56 Roofing Companies in Omaha, Nebraska

Across the 18 itemized residential roofing permits we hold for the roofers we track in Omaha, jobs have ranged from $600 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. A typical recent example: a residential re-roof at $4,000. These are actual filed amounts - not national estimates - and Omaha's median runs below the Nebraska residential median of $5,000.

Of the 28 companies we track in Omaha, 1 has an active contractor license located in public records, 16 are registered business entities, and 22 operate from a commercial rather than residential address. Nebraska issues roofing-contractor licensing at the state level, so an active state license is the baseline credential to confirm before hiring. A company not appearing with a license here isn’t proof it’s unlicensed - some jurisdictions don’t publish - so verify directly, and always confirm liability and workers’ comp insurance before work starts.

The roofers we track in Omaha have been in business a median of 12 years, by their state formation date. The longest-operating is Independent Roofing, in business since 1955 (71 years); 0 were formed less than two years ago. A verifiable formation date and registered agent on file is one of the clearest lines between an established local company and a transient operator.

Douglas County has recorded 290 significant storm events in the past decade, including hail up to 3.75" and wind gusts to 104 mph, so storm-driven roof damage is common here. After big storms, be wary of out-of-area crews who show up unsolicited, pressure you to sign immediately, or ask you to sign over your insurance claim. 28 of the roofers we track are based in Omaha itself, alongside 28 that service it from nearby - favor an established local firm you can verify over a crew that appeared after the hail.

16 of the 28 roofers we track in Omaha hold at least one manufacturer certification (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, TAMKO, IKO, Malarkey). The most common here is Owens Corning, held by 8 companies - versus 45% certified across Nebraska. Certification means the manufacturer vetted the contractor and lets them back your roof with stronger, longer material-and-labor warranties. Not required to install a roof, but a real signal of training and standing.

Across the 28 companies we track in Omaha, the average rating is 4.7★, combining Google, BBB, and Yelp. 26 appear on more than one platform and 12 have owners who actively respond to reviews. Look for steady, recent, multi-source ratings over a handful of old five-star reviews on one site - any single platform can be cherry-picked.

Roofing is a high-fall-risk trade, so safety history matters. Of the 28 companies we track in Omaha, 6 have at least one federal OSHA violation on record in the past 10 years, and 22 have none. We show any recorded violation - citation, severity, and penalty - on each profile. A clean record isn’t a guarantee, but repeated serious violations are a real red flag.