Since 1992, All States Home Improvement has been providing Wichita and surrounding area homeowners with top-quality roofing, siding, window, door, & bath conversion services. Today we are a second-generation family business, continuing our commitment to the lasting improvement of homes in our area. Our deep roots in the communities that have supported us for so long have helped us to gain a firm understanding of the needs and expectations of our neighbors. From our humble beginnings nearly 30 years ago, All States Home Improvement has grown into the leading choice for exterior home remodeling and roofing in Wichita and the surrounding area. We've done so by only working with the highest quality materials from the nation's leading manufacturers. Our installation crews are all factory-trained and fully certified in the installation of the products we use, ensuring that our jobs are done right the first time!
Since 1992, All States Home Improvement has been providing Wichita and surrounding area homeowners with top-quality roofing, siding, window, door, & bath conversion services. Today we are a second-generation family business, continuing our commitment to the lasting improvement of homes in our area. Our deep roots in the communities that have supported us for so long have helped us to gain a firm understanding of the needs and expectations of our neighbors. From our humble beginnings nearly 30 years ago, All States Home Improvement has grown into the leading choice for exterior home remodeling and roofing in Wichita and the surrounding area. We've done so by only working with the highest quality materials from the nation's leading manufacturers. Our installation crews are all factory-trained and fully certified in the installation of the products we use, ensuring that our jobs are done right the first time!
Apex Remodeling is a fully insured construction company that with a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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Scott K on October 2023
Apex Remodeling is a fully insured construction company that with a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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Scott K on October 2023
Lara Roofing & Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Esmeralda and her crew were wonderful! They really did an amazing job. They were iLife and really caring about my home. Gave me details about everything on my home. The metal roof did a really great addition to my house! I will recommend to everyone."
Jonah L on January 2025
Lara Roofing & Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Esmeralda and her crew were wonderful! They really did an amazing job. They were iLife and really caring about my home. Gave me details about everything on my home. The metal roof did a really great addition to my house! I will recommend to everyone."
Jonah L on January 2025
The A/R Roofing team is more than qualified to complete your residential and commercial roofing and exterior remodeling projects. With more than two decades of experience in residential and commercial exterior work, we have established a reputation for doing honest, quality work at a great price. We know its pretty easy to find crews to work on the exterior of your home or business, but you must be careful who you trust. Smaller crews are not always licensed and insured, so hiring them is risky. We want the best for you, and thats why all our crews are licensed and insured to protect you or your business in the event of an accident. We want to give you the best and be able to guarantee the work we do on your property; thats why use only top-notch, nationally-respected manufacturers to source materials for our jobs.
The A/R Roofing team is more than qualified to complete your residential and commercial roofing and exterior remodeling projects. With more than two decades of experience in residential and commercial exterior work, we have established a reputation for doing honest, quality work at a great price. We know its pretty easy to find crews to work on the exterior of your home or business, but you must be careful who you trust. Smaller crews are not always licensed and insured, so hiring them is risky. We want the best for you, and thats why all our crews are licensed and insured to protect you or your business in the event of an accident. We want to give you the best and be able to guarantee the work we do on your property; thats why use only top-notch, nationally-respected manufacturers to source materials for our jobs.
At Kape Roofing and Exteriors, we take pride in delivering excellence at every level of our business. Built on a foundation of integrity, fairness, and personal responsibility, we’re known for the high quality of service we provide to every customer. With expert knowledge of our craft and a commitment to doing things right, we bring true professionalism to every project. Most importantly, we prioritize our customers’ needs and concerns—because their trust is the heart of everything we do.
"Kape roofing did an amazing job on my roof. Itâ s been a couple of years now and it still looks amazing and has zero issues. They also did my siding. My house is the best looking house on the block! Will 100% recommend them to everyone I know! Thank you kape roofing!"
Heather C on June 2023
At Kape Roofing and Exteriors, we take pride in delivering excellence at every level of our business. Built on a foundation of integrity, fairness, and personal responsibility, we’re known for the high quality of service we provide to every customer. With expert knowledge of our craft and a commitment to doing things right, we bring true professionalism to every project. Most importantly, we prioritize our customers’ needs and concerns—because their trust is the heart of everything we do.
"Kape roofing did an amazing job on my roof. Itâ s been a couple of years now and it still looks amazing and has zero issues. They also did my siding. My house is the best looking house on the block! Will 100% recommend them to everyone I know! Thank you kape roofing!"
Heather C on June 2023
Three-tab shingles provide 15 to 30 years of service, with actual performance depending on installation quality, local weather patterns, and maintenance practices. Homes in regions with extreme temperature fluctuations or frequent storms may experience shorter lifespans, often closer to 15 to 20 years. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help maximize your roof's functional lifespan.
The cost difference stems primarily from material composition and manufacturing complexity. Three-tab shingles feature a single-layer design requiring less raw material than the multi-dimensional construction of architectural products. While this makes them more affordable initially, they offer less wind resistance and shorter warranty periods than their architectural counterparts.
Warning signals include curled or buckled shingles, bare spots where granules have disappeared, missing shingles, visible cracks, and granule accumulation in gutters. Inside your home, water stains on ceilings, light penetration through roof boards, or sagging sections indicate serious problems. Industry professionals recommend evaluation for replacement when roofs approach 20 years of age.
While technically possible in some situations, installing new shingles over existing ones is not recommended by roofing professionals. This approach adds considerable weight to your roof structure, prevents proper inspection of the underlying deck, and may create moisture issues. Many building codes limit homes to a maximum of two roofing layers, requiring complete removal before new installation if that limit has been reached.
Your local climate significantly impacts both installation requirements and long-term performance. Regions with severe weather conditions often require additional reinforcement measures that increase installation costs. Performance-wise, three-tab shingles have lower wind resistance ratings compared to premium options, making them less suitable for hurricane-prone regions. In hot climates, specialized reflective shingles may be recommended to improve energy efficiency.