Nelson Contracting, LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Lincoln, Nebraska — based at 4108 Progressive Ave #6, Lincoln, NE 68504.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
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Looking up Nelson Contracting, LLC in Nebraska
Nebraska's requirement is general contractor registration — roofing carries no separate state license, and permits are a city or county matter
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Storm record for Lincoln, Lancaster County
NOAA's Storm Events file lists 134 hail reports for Lancaster County since 2017. On 38 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 18 days. The top size logged was 3.5 inches, comparable to a teacup. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
Within 25 miles of Lincoln, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 83 percent from April to July, 31 percent in June. 6 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Nelson Contracting, LLC or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Among 87 Nebraska counties with enough reports to compare, Lancaster County places 5 by density: 219.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 38 |
| Reports in April to July | 83% |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Peak month | June |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 134 |
The record's top day is May 9, 2016: a 5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Cheneys.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 15 | 3.5 |
| 2015 | 17 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 20 | 5 |
Housing around Lincoln
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1981, so the typical house is 45 years old. 49.2 percent of homes in Lincoln were built before 1980. Set a typical $9,787 asphalt job beside the $248,200 median home value and the roof comes to 4 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1981 |
| Median household income | $69,991 |
| Typical home value | $248,200 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 55.8% |
| Homes counted | 126,403 |
Budgeting a roof in Lincoln
Local pricing in Lincoln sits roughly 13 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,090 to $13,485. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Lincoln, NE Metro Area is $47,360 a year. 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 cost | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 - $23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $8,048 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 - $20,880 | 35-50 yrs | $16,530 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 - $13,920 | 15-25 yrs | $10,440 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 - $22,620 | 20-30 yrs | $17,400 |
Lincoln roofing questions
- How old are homes in Lincoln?
- The median home was built in 1981, so it is 45 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How often does hail hit Lincoln?
- From 2017 the county has 134 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 38 of those days, most often in June.
- Can I confirm Nelson Contracting, LLC is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Nebraska registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How big does hail get near Lincoln?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3.5 inches, near a teacup. 18 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- When is hail season in Lincoln?
- Hail concentrates in June (31 percent), and April through July add up to 83 percent of the record.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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