Cost to Replace a Roof in Lincoln, NE (2027 Price Guide)

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sq. ft.

Roof pitch3/12 (low slope)5/12 (medium)7/12 (medium)9/12 (steep)10/12 (steeper)12/12 (very steep)

Pick the pitch that matches your roof - the rise over a twelve-inch run. From 9/12 up, crews tie off and work slower, and the price climbs. The Nebraska default here is 5/12.

In Lincoln, NE, a typical 2,010 sq. ft. single-story house needs about $11,280 to $17,190 for a new asphalt shingle roof, old shingles off and hauled away. The roof itself measures about 2,271 sq. ft. (22.7 squares) at a 5/12 slope, and the price includes labor, materials and removal of the existing layer.

Divide it out and the installed rate is $605.19 per square; a square is the hundred square feet roofers quote by. Two common step-ups: architectural 50-year shingles at $12,530 to $19,100, and steel shingles, the entry metal, from about $24,260.

Compared with $10,980 to $16,730 statewide, the Lincoln market adds about $370. Our prices apply across the 29 ZIP codes that carry the Lincoln name, in Lancaster County.

Lincoln, NE Roofing Costs by Material

Use this table two ways: to pick a material you can afford, and to spot a quote that sits far outside the normal band for Lincoln, NE.

Shingle rows use the same math as our roof replacement calculator; metal rows follow the metal roof calculator, and membranes follow the flat roof calculator. All of them carry the Plains cost adjustment, which puts shingles and metal 2% above the U.S. average.

Price per Year of Roof

The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.

Pricing Variables in a Lincoln, NE Re-Roof

When two quotes for the same house are far apart, the gap is usually scope. Here is what each common variable is worth on the 22.7-square roof above:

• Strip and haul. Expect roughly $3,300 of the bid for one layer off. Each extra layer underneath raises it again, by about $2,140 for the second.
• Design. Simple gables are the cheapest to cover. Figure about $1,360 more for a hip roof, or about $2,300 more when dormers and valleys cut it up.
• Second story. Roofers charge about $980 more for this roof on a two-story home - longer ladders, more trips, more setup.
• Skylight work. Budget about $370 for every skylight replaced or added during the re-roof.
• Roof deck. Ask every bidder for a per-sheet plywood or OSB price. It turns the biggest unknown on the job into a known number.
• Trim items. Chimney flashing, pipe boots, ridge vents and drip edge may or may not be in a bid. Gutters usually are not - the gutter cost calculator prices them.
• Permit and disposal. Fees depend on the town. Confirm the bid includes both the permit and the dumpster.

Line the quotes up side by side: layers removed, underlayment type, ice-barrier coverage, flashing, ventilation and the decking price. The lowest bid often leaves one of those out.

Roof Stressors in Nebraska

Climate Region 3 on the map below covers Nebraska. Average winter highs run about 36°F, overnight lows about 14°F, and summer afternoons about 89°F. Here is what that weather does to roofing in Nebraska, and how to spec around it.

Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell

Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - Nebraska is Region 3. Hover any column.

Roof Replacement Cost Near You

Lincoln, NE Metal Roof Cost

Metal roofs come in a few families, and they do different jobs. The prices below are for a typical 2,010 sq. ft. single-story house in Lincoln, NE.

• Standing seam: $32,340 to $49,290. The panels interlock at upright seams, and the clips let the metal grow and shrink with the weather. Budget about $24,160 over architectural shingles for this roof.
• Steel shingles: $24,260 to $36,980. Aluminum shingles: $26,820 to $40,890. Small metal panels with a shingle or tile profile. They go on much like shingles, so hips and dormers are easier than with long panels. Pick aluminum near the ocean and steel inland.
• Stone-coated steel: $33,020 to $50,330. Steel tiles with a coat of stone granules. They are quiet in the rain, hard to dent, and look like tile or shake from the street.
• Copper: custom quote only. We do not price copper, because every copper roof is custom work. Expect it to cost well above standing seam. It is soft, formed by hand, and can last a century, turning brown and then green. Most homes use it on bay windows, porch roofs and other accents.

Hail marks show most on thin, smooth panels. A heavier gauge, a textured finish or a stone coat keeps them out of sight. Owners who stay put get the most from metal, because the long service life is where the savings sit. The metal roof calculator prices each panel style separately.

Roofing Season in Lincoln, NE

With winter afternoons near 36°F, roofers do their best work between spring and late fall. Winter jobs are possible, but tabs may need hand sealing.

Storm chasers follow hail and wind. Hire a roofer with a local office and proof of insurance, and never sign over insurance proceeds on the spot.

Flat and Low-Slope Roof Prices in Lincoln, NE

Low-slope sections need a sealed membrane instead of shingles. Priced across the whole 2,010 sq. ft. footprint, a membrane roof in Lincoln, NE costs:

• EPDM rubber: $16,660 to $21,630. This is the black rubber sheet on many older flat roofs. Big sheets mean few seams. It stays soft in deep cold and any roofer can patch it, which makes it a good fit for a garage or a back porch.
• TPO, 60-mil: $14,340 to $18,620. It goes down in sheets that the crew fuses together with a hot-air gun, so there are no glued seams to fail. A common pick when the flat roof sits over a bedroom or a kitchen.
• PVC, 60-mil: $17,330 to $22,510. A flexible white sheet with welded seams that has kept flat roofs dry for decades. It handles ponding water and grease better than the other two.

Price order in Lincoln, NE: TPO first, PVC last, with EPDM between them. Tear-off of one existing layer and new polyiso board are part of each figure. A small section will price higher per square foot. In Nebraska winters, puddles on a flat roof freeze, thaw and creep into the seams. Clear the drains often, and ask for tapered fill at any low spot during the re-roof. Run the flat roof calculator to match a specific membrane and drain layout.

Compare Lincoln With Other Nebraska Cities

How Lincoln compares with other Nebraska cities on the standard asphalt roof:

• Bellevue, NE, 45 mi northeast: $11,150 to $17,000
• Omaha, NE, 45 mi northeast: $11,350 to $17,300
• Grand Island, NE, 90 mi west: $11,010 to $16,790

Roofers serving Lincoln also cover Davey, Walton, Roca, Denton and Malcolm, generally at similar prices. For statewide figures, see the Nebraska roofing cost guide.

Lincoln, NE Roofing Questions

What permits does a Nebraska roofing job need?

Usually. Permit rules are set locally, and most require one for a complete re-roof. A licensed roofer pulls it in their own name.

How many squares is my roof?

Start with the area under the roof, including garages and porches, then allow for slope and waste. A 2,010 sq. ft. footprint at 5/12 becomes roughly 22.7 squares (2,271 sq. ft.). Compare bids on the same count.

How long does a re-roof take?

For roughly 22.7 squares, a full crew usually finishes asphalt in a few days. Metal panels and roofs with many valleys take longer.

Will insurance pay for my new roof?

Insurance covers storm and impact damage, not wear. A worn-out roof is a maintenance cost - here about $11,280 to $17,190 for asphalt. After a storm, take photos and have a roofer look before you open a claim. Many Nebraska policies use a separate, percentage-based deductible for wind and hail; look it up before storm season.

Calculators for this job: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator

Pricing note: these are model estimates built from our roofing calculators and Plains regional costs, refreshed for inflation each year. Use them to budget and to test bids, then get at least three written quotes.