Trak Roofing & Construction
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+1 785-640-3107- Roofing Contractor serving Topeka, Kansas — based at 3113 SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS 66611.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
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How to check Trak Roofing & Construction 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.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- 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.
Hail record for Topeka and Shawnee County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 95 hail reports in Shawnee County. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 29 days. 9 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2 inches, near the size of a hen egg. The most recent golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
Within 25 miles of Topeka, the last 90 days produced 7 NOAA hail reports.
Scaled by size, Shawnee County is number 4 of the 101 counties in Kansas that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 257.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
April is the peak month with 34 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 80 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Trak Roofing & Construction included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
NOAA also lists 9 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 90 |
| Reports, all years | 143 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 29 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 95 |
| Tornadoes on file | 9 |
| Reports in April to July | 80% |
The single largest day was May 10, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Tecumseh.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 16 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Topeka went up in 1967, so the typical house is 59 years old. 69.6 percent of homes in Topeka were built before 1980. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1967 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 59.2% |
| Typical household income | $55,902 |
| Typical home value | $130,600 |
| Housing units | 59,971 |
| Detached and attached houses | 70.4% |
What a new roof costs in Topeka
Prices in Topeka run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. Census County Business Patterns counts 16 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 56.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For the Topeka, KS Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $47,400 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15 to 20 years | $8,140 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 100 years | $28,160 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | 20 to 30 years | $17,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40 to 70 years | $20,680 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920-$13,640 | 25 to 30 years | $10,780 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 70 years | $28,160 |
Questions about roofing in Topeka
- Which months bring hail to Shawnee County?
- Hail clusters in April (34 percent), and April through July total 80 percent of the record.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Topeka?
- Expect $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Topeka; the middle is $9,900.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How big does hail get near Topeka?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 9 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How do I check Trak Roofing & Construction's license?
- Look up the Kansas record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Is Topeka an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1967. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
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