Two federal counts of roofing near Wichita differ in what they count. Census lists 610 paid employees at 50 roofing establishments in Sedgwick County (2023). The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 240 people employed as roofers in the Wichita metro area (May 2025). Of the 50 establishments, 36 have fewer than 5 employees. Neither says who takes commercial work, so ask each bidder for its crew size on your job and for roofs it finished on buildings like yours.
Commercial Roofing Contractors in Wichita, Kansas
Hail of 1 inch or more fell on 87 days near Wichita between 2014 and June 2026, higher than 98% of the cities we cover. 19 local roofers are listed.
- 28.5%Housing units outside single-family houses
- 102Days with wind gusts of 58 mph or more
- 87Days with hail of 1 inch or more
- 19Roofers listed here
Our read: commercial roofing in Wichita
Is a roofing company's size a fair question to ask on a commercial bid?
Yes. In Sedgwick County, 36 of the 50 roofing establishments with paid employees have fewer than 5 employees (Census, 2023). That is a count of establishments, not a ranking of who does commercial work. Ask the crew size for your job and who backs the membrane warranty.
What commercial roofing is, and what to ask about it
Commercial roofing covers retail, office, warehouse, church and multi-family buildings. Most of these roofs are flat or low-slope and use single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, built-up roofing or standing seam metal.
Crews, materials and warranties differ from house roofing. A company that is good on shingles may not be the right one for a membrane roof.
Signs you need it
- Ponding water after rain on a flat roof
- Open seams or failed flashing at rooftop units and parapets
- Ceiling stains below drains, units or roof edges
- A roof near the end of its warranty, with a lease or sale coming up
Ask each roofer
- How many buildings like mine have you roofed in the last two years?
- Do you scope the whole drainage path or only the wet spot?
- Can you scan or core the roof to see whether the insulation is wet?
- Who holds the membrane warranty, you or the manufacturer?
What Wichita changes about commercial roofing
Hail of 1 inch or more has fallen near Wichita on more days than in most cities we cover. Membranes can be punctured by hail, so ask for an inspection after a hail day, with core samples if the insulation may be wet.
Wind gusts of 58 mph or more are recorded near Wichita on more days than in most cities we cover. On a membrane roof, ask how edges and parapets are anchored, because wind starts at the perimeter.
| Fact | Wichita | Median city | Rank (1 is highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing units outside single-family houses | 28.5% | 33.2% | 157 of 213 |
| Days with wind gusts of 58 mph or more | 102 | 50 | 15 of 212 |
| Days with hail of 1 inch or more | 87 | 16.5 | 4 of 212 |
| Roofing companies with payroll in the county | 50 | 18 | 37 of 210 |
When hail is reported in Sedgwick County
May has the most reports, 111 of 382. 100% of reports fall from March to October; the other 1 come in November (1).
The county's biggest hail days
The largest stone in NOAA's record for Sedgwick County fell on September 3, 2025: 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball.
That day brought 9 reports, with the largest from Wichita.
A commercial roof laid before September 2025 was in place for the largest stone in the record, so ask for a roof survey and keep it with the warranty papers.
The strongest tornado in the record was rated EF3 on May 6, 2015 and stayed on the ground for 5.22 miles.
The strongest thunderstorm gust was 102 mph, on June 17, 2025.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 9 | Wichita |
| June 5, 2014 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 7 | Peck |
| May 27, 2016 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 6 | Mt Hope |
Why this page prints no city price for commercial roofs
A commercial roof is priced by the building: its area, membrane, insulation, drainage and rooftop equipment. One range per city would mislead.
Ask each company for a written scope and a price per square foot of roof, so bids can be compared line by line.
Estimates for a 2,000 square foot roof, not quotes. How we build themRoofers to start with in Wichita
6 of 19 listed. They are based in Wichita (6). We do not tag companies by service, so ask each one about commercial roofing.
Air Capital Roofing and Remodeling
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4601 E Douglas Ave #201, Wichita, KS 67218
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323 S Hydraulic Ave, Wichita, KS 67211
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801 E Douglas Ave 2nd Floor, Wichita, KS 67202
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Permits and state rules
Do I need a permit for commercial roofing 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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