D&J Roofing Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Kearney, Nebraska — based at 3212 E Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847.
- Work covered: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check D&J Roofing Construction on 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.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm record for Kearney, Buffalo County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 94 hail reports in Buffalo County. Across 44 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 19 days, and the biggest stone came in at 4 inches, near a grapefruit. The newest golf-ball day in the record dates to 2025.
5 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
Scaled by size, Buffalo County is number 16 of the 87 counties in Nebraska that we compare, which is in the top third at 139.5 reports per 1,000 square miles.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 3 hail reports within 25 miles of Kearney.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from D&J Roofing Construction or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 92 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top month | June |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 19 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 44 |
| Reports, all years | 136 |
| Reports in April to July | 72% |
| Top gust, mph | 92 |
The largest single day in the record is June 7, 2022: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Ravenna.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 | 2.75 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1.75 |
Housing around Kearney
Median year built in Kearney is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 49.2 percent of homes in Kearney. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $235,800.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $235,800 |
| Typical year built | 1981 |
| Single-family share | 63.8% |
| Housing units | 14,652 |
| Typical household income | $69,790 |
What a new roof costs in Kearney
Prices in Kearney 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. 46.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For Nebraska, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,460 a year.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830-$13,485 | 25 to 30 years | $390 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | 40 to 70 years | $370 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180-$22,620 | 20 to 30 years | $700 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090-$10,005 | 15 to 20 years | $460 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | 35 to 50 years | $390 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | 40 to 50 years | $410 |
Common questions, Kearney
- Has Buffalo County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 4 inches, about a grapefruit; golf-ball hail or larger came on 19 days.
- Can I confirm D&J Roofing Construction is licensed?
- The Nebraska lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- When is hail season in Kearney?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 72 percent of entries come between April and July, June first at 23 percent.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Does Kearney get a lot of hail?
- Since 2017 the county has 94 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 44 of those days, mostly in June.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Kearney?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Kearney, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
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