New white TPO roofs, TPO recovers, and seam and hail repairs for commercial buildings across the Kansas City metro. Call and get your inspection and written estimate scheduled the same day you call.
We connect property owners in Kansas City and nearby areas, including Fairfax District, Armourdale, Village West, Edgerton, Lenexa and Olathe, with one independent local commercial roofing specialist.
What it costs
Typical published ranges for Kansas City. The contractor's written estimate is the price, and the inspection is free.
Work
Typical range
TPO roof, installed
$450 to $1,400per square
45-mil TPO, installed
$3.00 to $4.50per square foot
80-mil TPO, installed
$5.50 to $8.50per square foot
Old roof tear-off and disposal
$1 to $5per square foot
Most flat roof repairs
$300 to $1,100
Example: 10,000 sq ft roof (100 squares)Rough math at the typical range, not a price
$45,000 to $140,000
Example: 50,000 sq ft roof (500 squares)Rough math at the typical range, not a price
$225,000 to $700,000
Example: 100,000 sq ft roof (1,000 squares)Rough math at the typical range, not a price
Drive through Lenexa, Edgerton or along I-35 and look down from an overpass. Many big new warehouse roofs are bright white. Most of them are TPO.
TPO is a single sheet of white roofing that comes in wide rolls. The crew lays it over insulation. Then they melt the seams together with hot air, so the roof acts like one piece. It is light, it reflects the sun, and it costs less than many other commercial roofs.
Do you manage a building with a TPO roof, or plan to put one on? Call (913) 347-6527 or send the form. We call you back and set up an inspection the same day. We connect you with one independent local roofing contractor who installs and repairs TPO across the Kansas City metro.
What we can help you with
A new TPO roof on a warehouse, office, store, school or church.
A TPO roof over the old one, when the old roof is still dry.
Seams that have opened up or been weakened by wind.
Hail damage, such as cracks, bruises and holes in the sheet.
Leaks around rooftop units, curbs, vents and pipes.
Shrinking or pulling at the edges and walls.
A chalky, worn surface on an older TPO roof that may suit a coating.
Why TPO is popular here
It reflects summer heat. Normal July highs in Kansas City reach about 89 degrees, the National Weather Service says. The record is 112. A dark roof in the sun gets much hotter than the air. A white TPO roof reflects much of that heat. That can help your rooftop units work less on hot days.
It suits big roofs. TPO comes in wide rolls, so a big roof needs fewer seams. That matters here. Ten warehouses at Logistics Park Kansas City in Edgerton add up to about 6.4 million square feet.
Welded seams. Seams are melted together, not glued. A good weld is as strong as the sheet. Seams are where big roofs leak most, so this helps.
TPO and hail
Hail is the biggest risk to any roof in Kansas City. A hazard mapping firm ranked Kansas City, Kansas, eighth among hail-prone metros in the US.
How a TPO roof is built makes a big difference in hail:
Cover board. This is a hard board between the insulation and the sheet. One study looked at roofs after hail. Over 43 percent of roofs on soft insulation had major damage. Only 25 percent of roofs on hard cover boards did.
Thicker sheet. TPO comes in different thicknesses. Thicker and fleece-backed sheets hold up better to hail, roofing makers say.
Ask what thickness and cover board each bid uses. Two bids with very different prices often differ right here.
New roof, roof-over or repair
Repair if the TPO is in good shape and the problem is in one place, like one seam or one hole.
Roof-over if the old roof is dry and there is only one roof on the building. The new TPO goes on top, which saves the cost of tear-off. The building code used in most of the country does not allow this over a water-soaked roof. It also does not allow it over two or more old roofs.
Replace if the insulation is wet, the roof has failed in many spots, or there are already two roofs. A full tear-off can also trigger energy code rules on some roofs. They can require more insulation, so ask if it is included.
What moves the price
The table above shows typical ranges from national cost guides, such as HomeAdvisor and Fixr. They are typical ranges, not quotes. A square is 100 square feet. The example rows are rough math, not prices. The cost guide has more.
What to ask about any TPO bid
What thickness is the sheet?
Is there a cover board, and what kind?
Is the sheet glued down or screwed down?
How thick is the insulation, and does it meet the energy code?
Is the old roof coming off or staying?
What does the warranty cover? Is it from the installer, the maker, or both?
How it works
Call (913) 347-6527 or send the form. Tell us about the building and the roof.
Same-day scheduling. We call you back and book the inspection the day you reach us.
Roof inspection. The crew checks the TPO, the seams, the flashing and the insulation under it.
Written estimate. You get photos and a price for each option, from repair to a new roof.
You decide. No pressure, and no cost for the estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is a TPO roof?
TPO is a single sheet of white roofing that comes in wide rolls. The seams are melted together with hot air, so they become one piece. It is one of the most common roofs on new warehouses and stores.
How long does a TPO roof last?
Published guides usually put TPO at about 20 to 30 years. Thickness, the install, hail and upkeep all change that number.
How much does a TPO roof cost in Kansas City?
National cost guides put an installed TPO roof at about $4.50 to $14 per square foot. That is $450 to $1,400 per square. Thicker sheets, tear-off, insulation and access move the price.
Is TPO good in hail?
TPO holds up well in most hail. How the roof is built matters as much as the sheet. One study found roofs over a hard cover board were damaged much less often. In a hail area like Kansas City, ask about a thicker sheet and a cover board.
Which is better, TPO or EPDM?
Both are good roofs. TPO is white and reflects heat, which helps in summer. EPDM is black rubber with a long track record, and it is easy to patch. The right choice depends on your building, your budget and the roof you have now.
Can TPO go over my old roof?
Sometimes. If the old roof is dry and there is only one layer, TPO can go on top. That skips the cost of tear-off. If the insulation is wet, or there are already two roofs, the old roof must come off.