| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Small dent repair: $125–$250 per dent |
| Time | Most PDR repairs finish in 1 to 3 days |
| Who's qualified | Ask the pro for proof of insurance and Nebraska contractor registration |
What should I do today if hail hit my work van?
Photograph every dent on the hood and roof before anything else. If the paint is intact with no cracks or peeling, paintless dent repair is often the right first option. Call a local pro for an estimate quickly, since hail repair demand spikes in warm-season storm months.
How does mobile PDR help a small landscaping business?
Mobile PDR technicians can come to your job site or home, so the van does not sit in a shop. The work keeps the original factory paint and avoids sanding, filler, and repainting. That usually keeps costs well below a conventional body shop repaint on commercial vehicles.
What should I check before hiring a PDR tech?
Nebraska requires contractors doing business in the state to register with the Nebraska Department of Labor. Registration does not guarantee quality or protect against fraud, so also ask for proof of insurance. Compare the written quote to the per-dent range above.
When would this need a body shop instead?
If the paint is broken or the metal is too stretched, conventional body repair may be needed. Multi-panel hail damage can take longer when headliner removal, glass or molding, paint matching, or calibration is involved.
What to do next
- Photograph each dent on the hood and roof, and file a comprehensive claim with your insurer before the van is repaired if you plan to claim.
- Ask the pro for a written quote listing the per-dent price and the number of dents covered.
- Ask the pro for proof of insurance and confirm the business is registered with the Nebraska Department of Labor.
- Ask whether the van can be repaired the same day or within 1 to 3 days, depending on dent count.
- Call (402) 347-7742 or email [email protected] for a free quote from an independent, insured paintless dent repair technician.
Omaha Hail Guy is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
