Advocate Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Manhattan, Kansas — based at 10457 W 84th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66214.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Advocate Construction in Kansas
roofers in Kansas are not licensed at the state level — cities and counties regulate the trade through local building permits
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Hail record for Manhattan, Riley County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Riley County since 2017 and you reach 64. Hail of quarter size or larger was reported on 24 separate days. Golf ball hail or larger came on 10 days. The top size reported was 3.5 inches, close to a teacup. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 115 mph.
Among 101 Kansas counties with enough reports to compare, Riley County places 21 by density: 152.7 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Advocate Construction included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
8 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Within 25 miles of Manhattan, the last 90 days brought 7 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 24 |
| Reports, all years | 95 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Top month | April |
| Reports in April to July | 81% |
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
The single largest day was September 10, 2015: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Randolph.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 19 | 3.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Manhattan were built before 1983, which is an age of 43 years or more. 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.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 46.5% |
| Housing units | 24,334 |
| Detached and attached houses | 53.2% |
| Median build year | 1983 |
| Owner-occupied share | 41.3% |
Replacement 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. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Kansas is $47,190 a year. 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.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | 40 to 50 yr | $18,480 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920-$13,640 | 25 to 30 yr | $10,780 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,140 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | 15 to 25 yr | $10,560 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40 to 70 yr | $20,680 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | 35 to 50 yr | $16,720 |
Common questions, Manhattan
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- Does Manhattan get a lot of hail?
- 64 reports since 2017, 24 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is April.
- How do I check Advocate Construction's license?
- Search the Kansas record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- 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.
- What is a roof replacement price in 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.
- Which months bring hail to Riley County?
- 81 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 31 percent.
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