Roof replacement cost in Topeka, KS
Range for a full asphalt-shingle replacement — tear-off, underlayment, flashing, disposal — priced from what roofing crews actually earn in Topeka, KS.
These figures cover the Topeka, KS metro area (BLS CBSA 45820), which includes Lawrence-adjacent Shawnee County towns such as Silver Lake, Rossville and Auburn. One caveat worth knowing: BLS estimates that only about 100 roofers are employed here, and the 25th percentile and the median sit within 10 cents of each other, so the lower half of this market is unusually compressed. Treat the median as solid and the low end as a thin sample - collect three local bids before budgeting.
Likely range for an asphalt-shingle tear-off & replacement in Topeka, KS
Wage basis: roofers (SOC 47-2181), Topeka, KS · BLS OEWS May 2025. How this is calculated.
Typical roofs, typical ranges
| Roof size | ≈ House size | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 squares | 1,200–1,500 sq ft | $8,700 – $10,500 |
| 20 squares | 1,600–2,000 sq ft | $10,100 – $12,200 |
| 25 squares | 2,000–2,500 sq ft | $12,600 – $15,200 |
| 30 squares | 2,400–3,000 sq ft | $15,100 – $18,300 |
| 35 squares | 2,800–3,500 sq ft | $17,600 – $21,300 |
Ranges above assume a typical job: architectural asphalt shingles, one tear-off layer, moderate pitch, a gable roof with few penetrations. A hip roof with skylights, custom flashing and a vented ridge cap runs roughly 85% higher — switch the calculator to Complex to see that range.
What moves the price
Three inputs dominate: labor (local crew wages × hours, the biggest share), materials (shingles, underlayment, drip edge — we price nationally and note this in the methodology), and access & complexity (pitch, valleys, stories, skylights). Small roofs cost more per square: crews have fixed mobilization costs — crew call-out, dumpster, permit and inspection — that do not shrink with the job. Those costs spread over fewer squares, so the surcharge tapers off gradually rather than switching on at a fixed size, and a full replacement rarely lands below $6,000. Roof shape matters just as much: every valley, hip and skylight is a hand-cut detail, which is why the complex setting is a different price bracket rather than a small surcharge.
FAQ
What does a roof replacement cost in Topeka?
For a typical 20–25 square asphalt-shingle roof in Topeka, our estimate lands between $10,100 and $15,200, including tear-off, underlayment and disposal. Your quote depends on pitch, layers to remove, and roof complexity.
What is a "square" in roofing?
One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,000 sq ft house usually has a 20–28 square roof once pitch and overhangs are counted.
Does the estimate include tear-off?
Yes. The range assumes removal and disposal of one existing shingle layer down to the sheathing.
Why is it a range and not one number?
We publish the span between the 25th and 75th percentile of local roofer wages plus material costs. A single number would hide real market spread.
How current is the data?
Wage data: BLS OEWS, May 2025. We refresh annually with each BLS release; the update date is shown on every page.
Sources
Roofer wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2181, Topeka, KS. Calculation details: methodology. Page data updated 2026-09-10.