Records by metro
Companies with a record in each metro and the date the metro was first observed. “Later” counts records added after the metro’s first edition or research pass.
| Metro | Records | First observed | Last observed | Candidates reviewed | Ranked edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 211 (31 first pass, 180 later) | 242 | 29 (general) and 10 (James Hardie), edition 2026-10-04 | ||
| Tulsa | 53 (20 first pass, 33 later) | 40 | 17, edition 2026-10 | ||
| Oklahoma City | 92 (23 first pass, 69 later) | 43 | 15, edition 2026-10 | ||
| Wichita | 51 (19 first pass, 32 later) | 39 | Not yet rated | ||
| Omaha | 98 (23 first pass, 75 later) | 40 | Not yet rated | ||
| St. Louis | 90 (21 first pass, 69 later) | 34 | Not yet rated | ||
| Des Moines | 51 (23 first pass, 28 later) | 40 | Not yet rated (lightweight records) | ||
| Springfield | 38 (15 first pass, 23 later) | 27 | Not yet rated (lightweight records) | ||
| Northwest Arkansas | 40 (11 first pass, 29 later) | 27 | Not yet rated (lightweight records) | ||
| Lincoln | 51 (19 first pass, 32 later) | 44 | Not yet rated (lightweight records) | ||
| Columbia | 34 (12 first pass, 22 later) | 30 | Not yet rated (lightweight records) | ||
| Topeka | 10 (4 first pass, 6 later) | 50 | Not yet rated (lightweight records) | ||
| Little Rock | 23 (10 first pass, 13 later) | 45 | Not yet rated (lightweight records) |
Editions published
| Date | Edition | Ranked | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City general list | 29 | Original order; superseded 2026-10-12 by a disclosed method revision | |
| Kansas City James Hardie list | 10 | Unchanged by the method revision | |
| Kansas City general list, revised order | 29 | Same observations, James Hardie directory adjustment +0.05 | |
| Tulsa edition 2026-10 | 17 | 3 evaluated, not ranked | |
| Oklahoma City edition 2026-10 | 15 | 8 evaluated, not ranked |
October 2026: 30 dated changes
- Method revision
Metro hubs ranked by Benchmark score; 12 off-trade listings left out; minimum 4 inputs to rank
Hubs without a dated edition now rank researched records with a matched listing and Google Maps listing records in one list by Benchmark score; Kansas City, Tulsa and Oklahoma City keep their edition order. Unmatched Google Maps listings left out: 9 gutters only (name names gutters and no other trade); 3 painting only (name names painting and no other trade). A company needs at least 4 observed score inputs for a rank; below that it is listed as not scored yet. The listing data file is unchanged. Score method ↗
- Edition published
First ranked Tulsa edition (2026-10): 17 of 20 ranked
Same formula, ten-review minimum and James Hardie adjustment as Kansas City, from Google ratings read October 12, 2026. 3 were evaluated but not ranked. Tulsa ranking ↗
- Edition published
First ranked Oklahoma City edition (2026-10): 15 of 23 ranked
Same formula, ten-review minimum and James Hardie adjustment as Kansas City, from Google ratings read October 12, 2026. 8 were evaluated but not ranked. Oklahoma City ranking ↗
- Method revision
Topeka becomes its own metro; Topeka Google Maps listings move from Kansas City to Topeka
Google Maps listings nearest the Topeka center were assigned to Kansas City while Topeka had no records of its own. With 4 Topeka records opened on October 13, 2026, listings nearest Topeka are assigned to Topeka from that date; listings nearest Lawrence stay with Kansas City. Topeka hub ↗
- Method revision
Benchmark score introduced for records with a matched Google Maps listing
A 0–100 score from listing rating and review volume, website and address, and license or directory records where checked. It does not change any published edition order. Score formula ↗
- Metro added
Tulsa, OK: 20 siding installers with a record from 40 candidates
Candidate list observed October 12, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 20 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Tulsa hub ↗
- Metro added
Oklahoma City, OK: 23 siding installers with a record from 43 candidates
Candidate list observed October 12, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 20 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Oklahoma City hub ↗
- Metro added
Wichita, KS: 19 siding installers with a record from 39 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 20 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Wichita hub ↗
- Metro added
Omaha, NE: 23 siding installers with a record from 40 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 17 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Omaha hub ↗
- Metro added
St. Louis, MO: 21 siding installers with a record from 34 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 13 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). St. Louis hub ↗
- Metro added
Des Moines, IA: 23 siding installers with a record from 40 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 17 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Lightweight records from one homepage glance. Des Moines hub ↗
- Metro added
Springfield, MO: 15 siding installers with a record from 27 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 12 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Lightweight records from one homepage glance. Springfield hub ↗
- Metro added
Northwest Arkansas, AR: 11 siding installers with a record from 27 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 16 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Lightweight records from one homepage glance. Northwest Arkansas hub ↗
- Metro added
Lincoln, NE: 19 siding installers with a record from 44 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 25 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Lightweight records from one homepage glance. Lincoln hub ↗
- Metro added
Columbia, MO: 12 siding installers with a record from 30 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 18 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Lightweight records from one homepage glance. Columbia hub ↗
- Metro added
Topeka, KS: 4 siding installers with a record from 50 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 46 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Lightweight records from one homepage glance. Topeka hub ↗
- Metro added
Little Rock, AR: 10 siding installers with a record from 45 candidates
Candidate list observed October 13, 2026; company sites observed October 13, 2026. 35 candidates have no record (template sites, dead domains, unreadable sites or no siding installation shown). Lightweight records from one homepage glance. Little Rock hub ↗
- Official records checked
Johnson County license file rechecked for 50 later-researched records
Records researched after the first download were checked against a later Johnson County file (October 13, 2026); each record shows the download date it was checked against. Contractor records ↗
- Records added
Kansas City: 50 records opened in post-edition research
Found through the Johnson County and Kansas City, Missouri license files, directory listings and city-by-city searches. Records researched after the edition are not part of the published order; they are scored at the next edition. Kansas City contractor records ↗
- Records updated
Primary trade classified for 105 Kansas City records
Each company’s homepage (name, headline and first listed service) was read from October 11, 2026 to October 13, 2026 and the record labeled siding-led, roofing-led, window-led or other. Roofing-first finding ↗
- Applies at next edition
5 later-researched records returned with a James Hardie listing
Bordner Home Improvement (Elite), Elite Windows & Siding, LLC (Elite), HT Roofing & Construction Inc. (Select), KC Custom Siding and Windows (Select), and Patrick Exteriors (Preferred). These records are outside the published order; the listing is applied when they are scored at the next edition. Contractor records ↗
- Check run
Search visibility check: 4 Google searches and 6 ChatGPT answers
11 of 29 ranked Kansas City contractors appeared at least once. Visibility finding ↗
- Correction
Directory recheck corrected the James Hardie status of 3 edition records; applies at the next edition
Ideal Siding Kansas City (was advertised by the company, no listing verified; now listed, Select), Powell Exteriors KC (was advertised by the company, no listing verified; now listed, Elite), and Sure Point Exteriors (was profile recheck pending; now listed, Elite). The published order keeps the status it was calculated with; each record shows the current status. Method change log ↗
- Directory recheck
James Hardie and LP SmartSide directories searched for 9 ZIPs in 3 metros
Kansas City (64111, 64106, 66212, 66062, and 64063): 20 distinct James Hardie contractors; Tulsa (74103 and 74012): 2 distinct James Hardie contractors; Oklahoma City (73102 and 73034): 1 distinct James Hardie contractors. LP SmartSide returned 8 for Kansas City, 1 for Tulsa, 9 for Oklahoma City. 105 Kansas City records carry the result; 13 edition records were returned with a listing and 18 were not. Directory coverage finding ↗
- Method revision
James Hardie directory profile adds 0.05 to the general-list ordering value
11 ranked contractors received the adjustment. Against the archived October 4, 2026 order, 9 moved up, 11 moved down and 9 kept their position among 29. The Google observations did not change; the James Hardie list is unchanged. The adjustment ↗
- Records added
Kansas City: 1 record opened in post-edition research
Found through the Johnson County and Kansas City, Missouri license files, directory listings and city-by-city searches. Records researched after the edition are not part of the published order; they are scored at the next edition. Kansas City contractor records ↗
- Official records checked
Johnson County and Kansas City, Missouri license files matched: 14 and 2 edition records
The Johnson County contractor file (downloaded October 11, 2026) and the Kansas City, Missouri licensed-contractor list (observed October 11, 2026) were matched by name plus street address or city. Licensing finding ↗
- Official records checked
Re-siding permit rules recorded for 7 Kansas City-area cities
Each city’s official permit page was read and the rule for re-siding an existing home recorded with its source. Permit rules by city ↗
- Records added
Kansas City: 23 records opened in post-edition research
Found through the Johnson County and Kansas City, Missouri license files, directory listings and city-by-city searches. Records researched after the edition are not part of the published order; they are scored at the next edition. Kansas City contractor records ↗
- Edition published
First Kansas City edition: 29 ranked on the general list, 10 on the James Hardie list
31 eligible Kansas City siding contractors received records from 66 dated company and manufacturer sources. 29 hold a general rank by review-volume-adjusted Google rating; 10 with a verified James Hardie directory listing are ranked again on a separate list. Original order (archived) ↗
How this log is built
Every line is generated from the data files behind the site at build time: record source dates, the archived first edition, directory captures, license-file match dates and the edition rankings. “Sources checked” counts 573 distinct company, directory and manufacturer pages cited on records, 18 manufacturer-directory ZIP searches and 9 official license files and city permit pages. A correction to a ranked record applies at the next edition; the published order is not rewritten. The method change log explains each method revision, and every record carries its own dated record history. Last check: October 14, 2026.