Roofers in Topeka, Kansas
23 roofing companies are listed for Topeka. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: None of the 23 roofers listed for Topeka 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 Topeka 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 2.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Topeka runs $6,160 to $13,640
$6,160 Typical $9,900 High
$13,640
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Topeka prices. Source and share of home value below.
Got a quote? See where it falls in Topeka
Compares your price per square foot with the Topeka installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Topeka roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Topeka house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Topeka gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Topeka?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Topeka policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Topeka roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Topeka from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Topeka address.
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Roofers in Topeka, KS
23 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Topeka
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Topeka roster, checked
0 of 23 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 Topeka
100 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 100 people working as roofers in the Topeka, KS Metro Area, 11.1% of the 900 in Kansas.
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 Topeka are based, and where hail has landed
Every listed firm is based in Topeka; 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, Topeka ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | in town | 23 | 0 |
Nearby city pages
- Lawrence, KS 24 mi
- Manhattan, KS 49 mi
7 hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.75″. The Topeka hail log lists them by date.
Topeka in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #181of 209Median home value (low end): Topeka ranks #181 of 209.
- #34of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more: Topeka ranks #34 of 209.
- #43of 209Share of homes built before 1980: Topeka ranks #43 of 209.
- #52of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days: Topeka ranks #52 of 209.
Roofing trade around Topeka
- 16 county firms with payroll, about 139 workers; 56% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $47,400 a year (Topeka, KS Metro Area).
When hail hits Topeka
Shawnee County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
April is the heaviest month in Shawnee County: 49 of 143 hail reports (34%). April to June is the busiest three-month run, at 73%.
Worst full year: 2019, with 23 reports and 3 days of 1.75 in hail or larger; 112% over the 11-report mean.
15 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 8 of 12 full years; last one 2026 so far.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2.75″ |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2016 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1.75″ |
| 2017 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2″ |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2019 (worst full year) | 23 | 5 | 3 | 2″ |
| 2020 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 2″ |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026Topeka storm record: Shawnee County
NWS reports for Shawnee County, 2014–2026.
Reported hail locations, Shawnee County
- 1051 to 1.74 in
- 241.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 12.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2014 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 10 | Tecumseh |
| June 17, 2017 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 5 | Grove |
| September 27, 2019 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 3 | Berryton |
“It produced at least golf ball sized hail through most of it's life span. The large hail reported was baseball sized. Strong winds along with the hail caused damage to vehicles and homes.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, May 10, 2014
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
April 27, 2026
15 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · March 13, 2024
It stayed on the ground for 4.94 miles and was up to 100 yards wide. NWS damage survey revealed that a tornado formed just WSW of Rossville and tracked to the northeast along a path that was around 4.5 miles long. The tornado did sporadic damage along the path with the worst damage to a well built home where portions of the roof were removed.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
90 mph · August 14, 2024
Widespread tree damage with some one to three feet diameter trees down around the Oakland neighborhood.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Shawnee County fact sheet for Topeka 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 Shawnee County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 14.3% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5.6% |
| 1950s | 13.5% |
| 1960s | 14.2% |
| 1970s | 17.0% |
| 1980s | 11.2% |
| 1990s | 10.5% |
| 2000s | 9.1% |
| 2010s | 4.3% |
| 2020+ | 0.4% |
80,884 homes, median built in 1971. 64.5% date from before 1980 and 4.7% from 2010 on; 67.0% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.
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 Shawnee County
Roofing services in Topeka
One page per job, each opening with a Topeka figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1967; 90 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 2.75 in, 42 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
70 days at 58+ mph, top gust 90 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
69.6% of homes predate 1980; 59.2% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $130,600; golf-ball hail on 15 days, so ask about impact class.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 7 days a year with 1 in of rain, 38.2 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
30% of units are multi-unit; 16 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Topeka
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Topeka prices.
That typical price is about 7.6% of the median Topeka home value ($130,600).
Source: Census ACS (Topeka city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Topeka cost guide by material →
Not sure the whole roof has to go? Repair or replace calculator.
Hail near Topeka in the last 90 days
SPC reports within 25 miles: Topeka hail log · hail by city
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 1.75″ | 5 | Details |
| 2026-08-18 | 1.00″ | 1 | Details |
| 2026-08-14 | 1.25″ | 1 | Details |
Near Topeka: 3 hail days, 7 reports; biggest stone 1.75 in on October 13. Book a full-roof inspection. How to file a claim.
Kansas: No statewide roofing license. Licence check for KS roofers
Roofing in Topeka: local conditions
Topeka sits in the Kansas Flint Hills corridor with some of the most severe tornado and hail exposure in the country — the city was struck by an F5 tornado in June 1966 that killed 16 people and destroyed over 800 structures. Shawnee County averages 10+ significant hail days per year, and the flat prairie topography allows storm cells to maintain full intensity with no terrain relief, regularly delivering golf ball to baseball-sized hailstones.
Kansas's severe weather frequency has produced a sophisticated insurance and roofing ecosystem in Topeka, with many homeowners cycling through full roof replacements every 10-15 years due to hail claim activity. Hail claims are a regular part of homeownership here, so ask any roofer how they handle large-loss claim paperwork.
Roofing in Topeka: questions
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How do I verify a roofing contractor's credentials in Topeka when Kansas has no statewide license?
Does it make sense to install impact-resistant shingles in Topeka given the extreme hail?
What seasonal roof maintenance should Topeka homeowners prioritize given the storm exposure?
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