Diamond Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Manhattan, Kansas — based at 9131 Excel Ln, Manhattan, KS 66502.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Diamond 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
- 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.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm record for Manhattan and Riley County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 64 hail reports in Riley County. Quarter-size stones or larger showed up on 24 days. 10 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 3.5 inches, near the size of a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day in the record falls in 2025.
Within 25 miles of Manhattan, the last 90 days brought 7 NOAA hail reports.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 115 mph.
Scaled by size, Riley County is number 21 of the 101 counties in Kansas that we compare, which is in the top third at 152.7 reports per 1,000 square miles.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Diamond Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 115 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Reports, all years | 95 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 64 |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Hail density rank in state | 21 of 101 |
The record's top day is September 10, 2015: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Randolph.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | 14 | 4 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Manhattan were built before 1983, which is an age of 43 years or more. Pre-1980 construction makes up 46.5 percent of homes in Manhattan. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 24,334 |
| Typical household income | $58,441 |
| Owner-occupied | 41.3% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 46.5% |
| Single-family homes | 53.2% |
Budgeting a roof 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Kansas at $47,190. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed range | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | $530 | $10,560 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | $380 | $20,680 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | $700 | $17,600 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | $470 | $28,160 |
Questions about roofing in Manhattan
- Does Manhattan get a lot of hail?
- 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 old are the roofs in Manhattan?
- The median home was built in 1983, so it is 43 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- 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 is a roof replacement price in Manhattan?
- Budget $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,900 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Can I confirm Diamond Roofing is licensed?
- 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?
- 81 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April alone has 31 percent.
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