| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $75–$450 for one or a few small dents |
| Time | 1–3 hours for a palm-size dent; same day for hail |
| Who's qualified | Ask for proof of insurance, relevant certifications (e.g., ASE for auto repair), and any license your state or city requires. |
Gretna, NE: what's different here
Gretna is in Sarpy County, Nebraska, about 21 miles and roughly 23 minutes by car from Omaha via main highway. The area gets about 33.2 inches of precipitation a year and has about 136 days a year with a low of 32°F or colder. Local soil is 56 percent clay with moderate shrink-swell potential. A local subdivision reference describes 15 single-family houses that are all 4-bedroom ranches with attached two-car garages.
What does tailgate dent repair cost in Gretna?
A 2026 pricing guide puts paintless dent repair for one or a few small dents at about $75–$450. A small, accessible door ding runs $75–$150 per dent, while a larger shallow dent is $125–$250. A dent on a body line or short crease is listed at $75–$325 per dent.
How long does tailgate dent repair take?
A 2026 calculator shows a palm-size dent repaired with PDR typically takes 1–3 hours. Another 2026 source says a single PDR job usually finishes in 1–4 hours. Hail or multiple dents are typically finished the same day.
When can paintless dent repair fix a tailgate?
PDR works when the paint is still intact and the dent can be reached from behind the panel. If the tailgate paint is cracked or the dent is hard to reach, PDR may not be an option. The tech we refer can tell you after looking at the dent.
Does Nebraska require a PDR license?
Nebraska does not have a specific state PDR license requirement, according to an Omaha city guide. Only a general business license is needed. Ask the pro for proof of licence and insurance before work starts.
What to do next
- Check the tailgate paint for cracks — PDR only works when paint is intact and the dent is reachable from behind the panel.
- Get a written quote that lists the dent size, price per dent, and estimated hours (1–3 for a palm-size dent).
- Ask the pro for proof of insurance and any general business license before work starts.
- Compare the quote against the 2026 ranges: $75–$150 for a small ding, $125–$250 for a larger shallow dent, $75–$325 on a body line.
- 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.
