J B Turner & Sons (Commercial Only)
- Roofing Contractor serving Topeka, Kansas — based at 6840 SE Johnston St, Topeka, KS 66619.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Looking up J B Turner & Sons (Commercial Only) in Kansas
Kansas has no statewide roofing license — contractors are regulated at the city and county level through local building permits
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm record for Topeka, Shawnee County
Count the hail reports NOAA recorded for Shawnee County since 2017 and you land on 95. Reports of 1 inch or larger span 29 days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 9 days. The top size logged was 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2026.
9 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
April is the peak month with 34 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 80 percent. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask J B Turner & Sons (Commercial Only), or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 90 mph in the record.
Within 25 miles of Topeka, the last 90 days brought 7 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 143 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 29 |
| Top gust, mph | 90 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 95 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 9 |
| Reports in April to July | 80% |
The record's top day is May 10, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Tecumseh.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19 | 2.75 |
| 2016 | 22 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Topeka's median year built is 1967, which makes the typical home 59 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $130,600, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 8 percent of the house. Before 1980, 69.6 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 69.6% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 59.2% |
| Typical home value | $130,600 |
| Typical year built | 1967 |
| Single-family homes | 70.4% |
Budgeting a roof in Topeka
Prices in Topeka run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. 16 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 56.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Topeka, KS Metro Area is $47,400 a year.
| Material | Service life | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $410 | $18,480 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $390 | $16,720 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $700 | $17,600 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $470 | $28,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $390 | $10,780 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $470 | $8,140 |
Asked about roofing in Topeka
- What is the typical house age in Topeka?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1967. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Is hail common around Topeka?
- The county file counts 95 hail entries since 2017. 29 of them reached 1 inch, and April tops the calendar.
- How big does hail get near Topeka?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 9 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Should I call a roofer right 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.
- Where can I look up the license for J B Turner & Sons (Commercial Only)?
- The Kansas lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- When is hail season in Topeka?
- 80 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 34 percent.
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