Roofing in hail alley
The Kansas City metro averages three to five significant hail events a year, with some storms producing stones two inches or larger, and temperature swings that put every roof through hard freeze-thaw cycles. That shapes what we recommend here: thicker membranes over cover board on commercial roofs, impact-resistant or rubber systems on homes, and inspections after every major storm rather than once a year.
What we do in Kansas City
Most of what we do here falls into three buckets: commercial roofing in Kansas City, roof replacement in Kansas City and roof repair in Kansas City.
Commercial
Residential & storm
What commercial roofing costs in Kansas City
A full tear-off and new system runs $9 to $20 per square foot installed, so a 10,000 sq ft office roof generally lands between $90,000 and $200,000. Repairs usually fall between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars, and a restoration coating system runs $6 to $11 per sq ft — $5 to $5.50 on metal. TPO is the most common choice locally; metal is the most hail-resistant. Current energy code calls for R-30 continuous insulation above the deck on commercial re-roofs, which is a meaningful share of a tear-off budget.
Scheduling tip: fall and early winter usually bring shorter lead times than the weeks after a spring hailstorm, when every roofer in the metro is booked.
Both sides of State Line
We work in Johnson and Wyandotte counties on the Kansas side and in Jackson County on the Missouri side, including Lee’s Summit and Independence. Our Kansas office is in St. Marys; see Topeka & Northeast Kansas for the rest of our Kansas territory.
What customers say
Our Kansas office holds 4.9 out of 5 across 162 Google reviews — read them on Google.
ACR did a great job repairing my roof. They gave me different attic venting options, pointed out issues with flashing on a section that wasn’t part of the contract and fixed it for free and the price in the first place was the best bid I got and very fair. Will definitely use them again if needed.
Mike H.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you serve the Missouri side of Kansas City?
Yes — Kansas City, Missouri, Lee’s Summit, Independence and the rest of the Missouri side, as well as Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.
How soon after a Kansas City hailstorm should I get an inspection?
Within days if you can. Damage is easiest to tie to the storm date early, and carriers are stricter the longer you wait.
What is the best commercial roof for Kansas City weather?
For most low-slope buildings, 60 or 80 mil TPO over a cover board; metal where the roof has slope; PVC where there is grease or chemical exhaust. See commercial roof replacement for the comparison.