Bird Contracting Inc
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+1 785-493-2785- Roofing Contractor serving Salina, Kansas — based at 721 N Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
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Looking up Bird Contracting Inc in Kansas
statewide, Kansas does not license roofers; the trade is governed by local building permits at the city and county level
- 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.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm history for Salina, Saline County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 97 hail reports in Saline County. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 27 days. Golf ball hail or larger came on 12 days. The top size logged was 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2026.
Among 101 Kansas counties with enough reports to compare, Saline County ranks 9 by density: 184.5 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Bird Contracting Inc, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 113 mph in the record.
NOAA also lists 12 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
81 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 35 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top month | April |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 97 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 27 |
| Reports in April to July | 81% |
| Density rank in state | 9 of 101 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 12 |
The single largest day was April 24, 2016: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near New Cambria.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 | 25 | 3 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Salina predate 1964; the typical house is about 62 years old. 70.3 percent of homes in Salina were built before 1980. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1964 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Set a typical $9,900 asphalt job beside the $164,500 median home value and the roof comes to 6 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 63.5% |
| Single-family homes | 79.3% |
| Homes counted | 20,855 |
| Typical home value | $164,500 |
| Median household income | $60,624 |
Budgeting a roof in Salina
Local pricing in Salina sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Kansas at $47,190.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $390 | $10,780 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $380 | $20,680 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $470 | $28,160 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $530 | $10,560 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $700 | $17,600 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $410 | $18,480 |
Salina roofing questions
- What is a roof replacement price in Salina?
- Count on $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Salina; the midpoint is $9,900.
- Which months bring hail to Saline County?
- Hail concentrates in April (35 percent), and April through July total 81 percent of the record.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Saline County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, about a baseball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 12 days.
- How much hail does Saline County see?
- 97 entries since 2017, 27 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is April.
- Is Salina an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1964, so it is 62 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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.
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