Nebraska Commercial Roofing Contractor - Honest Assessments, Lasting Results
When your roof leaks onto equipment or shuts down operations, you need a contractor who finds the real problem and fixes it for good.
30+ Years in Business
Employee Owned
4 Nebraska Locations
7,843 Projects Complete
The Two Things That Drain Commercial Roofing Budgets Fastest
Someone will tell you that you need a new roof. Maybe you do. But a coating system or targeted restoration could protect your building for another 10 to 20 years at a fraction of replacement cost. Most contractors don’t lead with that option because there’s less margin in it for them. So you get a tear-off bid, and you’re left wondering whether you actually needed to spend the money.
The other drain is the low-bid crew that patches the obvious spots and disappears. Six months later the water is back. Now it’s hit your equipment, triggered a slip-and-fall, or caused ceiling damage you didn’t budget for. You’re starting over with less money, less time, and a contractor who stopped answering calls the day they cashed your check. That’s not a savings. That’s a double expense.
Tillotson Has Been Doing This in Nebraska Since 1987
We send field experts to your roof - not salespeople. Their job is to find the actual cause of the problem, not just the most expensive fix. Because Tillotson is 100% employee-owned, every technician on your roof has a personal stake in the quality of the work. Over 35 years of Nebraska roofing, we’ve earned a simple reputation: we find the problem, we fix it right, and we’re still here when you need us.
Commercial Roofing Services
For Every Roof Type
Flat Roof Systems
Flat roofs take the hardest hits from Nebraska’s freeze-thaw cycles. We assess drainage, membrane condition, and substrate before recommending repair, coating, or replacement. Most flat roofs can be saved. We’ll tell you honestly when they can’t.
Metal Roof Systems
Metal roofs are built to last, but fastener corrosion, panel separation, and seam ponding cut that lifespan short. We repair, restore, and re-coat metal roofs across Nebraska - extending performance without the cost of a full replacement.
Spray Foam Roofing
Spray polyurethane foam seals seams, fills gaps, and adds insulation value in one application. It’s seamless, self-flashing, and renewable - one of the most efficient options for complex or irregular commercial rooflines.
Roof Coatings & Restoration
If your roof is structurally sound but showing wear, a coating system adds 10 to 20 years of protection for far less than replacement. Too many contractors skip this option because it pays them less. We’ll tell you upfront whether your roof qualifies.
Storm & Hail Damage
Nebraska hail doesn’t give your roof a warning. We inspect storm-damaged commercial roofs, document what we find, and work with insurance adjusters to make sure you get a fair assessment - not a rushed patch before the next rain.
Getting Your Roof Fixed Is a Three-Step Process
1. Schedule a Free Roof Assessment
Call us or fill out the form and we’ll get a field expert on your roof. No charge for the inspection, no obligation to act on what we find.
2. Get a Clear, Written Recommendation
You’ll receive a written report that explains what’s causing the problem - not just what it costs to fix. If a coating or repair is the right call, we say so. If replacement is genuinely needed, we explain exactly why. No pressure, no upsell.
3. Work Completed - Backed by Warranty
Our crews are employee-owners. That means the person on your roof has a real stake in whether it holds. Every job comes with a written warranty, and we’re still in Nebraska when you need us.
Nebraska Commercial Roofs We've Protected
Here’s what facility managers and building owners across Nebraska say after working with us.
Justin went above and beyond! Can’t recommend Tillotson enough. We had several other companies come to fix our commercial roof and fell short. Happy to say our 100 year old roof is now leak free.
"Had them install a complete spray on roof system in 2019 on our commercial downtown building, (great service!). Forward to the spring of 2024. A significant Large diameter hail storm hit and post the storm I called Tillotson’s and they arrived promptly and assessed the damage. Within days I had a crew on site to prep the roof for repairs. Outstanding service! Highly recommended!"
Dean Lynch, President of South Central Area Recovery board of Directors.
"Tillotson has been on of the best roofing and insulation companies I have used. I have used them to coat a 16000 sq. ft commercial roof all the way down to a small residential roof. Tillotson has the most professional spray foam team I have used. Their spray foam is accurate and clean. Tillotson will be my fist call for any roofing and insulation needs. I am also very satisfied to see their employees engaged in our local community."
What the Right Roof Decision Actually Buys You
When Tillotson does the job right, your roof disappears from your worry list. No recurring leaks. No emergency calls after a hard rain. Operations keep running, equipment stays dry, and you have documentation - a written warranty, a maintenance record, and a clear plan for what comes next. You didn’t save $5,000 going with the low bid. You spent the right amount once.
Deferred maintenance and low-bid contractors share the same ending: a bigger, more expensive problem. Standing water that was a nuisance becomes a saturated deck. A patch that held through summer fails in the first hard freeze. Equipment damage, liability exposure, and an emergency replacement you didn’t plan for. Waiting doesn’t make commercial roof problems cheaper - it makes them more expensive, every time.
Nebraska Commercial Roofing - From Lincoln to Omaha and Everywhere Between
Tillotson operates from four Nebraska locations - Lincoln (since 2008), Omaha (since February 2025), our corporate home in Kearney, and Aurora (since 2019). That footprint means we can put a field expert on your roof quickly, wherever you are in the state. We serve commercial clients across Nebraska, from Lincoln and Omaha to Grand Island, Kearney, Aurora, Hastings, Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, and beyond.
Lincoln | Omaha | Kearney | Aurora | Grand Island | Hastings | Norfolk | Columbus | Fremont | Beatrice | York | Lexington | North Platte | and surrounding Nebraska communities
Common Questions About Nebraska Commercial Roofing
How do I know if my commercial roof needs replacement or just a coating?
You don’t know until someone inspects it carefully. The key factors are substrate condition (is the decking dry?), how much of the membrane is compromised, and whether moisture has reached the insulation layer. A coating makes sense when the structure is sound and damage is limited. When the deck is saturated or failure is widespread, replacement is the right call. We give you both the finding and the documentation - so you’re not just taking our word for it.
How long does a commercial roof coating last in Nebraska?
Most commercial coatings add 10 to 15 years of service life when applied correctly over a sound substrate. Nebraska’s climate - hot summers, hard freezes, significant hail - puts coatings to work. The biggest variable is surface preparation. A coating over a failing or saturated membrane won’t reach its rated life. Applied correctly over a qualifying roof, many systems are also renewable - meaning a new topcoat can extend life again without another tear-off.
Do you work with insurance companies for storm damage claims?
Yes. We inspect the damage, document findings with photos and written reports, and work directly with your adjuster throughout the process. We’re your roofing contractor in this - not your claims negotiator - but we give adjusters everything needed to evaluate the damage accurately. If repair or restoration is the right answer rather than full replacement, we say so in the report. We’re not going to recommend a tear-off just because the storm opened the door for one.
What types of commercial roofs does Tillotson work on?
We work with the full range of commercial systems common in Nebraska: TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen flat roofs; standing seam and exposed fastener metal roofs; built-up roofing (BUR); and spray polyurethane foam systems. We apply silicone, acrylic, and polyurea coatings over most existing membrane types. If you don’t know what’s on your building, that’s fine - our field experts identify the system during the inspection and recommend accordingly.
What areas of Nebraska do you serve for commercial roofing?
We serve commercial clients statewide from four locations: Lincoln, Omaha, Kearney, and Aurora. That coverage means fast response times throughout Nebraska - including Grand Island, Hastings, York, Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, Beatrice, Lexington, and North Platte. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our service area, call (800) 643-5731. In most cases, we can have a field expert on your building within a day or two.
Your Roof Deserves a Second Opinion - Get One for Free
One free inspection puts a field expert on your roof, gives you a written assessment, and costs you nothing - even if you decide not to move forward.