Crawford Siding, Windows & Guttering
- Roofing Contractor serving Lawrence, Kansas — based at 1400 N 3rd St, Lawrence, KS 66044.
- Work covered: roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Crawford Siding, Windows & Guttering 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.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Hail record for Lawrence and Douglas County
Douglas County, the county around Lawrence, has 38 NOAA hail reports in the record since 2017. Quarter-sized stones or bigger appear on 14 days. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 2 days. The top size reported was 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2026.
Within 25 miles of Lawrence, the last 90 days brought 12 NOAA hail reports.
On density, Douglas County is mid-pack: 39 of 101 Kansas counties, at 124.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Crawford Siding, Windows & Guttering, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Reports cluster in September (29 percent of the total); April through July carry 44 percent. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Peak gust, mph | 90 |
| Hail reports, all years | 59 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 38 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 14 |
The single largest day was September 10, 2015: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Clinton.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1.25 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Lawrence is 1988, a typical house age of 38 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 39.3 percent of homes in Lawrence. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 39.3% |
| Median year built | 1988 |
| Detached and attached houses | 55.9% |
| Typical household income | $62,838 |
| Median home value | $269,500 |
What a new roof costs in Lawrence
Prices in Lawrence run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $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. The county holds 11 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 72.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 yr | $380 | $20,680 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $700 | $17,600 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $380 | $28,160 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $470 | $28,160 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $410 | $18,480 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $390 | $16,720 |
Common questions, Lawrence
- Has Douglas County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Is hail common around Lawrence?
- The county file counts 38 hail entries since 2017. 14 of them reached 1 inch, and September tops the calendar.
- Where can I look up the license for Crawford Siding, Windows & Guttering?
- The Kansas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What time of year does Lawrence get hail?
- Hail concentrates in September (29 percent), and April through July add up to 44 percent of the record.
- How old are the roofs in Lawrence?
- Median year built is 1988, which gives 38 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
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