South O Roofing, Inc
Verified · NE Registered — state registration confirmed; Nebraska registers contractors rather than licensing roofing✅ Independently Verified
Nebraska Registered — Nebraska has no roofing license. It requires every contractor to register with the Department of Labor, and that registration, which is not specific to roofing, is what a homeowner can check. We matched this business by name and city against the Department's public contractor search. Don't take our word for it — check the public record yourself.
- Registration # 50033-26
- Status NE Registered
- Expires 2027-06-01
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Omaha, Nebraska — based at 8045 L St, Ralston, NE 68127.
- Services: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
- State license #50033-26 (NE Registered), expires 2027-06-01.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
How to check South O Roofing, Inc on the Nebraska record
Nebraska requires general contractor registration rather than a roofing-specific license — check your city or county for local permit requirements
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2027-06-01. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Hail record for Omaha, Douglas County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 168 hail entries for Douglas County since 2017. Across 35 of these days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 12 days. The top size logged was 3.75 inches, about the size of a teacup. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 104 mph in the record.
92 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 30 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Measured per square mile, Douglas County ranks 1 of 87 Nebraska counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 584.1 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF4 the highest rating.
Within 25 miles of Omaha, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 35 |
| Highest gust, mph | 104 |
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 92% |
| Reports, all years | 198 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 12 |
The single largest day was June 29, 2017: a 3.75-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Omaha.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 | 2.75 |
| 2016 | 12 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 18 | 3 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Omaha were built before 1972; the typical house is about 54 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $230,100.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 211,640 |
| Typical home value | $230,100 |
| Detached and attached houses | 66.9% |
| Median build year | 1972 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 61.8% |
Roof prices in Omaha
The Omaha multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. Census County Business Patterns counts 94 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 67 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Lifespan | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $410 | $18,270 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $520 | $10,440 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $460 | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $370 | $20,445 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $370 | $27,840 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $390 | $16,530 |
South O Roofing, Inc by the numbers
The license on file runs to 2027-06-01, about 8 months from now.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 50033-26 |
| Status on file | NE Registered |
| Expires | 2027-06-01 (8 months) |
Questions about roofing in Omaha
- Is Omaha an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1972. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- 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.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Douglas County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3.75 inches, close to a teacup, with 12 golf-ball days.
- Does Omaha get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 168 hail reports for Douglas County since 2017, on 35 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. June is the peak month.
- Can I confirm South O Roofing, Inc is licensed?
- The Nebraska lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much is a roof replacement in Omaha?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Omaha, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
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