Wheat State Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Hutchinson, Kansas — based at 1212 W 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
- Work covered: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Wheat State 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
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm history for Hutchinson and Reno County
For Reno County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 85 hail reports. Hail of quarter size or bigger came down on 27 different days. The worst part: 14 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2.75-inch stone near a baseball. The newest golf-ball day in the record is in 2026.
Within 25 miles of Hutchinson, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
Reports cluster in May (36 percent of the total); April through July carry 92 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Per square mile, Reno County lands at 51 of 101 Kansas counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 111.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Wheat State Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
12 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 92% |
| Hail events since 2017 | 85 |
| Tornado reports on file | 12 |
| Reports, all years | 142 |
| Hail density rank in state | 51 of 101 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
The biggest day on file is July 13, 2015: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Willowbrook.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 | 1.75 |
| 2015 | 26 | 2.75 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Hutchinson predate 1961; the typical house is about 65 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 75.9 percent of homes in Hutchinson. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1961 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Set a typical $9,900 asphalt job beside the $122,600 median home value and the roof comes to 8 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 75.9% |
| Typical year built | 1961 |
| Single-family homes | 78.5% |
| Median household income | $58,801 |
| Homes counted | 18,363 |
Roof prices in Hutchinson
Prices in Hutchinson run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Kansas at $47,190. 10 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 60 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | 35-50 yrs | $390 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | 50-70 yrs | $470 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | 15-25 yrs | $530 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $380 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920-$13,640 | 25-30 yrs | $390 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $410 |
Hutchinson roofing questions
- What should I budget for a new roof near Hutchinson?
- Count on $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Hutchinson; the middle is $9,900.
- When is hail season in Hutchinson?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 92 percent of reports come between April and July, May first at 36 percent.
- Has Reno County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 14 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How often does hail hit Hutchinson?
- 85 entries since 2017, 27 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is May.
- Can I confirm Wheat State Roofing is licensed?
- The Kansas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- 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.
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