Weddle & Sons Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Manhattan, Kansas — based at 919 S Manhattan Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.
- Work covered: roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
How to check Weddle & Sons Roofing on the Kansas record
roofers in Kansas are not licensed at the state level — cities and counties regulate the trade through local building permits
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Hail and wind history for Manhattan, Riley County
Add up the hail entries NOAA recorded for Riley County since 2017 and you reach 64. Across 24 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The rough part: 10 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 3.5-inch stone close to a teacup. The latest golf-ball day on file is in 2025.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Weddle & Sons Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 115 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 7 hail reports within 25 miles of Manhattan.
Adjusted for size, Riley County is number 21 of the 101 counties in Kansas that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 152.7 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 10 |
| Top month | April |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 64 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 24 |
| Highest gust, mph | 115 |
The single largest day was September 10, 2015: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Randolph.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 | 10 | 2 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Manhattan was built in 1983, so the typical house is 43 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 46.5 percent of homes in Manhattan. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $243,700. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 46.5% |
| Typical year built | 1983 |
| Typical home value | $243,700 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 41.3% |
| Typical household income | $58,441 |
What a new roof costs in Manhattan
Local pricing in Manhattan sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. The county holds 7 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 71.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed range | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | $380 | $20,680 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 to $14,080 | $530 | $10,560 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 to $35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 to $23,760 | $410 | $18,480 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 to $10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 to $21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
Questions about roofing in Manhattan
- What should I budget for a new roof near Manhattan?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Manhattan, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How old are the roofs in Manhattan?
- Median year built is 1983, which gives 43 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- How often does hail hit Manhattan?
- NOAA lists 64 hail reports for Riley County since 2017, on 24 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the peak month.
- How do I check Weddle & Sons Roofing's license?
- Use the steps above with the Kansas registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- When is hail season in Manhattan?
- Hail clusters in April (31 percent), and April through July total 81 percent of the record.
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