The only firm in Nebraska holding Level 3 infrared thermography certification.
Independent Roofing Consultants. NE, IA, SD, MO, KS.
We solve the roof problems everyone else gave up on.
No crew. No material margin. No bias toward the biggest possible job. We diagnose the real cause. We tell you the truth about it.
580:1
Best ROI
$19.4M+
Documented savings
0+
Leaks resolved
Thermal Diagnostics
The damage you can't see is the damage that costs you.
This roof looked fine from the ground. Infrared found moisture spreading beneath the membrane.
The Problem
You've already called someone about this.
A leak that won't quit. A replacement quote that doesn't add up. Contractor work that was supposed to fix it. It didn't.
Most of the roofing industry gets paid more to replace than to repair. That's not a conspiracy. It's just how the incentives are built. The bigger the job, the bigger the margin.
That is not a problem you solve with more contractor quotes. It is a problem you solve by talking to someone who does not have a job to sell you.
Gets paid to install.
- Revenue comes from the size of the job
- Recommends solutions they can execute
- Has a crew to keep employed
- Diagnosis and bid are bundled together
- Bigger replacement equals bigger margin
Gets paid to find the truth.
- Revenue comes from the assessment, not the job
- Recommends what is actually needed
- No crew, no materials, no margin to protect
- Diagnosis is completely separate from any install
- A smaller repair is a better outcome for everyone
Our Method
Diagnose. Explain. Solve.
Diagnose
Independent diagnosis of the actual cause, not the symptom. We find what failed and why, without a project to sell you at the end of it.
Explain
Every option explained honestly, including the ones we don't profit from. You leave with a clear picture of what you're dealing with and what it actually costs to fix.
Solve
Whether the answer is repair, maintenance, or replacement, HRC helps you evaluate contractor proposals and oversee the work independently. No kickback. No installation margin. You get the right fix at the right price.
Case Studies
Real projects. Real savings. Every dollar documented.
These are not estimates or projections. They are actual outcomes from clients who hired HRC to find the truth about their roofs.
Thermal Roof Inspection
Lansing Public Schools
[Client quote pending]
Facilities Director, Lansing Public Schools
saved
$0
ROI
580:1
return on $19,500 inspection fee
The Situation
Client was preparing a bond with a roofing replacement budget of $18,000,000. They needed an independent assessment of what actually required replacement versus what could be saved.
What We Found
Thermal inspection revealed only $120,000 worth of insulation was moisture-compromised. The rest of the roof system had substantial remaining useful life.
Outcome
New project budget: $6,700,000, still with a full 20-year system warranty and equivalent performance. The $11,300,000 difference stayed in the bond.
Preventative Maintenance Program
EPS
[Client quote pending]
Facilities Director, EPS
saved per year
$0/yr
ROI
15:1
return on $48,000 annual maintenance fee
The Situation
Client was averaging $200,000/year on leak repairs and $750,000/year on roof replacements. $950,000 in annual roofing spend with no clear path to reducing it.
What We Found
Without a structured maintenance program, small failures were being allowed to grow into replacement-level damage year after year.
Outcome
After implementing the HRC preventative maintenance program: leaks dropped to $60,000/year and replacements to $175,000/year. Total annual spend: $235,000.
Leak Diagnostics: 35-Building Portfolio
PLVCS
[Client quote pending]
Facilities Manager, PLVCS
in avoided costs
$0
ROI
100:1
return over a 10-year life cycle
The Situation
100+ active leaks across 30 of 35 buildings. Most had been leaking for 5 to 10 years. A new 8-year-old building had 10 leaks active since day one of occupancy. Every trade blamed every other trade.
What We Found
HRC spent one day on-site at the new build and identified all 10 leak sources. Across the portfolio, every leak had a diagnosable root cause that had simply not been correctly located.
Outcome
All 100+ leaks resolved. None are currently active. The 8-year-old building leaks were fixed in a single visit and have not returned.
Combined documented savings across all three cases
Three independent engagements. Three clients who got the truth. Three outcomes no contractor would have given them.
Total saved
$0.0M
For Nebraska Public Sector Facilities Leaders
Not sure if your roof really needs replacing? Find out in 5 minutes.
Our free assessment helps school districts, municipalities, and public facilities teams understand their situation, identify where organizations like theirs overspend, and determine the right next step before committing significant capital.
No obligation. Takes about 5 minutes.
What Happens Next
Here's exactly what to expect.
No pressure, no upsell, no surprises once the work begins.
Every assessment includes a clear comparison of repair costs versus replacement costs, built from what the infrared actually found.
You reach out
A short call or email is enough. Tell us what's happening. We don't need a full history to get started.
We schedule the assessment
We come to the building. No forms, no estimate parade. We look at what is actually there.
You receive an honest diagnosis
A written assessment of the real cause, every option available to fix it, and what each one actually costs. No installation attached.
You decide what happens next
You can use the report to appoint your own contractor, or engage HRC for independent project oversight and quality control. Either way, you leave with the truth.
Credentials and Standards
What separates a diagnosis from a guess.
Level 3 Infrared Thermography Certification
Heartland is the only firm in Nebraska to hold this certification. Level 3 is the highest tier in thermographic qualification: practitioners at this level interpret and validate findings, not just capture images. It is the difference between reading a thermal scan and understanding what it means.
Can operate equipment and capture thermal images.
Can analyze images and produce inspection reports.
Interprets and validates findings, sets procedures, qualifies others. The diagnostic standard for expert forensic work.
No kickbacks
No referral fees from any contractor, ever.
No back-room deals
Recommendations are not influenced by installer relationships.
No manufacturer incentives
No product or material preferences. Only what the building needs.
5 states served
Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Missouri, and Kansas.
FAQ
The questions people ask before they call.
Honest answers. No spin.
Who This Is For
Who this is built for. And who it is not.
We would rather be honest about the fit than waste your time or ours.
This is built for you if...
- Property managers with a leak or problem no one has actually fixed
- Building owners sitting on a replacement quote they can't independently verify
- Anyone who has been told the roof needs replacing but isn't certain why
- Buyers conducting due diligence on a commercial or institutional property
Probably not for you if...
- Anyone shopping purely on the lowest price with no interest in diagnosis
- Straightforward new installs with no history of failures or disputes
- Owners who have already independently verified their scope and are ready to proceed
Request an Inspection
Get an independent answer before you spend another dollar.
If we miss something, we come back and make it right. That is the commitment. Buying a building? We offer independent assessments for due diligence too.
Serving NE • IA • SD • MO • KS