Updated June 2026

Best Storm & Hail Damage Roofing Contractors in Lincoln

The 8 best storm & hail damage roofing contractors serving Lincoln, NE — independently researched and ranked. No paid placements.

Storm and hail damage roofers in Lincoln handle emergency repairs, insurance-claim documentation, and full roof restoration after severe weather. The 8 contractors below were selected from our full Lincoln top 10 as the strongest for storm & hail damage work, ranked by experience, manufacturer certifications, BBB standing, and verified reputation.

Lincoln, Nebraska sits squarely in the Great Plains hail corridor, where spring and summer severe weather systems track northeast out of Kansas and Colorado and regularly deposit large hail across Lancaster County. The city's housing stock — predominantly asphalt-shingle residential from mid-century neighborhoods in north Lincoln through rapid new-construction subdivisions on the southwest edge — is highly susceptible to impact damage that triggers insurance claims and full replacements. The challenge is not whether storm damage occurs, but navigating the replacement process correctly: choosing an experienced local roofer over the out-of-state storm-chasing crews that flood Lincoln after every significant weather event.

Nebraska's contractor registration framework does not include a statewide roofing license or trade exam, which makes credential verification particularly important in Lincoln's post-storm market. The City of Lincoln adds its own licensing and permitting requirements beyond state registration, meaning a contractor registered with the Nebraska Department of Labor is not automatically authorized to pull permits inside Lincoln's city limits. Insurance-funded replacements also require careful documentation of hail diameter, dent patterns, and granule loss — work that separates storm-experienced local roofers from generalists unfamiliar with the adjuster process in the Lincoln market.

Quick Comparison

Rank Company Specialty Experience BBB Website
1 White Castle Roofing Best Overall Since 1985 A+ Accredited Visit
2 Nelson Contracting Best Workmanship Warranty Since 1998 Accredited Visit
3 Kohmetscher Roofing Longest-Established Family Roofer Since 1975 Listed Visit
4 McCoy Roofing Best for Manufacturer-Backed Warranties Since 2007 A+ Accredited Visit
5 Murray Roofing Best for Storm & Insurance Claims 17+ Yrs A+ Accredited Visit
6 Apple Roofing Best for Full-Service Exteriors Since 2011 A+ Accredited Visit
7 Tillotson Enterprises Best for Metal & Flat Roofs 30+ Yrs Listed Visit
8 Roofing Service Company Best Value Residential Local A+ Accredited Visit

Detailed Reviews

#2

Nelson Contracting

Best Workmanship Warranty
ExperienceSince 1998 (25+ Years)
BBB StatusAccredited
SpecialtyResidential & Commercial
Service AreaLincoln, Omaha, Milford & Seward

Established in 1998 by brothers Toby and Aaron Nelson, Nelson Contracting is a GAF Master Elite contractor, which allows it to issue GAF's Golden Pledge warranty. The company is also a FORTIFIED-certified contractor (an IBHS storm-resilience program) and a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association. Services include roofing, TPO and EPDM flat roofing, metal roofing, siding, seamless gutters, and windows within roughly a 100-mile radius of Lincoln.

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#3

Kohmetscher Roofing

Longest-Established Family Roofer
ExperienceSince 1975 (50+ Years)
BBB StatusListed
SpecialtyResidential & Light Commercial
Service AreaLincoln & Omaha

Kohmetscher Roofing is a family-owned business started in Lincoln in 1975 by Gene Kohmetscher, making it one of the oldest continuously operating roofers in the city. It handles residential and light commercial roof installation, repair and replacement, and its crews are described as Certified Master Shingle Applicators and factory-trained installers. The company offers 24/7 emergency roofing service and a 5-year workmanship warranty across the Lincoln and Omaha markets.

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#4

McCoy Roofing

Best for Manufacturer-Backed Warranties
ExperienceSince 2007 (18+ Years)
BBB StatusA+ Accredited
SpecialtyResidential & Commercial
Service AreaLincoln, Omaha & Des Moines

A family-owned company operating since 2007, McCoy Roofing serves Lincoln from a local office while headquartered in Omaha. It holds GAF Master Elite certification plus GAF President's Club recognition, and installs GAF shingles along with DaVinci synthetic roofing. The company offers residential and commercial roofing, siding, gutters and windows, and is BBB accredited with an A+ rating, accredited since 2008.

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#5

Murray Roofing

Best for Storm & Insurance Claims
Experience17+ Years
BBB StatusA+ Accredited
SpecialtyResidential & Commercial
Service AreaLincoln & surrounding metro

Part of the family-owned Murray Corporation, Murray Roofing has served the Lincoln area for over 17 years. It is GAF Master Elite certified and an Xactimate Level 3 certified user, making it well suited to insurance and storm-damage claims, and offers GAF's 50-year limited material warranty plus a 10-year labor warranty. The company is BBB accredited with an A+ rating and handles residential and commercial replacement, repair and maintenance.

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#6

Apple Roofing

Best for Full-Service Exteriors
ExperienceSince 2011 (14+ Years)
BBB StatusA+ Accredited
SpecialtyResidential & Commercial
Service AreaLincoln & Greater Nebraska

Founded in Lincoln in 2011, Apple Roofing has grown into a full-service exterior contractor covering residential, commercial and multi-family work. It is a GAF certified contractor and offers asphalt, metal, tile and flat-roof systems along with siding, gutters and window replacement, plus 24/7 storm and emergency tarping with insurance-claim assistance. The company is BBB accredited with an A+ rating, accredited in 2025.

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#7

Tillotson Enterprises

Best for Metal & Flat Roofs
Experience30+ Years
BBB StatusListed
SpecialtyCommercial & Metal
Service AreaLincoln, Omaha & statewide Nebraska

With a Lincoln office and over 30 years of experience, Tillotson Enterprises is a commercial-focused contractor specializing in spray-applied roof coatings, having coated millions of square feet across the Midwest. It installs standing-seam and other metal roof systems, single-ply membranes, elastomeric coatings and flat-roof restorations, and is a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association. The company serves Lincoln, Omaha and the wider state of Nebraska from four office locations.

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#8

Roofing Service Company

Best Value Residential
ExperienceEstablished local roofer
BBB StatusA+ Accredited
SpecialtyResidential
Service AreaLincoln & surrounding communities

Roofing Service Company is a small, family-run Lincoln roofer focused on residential roof installation, repair and replacement along with siding and gutter work. It holds CertainTeed ShingleMaster credentials and also offers ice-dam removal, roof tear-offs and inspections. The company is BBB accredited with an A+ rating, accredited since 2022, and serves Lincoln and the surrounding communities.

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Navigating Hail and Wind Damage Claims on Lincoln's Roof Stock

Mid-century residential neighborhoods in north and east Lincoln

Older neighborhoods in Lincoln's established residential core — College View, Belmont, Havelock, and similar areas — carry roofs that have faced multiple storm events and whose insurance replacement history may affect current policy terms. Contractors experienced in Lincoln's storm market know how to scope storm damage separately from pre-existing wear, which matters significantly when an adjuster is determining covered versus non-covered repairs.

New-construction subdivision homes on the southwest growth corridor

Lincoln's rapid residential expansion along Highway 2, Pine Lake Road, and the southwest suburban perimeter has produced large concentrations of builder-grade asphalt shingles on relatively new homes. When hail hits these neighborhoods, the uniform installation date means a high proportion of homes in an area often meet claim thresholds simultaneously, straining the local contractor supply. Established Lincoln firms with the crew depth to process multiple simultaneous insurance replacements are more reliable choices than transient storm crews arriving from outside the market.

Post-storm roof inspection before filing an insurance claim

Many Lincoln homeowners contact their insurance carrier before getting an independent professional inspection, which can limit their ability to document and advocate for the full scope of covered damage. A storm-experienced Lincoln roofer can document hail size, dent patterns on soft metals, and granule displacement before the adjuster's visit, giving the homeowner an independent baseline for the claim — important in a market where out-of-state chasers may underscope damage to win the bid quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many storm & hail damage roofing contractors are in Lincoln?

Our directory lists 8 independently verified storm & hail damage roofing contractors serving Lincoln, Nebraska, ranked by experience, certifications and reputation. White Castle Roofing is ranked #1. There are no paid placements.

How do I choose a storm & hail damage roofer in Lincoln?

Confirm licensing and insurance for Nebraska, ask for storm & hail damage project references in Lincoln, get multiple written quotes, and check each contractor's BBB standing. Every company listed here has been independently researched.

What contractor credentials should I verify for storm damage work in Lincoln?

Nebraska requires all contractors and subcontractors to register with the Nebraska Department of Labor under the Contractor Registration Act, with annual registration and proof of workers' compensation insurance. Beyond state registration, contractors must satisfy City of Lincoln Building and Safety licensing requirements to pull permits, and most full roof replacements require a Lincoln building permit and inspection. Verify both state registration and city authorization, along with general liability insurance and a Lincoln area track record, before signing a storm-damage contract.

How long after a Lincoln hailstorm can I file an insurance claim?

Nebraska insurance policies vary, but most require notice of loss within a reasonable period after discovery of damage. Practically, most Lincoln homeowners should get a professional roof inspection within a few weeks of a significant storm and notify their insurer promptly after discovery of covered damage. Waiting until the following season can complicate claim filing and give the insurer grounds to question whether damage is storm-related. Documenting the storm date with local weather records and radar data strengthens any claim.

What is the risk of hiring an out-of-state storm crew in Lincoln?

After major hail events in Lancaster County, Lincoln attracts a significant number of transient crews from outside Nebraska who may not meet the City of Lincoln's contractor authorization requirements to pull permits and may not register with the state Department of Labor as required. These operations often disappear before manufacturer warranties are registered or workmanship issues surface. Choosing a roofer with an established Lincoln address, verifiable local history, and the City of Lincoln permit authorization to pull its own permits provides meaningful protection against this risk.

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