Exterior Contractor in Aurora, NE

Hiring a Lincoln Contractor in Aurora, NE: How It Works

Aurora is a little over an hour from our Lincoln office, so we treat it as a planned trip, not a drop-in. Inspections in Aurora and nearby Hamilton County towns are grouped on the same day. You get a written bid, and when you say yes the work is booked as a solid block so your project is not spread out over weeks of partial visits.

We do not have an Aurora office. Our office is at 701 P Street, Suite 105 in Lincoln, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The route is I-80 west to the Aurora exit, then north on Highway 14 into town. Because Aurora is the Hamilton County seat and sits right off the interstate, it is one of the simpler central Nebraska trips for us to plan.

Aurora and Hail: Why Roofs and Siding Take a Beating

Aurora holds a real weather record. On June 22, 2003 a hailstone fell in Aurora that measured 7 inches across and 18.75 inches around. A National Weather Service team from Hastings measured it, and it still holds the U.S. record for circumference. Storms like that are rare, but hail an inch or larger is common enough here to crack siding, dent gutters and bruise shingles.

For roofing in Aurora, NE, the damage pattern is usually the same: shingles take the hits, then gutters and the storm-facing wall of siding. Things worth checking after a storm:

• Dented gutters, downspouts and metal roof vents.
• Shingle granules collecting at downspout outlets.
• Cracked or holed vinyl siding on the west and north sides.
• Chipped paint and split trim boards around windows.

The NOAA Storm Prediction Center paper on the Aurora hailstone covers the 2003 storm in detail. For what we check and how repairs are scheduled, see our storm damage repair page.

What Aurora Homes Typically Need

Aurora is a town of owner-occupied homes. Census estimates put about 81 percent of homes as owner-occupied, with roughly a quarter built before 1940 and another big group from the 1970s. That mix points to three common needs: mortar and brick repair on older homes, siding and gutter updates on 1970s houses, and hail repair across the board.

Older homes near downtown

Homes from the early 1900s often have brick foundations, chimneys or full brick walls with mortar that has washed out over the decades. Tuckpointing and replacing a few damaged bricks usually fixes this before water gets in.

1970s ranch and split-level homes

About 23 percent of Aurora's homes date from the 1970s. Many still have original soffits, small gutters and siding that has faded or gone brittle. Replacing siding in Aurora, NE is often paired with new gutters, soffit and fascia so the job is done once.

Newer homes on the edge of town

Newer builds are more likely to need stone veneer accents, storm repair or a fresh coat of exterior paint than structural work.

Services We Offer in Aurora and Hamilton County

All of our services are available in Aurora: masonry, tuckpointing, stone veneer, roofing, siding, gutters with soffit and fascia, painting, stucco and EIFS, storm repair and commercial work. Combining services into one project makes the most sense for an out-of-town job, because one inspection and one schedule covers the whole exterior.

• Brick, block and stone masonry: new work and repairs for homes, farms and businesses.
• Tuckpointing and brick repair for Aurora's older brick homes and chimneys.
• Stone veneer for wainscots, columns and fireplace surrounds.
• Roof repair and replacement, including hail-damaged shingle roofs.
• Siding replacement and repair for storm-cracked or worn-out siding.
• Gutters, soffit and fascia, sized for the roof so water stays off your walls.
• Interior and exterior painting for homes and commercial spaces.
• Stucco and EIFS repair and new installs.
• Hail and wind damage repair for roofs, siding and gutters.
• Commercial exterior work for businesses, builders and property managers.

Permits and Zoning in Aurora

In Aurora, zoning permits and occupancy permits are issued through the city's zoning administrator, who also brings zoning items to the city council. Building permit needs depend on the type and size of the job, so check with Aurora City Hall before a large project. Homes outside city limits fall under Hamilton County rules. If you are unsure, ask us and the answer goes into your written bid.

Two simple habits save trouble on any Aurora project: get the permit question answered before the start date, and keep a copy of the written bid and any permit with your house records. Both help if you sell the home later or file an insurance claim.

Hamilton County Towns Near Aurora

Aurora is ZIP 68818. Smaller Hamilton County towns around it, such as Hampton, Giltner, Phillips, Marquette and Hordville, are close enough that a job there can often ride along with an Aurora trip. Call to check before you assume, and we will tell you how soon we can get there.

From First Call to Clean-Up in Aurora

An Aurora project runs in five steps. You call or send the quote form, we book a free inspection on the next Aurora trip, you get a written bid, we schedule the work as one block of days, and the crew cleans up and walks the job with you before driving back to Lincoln. No pressure, and no surprise changes halfway through.

1. Call: (402) 417-3937, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
2. Inspect: a free look at the roof, walls, gutters and masonry, with photos.
3. Bid: a written scope and price for you to review on your own time.
4. Build: the crew arrives on the booked days and stays until the work is done.
5. Clean up: debris hauled off, nails picked up, final walk-through.

Nearby Service Areas: York and Grand Island

Aurora sits between two other towns we serve. York is about 20 miles east on I-80, and Grand Island is about 20 miles to the west. If you own property in more than one of these towns, or you are a property manager with buildings in each, we can line up the work in the same week.

• Roofing in York, NE: York County, east on I-80.
• Roofing in Grand Island, NE: Hall County, west of Aurora.