Ridgeline Exteriors LLC
Verified · NE Registered — state registration confirmed; Nebraska registers contractors rather than licensing roofing✅ Independently Verified
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 # 28507-26
- Status NE Registered
- Expires 2027-01-23
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Kearney, Nebraska — based at 2120 N Ave, Kearney, NE 68845.
- Work covered: roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection.
- State license #28507-26 (NE Registered), expires 2027-01-23.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
Checking Ridgeline Exteriors LLC against the Nebraska record
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- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2027-01-23. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Storm history for Kearney and Buffalo County
Buffalo County, the county around Kearney, has 94 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or larger span 44 days. The worst of it: 19 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 4-inch stone about the size of a grapefruit. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
3 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Kearney over the past 90 days.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 92 mph in the record.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Ridgeline Exteriors LLC or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
June is the peak month with 23 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 72 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Among 87 Nebraska counties with enough reports to compare, Buffalo County ranks 16 by density: 139.5 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 94 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 72% |
| Top gust, mph | 92 |
| Density rank in state | 16 of 87 |
| Hail reports, all years | 136 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 19 |
The single largest day was June 7, 2022: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Ravenna.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 | 2.75 |
| 2019 | 16 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Kearney 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. Before 1980, 49.2 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $235,800, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $235,800 |
| Single-family homes | 63.8% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 59.1% |
| Median household income | $69,790 |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Roof prices in Kearney
The Kearney multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 15 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 46.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 - $22,620 | 20 to 30 yr | $17,400 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50 to 100 yr | $27,840 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 - $23,490 | 40 to 50 yr | $18,270 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 - $13,920 | 15 to 25 yr | $10,440 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50 to 70 yr | $27,840 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,048 |
This listing in numbers
The license on file runs out on 2027-01-23, within about 3 months, so confirm renewal if the job spans that date.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | 28507-26 |
| License status on file | NE Registered |
| Expires | 2027-01-23 (3 months) |
Asked about roofing in Kearney
- What should I budget for a new roof near Kearney?
- Plan on $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 old are homes in Kearney?
- Median year built is 1981, which gives 45 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How often does hail hit Kearney?
- The county file counts 94 hail reports since 2017. 44 of those days reached 1 inch, and June tops the calendar.
- How big does hail get near Kearney?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 4 inches, close to a grapefruit, with 19 golf-ball days.
- What time of year does Kearney get hail?
- 72 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and June holds 23 percent.
- Should I call a roofer right 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.
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