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Hiring a Contractor You Can Trust

Hiring a Contractor You Can Trust

It’s unfortunate, but many homeowners have had less-than-positive experiences with home repair contractors. Those experiences make it understandably nerve-wracking to hire a contractor in the future. But for homeowners who have been burned before, you’ll be glad to know that here at Bordner , integrity and customer service are our

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Spring Home Maintenance

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

You may be doing some spring cleaning around your Kansas City home, but don’t forget about spring maintenance! Your home is one of your biggest assets and you want to keep it in great condition, whether you plan to live there for years or need to sell in the near

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How to Hire a Good Contractor

How to Hire a Good Contractor

Hiring a contractor for your home improvement projects can be stressful. We’ve all heard the horror stories of work left undone or jobs that go over budget and over schedule. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make the process work for you, doing all you can to ensure

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5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

Whether you are planning to sell your home soon or just want to increase its value and add to your enjoyment, curb appeal is an important factor to consider. The way your house looks from the street is the first impression for visitors, neighbors, and potential buyers. With that in

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Planning a Home Remodel

Planning a Home Remodel

Any type of home remodel or improvements can be extremely daunting, with all you have to plan from finding contractor to creating a budget, we understanding just how over whelming it can be. To help we have put together several tips to help ensure that your next home remodel will

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Everything You Need to Know about Weatherstripping

Everything You Need to Know about Weatherstripping

Did you know that up to 15% of the air that your home’s heating or cooling system pumps through your house can escape through tiny gaps around windows and doors if they’re not sealed properly? That’s a whopping portion of your monthly energy bill that’s quite literally ‘flying out the

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9 Signs Your Roof Needs to Be Replaced

9 Signs Your Roof Needs to Be Replaced

Although a new shingled roof should easily last 20+ years, a few different factors, including where your home is located and the climate there, how well the roof was initially installed and how it’s been cared for all affect its lifespan. There’s a chance, for example, that if you live

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Eliminating Frosty Roof Nails

Eliminating Frosty Roof Nails

Have you ever climbed up into your attic in the wintertime and looked up at the ceiling only to notice tiny icicles hanging off nail tips that are poking through the roof sheathing? Chances are that if you live in a cold enough climate, the answer is probably yes. While

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Take Advantage of Our 11-step Customer Service Pledge

Take Advantage of Our 11-step Customer Service Pledge!

Are you in search of a reputable and reliable home contractor in the Kansas City area? Then look no further than Bordner. Whether you need help with roofing, window or siding replacement, we’re the one-stop service provider that folks in the Missouri area have grown to trust over the years.

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Common Questions

FAQ

Have a question? We probably have the answer here — and if not, just call us.

When should I consider replacing my roof?

After heavy hail storms in Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, or Blue Springs, watch for bruised, cracked, or missing shingles. If your roof is 15 to 25 years old, leaking, or sagging, replacement may prevent costly structural damage.

In Leawood, Liberty, and Olathe, buyers expect roofs with solid remaining life. Hail damage or aging shingles can delay inspections or reduce offers. A new roof with transferable warranty coverage often strengthens resale value.

In the Kansas City metro area, new architectural shingle roofs typically start around 8,000 to 10,000 dollars. Larger homes or impact-resistant upgrades for hail protection increase overall cost.

Kansas City roof repairs usually range from 350 to 1,500 dollars. Wind damage in Shawnee or Independence may cost less, while flashing or leak repairs cost more. Insurance may cover storm-related damage.

Architectural shingles in Kansas City typically last 18 to 25 years. Frequent hail, strong winds, summer heat, and freezing winters can shorten lifespan. Metal roofs may last 40 years or longer.

Most Kansas City homes take one to two days for replacement. Larger homes in Lee’s Summit or Liberty may take three days. We coordinate permits, dumpster placement, and complete cleanup.

Move vehicles, secure outdoor furniture, and remove fragile wall décor. Trim branches common in older Kansas City neighborhoods like Waldo. We protect landscaping and perform thorough debris cleanup.

Architectural shingles perform well against Kansas City hail and wind. Impact-resistant options are ideal in storm-prone areas like Johnson County. Metal roofing offers added durability for long-term protection.

Three-tab asphalt shingles are the most budget-friendly roofing option we install in Kansas City. Architectural shingles cost more but offer stronger wind resistance and better long-term performance.

Standing seam metal roofs often last 40 years or more and perform well in Kansas City hail storms. Premium architectural shingles with enhanced warranties also provide strong durability.

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