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The average cost to replace a roof in Topeka, Kansas is $13,860.

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$13,860 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Topeka, KS

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The average cost to replace a roof in Topeka is about $13,860. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Topeka of 2,172 sqft (21.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.38 per sqft ($638/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 2,172 sqft roof (21.67 squares) in Topeka.

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 Topeka.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.38/sqft ($638/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,191
1,00010$6,381
1,50015$9,572
2,00020$12,762
2,50025$15,953
3,00030$19,144
3,50035$22,334
4,00040$25,525
4,50045$28,715
5,00050$31,906
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 Topeka home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.38/sqft ($638/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,914
1,000$3,829
1,500$5,743
2,000$7,657
2,500$9,572
3,000$11,486
3,500$13,401
4,000$15,315
4,500$17,229
5,000$19,144
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

Topeka Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned61,549
Average roof size (with pitch)2,172 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Topeka, Kansas

Labor Costs

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

In Topeka the going rate for roofing labor hovers around $1.25 , $2.75 per foot which works out to roughly $125 , $275 for each roofing square. Those figures are typically 5 %‑15 % under what Kansas City charges. Sit just a shade, below Wichita’s prices largely because Topeka’s labor market is softer and contractor overhead is lighter. In the rural counties the numbers can drop another 5 %‑10 % whereas the larger metropolitan zones tend to push the cost upward.

Weather & Climate Considerations

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

Topeka receives 38 inches of rain per year about 15 inches of snow a steady 10‑12 mph wind and close to 220 sun‑filled days , a blend that accelerates roof wear. The relentless UV glare dries out the shingles, rain combined with cycles breeds leaks and ice dams and the constant breeze can even pry the shingles loose. In this climate an unmaintained asphalt shingle roof usually lasts, about 15‑25 years whereas metal and tile roofs tend to endure far longer.

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

In Topeka roof damage often shows up from spring through early summer when hailstorms slam the area. Those frequent severe thunderstorms chip shingles, peel away granules. Create leaks while strong straight‑line winds lift the roofing and tear at its edges.

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

The favorable period to tackle a roof replacement in Topeka lands in the latter part of spring, May into early June, or in the early stretch of autumn roughly September through October. Those windows dodge the winter freeze‑thaw onslaught and the blistering humid summer storms and hail that pepper Kansas. The result is drier conditions that let roofing materials cure properly plus a boost in contractor availability especially, in the stretch that hugs the Kansas River and the Flint Hills.

Insurance & Storms

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

It’s not unusual to see a flurry of storm‑related roof claims in Topeka driven by spring and summer hail, gusty winds and the occasional tornado. The surge in filings tends to peak between April and June hitting neighborhoods and tree‑lined pockets across Shawnee County the hardest. After a storm city records often show anywhere from a few dozen, to several hundred homeowner roof claims, with hail and wind topping the list of causes.

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

In Topeka most roof replacements happen after spring hailstorms and severe straight‑line winds while tornadoes, the historic 1966 Topeka tornado, account for the most devastating losses. Flooding, ice and heavy snow by contrast tend to curb the number of roof replacements.

Top Roofing Contractors in Topeka, Kansas

Midwest Coating Inc

4.5

8 reviews

3830 NW 16th St
Topeka, KS 66618

(785) 232-4276

Veterans Exteriors Of Kansas LLC

5

22 reviews

303 Southeast 53rd Street
Topeka, KS 66609

(785) 433-5020

J B Turner & Sons (Commercial Only)

4.6

11 reviews

6840 Southeast Johnston Street
Topeka, KS 66619

(785) 233-9603

Gardner Roofing

4.3

41 reviews

4614 Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66609

(785) 228-0088

Assurance Exteriors

5

43 reviews

6021 Southwest 29th Street
Topeka, KS 66614

(785) 231-8838

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Appelhanz Roofing, Inc.

4.8

158 reviews

2015 Northwest Brickyard Road
Topeka, KS 66618

(785) 246-0006

Dovetail Roofing

3.8

23 reviews

111 Northwest Lyman Road
Topeka, KS 66608

(785) 286-1511

Premier Roofing Company

5

1 review

2348 Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66611

(785) 755-7663

Alpha & Omega Roofing And Gutters

3.5

4 reviews

1832 North Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66608

(785) 925-3278

Custom Sheetmetal & Roofing Inc.

4.8

18 reviews

828 Northwest Buchanan Street
Topeka, KS 66608

(785) 357-6200

Truett Roofing

2

4 reviews

2611 Southwest 17th Street
Topeka, KS 66604

(785) 213-4205

Roof Maxx of Topeka

5

1 review

2431 Southeast Faxon Drive
Topeka, KS 66605

(785) 554-9868

Schulz Construction Inc

5

4 reviews

Topeka, KS 66604

(785) 806-0234

Eaton Roofing & Exteriors

4.9

202 reviews

3216 Southwest Van Buren Street
Topeka, KS 66611

(785) 266-6060

Midland Exteriors Inc

4.4

9 reviews

4121 Southwest Twilight Drive
Topeka, KS 66614

(785) 336-5885

Integrity Roofing

3.3

7 reviews

1430 Southwest Woodhull Street
Topeka, KS 66604

(785) 217-4334

Koch Roofing

4.5

4 reviews

4001 Southwest Drury Lane
Topeka, KS 66604

(785) 246-6383

Hooper Roofing & Repairs

5

3 reviews

3719 Southeast Powell Court
Topeka, KS 66609

(785) 383-4777

Guilfoyle Roofing (Commercial Only)

3.3

3 reviews

3432 Northwest Lower Silver Lake Road
Topeka, KS 66618

(785) 233-9315

Meridian Roofing Solutions

4.6

7 reviews

1275 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66612

(785) 215-6181

Map of Roofing Contractors in Topeka, Kansas

Topeka Roof Costs Compared to Other Kansas Cities

Wichita, KS

  • $4,148 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,008

Kansas City, KS

  • $2,840 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,020

Overland Park, KS

  • $4,840 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,700

Olathe, KS

  • $2,040 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,900

Lawrence, KS

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,860