Roofing Company in Omaha, NE

What roofs around here deal with

Omaha, NE sits in a part of the country that is genuinely hard on roofs. Hail 1 inch or larger has been reported somewhere in Douglas, Sarpy or Pottawattamie County every year from 2000 through 2025, on 165 separate days (NOAA Storm Prediction Center). Hail 2 inches or larger was reported in 20 of those 26 years.

Wind is part of the picture too. On June 16, 2017, the National Weather Service recorded estimated winds of 80 mph in Bellevue and 70 mph in Elkhorn and Papillion. A gust of 96 mph was recorded at Eppley Airfield on July 9, 2021.

Then there is winter. Omaha averages about 135 days a year with overnight lows at or below freezing and around 27 inches of snow annually (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). The Nebraska Department of Insurance says ice dams form when snow melts and refreezes because of poor attic insulation, and the ice works its way under the shingles.

Common reasons homeowners look for a roofer

Roofing contractors hear from Omaha homeowners for a handful of common reasons:

• A leak that showed up during or after rain
• Shingles missing or found in the yard after wind
• Hail overnight and questions about whether the roof was hit
• An older roof that seems to be nearing the end of its useful life
• A full replacement after repeated repairs or widespread damage
• Questions about metal roofing

Whatever brought you here, the right first step is usually the same: get a local roofer to take a look.

What to do right after a storm

If you think your roof may have been damaged, a few steps matter early.

Replacement-cost policies often require repairs within a set time, usually 180 days, and your policy is what decides the deadline (Nebraska Department of Insurance). After a storm, you are responsible for reasonable steps to prevent further damage, like covering an open area with a tarp, and you should photograph anything that looks wrong.

Call your insurance agent first to report suspected damage. IBHS also advises avoiding unsolicited offers to inspect your roof.

How to choose a roofer in Omaha

The Nebraska Department of Insurance and Nebraska Attorney General recommend getting more than one written estimate, not signing a contract right away, not paying the full bill upfront, and never paying in cash. Check that the contractor's vehicle has the business name and phone number on it.

IBHS suggests getting at least three written estimates, confirming the contractor carries liability and workers' compensation insurance, and looking for a business with a permanent local presence. In 2025, some Omaha-area homeowners found their roofer never pulled permits for their new roofs (WOWT). Ask for proof that the permit was pulled.

Nebraska requires contractors to register with the Nebraska Department of Labor, searchable at dol.nebraska.gov. The state notes that registration does not ensure quality of work or protect against fraud. The local BBB of the Midwest Plains has an office in Omaha and is another place to check.

How our free referral service works

We are not roofing contractors, and we do not inspect, repair or replace anything. What we do is connect homeowners in Omaha, Papillion, La Vista, Bellevue, Elkhorn, Millard, Gretna, Ralston, Bennington and Council Bluffs with independent local roofers who can come out, look at the situation and give you a quote.

There is no cost to you for the referral. The contractor you speak with is independent, and any agreement you make is directly with them.

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