Census counts 45 roofing establishments with paid employees in Lancaster County for 2023, and 28 of them have fewer than 5 employees. That is a Census count of establishments; it does not say who takes commercial work. For a commercial bid, ask which buildings like yours the company has roofed, how many people it will put on your roof, and who backs the membrane warranty.
Commercial Roofing Contractors in Lincoln, Nebraska
Hail of 1 inch or more fell on 54 days near Lincoln between 2014 and June 2026, higher than 92% of the cities we cover. 28 local roofers are listed, 15 license-checked.
- 36.4%Housing units outside single-family houses
- 64Days with wind gusts of 58 mph or more
- 54Days with hail of 1 inch or more
- 28Roofers listed here
Our read: commercial roofing in Lincoln
Will a small roofing company handle my Lincoln warehouse roof?
Size alone does not answer that. In Lancaster County, 28 of the 45 roofing establishments with paid employees have fewer than 5 employees (Census, 2023). Ask for references on buildings like yours, the crew size for your job, and who holds the manufacturer's warranty.
What commercial roofing is, and what to ask about it
Commercial roofing covers retail, office, warehouse, church and multi-family buildings. Most of these roofs are flat or low-slope and use single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, built-up roofing or standing seam metal.
Crews, materials and warranties differ from house roofing. A company that is good on shingles may not be the right one for a membrane roof.
Signs you need it
- Ponding water after rain on a flat roof
- Open seams or failed flashing at rooftop units and parapets
- Ceiling stains below drains, units or roof edges
- A roof near the end of its warranty, with a lease or sale coming up
Ask each roofer
- How many buildings like mine have you roofed in the last two years?
- Do you scope the whole drainage path or only the wet spot?
- Can you scan or core the roof to see whether the insulation is wet?
- Who holds the membrane warranty, you or the manufacturer?
What Lincoln changes about commercial roofing
Hail of 1 inch or more has fallen near Lincoln on more days than in most cities we cover. Membranes can be punctured by hail, so ask for an inspection after a hail day, with core samples if the insulation may be wet.
The county has more roofing companies with payroll than most cities we cover, so you can compare several bids on a commercial job. Ask each for references on a building like yours.
| Fact | Lincoln | Median city | Rank (1 is highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing units outside single-family houses | 36.4% | 33.2% | 70 of 213 |
| Days with wind gusts of 58 mph or more | 64 | 50 | 66 of 212 |
| Days with hail of 1 inch or more | 54 | 16.5 | 17 of 212 |
| Roofing companies with payroll in the county | 45 | 18 | 39 of 210 |
When hail is reported in Lancaster County
June has the most reports, 57 of 186. 97% of reports fall from April to September; the other 5 come in March (2), October (3).
The county's biggest hail days
The strongest tornado in the record was rated EF3 on April 26, 2024 and stayed on the ground for 5.25 miles.
The strongest thunderstorm gust was 100 mph, on August 9, 2025.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2016 | Size not confirmed | 9 | Cheneys |
| June 14, 2022 | Size not confirmed | 5 | Malcolm |
| June 16, 2014 | Size not confirmed | 1 | Raymond |
Why this page prints no city price for commercial roofs
A commercial roof is priced by the building: its area, membrane, insulation, drainage and rooftop equipment. One range per city would mislead.
Ask each company for a written scope and a price per square foot of roof, so bids can be compared line by line.
Estimates for a 2,000 square foot roof, not quotes. How we build themRoofers to start with in Lincoln
6 of 28 listed, license-checked first. They are based in Lincoln (6). We do not tag companies by service, so ask each one about commercial roofing.
21st Century Contracting, Inc
3800 S 6th St STE 5, Lincoln, NE 68502
License checkedSee profile of 21st Century Contracting, IncRecord number 63204-26
ANK Unlimited Construction
3140 O St Unit 204, Lincoln, NE 68510
License checkedSee profile of ANK Unlimited ConstructionRecord number 10644-26
Apple Roofing
1633 Normandy Ct C, Lincoln, NE 68512
License checkedSee profile of Apple RoofingRecord number 38196-25
BB Roofing
245 S 84th St ste 210, Lincoln, NE 68510
License checkedSee profile of BB RoofingRecord number 45630-26
Cortez Roofing
1915 Hartley St, Lincoln, NE 68521
License checkedSee profile of Cortez RoofingRecord number 45748-26
Galpha General Construction Llc
111 N 56th St Ste #206, Lincoln, NE 68504
License checkedSee profile of Galpha General Construction LlcRecord number 61402-26
Permits and state rules
Do I need a permit for commercial roofing in Nebraska?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.
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