Air Capital Roofing and Remodeling
- Roofing Contractor serving Wichita, Kansas.
- Work covered: roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair.
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Looking up Air Capital Roofing and Remodeling in Kansas
statewide, Kansas does not license roofers; the trade is governed by local building permits at the city and county level
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- 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.
Storm record for Wichita, Sedgwick County
Count the hail entries NOAA recorded for Sedgwick County since 2017 and you reach 228. Quarter-sized stones or larger were logged on 64 days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 21 days. The top size logged was 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the record in 2026.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 82 percent from April to July, 29 percent in May. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Air Capital Roofing and Remodeling included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 102 mph.
The same record has 6 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
Counted per square mile, Sedgwick County ranks 2 of 101 Kansas counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 378.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 21 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 228 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 64 |
| Hail reports, all years | 382 |
| Density rank in state | 2 of 101 |
The record's top day is September 3, 2025: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Wichita.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 34 | 2.75 |
| 2015 | 18 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 37 | 2.5 |
Housing around Wichita
The median home in Wichita was built in 1974, so the typical house is 52 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. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,012 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $179,500. Before 1980, 58.3 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 58.4% |
| Built before 1980 | 58.3% |
| Detached and attached houses | 71.5% |
| Homes counted | 175,539 |
| Typical home value | $179,500 |
Budgeting a roof in Wichita
The Wichita multiplier is below 1, about 11 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,230 to $13,795 for asphalt shingles. 50 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 72 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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 cost | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,460-$21,360 | 35-50 yrs | $16,910 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,460-$23,140 | 20-30 yrs | $17,800 |
| Clay Tile | $21,360-$35,600 | 50-100 yrs | $28,480 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,120-$14,240 | 15-25 yrs | $10,680 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,230-$10,235 | 15-20 yrs | $8,232 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,010-$13,795 | 25-30 yrs | $10,902 |
Questions about roofing in Wichita
- Can I confirm Air Capital Roofing and Remodeling is licensed?
- The Kansas lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What does a new roof cost in Wichita?
- Expect $6,230 to $13,795 for a standard asphalt job in Wichita; the middle is $10,012.
- When is hail season in Wichita?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 82 percent of reports come between April and July, May leading at 29 percent.
- Has Sedgwick County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.75 inches, comparable to a baseball, with 21 golf-ball days.
- How much hail does Sedgwick County see?
- 228 reports since 2017, 64 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is May.
- 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.
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