Turtle Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Omaha, Nebraska — based at 1715 N 203rd St, Elkhorn, NE 68022.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Turtle Roofing against the Nebraska record
there is no roofing-specific license in Nebraska — contractors register as general contractors, and permit requirements are set locally by city or county
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm record for Omaha and Douglas County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 168 hail entries for Douglas County since 2017. 35 different days brought hail of at least 1 inch. The rough part: 12 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 3.75-inch stone close to a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day in the record dates to 2025.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Turtle Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF4 the highest rating.
June is the peak month with 30 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 92 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
Within 25 miles of Omaha, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
Measured per square mile, Douglas County ranks 1 of 87 Nebraska counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 584.1 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Largest stone, inches | 3.75 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 12 |
| Top month | June |
| Hail events since 2017 | 168 |
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 92% |
The record's top day is June 29, 2017: a 3.75-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Omaha.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 |
| 2024 | 18 | 3 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Omaha were built before 1972; the typical house is about 54 years old. Before 1980, 61.8 percent of the housing stock went up. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Set a typical $9,787 asphalt job beside the $230,100 median home value and the roof comes to 4 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $230,100 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 57.7% |
| Detached and attached houses | 66.9% |
| Typical household income | $72,708 |
| Total housing units | 211,640 |
Replacement costs in Omaha
Prices in Omaha run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Omaha, NE-IA Metro Area at $46,460. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090-$10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $8,048 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180-$22,620 | 20-30 yrs | $17,400 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | 50-100 yrs | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $20,445 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830-$13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $10,658 |
Common questions, Omaha
- How old are the roofs in Omaha?
- The median home was built in 1972, so it is 54 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How do I check Turtle Roofing's license?
- Look up the Nebraska record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What time of year does Omaha get hail?
- 92 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and June alone has 30 percent.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Douglas County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3.75 inches, about the size of a teacup. 12 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How much hail does Douglas County see?
- NOAA lists 168 hail entries for Douglas County since 2017, on 35 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. June is the peak month.
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