Schwickert's Tecta America
- Roofing Contractor serving Lawrence, Kansas — based at 1841 E 1450 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044.
- Services: emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Schwickert's Tecta America in Kansas
no statewide roofing license exists in Kansas; regulation happens at the city and county level through local building permits
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm record for Lawrence and Douglas County
NOAA's storm database holds 38 hail entries for Douglas County since 2017. Quarter-sized stones or bigger were logged on 14 days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 2 days. The top size reported was 2.5 inches, comparable to a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2026.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 12 hail reports within 25 miles of Lawrence.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Schwickert's Tecta America included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 90 mph.
44 percent of reports fall between April and July, and September alone has 29 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
| Highest gust, mph | 90 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Hail reports, all years | 59 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 14 |
The biggest day on file is September 10, 2015: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Clinton.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1988, so the typical house is 38 years old. Before 1980, 39.3 percent of the housing stock went up. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. Set a typical $9,900 asphalt job beside the $269,500 median home value and the roof comes to 4 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 42.9% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 39.3% |
| Median home value | $269,500 |
| Detached and attached houses | 55.9% |
| Median build year | 1988 |
Replacement costs in Lawrence
Prices in Lawrence run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Kansas is $47,190 a year. The county holds 11 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 72.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 to $35,200 | 50-70 yrs | $470 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 to $21,120 | 35-50 yrs | $390 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 to $14,080 | 15-25 yrs | $530 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 to $23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $410 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $380 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 to $10,120 | 15-20 yrs | $470 |
Asked about roofing in Lawrence
- What does a new roof cost in Lawrence?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Lawrence, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- 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.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How big does hail get near Lawrence?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 2 days.
- How do I check Schwickert's Tecta America's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Kansas registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What time of year does Lawrence get hail?
- 44 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and September alone has 29 percent.
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