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The average cost to replace a roof in Kansas City, Kansas is $11,020.

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$11,020 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Kansas City, KS

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The average cost to replace a roof in Kansas City is about $11,020. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Kansas City of 1,729 sqft (17.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.37 per sqft ($637/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 1,729 sqft roof (17.33 squares) in Kansas City.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Kansas City.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.37/sqft ($637/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,187
1,00010$6,374
1,50015$9,560
2,00020$12,747
2,50025$15,934
3,00030$19,121
3,50035$22,308
4,00040$25,495
4,50045$28,681
5,00050$31,868
Designer Shingle
$8.75/sqft ($875/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,375
1,00010$8,750
1,50015$13,125
2,00020$17,500
2,50025$21,875
3,00030$26,250
3,50035$30,625
4,00040$35,000
4,50045$39,375
5,00050$43,750
Metal
$14.17/sqft ($1,417/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$7,083
1,00010$14,166
1,50015$21,249
2,00020$28,332
2,50025$35,415
3,00030$42,498
3,50035$49,581
4,00040$56,664
4,50045$63,747
5,00050$70,830

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Kansas City home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.37/sqft ($637/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,912
1,000$3,824
1,500$5,736
2,000$7,648
2,500$9,560
3,000$11,473
3,500$13,385
4,000$15,297
4,500$17,209
5,000$19,121
Designer Shingle
$8.75/sqft ($875/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,669
1,000$5,338
1,500$8,006
2,000$10,675
2,500$13,344
3,000$16,013
3,500$18,681
4,000$21,350
4,500$24,019
5,000$26,688
Metal
$14.17/sqft ($1,417/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$4,391
1,000$8,783
1,500$13,174
2,000$17,566
2,500$21,957
3,000$26,349
3,500$30,740
4,000$35,131
4,500$39,523
5,000$43,914

Kansas City Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned54,841
Average roof size (with pitch)1,729 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Kansas City, Kansas

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Kansas City, Kansas compared to nearby areas?

In Kansas City, Kansas roofing labor typically runs about $1.25 to $2.25 per sq ft, or $40 to $65 per hour, that’s roughly 5 to 10 percent lower than Kansas City, Missouri and Overland Park, and about 5 to 15 percent higher than Topeka or rural Wyandotte County rates.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Kansas City, Kansas's weather affect roof lifespan?

Kansas City Kansas receives 38 , 40 inches of rain and about 12 , 14 inches of snow each year punctuated by frequent severe thunderstorms tornado‑linked wind gusts and a blistering summer sun. This relentless mix speeds up UV degradation of roof shingles invites moisture to seep in subjects the roof to repeated freeze‑thaw cycles raises the likelihood of ice‑dam formation and makes shingles more prone, to lifting and being blown off all of which shortens the roof’s service life.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Kansas City, Kansas?

Hail brought by the spring and early‑summer thunderstorms is the leading cause of roof damage, in Kansas City, Kansas and strong straight‑line winds, occasional tornadoes and falling urban tree limbs also produce localized damage.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Kansas City, Kansas?

In Kansas City, Kansas the best time to replace a roof is late spring to early fall, roughly May through September. Aim for May, early June, or late August and September for moderate temps between about 50 and 85 F, lower humidity and fewer thunderstorms, avoid peak tornado and storm season in April and high heat and humidity in mid-July.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Kansas City, Kansas?

Storm‑related roof claims are an occurrence in Kansas City, Kansas. The spring and early‑summer onslaught of thunderstorms, hail and occasional tornadoes accounts for a big chunk of homeowners’ claims in Wyandotte County with claim volumes spiking after the most intense storm days. Filing for roof damage has become business, for local insurers especially when aging shingle roofs are hammered by the active spring weather.

What natural disasters in Kansas City, Kansas cause the most roof replacements?

In Kansas City, Kansas the most common causes of roof replacement are severe summer hail, straight line wind and tornado damage, with occasional winter ice and heavy snow, and recent severe summer hailstorms and thunderstorm wind events have driven most KCK insurance claims.

Top Roofing Contractors in Kansas City, Kansas

Buck Roofing & Construction LLC

4.4

111 reviews

1122 Merriam Ln
Kansas City, KS 66103

(913) 384-2680

Century Roofing

4.6

133 reviews

6 S 59th St
Kansas City, KS 66102

(913) 422-0099

Delta Innovative Services Inc

1.7

229 reviews

4141 Fairbanks Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106

(913) 371-7100

Easton Roofing LLC

4.9

241 reviews

1707 W 39th Ave
Kansas City, KS 66103

(913) 257-5426

Great Plains Roofing and Sheet Metal

5

1 review

2820 Roe Ln Ste O
Kansas City, KS 66103

(913) 677-4679

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Kaw Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc

5

2 reviews

2105 N 13th St
Kansas City, KS 66104

(913) 371-6100

KC The Best Roofing Company Co LLC

5

7 reviews

1150 Southwest Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66103

(913) 677-4300

Premier Contracting Inc

4

7 reviews

3940 S Ferree St
Kansas City, KS 66103

(913) 677-4700

Murphy & Sons Roofing Inc

4.9

184 reviews

1010 North 54th Street
Kansas City, KS 66102

(913) 287-2116

Royal Roofscapes, LLC.

4.7

44 reviews

2710 West 43rd Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66103

(913) 730-7663

Agape Grace Roofing

5

60 reviews

1447 South 55th Street
Kansas City, KS 66106

(913) 800-3788

Kansas City Roofing Masters

5

9 reviews

1713 Meadowlark Court
Kansas City, KS 66102

(913) 251-9292

Handlin Construction

5

38 reviews

8833 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112

(913) 707-8082

AAA Midwest Roofing

4.9

28 reviews

8040 Parallel Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66112

(913) 361-5423

SPEC Building Materials Corporation

4.3

84 reviews

2850 Roe Lane
Kansas City, KS 66103

(913) 262-0505

1 Core Construction LLC

5

28 reviews

1303 Central Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102

(913) 314-1931

FireHouse Roofing & Restoration

4.6

9 reviews

3525 North 110th Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66109

(913) 954-9111

Proper Services LLC

5

17 reviews

635 North 78th Street
Kansas City, KS 66112

(913) 220-6755

Kirberg Company

4.1

7 reviews

1035 Cheyenne Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66105

(913) 621-0442

Braden Roofing Inc

4.5

35 reviews

1119 Merriam Ln
Kansas City, KS 66103

(913) 341-0200

Map of Roofing Contractors in Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City Roof Costs Compared to Other Kansas Cities

Wichita, KS

  • $6,988 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,008

Topeka, KS

  • $2,840 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,860

Overland Park, KS

  • $7,680 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,700

Olathe, KS

  • $4,880 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,900

Lawrence, KS

  • $2,840 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,860