K S R Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Lawrence, Kansas — based at 2721 W 6th St Ste F, Lawrence, KS 66049.
- Services: emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Looking up K S R Roofing in Kansas
statewide, Kansas does not license roofers; the trade is governed by local building permits at the city and county level
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm history for Lawrence and Douglas County
NOAA's Storm Events file lists 38 hail reports for Douglas County since 2017. 14 separate days brought hail of at least 1 inch. The rough part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2.5-inch stone near a tennis ball. The most recent golf-ball day in the record dates to 2026.
On density, Douglas County is in the middle: 39 of 101 Kansas counties, at 124.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 90 mph in the record.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 12 hail reports within 25 miles of Lawrence.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
September is the peak month with 29 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 44 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 59 |
| Peak gust, mph | 90 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 38 |
| Density rank in state | 39 of 101 |
| Tornadoes on file | 6 |
The largest single day in the record is September 10, 2015: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Clinton.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1.25 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Lawrence were built before 1988, which is an age of 38 years or more. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span. Against a median home value of $269,500, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. 39.3 percent of homes in Lawrence were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 39.3% |
| Owner-occupied | 42.9% |
| Typical home value | $269,500 |
| Median household income | $62,838 |
| Detached and attached houses | 55.9% |
Roof prices in Lawrence
Local pricing in Lawrence sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. 11 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 72.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15 to 20 years | $8,140 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 100 years | $28,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920-$13,640 | 25 to 30 years | $10,780 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 70 years | $28,160 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | 35 to 50 years | $16,720 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | 40 to 50 years | $18,480 |
Common questions, Lawrence
- What should I budget for a new roof near Lawrence?
- Count on $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Lawrence; the middle is $9,900.
- Is Lawrence an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1988, which gives 38 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Which months bring hail to Douglas County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 44 percent of entries come between April and July, September leading at 29 percent.
- Where can I look up the license for K S R Roofing?
- The Kansas lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How big does hail get near Lawrence?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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