New Roof Cost in Wichita, KS: 2027 Local Prices

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Home size

sq. ft.

Roof pitch3/12 (low slope)5/12 (medium)7/12 (medium)9/12 (steep)10/12 (steeper)12/12 (very steep)

Change the size or pitch and every price below reprices. We start at 5/12, a common Kansas slope; at 9/12 and steeper, expect harness and jack work in the bid.

In Wichita, KS, a typical 2,020 sq. ft. single-story house needs about $11,380 to $17,340 for a new asphalt shingle roof, old shingles off and hauled away. The roof itself measures about 2,283 sq. ft. (22.8 squares) at a 5/12 slope, and the price includes labor, materials and removal of the existing layer.

Divide it out and the installed rate is $607.50 per square; a square is the hundred square feet roofers quote by. Two common step-ups: architectural 50-year shingles at $12,640 to $19,270, and steel shingles, the entry metal, from about $24,470.

Compared with $11,030 to $16,820 statewide, the Wichita market adds about $420. Our prices apply across the 31 ZIP codes that carry the Wichita name, in Sedgwick County.

Wichita, KS Roof Replacement: Price per Material

Below, one roof gets priced in nine different materials at Wichita, KS rates. Read the estimate column as your budget and the range as the band most quotes should fall inside.

Plug the same measurements into the roof replacement calculator, metal roof calculator or flat roof calculator and you will get these exact figures; with the Plains factor, pitched roofs here price 2% above the U.S. average.

Price per Year of Roof

The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.

What Pushes a Wichita, KS Roof Quote Up or Down

Most of the spread between roofers comes from a handful of line items. For a 22.8-square roof at Wichita, KS prices:

• Layers to remove. One layer costs roughly $3,330 to take off. Older homes sometimes hide a second layer, which adds near $2,160.
• Complexity. Extra ridges, valleys and dormers cost cutting time and flashing work: roughly $1,370 more for a hip design, around $2,320 more for a busy, cut-up roof.
• Building height. Same roof, two stories up: about $990 more, mostly labor and safety staging.
• Skylights. Swapping or adding a skylight costs around $370 each at Wichita, KS rates.
• Sheathing repairs. Soft spots in the roof deck show up during tear-off. A per-sheet price in the contract keeps that from becoming an open-ended charge.
• Flashing and ventilation. Reusing old flashing saves a little now and causes leaks later. Gutters are a separate trade line; the gutter cost calculator covers them.
• Permit, dumpster, cleanup. Each town sets its own fees. Get them written into the price, along with a magnetic nail sweep of the yard.

Compare scope first and price second. A bid that skips new flashing or a decking allowance only looks cheaper.

Kansas Climate and Roof Wear

Region 3 on the map, Kansas sees average summer highs near 93°F and winter readings from about 43°F by day to 20°F at night. Local terrain shifts these numbers. The weather above points to a few specific risks for Kansas roofs.

Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell

Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - Kansas is Region 3. Hover any column.

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Metal Roofing Prices in Wichita, KS

Metal costs more on day one and less for each year the roof lasts. Here is what each type would cost on a typical 2,020 sq. ft. single-story house in Wichita, KS, and where each one makes sense.

• Standing seam: $32,620 to $49,730. Long panels run from ridge to eave and lock together at raised seams, with the clips hidden underneath. No screws go through the face, so there are far fewer places for a leak to start. On this roof it runs about $24,370 more than architectural shingles.
• Steel shingles: $24,470 to $37,300. Aluminum shingles: $27,060 to $41,250. If the neighbors would frown at ribbed panels, this is the answer. From the curb they read as shingles or shake. Aluminum is lighter and never rusts; steel costs less and takes a hailstone better.
• Stone-coated steel: $33,310 to $50,780. Steel panels covered in crushed stone and shaped like clay tile or wood shake. The texture hides hail marks and softens rain noise.
• Copper: custom quote only. A copper roof is hand work by a sheet-metal specialist, and it is priced far above standing seam. It never needs paint and weathers to a green patina. Few homes cover the whole roof with it; dormers and entry roofs are the usual places.

Big hailstones may leave dents in metal that still sheds water perfectly. Check the impact rating, and read how the warranty handles purely cosmetic dents. If you plan to stay a long time, metal can avoid a future re-roof entirely. Short-term owners rarely recover the extra cost. For a particular panel or coating, run the metal roof calculator.

Scheduling Your Wichita, KS Roof Job

Avoid peak summer if you can - near 93°F, shingles mark easily and crews work shorter days. Late fall to spring suits roofing best.

After a big storm, out-of-area crews go door to door. Before signing, confirm liability and workers' compensation insurance, a local address, and any license your state or town requires.

Pricing Low-Slope Roofs in Wichita, KS

Porches, additions, garages and some whole houses have roofs too flat for shingles; they get a membrane. Priced on the full 2,020 sq. ft. footprint in Wichita, KS:

• EPDM rubber: $16,800 to $21,820. Synthetic rubber, usually black, laid in wide sheets with glued or taped seams. It shrugs off hail and hard frost and is easy to patch, so it suits garages, porches and roofs nobody sees.
• TPO, 60-mil: $14,460 to $18,780. White plastic sheet, welded at the seams. It stays light for years and keeps the rooms below cooler. Quality varies by maker more than with the other two, so ask which product the bid names.
• PVC, 60-mil: $17,490 to $22,710. Also white and heat-welded, but tougher against grease, chemicals and standing water. It is the pick for roof decks, low spots that hold puddles, and anything near a kitchen exhaust.

Ranked by price for this home, TPO is cheapest, EPDM is next, and PVC costs the most. Both insulation board and old-layer removal are in the numbers. Per square foot, small flat roofs cost noticeably more than large ones. Make sure a new flat roof drains completely; trapped water and winter freezes are a bad combination. For thicker insulation or a different membrane, use the flat roof calculator.

Nearby Kansas City Guides

Moving or comparing? The standard asphalt roof in other Kansas cities:

• Olathe, KS, 160 mi northeast: $11,220 to $17,110
• Overland Park, KS, 170 mi northeast: $11,270 to $17,180
• Kansas City, KS, 170 mi northeast: $11,230 to $17,120

Roofers serving Wichita also cover Park City, Kechi, Maize, Haysville and Greenwich, generally at similar prices. For statewide figures, see the Kansas roofing cost guide.

Before You Re-Roof in Wichita, KS

Who pulls the roofing permit in Kansas?

Often yes. Most local building departments want a permit for a full replacement. The contractor normally handles it - ask to see it before work starts.

How can I check the size a roofer quoted?

Measure the area the roof covers, then scale it up for slope. The 2,020 sq. ft. footprint in this guide, sloped at 5/12, grows to near 2,283 sq. ft. - 22.8 squares once overhang and waste are counted. Ask each roofer for their square count in writing.

What is the usual timeline for a re-roof?

Plan on a few days at most for an asphalt roof around 2,283 sq. ft. Complex shapes, a second layer or bad weather can stretch it.

Is an old roof covered by my insurer?

Only for sudden damage such as wind, hail or a falling tree, never for plain wear. Certain policies cover an aging roof at its depreciated worth rather than full replacement. On a roof that costs $11,380 to $17,340 to replace, that gap is large, so check your settlement terms. In Kansas, also check the wind and hail deductible - many policies set it as a percentage of the home's insured value.

Price it yourself: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator

Method: calculator math, a Plains cost factor and annual inflation updates produce every price here. Your roof's real measurements and conditions decide the final bid - get several written quotes.