VernCo Roofing
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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 # 46303-26
- Status NE Registered
- Expires 2027-09-01
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Lincoln, Nebraska — based at 201 SW 25th St, Lincoln, NE 68522.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair.
- State license #46303-26 (NE Registered), expires 2027-09-01.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
Checking VernCo Roofing against the Nebraska record
Nebraska requires general contractor registration rather than a roofing-specific license — check your city or county for local permit requirements
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- 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.
Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2027-09-01. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Storm history for Lincoln and Lancaster County
For Lancaster County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 134 hail reports. Quarter-sized stones or bigger showed up on 38 days. 18 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The largest stone was 3.5 inches, near the size of a teacup. The latest golf-ball day in the record falls in 2026.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, VernCo Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
NOAA also lists 17 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Lincoln.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
Among 87 Nebraska counties with enough reports to compare, Lancaster County ranks 5 by density: 219.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 134 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 83% |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 38 |
| Hail reports, all years | 186 |
The single largest day was May 9, 2016: a 5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Cheneys.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 27 | 3.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Median year built in Lincoln is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 49.2 percent of homes in Lincoln. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 126,403 |
| Typical household income | $69,991 |
| Owner-occupied share | 55.8% |
| Single-family homes | 63.6% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 49.2% |
Roof prices 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. 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. The county holds 45 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 62.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | $410 | $18,270 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | $390 | $16,530 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180-$22,620 | $700 | $17,400 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960-$13,920 | $520 | $10,440 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | $460 | $27,840 |
This listing in numbers
Expiry on file is 2027-09-01, roughly 11 months out.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | 46303-26 |
| License status on file | NE Registered |
| Expires | 2027-09-01 (11 months) |
Asked about roofing in Lincoln
- What time of year does Lincoln get hail?
- 83 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and June alone has 31 percent.
- How do I check VernCo Roofing's license?
- Look up the Nebraska record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- 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 is the biggest hail on record for Lancaster County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3.5 inches, close to a teacup. 18 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Is Lincoln an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1981, so it is 45 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
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