Roofers in Lawrence, Kansas
25 roofing companies are listed for Lawrence. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: None of the 25 roofers listed for Lawrence has a license match on the state registry yet, so ask any roofer for a license number and look it up before you sign. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Lawrence home runs $6,160–$13,640 at the local 0.88× cost index, and a metal roof $14,960–$35,200. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2.5 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Lawrence runs $6,160 to $13,640
$6,160 Typical $9,900 High
$13,640
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Lawrence prices. Source and share of home value below.
Got a quote? See where it falls in Lawrence
Compares your price per square foot with the Lawrence installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Lawrence roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Lawrence house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Lawrence gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Lawrence?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Lawrence policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Lawrence roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Lawrence from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Lawrence address.
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Roofers in Lawrence, KS
25 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Lawrence
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Lawrence roster, checked
0 of 25 listed firms have a licence number on file (0%). None has been matched in the official state registry yet, so no firm here carries the Verified badge. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.
Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Lawrence
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 900 people working as roofers in Kansas; it publishes no separate figure for the Lawrence area.
That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.
Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025Where the roofers for Lawrence are based, and where hail has landed
Every listed firm is based in Lawrence; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city. Each dot is one hail report from the National Weather Service in the last 90 days.
The map needs JavaScript. The tables list the same places.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Lawrence ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | in town | 25 | 0 |
Nearby city pages
- Topeka, KS 24 mi
- Manhattan, KS 73 mi
12 hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.75″. The Lawrence hail log lists them by date.
Lawrence in numbers
Source under each figure.
Costliest storm day on record
Jul 14, 2023
11 reports that day (10 wind, 1 hail); reported property damage $0; county FIPS 20045, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Lawrence
- 11 county firms with payroll, about 45 workers; 73% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $47,190 a year (Kansas).
When hail hits Lawrence
Douglas County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
September is the heaviest month in Douglas County: 17 of 59 hail reports (29%). Reports fall in 8 of 12 months; the best three-month run, July to September, holds 47%.
Worst full year: 2015, with 10 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 67% over the 6-report mean.
4 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 3 of 9 full years; last one 2026 so far.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2015 (worst full year) | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2.5″ |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2.5″ |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026Lawrence storm record: Douglas County
NWS reports for Douglas County, 2014–2026.
- 1854Founded
- 866 ft (264 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Douglas County
- 361 to 1.74 in
- 61.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 02.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
42 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2015 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 6 | Clinton |
| March 6, 2017 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 2 | Vinland |
| August 24, 2016 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 5 | Lawrence |
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
April 27, 2026
4 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF3 · May 28, 2019
It stayed on the ground for 16.66 miles and was up to 1200 yards wide. This tornado appears to have formed just east of Lone Star Lake around 605 pm CDT where it absorbed a smaller circulation and associated tornado as it intensified and move northeast across Douglas county including areas just south and southeast of the city of Lawrence.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
90 mph · June 8, 2026
Multiple trees are down across roadways along with power lines in north Lawrence.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Douglas County fact sheet for Lawrence homeowners
Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.
How old are the roofs? Homes in Douglas County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 10.6% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.8% |
| 1950s | 5.7% |
| 1960s | 9.8% |
| 1970s | 12.2% |
| 1980s | 12.6% |
| 1990s | 17.2% |
| 2000s | 16.2% |
| 2010s | 11.9% |
| 2020+ | 2.1% |
53,308 homes, median built in 1988. 40.0% date from before 1980 and 14.0% from 2010 on; 49.5% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1990s.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Kansas
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Acknowledge receipt of your claim notice (payment within the period also satisfies the rule) | 10 working days | K.A.R. 40-1-34 §6(a) |
| Insurer | Tell you whether the claim is accepted or denied | 15 working days | K.A.R. 40-1-34 §8(a) |
Go deeper on Douglas County
Roofing services in Lawrence
One page per job, each opening with a Lawrence figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1988; 89 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 2.5 in, 19 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
60 days at 58+ mph, top gust 90 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
39.3% of homes predate 1980; 42.9% are owner-occupied, so confirm the warranty clock.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $269,500; golf-ball hail on 4 days, so style and cost lead.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 7.8 days a year with 1 in of rain, 40 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
44% of units are multi-unit; 11 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Lawrence
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Lawrence prices.
That typical price is about 3.7% of the median Lawrence home value ($269,500).
Source: Census ACS (Lawrence city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Lawrence cost guide by material →
Not sure the whole roof has to go? Repair or replace calculator.
Hail near Lawrence in the last 90 days
SPC reports within 25 miles: Lawrence hail log · hail by city
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 1.50″ | 1 | Details |
| 2026-09-15 | 1.75″ | 3 | Details |
| 2026-09-06 | 1.00″ | 3 | Details |
| 2026-08-18 | 1.75″ | 5 | Details |
Near Lawrence: 4 hail days, 12 reports; biggest stone 1.75 in on September 15. Book a full-roof inspection. How to file a claim.
Kansas: No statewide roofing license. Licence check for KS roofers
Roofing in Lawrence: local conditions
Lawrence sits in northeast Kansas under a humid continental climate that exposes roofs to punishing extremes. The record high of 114 F was recorded in August; the record low of -25 F hit on February 12, 1899. Average annual snowfall is 10.4 inches, and spring thunderstorm season brings frequent hail that strips granules from asphalt shingles and dents metal panels. The combination of freeze-thaw cycles through winter, hail impact in spring, and summer UV load at high temperatures stresses every roofing material category and shortens service life below manufacturer ratings.
Lawrence's 94,934 residents (2020 Census) are anchored by the University of Kansas, the city's dominant employer at 10,116 workers. The university's large campus and surrounding student housing stock create steady re-roofing volume for institutional and multi-family roofs. Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Hallmark Cards round out the employer base. Located 25 miles east of Topeka and 35 miles west of Kansas City, the city draws roofing contractors from both metro areas, making the local market competitive for homeowners seeking bids.
Roofing in Lawrence: questions
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