Siding Companies Serving Andover, KS

Andover today

Andover, just east of Wichita in Butler County, had 14,892 residents in the 2020 census. Its housing grew from 4,233 units in 2010 to 5,287 in 2020. It is home to Vornado's headquarters, a well-regarded school district and a steady stream of new subdivisions.

Two tornadoes, two rebuilding waves

On April 26, 1991, an F5 tornado tracked from south of Clearwater through south Wichita and McConnell Air Force Base into Andover, where it caused catastrophic damage, including at a mobile home park. The National Weather Service's Wichita office lists it among the most significant Kansas tornadoes. Then on the evening of April 29, 2022, an EF3 tornado moved through Andover, heavily damaging the YMCA branch and destroying homes and buildings during about 21 minutes on the ground.

For siding, that history means:

• 1990s rebuilds now have siding more than 30 years old, often vinyl that has faded and become brittle.
• 2022 rebuilds and repairs have new siding, sometimes next to older homes that were only partly repaired.
• Homeowners who know storms often ask about impact resistance and wind performance.

Older homes: due for replacement

If your home was built or re-sided in the early 1990s, look for fading, chalky surfaces, cracks when panels are unlocked, and loose or warped pieces. Once repairs stop matching, replacing the siding is often the better value. See siding replacement and how long does siding last in Kansas?

Newer homes: hail and HOAs

Andover's newer neighborhoods mostly have vinyl, often with stone, and some homes have fiber cement or engineered wood. Hail is their biggest siding threat. Most subdivisions have HOAs that approve exterior materials and colors, so check before ordering. See hail damage siding.

Insurance claims after big storms

After major storms, Andover sees an influx of contractors. The Kansas Insurance Department recommends documenting damage with photos, getting more than one bid and being cautious about signing over benefits. Kansas law (K.S.A. 50-6,143) sets rules for assignments of insurance benefits to residential contractors, including a five-business-day cancellation right. See siding insurance claims in Kansas and storm chasers and door-to-door contractors.

Materials Andover homeowners ask about

• Fiber cement for hardness against hail and a painted look.
• Thicker or insulated vinyl for impact resistance at a lower cost.
• LP SmartSide for a wood-grain look.
• Stone veneer on front elevations.

See best siding for hail in Kansas and LP SmartSide vs. James Hardie.

Permits

Andover is in Butler County, outside MABCD's jurisdiction. Check with the City of Andover about permits and contractor requirements; addresses outside city limits fall under Butler County. A whole-house re-side generally needs a permit. See the permit guide.

Building tougher after 2022

Homeowners who rebuilt or repaired after the 2022 tornado often asked what they could do differently. Siding cannot stop a tornado, but in the far more common wind and hail events, details make a difference: fasteners placed and spaced per the manufacturer's instructions, secure starter strips and corners, sealed and flashed openings, and impact-tolerant materials on the most exposed walls. Ask your contractor to walk you through these details on your house.

Matching after partial repairs

Some Andover homes have walls repaired at different times after different storms, which can leave visible color differences. When the next replacement comes, doing the whole house resolves that. If only one wall is damaged, ask about replacing it corner to corner. See siding repair.

Before you request a quote

• Note when the siding was installed, if you know, and whether any walls were replaced after a storm.
• Take photos of each wall.
• Find your HOA's exterior guidelines.
• Decide whether to include soffit, fascia or windows. See soffit and fascia.

Request a quote

Submit the form with your Andover address or ZIP. We will call you back to set up a free quote. Published price ranges are in the siding cost guide.

Andover siding services

• Siding Replacement
• Siding Repair
• Hail Damage Siding Repair
• Siding Installation
• Vinyl Siding
• Fiber Cement & James Hardie Siding
• Soffit & Fascia
• Cost guide

Sources for Andover facts: Wikipedia: Andover, Kansas; NWS Wichita, top ten Kansas tornadoes (April 26, 1991); NWS Wichita, April 29, 2022 Andover tornado; Kansas Insurance Department, "After the storm"; K.S.A. 50-6,143 (assignment of insurance benefits to a contractor).

Good to know: Requesting a quote is free and there is no obligation. Ask for a written quote that lists the material, the scope, permits and the warranty terms.