Roofers in Grand Island, Nebraska
25 roofing companies are listed for Grand Island, and 6 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Grand Island, NE, start with the 6 below whose license we matched on the state registry; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Grand Island home runs $6,090–$13,485 at the local 0.87× cost index, and a metal roof $14,790–$34,800. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Grand Island runs $6,090 to $13,485
$6,090 Typical $9,800 High
$13,485
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Grand Island prices. Source and share of home value below.
Got a quote? See where it falls in Grand Island
Compares your price per square foot with the Grand Island installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Grand Island roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Grand Island house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Grand Island gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Grand Island?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Grand Island policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Grand Island roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Grand Island from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Grand Island address.
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Roofers in Grand Island, NE
25 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
The 6 best-checked roofers in Grand Island →
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Who you can hire in Grand Island
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Grand Island roster, checked
6 of 25 listed firms have a licence number on file (24%). 6 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.
Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Grand Island
90 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 90 people working as roofers in the Grand Island, NE Metro Area, 5.2% of the 1,730 in Nebraska.
That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.
Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025Where the roofers for Grand Island are based
Every listed firm is based in Grand Island; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.
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Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Grand Island ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | in town | 25 | 6 |
Nearby city pages
- Kearney, NE 42 mi
The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.
Grand Island in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #17of 209Freeze-thaw days: Grand Island ranks #17 of 209.
- #179of 209Yearly rainfall (low end): Grand Island ranks #179 of 209.
- #42of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more: Grand Island ranks #42 of 209.
Roofing trade around Grand Island
- 15 county firms with payroll, about 67 workers; 80% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $39,700 a year (Grand Island, NE Metro Area).
When hail hits Grand Island
Hall County, 2014 to 2025: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
June is the heaviest month in Hall County: 30 of 85 hail reports (35%). April to June is the busiest three-month run, at 69%.
Worst full year: 2014, with 16 reports and 2 days of 1.75 in hail or larger; 126% over the 7-report mean.
12 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 7 of 12 full years; last one 2025.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 (worst full year) | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2.75″ |
| 2015 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2.5″ |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2″ |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2022 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2″ |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2″ |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2025Grand Island storm record: Hall County
NWS reports for Hall County, 2014–2026.
- 1857Founded
- 1,860 ft (567 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Hall County
- 421 to 1.74 in
- 161.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 12.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
59 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2014 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 5 | Grand Is · $3 million damage |
| June 13, 2017 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 1 | Grand Is · $10 million damage |
| May 20, 2024 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 4 | Grand Is · $6 million damage |
“Primarily northern and central portions of the city of Grand Island were pounded by hail ranging in size from quarters to baseballs for approximately 30 minutes.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, June 20, 2014
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
April 1, 2025
12 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF1 · December 15, 2021
It stayed on the ground for 4.99 miles and was up to 150 yards wide. This tornado touched down in far northeastern Adams County and continued into far southeastern Hall County. This tornado impacted three farmsteads. The maximum wind speed estimate of 100 MPH was based upon the collapse of an outbuilding at one farmstead.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
87 mph · July 28, 2018
Wind gusts of at least 60 MPH were reported, with the Grand Island Airport ASOS recording peak gusts of 80 MPH at 10:47 PM CDT and 88 MPH at 10:49 PM CDT.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Hall County fact sheet for Grand Island homeowners
Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.
How old are the roofs? Homes in Hall County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 14.4% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.1% |
| 1950s | 11.1% |
| 1960s | 11.9% |
| 1970s | 18.0% |
| 1980s | 12.9% |
| 1990s | 9.9% |
| 2000s | 7.7% |
| 2010s | 9.2% |
| 2020+ | 0.7% |
25,377 homes, median built in 1975. 59.5% date from before 1980 and 9.9% from 2010 on; 63.2% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Nebraska
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Acknowledge receipt of your claim notice (payment within the period also satisfies the rule) | 15 days | 210 NAC 60 §006.01 |
| Insurer | Tell you whether the claim is accepted or denied | 15 days | 210 NAC 60 §008.01 |
| Insurer | Pay after you accept its offer | 15 days | 210 NAC 60 §008.04 |
Go deeper on Hall County
Roofing services in Grand Island
One page per job, each opening with a Grand Island figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1975; 106 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 2.75 in, 36 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
50 days at 58+ mph, top gust 87 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
59.3% of homes predate 1980; 59.5% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $202,600; golf-ball hail on 12 days, so ask about impact class.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 4.2 days a year with 1 in of rain, 28 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
33% of units are multi-unit; 15 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Grand Island
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Grand Island prices.
That typical price is about 4.8% of the median Grand Island home value ($202,600).
Source: Census ACS (Grand Island city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Grand Island cost guide by material →
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Nebraska: No roofing-specific state license. Licence check for NE roofers
Roofing in Grand Island: local conditions
Grand Island sits in the heart of Nebraska's severe weather corridor, where roofs face compounding hazards across every season. On June 3, 1980, seven tornadoes struck the city in a single event, the worst rated F4, killing five people and causing widespread structural damage that defined the local memory of wind uplift risk. Average annual snowfall of 27.7 inches brings freeze-thaw cycling through winter, while the record high of 117 F and record low of -34 F represent a wide swing that works fasteners loose and causes expansion-contraction fatigue in decking and membrane. With frequent hail days each year, granule loss and dented metal are recurring claims.
Grand Island's 2020 census population was 53,131, making it Nebraska's fourth most populous city. Hornady Manufacturing, headquartered here, anchors industrial employment alongside the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. The broader Grand Island metro area reached an estimated 76,479 residents in 2023. A growing Hispanic community reflects a diverse workforce tied to food processing and manufacturing, sustaining a mix of older housing stock and newer residential construction that keeps roofing contractors busy.
Roofing in Grand Island: questions
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