shingle loss.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Dubuque, Iowa?

In Dubuque the best time to replace a roof is late spring, May to early June, or early fall, September to mid-October, when temperatures are mild, generally 45 to 85°F, storms are fewer and ground is unfrozen; avoid winter freeze on the Mississippi River bluffs and peak summer heat and thunderstorms.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Dubuque, Iowa?

Storm-related roof claims in Dubuque are fairly common, especially during spring and summer severe storms producing hail, straight-line winds and occasional tornadoes. River bluff microclimates, abundant mature trees and many older historic roofs increase vulnerability, so homeowners here see repeated hail and wind claims more often than newer suburban areas.

What natural disasters in Dubuque, Iowa cause the most roof replacements?

In Dubuque, roof replacements most often follow severe hail and high winds, including tornadoes and the August 2020 derecho, plus winter ice dams from heavy snow, and Mississippi River floods like the Great Flood of 1993, with fallen trees during storms also forcing replacements.

Top Roofing Contractors in Dubuque, Iowa

Midwest Storm Company LLC

5

1 review

830 Fremont Ave
Dubuque, IA 52003

(563) 213-5341

Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc.

3.7

3 reviews

10410 Silverwood Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003

(563) 583-7663

Giese Roofing Company

4.7

13 reviews

2820 Elm Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 588-2060

The Roofing Company

4.4

18 reviews

995 North Booth Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 583-1601

Experienced Roofing

5

1 review

Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 556-0315

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5

1 review

2627 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 845-8286

Steve Schnee Home Improvements

5

1 review

622 Lincoln Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 557-1060

Aaron’s Quality Contractors

3

2 reviews

Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 542-2550

Tidy Up Lawncare and Maintenance

4.8

23 reviews

830 Berkley Place
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 513-3496

AMC Homes LLC

5

1 review

20600 Cobblestone Lane
Dubuque, IA 52001

(515) 208-5137

Professional Roofing and Construction

5

1 review

596 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001

The Roofing Company (TRC)

5

1 review

995 North Booth Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 495-8746

Map of Roofing Contractors in Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque Roof Costs Compared to Other Iowa Cities

Des Moines, IA

  • $956 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,088

Cedar Rapids, IA

  • $1,925 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,119

Davenport, IA

  • $160 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,204

Waterloo, IA

  • $3,024 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $7,020

Sioux City, IA

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $10,044