Emergency Roof Repair in Lawrence, Kansas

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Short answer: For an active leak in Lawrence, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Lawrence: 60 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both. In Kansas, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 10 working days (K.A.R. 40-1-34 §6(a)), so the clock starts when you report it.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Kansas: No statewide license; check the rules of your city. 25 of the 25 roofers listed for Lawrence are based in town; 25 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Lawrence are based

25 roofers are listed for Lawrence. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Lawrence

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles25
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Lawrence, KSin town25

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Lawrence's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

A severe Lawrence hail event can puncture older membrane or create impact fractures that let the next rain through — if you see daylight through a vent or active dripping, emergency patching cannot wait on an insurance timeline. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Lawrence in numbers

Public records for Lawrence and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 6 2017 9 2018 8 2019 1 2021 1 2022 8 2023 5 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20176
20189
20198
20211
20221
20238
2026*5

38 recorded events across 6 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data. 2018 had the most events among represented full years: 9.

2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average. Years without a data row: 2020, 2024, 2025. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

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 2026

When storms hit Lawrence

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 4 Mar 9 Apr 7 May 8 Jun 2 Jul 9 Aug 17 Sep 0 Oct 3 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar4
Apr9
May7
Jun8
Jul2
Aug9
Sep17
Oct0
Nov3
Dec0

Most hail reports come in September; the season runs March to November. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Lawrence

  • 11 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 45 people; 73% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $47,190 a year (Kansas).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Lawrence storm record: Douglas County

What the National Weather Service logged in Douglas County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1854Founded
  • 866 ft (264 m)Elevation

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Douglas County

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  • 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 outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere 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
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

April 27, 2026

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 4 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

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.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Douglas County includes a 90-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF3 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Lawrence

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Lawrence labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 3.7% of the median Lawrence home value ($269,500).

Source: Census ACS (Lawrence city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Lawrence cost guide by material →

What Lawrence's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • A severe Lawrence hail event can puncture a roof outright; if you see daylight or active dripping, emergency patching can't wait on an insurance timeline.

Roofers in Lawrence, KS

25 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Lawrence: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Lawrence?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Lawrence, KS. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Will insurance pay for storm-related emergency roof repair in Lawrence?
Coverage, deductibles and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. Document damage safely, contact your insurer promptly and ask for a written repair scope. This directory cannot determine coverage.
How fast can a roofer reach Lawrence?
25 roofers are listed for Lawrence: 25 based in town and 25 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Lawrence?
September is the worst month: 29% of the 59 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to November. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Lawrence?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Lawrence measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 19 days in the same record. The biggest day was September 10, 2015, with 6 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Lawrence?
The Census Bureau counts 11 roofing companies with payroll in Douglas County, employing about 45 people. 72.7% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $47,190 a year (BLS).
How long does a Kansas insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Kansas sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim notice (payment within the period also satisfies the rule) within 10 working days (K.A.R. 40-1-34 §6(a)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Kansas claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/ks.
How old are the homes in Lawrence, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1988, and 39.3% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 89 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Lawrence?
True roofing emergencies involve active water entering living spaces — especially near electrical — large sections of missing shingles or membrane after a storm, visible structural damage such as sagging decking, a fallen tree or large branch on the roof, or any situation where interior damage is actively worsening. When in doubt, call: water damage compounds rapidly and repairs that cost hundreds of dollars addressed same-day can cost thousands if left overnight into framing and insulation.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Lawrence?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Lawrence properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Kansas?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.