Weddle and Sons Roofing of Olathe
- Roofing Contractor serving Lawrence, Kansas — based at 18895 W 158th St, Olathe, KS 66062.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Weddle and Sons Roofing of Olathe against the Kansas record
Kansas has no statewide roofing license — contractors are regulated at the city and county level through local building permits
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Lawrence and Douglas County
Add up the hail entries NOAA logged for Douglas County since 2017 and you reach 38. Across 14 of these days, stones reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. The worst part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 2.5-inch stone close to a tennis ball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Within 25 miles of Lawrence, the last 90 days produced 12 NOAA hail reports.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 90 mph in the record.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Per square mile, Douglas County ranks 39 of 101 Kansas counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 124.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 44 percent from April to July, 29 percent in September. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 44% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 14 |
| Peak month | September |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
| Hail reports, all years | 59 |
| Hail density rank in state | 39 of 101 |
The record's top day is September 10, 2015: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Clinton.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Lawrence is 1988, a typical house age of 38 years. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $269,500.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 55.9% |
| Typical household income | $62,838 |
| Median home value | $269,500 |
| Median build year | 1988 |
| Owner-occupied share | 42.9% |
Replacement costs in Lawrence
The Lawrence multiplier is below 1, about 12 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles. 11 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 72.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For Kansas, the BLS median roofer wage is $47,190 a year.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $18,480 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50-70 yrs | $28,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 - $13,640 | 25-30 yrs | $10,780 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $20,680 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50-100 yrs | $28,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 - $10,120 | 15-20 yrs | $8,140 |
Common questions, Lawrence
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What time of year does Lawrence get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 44 percent of entries come between April and July, September first at 29 percent.
- Does Lawrence get a lot of hail?
- 38 reports since 2017, 14 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is September.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Douglas County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, roughly a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 2 days.
- How much is a roof replacement 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.
- Where can I look up the license for Weddle and Sons Roofing of Olathe?
- Follow the steps above with the Kansas registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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