SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION INC
- Roofing Contractor serving Lincoln, Nebraska — based at 2201 S 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68506.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION INC against 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.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Hail record for Lincoln and Lancaster County
In Lancaster County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 134 hail reports. Quarter-sized stones or larger were logged on 38 days. The rough part: 18 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 3.5-inch stone close to a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day in the record is in 2026.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION INC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Lincoln over the past 90 days.
Among 87 Nebraska counties with enough reports to compare, Lancaster County places 5 by density: 219.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
The same record has 17 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 38 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 18 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 134 |
| Top month | June |
| Hail density rank in state | 5 of 87 |
| Tornado reports on file | 17 |
The single largest day was May 9, 2016: a 5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Cheneys.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 15 | 3.5 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 14 | 2.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1981, so the typical house is 45 years old. 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 |
| Typical household income | $69,991 |
| Total housing units | 126,403 |
| Owner-occupied | 55.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Budgeting a roof in Lincoln
The Lincoln multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Lincoln, NE Metro Area at $47,360. Census County Business Patterns counts 45 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 62.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 - $23,490 | $410 | $18,270 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | $460 | $8,048 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 - $20,880 | $390 | $16,530 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 - $34,800 | $460 | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 - $13,485 | $390 | $10,658 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 - $34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
Common questions, Lincoln
- What should I budget for a new roof near Lincoln?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Lincoln, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How do I check SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION INC's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Nebraska registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- When is hail season in Lincoln?
- Hail clusters in June (31 percent), and April through July add up to 83 percent of the record.
- Is hail common around Lincoln?
- From 2017 the county has 134 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 38 of those days, mostly in June.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How old are the roofs in Lincoln?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1981. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
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