Apple Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Kearney, Nebraska — based at 1312 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE 68847.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Apple 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
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm record for Kearney, Buffalo County
Add up the hail entries NOAA recorded for Buffalo County since 2017 and you get 94. Across 44 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The worst part: 19 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 4-inch stone close to a grapefruit. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 92 mph.
3 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Kearney over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Apple Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
5 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
Counted per square mile, Buffalo County ranks 16 of 87 Nebraska counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 139.5 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 92 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 72% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 19 |
| Busiest month | June |
| Hail events since 2017 | 94 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 4 |
The record's top day is June 7, 2022: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Ravenna.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | 2 |
| 2022 | 24 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Kearney were built before 1981, which is an age of 45 years or more. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $235,800. 49.2 percent of homes in Kearney were built before 1980. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 49.2% |
| Homes counted | 14,652 |
| Owner-occupied share | 59.1% |
| Median year built | 1981 |
| Typical home value | $235,800 |
Budgeting a roof in Kearney
Local pricing in Kearney sits roughly 13 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,090 to $13,485. 15 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 46.7 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 | Installed cost | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | 40 to 70 years | $20,445 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | 50 to 100 years | $27,840 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | 40 to 50 years | $18,270 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | 50 to 70 years | $27,840 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180-$22,620 | 20 to 30 years | $17,400 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | 35 to 50 years | $16,530 |
Common questions, Kearney
- How big does hail get near Kearney?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 4 inches, roughly a grapefruit; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 19 days.
- Can I confirm Apple Roofing is licensed?
- The Nebraska lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- 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.
- How old are the roofs in Kearney?
- 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.
- How much hail does Buffalo County see?
- 94 reports since 2017, 44 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is June.
- What time of year does Kearney get hail?
- Hail concentrates in June (23 percent), and April through July total 72 percent of the record.
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