Grandview Roofing LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Manhattan, Kansas — based at 211 State Ave, Junction City, KS 66441.
- Services: emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Grandview Roofing LLC on the Kansas record
statewide, Kansas does not license roofers; the trade is governed by local building permits at the city and county level
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm record for Manhattan and Riley County
Count the hail reports NOAA recorded for Riley County since 2017 and you get 64. 24 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 10 days, and the largest stone measured 3.5 inches, near a teacup. The newest golf-ball day in the record falls in 2025.
Measured per square mile, Riley County ranks 21 of 101 Kansas counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 152.7 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
7 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Manhattan over the past 90 days.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Grandview Roofing LLC included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 115 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 21 of 101 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 81% |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 24 |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Hail reports, all years | 95 |
The record's top day is September 10, 2015: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Randolph.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 4 |
| 2016 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 | 19 | 3.5 |
The housing stock in Manhattan
The median home in Manhattan was built in 1983, so the typical house is 43 years old. Against a median home value of $243,700, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. 46.5 percent of homes in Manhattan were built before 1980. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,700 |
| Owner-occupied | 41.3% |
| Homes counted | 24,334 |
| Built before 1980 | 46.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Budgeting a roof in Manhattan
The Manhattan multiplier is below 1, about 12 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 7 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 71.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Price range | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | $380 | $20,680 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | $700 | $17,600 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | $470 | $28,160 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
Manhattan roofing questions
- Has Riley County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3.5 inches, comparable to a teacup, with 10 golf-ball days.
- Is the license for Grandview Roofing LLC on a state list?
- Follow the steps above with the Kansas registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Is Manhattan an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1983, so it is 43 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- When is hail season in Manhattan?
- 81 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 31 percent.
- Does Manhattan get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 64 hail entries since 2017. 24 of them reached 1 inch, and April tops the calendar.
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