JR & Co.
- Roofing Contractor serving Lawrence, Kansas — based at 1201 W 31st St #1, Kansas City, MO 64108.
- Typical jobs: emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking JR & Co. against the Kansas record
no statewide roofing license exists in Kansas; regulation happens at the city and county level through local building permits
- 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.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Hail record for Lawrence and Douglas County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 38 hail entries in Douglas County. On 14 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The worst of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2.5-inch stone about the size of a tennis ball. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 90 mph in the record.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
44 percent of reports fall between April and July, and September alone has 29 percent. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Douglas County ranks 39 of 101 counties in Kansas by reports per area, a middle position with 124.2 per 1,000 square miles.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, JR & Co. included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 59 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
| Hail density rank in state | 39 of 101 |
| Peak month | September |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.5 |
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.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1.25 |
The housing stock in Lawrence
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. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 42.9% |
| Typical home value | $269,500 |
| Detached and attached houses | 55.9% |
| Median household income | $62,838 |
| Median year built | 1988 |
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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. For Kansas, the BLS median roofer wage is $47,190 a year.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $390 | $16,720 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $470 | $8,140 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $700 | $17,600 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $530 | $10,560 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $380 | $28,160 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $410 | $18,480 |
Lawrence roofing questions
- How much hail does Douglas County see?
- The county file counts 38 hail reports since 2017. 14 of those days reached 1 inch, and September tops the calendar.
- Has Douglas County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, roughly a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 2 days.
- How do I check JR & Co.'s license?
- Look up the Kansas record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- 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 midpoint is $9,900.
- How old are homes in Lawrence?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1988. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- When is hail season in Lawrence?
- 44 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and September alone has 29 percent.
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