GENERAL COMPARISON
—Researched, not ranked. Researched on Oct 11, 2026, after the 2026 edition closed. It will be scored in the next edition.
JAMES HARDIE
—Advertises Hardie products; a directory listing was not verified.
DATA CONFIDENCE
3 / 9Record inputs we could observe. Completeness, not quality.
- Google listing matched: no
- Business address recorded: no
- Manufacturer directory checked: no
- Johnson County record matched: yes
- Named materials located: yes
- Siding project scope located: yes
- Installation details located: no
- Named local siding project located: no
- Workmanship warranty duration located: no
Exterior Damage Solution LLC offers siding installation, replacement and repair and works with Hardie, LP SmartSide engineered wood and metal.
Where this company fits
Service area: State of Kansas incl. Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee; Missouri incl. Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Liberty, Gladstone
Materials: Hardie, LP SmartSide engineered wood, metal.
Siding work: installation, replacement, repair.
Question for your estimate: Ask for the workmanship-warranty term in writing; how old siding, house wrap and flashing are handled; a completed siding project near you.
Evidence limit: Researched after the 2026 edition closed; not yet scored. Company statements are not verified performance.
- Listed location
- Kansas City, KS
- Best fit
- Roofing-led exterior contractor that also installs siding
Compare with nearby contractors
Ranked contractors with a business address within 25 miles, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
- Acumen RenovationsRank 6 · Kansas City, KS · 4.9 mi
- Easton RoofingRank 22 · Kansas City, KS · 6.6 mi · Hardie Select
- AAA Siding & RemodelingRank T-12 · Kansas City, MO · 7.9 mi · Hardie Elite
Against the Kansas City field
- Primary trade
- Roofing-led25 of 54 siding contractors with a record present themselves the same way on their own homepage (observed 2026-10-11).
- Materials named
- 3The median eligible contractor names 3 siding materials.
- Workmanship warranty
- Not located6 of 31 eligible contractors publish a specific workmanship-warranty duration in the sources we reviewed.
- Johnson County record
- Active14 of 31 eligible contractors matched a Johnson County contractor record by name and address on 2026-10-11.
Johnson County contractor record
Official record| Registered name | EXTERIOR DAMAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
|---|---|
| Company number | 2026-0011056 |
| License classes | Residential Contractor (Class C) |
| Status in county file | Active |
| Registered address | 5038 LATHROP AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66104 |
Matched by registered company name; the county city is consistent with the company’s own site. Downloaded 2026-10-11 from the Johnson County contractor licensing file.
Johnson County has no separate siding class. Participating cities require a county-licensed contractor when a job needs a permit; whether a siding job does depends on the city and the scope. Ask the city that issues permits for your address.
Kansas City, Missouri license
Official recordNo Kansas City, Missouri Residential Building Contractor license matched this company on the city list observed 2026-10-11. That is expected for siding work: the city lists replacement of exterior wall coverings on detached one- and two-family homes as exempt from a building permit. Jobs that touch structure or sheathing may still need a permit.
What the published information covers
Company statementThis checklist describes information found in the sources reviewed. It adds no ranking points. “Not located” does not mean the contractor lacks the service or warranty.
Documented in reviewed sources
Siding page names Hardie (as 'HardieDecker'), LP SmartSide and metal siding.
Documented in reviewed sources
Siding page lists installation, replacement, repair and storm/wind damage repair.
Not located in reviewed sources
Specific installation step not located in reviewed sources.
Not located in reviewed sources
Named completed local siding project not located in reviewed source; projects page images are keyword-labeled only.
Not located in reviewed sources
Specific workmanship-warranty duration not located.
Record history
Every dated observation behind this record. Future editions add lines here when a rating, directory tier, license status or published detail changes.
Each line is labeled by where it comes from: Official recordManufacturer directoryReview platformCompany statement
- Company statementEDS homepage reviewed (company source) · source
- Company statementJames Hardie: advertised by the company; directory listing not verified
- Official recordJohnson County contractor file: EXTERIOR DAMAGE SOLUTIONS LLC, Residential Contractor (Class C), status Active · source
- Company statementSiding projects reviewed (company source) · source
- Company statementSiding services reviewed (company source) · source
Read the underlying sources
- EDS homepage ↗
Observed 2026-10-11. Company-advertised information. Homepage lists Kansas City, KS and offers siding installation and repair alongside roofing, gutters and painting. - Siding services ↗
Observed 2026-10-11. Company-advertised information. Page lists siding installation, replacement, repair and metal siding with Hardie and LP SmartSide named. - Siding projects ↗
Observed 2026-10-11. Company-advertised information. Page shows images with keyword labels but no named, located completed siding projects.
Manufacturer program status and published warranties are separate facts, not a guarantee of the outcome of your project. See the method and its limits.
Questions about Exterior Damage Solution LLC
Where is Exterior Damage Solution LLC located?
Exterior Damage Solution LLC lists Kansas City, KS and a service area of State of Kansas incl. Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee; Missouri incl. Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Liberty, Gladstone; no street address was recorded as of October 11, 2026.
How does Exterior Damage Solution LLC rank among Kansas City siding contractors?
Exterior Damage Solution LLC is not ranked in the October 4, 2026 edition. Researched on Oct 11, 2026, after the 2026 edition closed. It will be scored in the next edition.
Is Exterior Damage Solution LLC a certified James Hardie contractor?
Exterior Damage Solution LLC advertises James Hardie products, but a current manufacturer directory listing was not verified as of October 11, 2026.
Does Exterior Damage Solution LLC hold a Johnson County contractor license?
The Johnson County contractor file downloaded 2026-10-11 lists EXTERIOR DAMAGE SOLUTIONS LLC (company #2026-0011056) as Residential Contractor (Class C) with status “Active”. Check the county and your city before work starts.
Does Exterior Damage Solution LLC publish a workmanship warranty?
A specific workmanship-warranty duration was not located in the sources reviewed on October 11, 2026. Ask for the labor warranty in writing.
CITE THIS RECORD
Siding Contractor Benchmark, “Exterior Damage Solution LLC” contractor record, observed 2026-10-11, https://sidingcontractorbenchmark.com/kansas-city/contractors/exterior-damage-solution/