Jack Rabbit Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Grand Island, Nebraska — based at 210 E Charles St, Grand Island, NE 68801.
- Services: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
How to check Jack Rabbit Roofing 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.
- 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.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Hail record for Grand Island and Hall County
Hall County, the county around Grand Island, has 53 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Across 24 of those days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. 9 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Jack Rabbit Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Measured per square mile, Hall County ranks 13 of 87 Nebraska counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 154.0 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The same record has 5 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Within 25 miles of Grand Island, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 87 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | June |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 53 |
| Reports in April to July | 78% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 9 |
| Tornadoes on file | 5 |
The largest single day in the record is June 20, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Grand Is.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | 1.25 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Grand Island were built before 1975; the typical house is about 51 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $202,600. Pre-1980 construction makes up 59.3 percent of homes in Grand Island.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 67.4% |
| Median home value | $202,600 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 59.5% |
| Total housing units | 21,366 |
| Median build year | 1975 |
Budgeting a roof in Grand Island
Prices in Grand Island run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. Census County Business Patterns counts 15 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 80 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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 | Service life | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $700 | $17,400 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $390 | $10,658 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $460 | $27,840 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $520 | $10,440 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $390 | $16,530 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $460 | $8,048 |
Questions about roofing in Grand Island
- Which months bring hail to Hall County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 78 percent of reports come between April and July, June first at 35 percent.
- How old are the roofs in Grand Island?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1975. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- How do I check Jack Rabbit Roofing's license?
- The Nebraska lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Does Grand Island get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 53 hail entries since 2017. 24 of those days reached 1 inch, and June leads the calendar.
- How much is a roof replacement in Grand Island?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Grand Island, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Hall County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, near a tennis ball. 9 days reached golf-ball size or more.
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