Looking for average roofing costs in Kansas City? We recommend calling three different contractors for free estimates to get the most accurate portrait of the local competition. However, before you pick up the phone, you may be wondering if you’ll have enough dough in the bank to cover it or if you need to take out a small home improvement loan — and that’s understandable.

Ballpark Estimate For A New Roof In KC

The cost of a new roof in Kansas City can range from $2,000 to $25,000, according to HomeAdvisor.com. They add that a good baseline figure is around $10,000. Unfortunately, Kansas City prices are slightly above the national average.

D.I.Y.?

People who are particularly handy around the house may opt to buy the materials and do it themselves for a much lower price than a professional installation. Truth be told, CostHelper says you can probably slap a fresh set of asphalt shingles onto a one-story ranch home for $680 – $3,700, depending on the square footage. However, you are also voiding the manufacturer’s warranty on the shingles you buy and risking the liability of injury. Besides, roofing is back-breaking work! So, for $1,700 – $8,400, many homeowners feel it’s worth having the professionals install a new KC roof.

Materials

The materials you choose can also affect the price of your roofing job. Asphalt is the least expensive option and will generally last 25 to 50 years, depending on the brand. Wood shingles or shakes are beautiful, but require a good amount of maintenance, are not fireproof, and don’t last as long — plus they cost an average of $6,800 – $20,000 to install. Tile roofs are more durable and distinctive-looking, but are also in the same price range as wood. Metal rooftops are very durable and even longer lasting than asphalt, but the cost can range anywhere from $5,000 to $40,000, depending on the type of metal used.  Though classic-looking and long-lasting, we’ve seen slate roofs cost as much as $84,000!

Give us a call at (913) 262-4700 for a free estimate on your Kansas City roof!

What Does Overland Park Roofing Cost?

No matter how good you want your Overland Park roofing job to look, price will most likely be a factor in your overall decision. Most homeowners call around to get several different free quotes, but they may forget to look at the factors that go into the estimate. The cheapest offer isn’t always the best value for the money. For example, would you rather pay $3,000 for a roof that lasts 10 years or $5,000 for a roof that lasts 25? That being said, the most expensive deal in town is not necessarily the  best.

Roofing Bids: Factors To Consider

1. Materials

What brand is your  roofing contractor recommending? Check the manufacturer’s website to see how long their products are guaranteed to last. You couldn’t compare a roof made from cheap Decramastic tiles to a roof comprised of expensive clay tiles, for example. Consider which material will last the longest, withstand the weather in your area and look best on your particular house in your particular neighborhood.

2. Process

What tasks is your Overland Park roofing company willing to perform? Some roofers show up on the job ready to tar and slap on new asphalt shingles and bounce out of your neighborhood as quickly as possible. Homeowners have been left with unbelievable messes by contractors who claimed the contract never stipulated that they removed the debris when they were finished. On the other hand, there are top-notch roofers who will take special care in prepping and cleaning up your home. They conduct a thorough inspection and make sure there is no damage to soffits or under-layers before installing the roof. If there are numerous layers of old roofing, they will remove some of the dead layers prior to putting on the new.

3. Labor

How  much experience do your Overland Park roofing laborers have? All the people who strip, install and clear away the roofing materials need to be compensated for their time. Some crews come with 20 guys who get the job done in a few hours, whereas other crews bring just a handful of helpers and may take a few days. You might get a bunch of 20-year-old beginners installing your roof or you might have seasoned veterans who have been involved in woodworking and roofing installation for decades. Naturally, you pay more for better skill sets.

4. Company Size

Small companies may not have much room to offer big discounts, since they are operating on little profit. Since they finish fewer jobs and buy supplies in smaller batches, they usually pay more for their materials from the wholesalers. It’s best to quote both big companies and small companies to compare the offers.

Receive a free home roof inspection and estimate by contacting Eclipse Roofing at 913-262-4700 or by accessing this contact page.