Quick answer
Do you work in Hickman, NE?
Yes. Hickman is about 19 miles from our office at 701 P Street, roughly 25 minutes south on US-77 and east on Hickman Road. We work for Hickman homeowners on roofs, siding and repairs, and for builders and general contractors on new construction masonry. Call Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, for a free written bid.
Hickman at a glance
| Town | Hickman, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| ZIP codes | 68372 |
| From our Lincoln office | About 19 miles, about 25 minutes via US-77 S and Hickman Road |
| Nearby communities | Roca, Firth, Panama, Hallam, Bennet, Martell, Cortland |
| Who to call | Brenton Roby, (402) 417-3937 |
| Services | Masonry, Stone, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Painting, EIFS & Stucco, Storm Repair, Commercial |
Do You Serve Hickman? Yes, Homeowners and Builders
Yes. We serve Hickman homeowners and the builders putting up new homes there. The town sits about four miles east of US-77, the four-lane highway south of Lincoln, so our crews reach Hickman in about 25 minutes. Homeowner calls are usually roofs, siding and gutters. Builder and general contractor calls are usually brick, block and stone on new houses and townhomes.
Hickman is in Lancaster County, ZIP 68372. It was founded by Reverend C. H. Heckman, and the town became Hickman when his name was misspelled on the plat. It was platted in 1872 after a station went in on the Atchison and Nebraska Railroad, and it incorporated in 1885. Kids in Hickman attend the Norris School District.
Hickman's Growth and What It Means for Exterior Work
Hickman went from 1,657 people in 2010 to 2,607 in 2020, and a May 2026 Nebraska Public Media report put it at more than 3,000. The city says developers keep 60 to 80 lots available to build on at any one time, with starter homes, apartments and townhomes. The city's median age is 31.8. So most Hickman exterior work is on new or nearly new buildings.
What we see on newer Hickman homes
- Brick and stone veneer details on the front elevation: sills, rowlocks, wainscot caps and weep holes that keep water moving out.
- Block foundations and steps for new builds, often laid while the lot is still dirt.
- Gutter discharge on new lots where grading is still settling and downspouts empty too close to the house.
- Hail damage to roofs and vinyl siding, which hits brand-new houses just as hard as old ones.
Most Hickman residents commute to Lincoln, so we schedule site visits and walkthroughs around work hours where we can.
New Construction Masonry in Hickman for Builders and GCs
We work as a masonry subcontractor for builders and general contractors, and Hickman's steady stream of new lots makes that a big part of our work there. We lay brick, block, natural and manufactured stone, and thin brick. On a new build we fit our schedule to the framers, roofers and siding crews so the masonry does not hold up the house.
For builders, our brick, block and stone masonry covers foundations, front elevations, columns and fireplaces. Manufactured and natural stone veneer is common on Hickman front elevations, and getting the flashing and weep screed right at the bottom is what keeps it dry. For apartments and townhomes, see our commercial masonry and exterior work, which includes EIFS and painting for multi-unit buildings.
Roofing, Siding and Gutters for Hickman Homeowners
For homes already standing in Hickman, the work is mostly roofing, siding and gutters. Newer roofs can still fail early from hail or wind, and vinyl siding cracks when large hail hits it. Gutters on new lots often need upsizing or longer downspout runs. We handle all three, along with painting, stucco and soffit and fascia repair.
- Roof repair and replacement in Hickman: shingle repair after wind, full replacement after hail.
- Siding repair and replacement: replacing cracked panels or full walls when the color no longer matches.
- Gutter installation and repair: larger downspouts and extensions that carry water past new grading.
On the night of June 16, 2022, the Storm Prediction Center logged 1-inch hail about 5 miles north of Roca and 1.5-inch hail on Lincoln's south side, the stretch between Lincoln and Hickman. Storm cells moving through south Lancaster County can hit Hickman the same way.
Permits for Exterior Work in Hickman
Hickman handles its own building permits and code enforcement through City Hall at 115 Locust Street. Permit forms are available from the city. Because rules for re-roofing, siding and masonry vary from town to town, we confirm permit requirements with the City of Hickman before work starts. Properties outside city limits may fall under Lancaster County instead.
Contact details and forms are on the City of Hickman website, or call City Hall at (402) 792-2212. On new construction, the builder usually holds the main building permit, and our masonry work falls under it.
How a Hickman Project Runs, From Call to Clean-Up
For a Hickman homeowner, the steps are simple. Call or send the quote form, we visit and look at the house, and you get a free written bid with no pressure. After you approve, we confirm the permit, schedule the crew, do the work and clean up. For builders, we walk the plans and the lot, quote the masonry and fit the schedule.
- Call Brenton at (402) 417-3937, or send the quote form for a reply in under 5 minutes.
- Site visit at the house or lot.
- Free written bid.
- Permit check with the City of Hickman.
- Licensed and insured crew does the work.
- Clean-up and a final walkthrough.
Towns Near Hickman We Also Cover
Around Hickman, we cover the small south Lancaster County towns: Roca to the west, Firth and Panama to the south and east, Hallam to the southwest and Bennet to the northeast. We also reach across the line into Gage County at Cortland. Lincoln is just north, and Crete is the next town we serve to the west.
- Roca 68430
- Firth 68358
- Panama 68419
- Hallam 68368
- Bennet 68317
- Martell 68404
- Cortland 68331
Nearby pages: home exterior work in Lincoln and masonry and roofing in Crete.
