Roof Rite Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Lincoln, Nebraska — based at 4608 Pierce Dr Ste. 1, Lincoln, NE 68504.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check Roof Rite Exteriors on the Nebraska record
what Nebraska requires is general contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; local permit rules sit with your city or county
- 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.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Hail record for Lincoln, Lancaster County
Add up the hail entries NOAA recorded for Lancaster County since 2017 and you get 134. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 38 days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 18 days. The top size reported was 3.5 inches, close to a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Lincoln over the past 90 days.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
Counted per square mile, Lancaster County ranks 5 of 87 Nebraska counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 219.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Roof Rite Exteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
June is the peak month with 31 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 83 percent. 6 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 5 of 87 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Busiest month | June |
| Reports in April to July | 83% |
| Reports, all years | 186 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3.5 |
The single largest day was May 9, 2016: a 5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Cheneys.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 27 | 3.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1981, so the typical house is 45 years old. Against a median home value of $248,200, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. 49.2 percent of homes in Lincoln were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $248,200 |
| Median household income | $69,991 |
| Median year built | 1981 |
| Single-family share | 63.6% |
| Owner-occupied share | 55.8% |
Budgeting a roof in Lincoln
Prices in Lincoln run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. The county holds 45 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 62.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $8,048 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 - $23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50-100 yrs | $27,840 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 - $26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $20,445 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 - $13,920 | 15-25 yrs | $10,440 |
Questions about roofing in Lincoln
- How often does hail hit Lincoln?
- The county file counts 134 hail reports since 2017. 38 of those days reached 1 inch, and June tops the calendar.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Lancaster County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3.5 inches, close to a teacup, with 18 golf-ball days.
- When is hail season in Lincoln?
- Hail concentrates in June (31 percent), and April through July total 83 percent of the record.
- 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 a roof replacement price in Lincoln?
- Budget $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,787 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- How do I check Roof Rite Exteriors's license?
- Search the Nebraska record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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