{
  "publisher": "Barndominium Benchmark",
  "url": "https://barndominiumbenchmark.com/kansas-city/",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 for original editorial selection, classifications and text; third-party data retains its source rights.",
  "metro": "Kansas City",
  "slug": "kansas-city",
  "edition": "2026-Q3",
  "ratings_read": "2026-09-27",
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  "ranked": 12,
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    "C": 4.6,
    "basis": "Fixed editorial prior, not a measured metro mean."
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      "scope_evidence": "Its barndominium page describes design, permits, construction, interior finishes and inspections through occupancy.",
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      "scores": {
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      "scope_source_access": "live company page",
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      "scope_confidence": "Advertised company scope; contract and workmanship not independently verified",
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    {
      "name": "Complete Home Solutions, LLC",
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      "scope_evidence": "Its barndominium page advertises one team managing planning, permits and construction from start to finish, including site preparation and utility access.",
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      "rank": 2,
      "buyer_question": "Ask which interior finishes, utility connections and site-work costs are included; the page does not itemize every trade.",
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      "scope_source_access": "live company page",
      "ownership_evidence": "The company describes itself as locally or family owned; this is a company claim, not an ownership-record audit.",
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      "scope_confidence": "Advertised company scope; contract and workmanship not independently verified",
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      "scope_evidence": "Its residential page explicitly describes turnkey metal homes and responsibility from permitting through finish-out.",
      "ownership": "unverified",
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        "note": "Fictitious name 'MAR Building Solutions' registered 2019-05-16",
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      "rank": 3,
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      "scope_source_access": "Company-page text returned by web reader; direct HTTP request returned empty 202",
      "ownership_evidence": "Business footprint is not established well enough for scoring; the 10-point weight is omitted.",
      "ownership_source": null,
      "scope_confidence": "Advertised company scope; contract and workmanship not independently verified",
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    {
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      "scope_evidence": "Its barndominium page describes management of the building process and interior selections including fixtures and cabinetry.",
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      "scores": {
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      "rank": 4,
      "buyer_question": "Confirm the full contract covers permits, mechanical systems and move-in-ready finishing on your specific property.",
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      "scope_source_access": "live company page",
      "ownership_evidence": "The company describes itself as locally or family owned; this is a company claim, not an ownership-record audit.",
      "ownership_source": "https://www.yutzyconstruction.com/barndominiums",
      "scope_confidence": "Advertised company scope; contract and workmanship not independently verified",
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    {
      "name": "Built-Rite Buildings",
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      "address": "30000 US-69, Winston, MO 64689",
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      "scope_evidence": "Its dedicated barndominium page supports design and building construction, but does not clearly establish responsibility for all interior trades and final finish-out.",
      "ownership": "regional",
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      "service_area_claim": "Multiple offices, including Blue Springs and Winston, Missouri.",
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        "source_url": "https://bsd.sos.mo.gov/BusinessEntity/BESearch.aspx?SearchType=0",
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      "scores": {
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      "rank": 5,
      "buyer_question": "Ask whether the quote ends at the shell, includes selected trades, or delivers a finished home; turnkey responsibility is not established by the reviewed page.",
      "scope_checked": "2026-09-29",
      "scope_source_access": "live company page",
      "ownership_evidence": "Multiple regional offices are listed on the company page; this describes operating footprint, not legal ownership.",
      "ownership_source": "https://builtritebuilding.com/barndominiums/",
      "scope_confidence": "Construction confirmed; full finish-out not established",
      "phone_source_date": "2026-09-27"
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    {
      "name": "Boss Sheds",
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      "barndo_evidence_url": "https://bosssheds.com/hybrid-homes/",
      "address": "6630 US-169, Trimble, MO 64492",
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      "scope_evidence": "Its Hybrid Homes page describes residential framing and attached post-frame shops, and explicitly says interior finish work is not offered.",
      "ownership": "unverified",
      "years_claim": "Serving Kansas City and surrounding areas since 2008",
      "years_claim_url": "https://bosssheds.com/",
      "service_area_claim": "Kansas City area; confirm the exact build address before requesting a quote.",
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        "note": null,
        "source_url": "https://bsd.sos.mo.gov/BusinessEntity/BESearch.aspx?SearchType=0",
        "verification_note": "Recorded registry match from September 27 research; entity age is not years of continuous trading or proof of experience."
      },
      "scores": {
        "reputation": 84.2,
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        "weights_applied": {
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      },
      "rank": 6,
      "buyer_question": "Line up a separate finish contractor and establish who coordinates permits, trades and final inspections.",
      "scope_checked": "2026-09-29",
      "scope_source_access": "live company page",
      "ownership_evidence": "Business footprint is not established well enough for scoring; the 10-point weight is omitted.",
      "ownership_source": null,
      "scope_confidence": "Advertised company scope; contract and workmanship not independently verified",
      "phone_source_date": "2026-09-27"
    },
    {
      "name": "Precision Enterprises",
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      "barndo_evidence_url": "https://www.precisionenterprises.com/barndominiums",
      "address": "26296 US-169, Garnett, KS 66032",
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      "rating": 4.7,
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      "scope": "shell",
      "scope_evidence": "Its barndominium page describes residential designs and structural construction. It does not establish that Precision contracts for all interior finishing.",
      "ownership": "unverified",
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      "service_area_claim": "Kansas and Missouri; confirm the exact KC-area parcel with the Garnett office.",
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      "tenure": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "note": "Entity formation date not established in the September 27 research; tenure is omitted from this score.",
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      "scores": {
        "reputation": 75.7,
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      },
      "rank": 7,
      "buyer_question": "Ask where the construction contract stops and which interior trades you must hire separately.",
      "scope_checked": "2026-09-29",
      "scope_source_access": "live company page",
      "ownership_evidence": "Business footprint is not established well enough for scoring; the 10-point weight is omitted.",
      "ownership_source": null,
      "scope_confidence": "Structure work supported; full finish-out not established",
      "phone_source_date": "2026-09-27"
    },
    {
      "name": "Graber Custom Structures",
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      "barndo_evidence_url": "https://grabercustomstructures.com/barndominiums/",
      "address": "21615 MO-190, Jamesport, MO 64648",
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      "rating": 4.8,
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      "scope": "shell",
      "scope_evidence": "Its service list names framing, concrete, dirt work, spray foam, gutters and plans. Interior framing is listed; a complete interior finish contract is not established.",
      "ownership": "regional",
      "years_claim": "42 Years of Home Building Experience",
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      "service_area_claim": "Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska; the site lists a Lee’s Summit office.",
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        "note": "Company website claims 42 years; the Missouri LLC under this name was formed in 2021. No older active Missouri entity under the Graber Custom Structures name was found.",
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        "verification_note": "Recorded registry match from September 27 research; entity age is not years of continuous trading or proof of experience."
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      "scores": {
        "reputation": 82.4,
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        "weights_applied": {
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      },
      "rank": 8,
      "buyer_question": "Get a written division of responsibility for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall and final finishes.",
      "scope_checked": "2026-09-29",
      "scope_source_access": "live company page",
      "ownership_evidence": "Multiple regional offices are listed on the company page; this describes operating footprint, not legal ownership.",
      "ownership_source": "https://grabercustomstructures.com/barndominiums/",
      "scope_confidence": "Structure work supported; full finish-out not established",
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    {
      "name": "Top Shelf Home Builders",
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      "website": "https://topshelfhomebuilders.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": "https://topshelfhomebuilders.com/projects/liberty-barndominium",
      "address": "1601 S Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 64075",
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      "scope_evidence": "Its portfolio includes a Liberty Barndo project and its wider business offers custom-home design and construction. A dedicated barndominium contract scope is not itemized.",
      "ownership": "unverified",
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      "service_area_claim": "Metro Kansas City, including Johnson County and Liberty.",
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        "note": null,
        "source_url": "https://bsd.sos.mo.gov/BusinessEntity/BESearch.aspx?SearchType=0",
        "verification_note": "Recorded registry match from September 27 research; entity age is not years of continuous trading or proof of experience."
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      "scores": {
        "reputation": 68.5,
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        "weights_applied": {
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      },
      "rank": 9,
      "buyer_question": "Confirm whether it will take your barndominium project and which structural system and finish scope it would contract to deliver.",
      "scope_checked": "2026-09-29",
      "scope_source_access": "live company page",
      "ownership_evidence": "Business footprint is not established well enough for scoring; the 10-point weight is omitted.",
      "ownership_source": null,
      "scope_confidence": "Named barndominium project; wider custom-home scope",
      "phone_source_date": "2026-09-27"
    },
    {
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      "website": "https://dreamstartbuilding.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": "https://dreamstartbuilding.com/kansas-city",
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      "rating": 5,
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      "scope": "kit_dealer",
      "scope_evidence": "Its KC page describes pre-construction advice and EPS panel pricing. The owner contracts and pays an independent general contractor for all field construction.",
      "ownership": "unverified",
      "years_claim": null,
      "years_claim_url": null,
      "service_area_claim": "The KC page names rural Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties, Missouri.",
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      "tenure": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "note": "Entity formation date not established in the September 27 research; tenure is omitted from this score.",
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      "scores": {
        "reputation": 82,
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        "weights_applied": {
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      },
      "rank": 10,
      "buyer_question": "Treat the design/dealer service and the general contractor’s construction bid as separate agreements.",
      "scope_checked": "2026-09-29",
      "scope_source_access": "Live rendered company page",
      "ownership_evidence": "Business footprint is not established well enough for scoring; the 10-point weight is omitted.",
      "ownership_source": null,
      "scope_confidence": "Advertised company scope; contract and workmanship not independently verified",
      "phone_source_date": "2026-09-27"
    },
    {
      "name": "Quality Structures",
      "slug": "quality-structures",
      "website": "https://qualitystructures.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": "https://qualitystructures.com/barndominium-costs-and-myths/",
      "address": "167 US-59, Richmond, KS 66080",
      "city": "Richmond",
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      "rating": 4.1,
      "rating_count": 58,
      "scope": "shell",
      "scope_evidence": "Its barndominium guide describes completing the exterior shell before the owner works with a finish contractor on the living space.",
      "ownership": "unverified",
      "years_claim": "Founded in 2003",
      "years_claim_url": "https://qualitystructures.com/about-us/",
      "service_area_claim": "The September 27 record lists Kansas and western Missouri; exact parcel coverage needs confirmation.",
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      "tenure": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "note": "Entity formation date not established in the September 27 research; tenure is omitted from this score.",
        "source_url": null
      },
      "scores": {
        "reputation": 50,
        "scope": 60,
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        "tenure": null,
        "total": 54.4,
        "weights_applied": {
          "rep": 45,
          "scope": 35
        }
      },
      "rank": 11,
      "buyer_question": "Confirm current service availability, shell inclusions and the finish contractor’s responsibilities.",
      "scope_checked": "2026-09-29",
      "scope_source_access": "Indexed company-page extract; direct page blocked during review",
      "ownership_evidence": "Business footprint is not established well enough for scoring; the 10-point weight is omitted.",
      "ownership_source": null,
      "scope_confidence": "Advertised company scope; contract and workmanship not independently verified",
      "phone_source_date": "2026-09-27"
    },
    {
      "name": "Worldwide Steel Buildings",
      "slug": "worldwide-steel-buildings",
      "website": "https://www.worldwidesteelbuildings.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": "https://www.worldwidesteelbuildings.com/locations/kansas-city/",
      "address": "10606 Missouri YY, Peculiar, MO 64078",
      "city": "Peculiar",
      "state": "MO",
      "phone": "+1 800-825-0316",
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      "lng": -94.471344,
      "miles_from_kc": 26,
      "rating": 4.7,
      "rating_count": 160,
      "scope": "kit_dealer",
      "scope_evidence": "Its Kansas City page offers manufactured steel-building packages. Delivery of a kit does not establish a contract for erection or interior completion.",
      "ownership": "national",
      "years_claim": null,
      "years_claim_url": null,
      "service_area_claim": "Its Peculiar sales office explicitly serves the Kansas City metro.",
      "other_locations": [],
      "notes": null,
      "tenure": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "note": "Entity formation date not established in the September 27 research; tenure is omitted from this score.",
        "source_url": null
      },
      "scores": {
        "reputation": 79.1,
        "scope": 25,
        "independence": 30,
        "tenure": null,
        "total": 52.6,
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          "rep": 45,
          "scope": 35,
          "own": 10
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      },
      "rank": 12,
      "buyer_question": "Identify who will erect the package, build the foundation and finish the home; price those separately from materials.",
      "scope_checked": "2026-09-29",
      "scope_source_access": "Indexed company-page text; direct page blocked during review",
      "ownership_evidence": "The company describes nationwide manufacturing and distribution, with a KC-area sales office.",
      "ownership_source": "https://www.worldwidesteelbuildings.com/locations/kansas-city/",
      "scope_confidence": "Advertised company scope; contract and workmanship not independently verified",
      "phone_source_date": "2026-09-27"
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  "excluded": [
    {
      "name": "Generational Buildings",
      "address": "31367 MO-6, Jamesport, MO 64648, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "company states a service area that excludes the Kansas City metro"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Jamesport",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Putthoff Construction",
      "address": "207 B E Pearl St, Harrisonville, MO 64701, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (4)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Harrisonville",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "American Buildings, Inc.",
      "address": "Shawnee, KS 66218, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review",
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (3)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Shawnee",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Missouri Made Structures",
      "address": "433 MO-13 Business Ste B, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review",
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (1)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Warrensburg",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "DC Services Inc - Spring Hill",
      "address": "18781 US-169, Spring Hill, KS 66083, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review",
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (0)",
        "no working company website"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Spring Hill",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Hearthside Homes",
      "address": "1915 Industrial Dr #300, Liberty, MO 64068, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Liberty",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "SAB HOMES",
      "address": "200 NW Commerce Ct, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Lee's Summit",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Homoly Design + Build",
      "address": "924 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Kansas City",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Gary Kerns Homebuilders, LLC",
      "address": "601 Main St, Platte City, MO 64079, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Platte City",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Encore Building Company",
      "address": "6512 NW Eastside Dr, Parkville, MO 64152, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Parkville",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "CAL Construction Inc",
      "address": "13 S Pearl St, Paola, KS 66071, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "Google rating below 3.8 (3.7)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Paola",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Kala Performance Homes",
      "address": "1517 Westport Rd Ste 201, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Kansas City",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Brunson Builders and Garge Doors",
      "address": "17770 Michals Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review",
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (4)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Leavenworth",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Rod Laing Construction Inc",
      "address": "1835 Foxfire Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review",
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (2)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Lawrence",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sutherlands Custom Barns & Garages - Olathe KS",
      "address": "16665 W 151st St, Olathe, KS 66062, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (0)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Olathe",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Classic Buildings LLC",
      "address": "15101 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64136, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Kansas City",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Black Bear Barns",
      "address": "365 NW US Hwy 50, Centerview, MO 64019, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Centerview",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "MOJO Built",
      "address": "5300 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Overland Park",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "KC Built",
      "address": "801 N Scott Ave, Belton, MO 64012, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review",
        "no working company website"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Belton",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "bryant ratliff ​building",
      "address": "1301 SW Ward Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (3)",
        "no working company website"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Lee's Summit",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Oldham Construction LLC, Tracy Oldham",
      "address": "3919 S Rust Rd, Grain Valley, MO 64029, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (1)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Grain Valley",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "KC Steel Structures",
      "address": "7225 W 207th St, Bucyrus, KS 66013, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (0)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Bucyrus",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Drippé Homes, Inc.",
      "address": "919 E Jesuit Ct, St Marys, KS 66536, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "St Marys",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Rodrock Homes",
      "address": "9550 Dice Ln, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Lenexa",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Homes by Chris, LLC",
      "address": "1621 Hampshire Ct, Liberty, MO 64068, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Liberty",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Starr Homes LLC",
      "address": "7555 160th St, Stilwell, KS 66085, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Stilwell",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "A-Team Custom Construction Inc.",
      "address": "2951 Four Wheel Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Lawrence",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "KC Builders & Design, Inc.",
      "address": "16220 Foster, Overland Park, KS 66085, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Overland Park",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "BKM Construction LLC",
      "address": "501 S 5th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Leavenworth",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Bellah Homes",
      "address": "1248 SW Wysteria Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64082, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review",
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (4)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Lee's Summit",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Building-Pros",
      "address": "23975 NW 1980th Rd, Garnett, KS 66032, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (3)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Garnett",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Craun Construction",
      "address": "15119 Leavenworth Rd, Basehor, KS 66007, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (1)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Basehor",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Brant Homes LLC",
      "address": "102 S Warren St, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium evidence recorded in the September 27 website review",
        "fewer than 5 Google reviews (0)",
        "company states a service area that excludes the Kansas City metro"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Warrensburg",
      "state": "MO"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cleary Building Corp. (Ottawa KS)",
      "address": "126 W Wilson St, Ottawa, KS 66067, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "Google rating below 3.8 (3.2)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Ottawa",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Morton Buildings, Inc. (Holton KS)",
      "address": "2006 Frontage Rd, Holton, KS 66436, USA",
      "reasons": [
        "Google rating below 3.8 (2.4)"
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-27",
      "city": "Holton",
      "state": "KS"
    },
    {
      "name": "Tekton Contracting KC LLC",
      "slug": "tekton-contracting-kc-llc",
      "website": "https://www.tektoncontracting.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": null,
      "address": "900 Main St Ste 109, Grandview, MO 64030",
      "city": "Grandview",
      "state": "MO",
      "phone": "+1 913-405-7506",
      "place_id": "ChIJ7TYzojC59YkRaYMlB0Bt0JM",
      "lat": 38.8897824,
      "lng": -94.5343036,
      "miles_from_kc": 15,
      "rating": 5,
      "rating_count": 44,
      "scope": null,
      "scope_evidence": "Site describes 'custom residential new construction services' for luxury custom homes and single-family residences with no mention of barndominium, barndo, shouse, or post-frame terminology found.",
      "ownership": "local",
      "years_claim": null,
      "years_claim_url": null,
      "service_area_claim": "Lists Overland Park KS, Leawood KS, Kansas City MO, Prairie Village KS, Lee's Summit MO, Mission Hills KS, Belton MO as service locations.",
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      "notes": "General custom-home/commercial contractor; no barndominium-specific evidence on their own site.",
      "tenure": {
        "status": "verified",
        "entity": "Tekton Contracting KC LLC",
        "charter": "LC001458723",
        "formed": "2015-08-21",
        "entity_status": "Active",
        "entity_type": "LLC (Domestic)",
        "source": "Missouri Secretary of State business entity search",
        "checked": "2026-09-27",
        "note": null
      },
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium, shouse or residential post-frame evidence was recorded in the September 27 review. General custom-home work alone does not meet this list’s inclusion rule."
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-29"
    },
    {
      "name": "George Homes, LLC",
      "slug": "george-homes-llc",
      "website": "https://georgehomesinlawrenceks.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": null,
      "address": "1020 E 1292nd Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047",
      "city": "Lawrence",
      "state": "KS",
      "phone": "+1 785-766-2599",
      "place_id": "ChIJR5EqYQ9pv4cRgulLPihGVQk",
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      "miles_from_kc": 40,
      "rating": 5,
      "rating_count": 30,
      "scope": null,
      "scope_evidence": "Site describes them as 'Custom home builders' creating 'exceptional living spaces tailored to your unique vision and lifestyle' with no mention of barndominiums, shouses, or post-frame construction anywhere on the About or Services pages.",
      "ownership": "local",
      "years_claim": null,
      "years_claim_url": null,
      "service_area_claim": "Based in Lawrence, KS; no explicit statement of Kansas City metro service.",
      "other_locations": [],
      "notes": "No barndominium evidence found on their own site despite third-party barndo directory listings referencing them; scope call is conservative pending direct evidence.",
      "tenure": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "note": "Secretary of State lookup pending (Kansas search requires manual human verification)."
      },
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium, shouse or residential post-frame evidence was recorded in the September 27 review. General custom-home work alone does not meet this list’s inclusion rule."
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-29"
    },
    {
      "name": "Kansas City General Contractors",
      "slug": "kansas-city-general-contractors",
      "website": "https://kcitygeneralcontractors.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": null,
      "address": "3529 Central St #3N, Kansas City, MO 64111",
      "city": "Kansas City",
      "state": "MO",
      "phone": "+1 816-290-6647",
      "place_id": "ChIJuWRPuYHCX0oR_MqyfztNWLM",
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      "miles_from_kc": 3,
      "rating": 5,
      "rating_count": 18,
      "scope": null,
      "scope_evidence": "Site describes a general contracting/construction management firm offering 'pre-construction consultation,' 'project management,' and 'design-build services' for residential remodeling and commercial tenant improvement; no barndominium, barndo, shouse, or post-frame mention found.",
      "ownership": "local",
      "years_claim": null,
      "years_claim_url": null,
      "service_area_claim": "Kansas City MO, Gladstone MO, Overland Park KS, Parkville MO, Shawnee KS.",
      "other_locations": [],
      "notes": "No barndominium/residential post-frame evidence found; general remodeling/commercial-TI contractor. Weak fit for a barndominium-specific list.",
      "tenure": {
        "status": "verified",
        "entity": "Kansas City General Contractors, LLC",
        "charter": "LC001702059",
        "formed": "2020-04-28",
        "entity_status": "Active",
        "entity_type": "LLC (Domestic)",
        "source": "Missouri Secretary of State business entity search",
        "checked": "2026-09-27",
        "note": null
      },
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium, shouse or residential post-frame evidence was recorded in the September 27 review. General custom-home work alone does not meet this list’s inclusion rule."
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-29"
    },
    {
      "name": "Roeser Homes",
      "slug": "roeser-homes",
      "website": "https://www.roeserhomes.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": null,
      "address": "11415 Strang Line Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215",
      "city": "Lenexa",
      "state": "KS",
      "phone": "+1 913-220-7477",
      "place_id": "ChIJGzGtJG6XwIcRmmzinriDK9M",
      "lat": 38.9214318,
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      "miles_from_kc": 16,
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 56,
      "scope": null,
      "scope_evidence": "Site describes itself as a 'Kansas City Custom Home Builder' specializing in single-family custom and spec homes, with no mention of barndominiums, barndo, shouse, or post-frame construction anywhere found.",
      "ownership": "local",
      "years_claim": "Renovation & Homebuilders since 2004",
      "years_claim_url": "https://roeserhomes.com/",
      "service_area_claim": "Primarily Johnson County, KS (Lenexa, Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills), with availability to build in 'most neighborhoods around the Kansas City metro area' upon confirmation.",
      "other_locations": [],
      "notes": "No barndominium evidence found on their own site; likely surfaced in the source pool as a general custom-home builder, not a barndo specialist. scope_evidence has no supporting barndo URL because none exists.",
      "tenure": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "note": "Secretary of State lookup pending (Kansas search requires manual human verification)."
      },
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium, shouse or residential post-frame evidence was recorded in the September 27 review. General custom-home work alone does not meet this list’s inclusion rule."
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-29"
    },
    {
      "name": "Apple Tree Homes, Inc.",
      "slug": "apple-tree-homes-inc",
      "website": "https://appletreehomesinc.com/",
      "barndo_evidence_url": null,
      "address": "2405 Oxford Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049",
      "city": "Lawrence",
      "state": "KS",
      "phone": "+1 785-832-1414",
      "place_id": "ChIJJZ7wyShvv4cRy0DH-nGZWJE",
      "lat": 38.9617303,
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      "miles_from_kc": 38,
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 11,
      "scope": null,
      "scope_evidence": "Site states 'We are Apple Tree Homes, a custom home builder in Lawrence, Kansas' with no mention of barndominiums, shouses, or post-frame homes.",
      "ownership": "local",
      "years_claim": null,
      "years_claim_url": null,
      "service_area_claim": "Serves Lawrence, KS and surrounding counties; no explicit KC metro claim.",
      "other_locations": [],
      "notes": null,
      "tenure": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "note": "Secretary of State lookup pending (Kansas search requires manual human verification)."
      },
      "reasons": [
        "No qualifying barndominium, shouse or residential post-frame evidence was recorded in the September 27 review. General custom-home work alone does not meet this list’s inclusion rule."
      ],
      "decision_date": "2026-09-29"
    }
  ],
  "revision": "2026-Q3-r2",
  "methodology_version": "1.1",
  "content_reviewed": "2026-09-29",
  "score_date": "2026-09-27",
  "ratings_note": "Google ratings and review counts retained from the September 27, 2026 research snapshot; not re-read during the September 29 content correction.",
  "research_note": "52-company research sample, not an exhaustive census of Kansas City builders. Exclusion records date to September 27 unless individually noted.",
  "corrections": [
    {
      "date": "2026-09-29",
      "revision": "2026-Q3-r2",
      "summary": "Corrected five eligibility errors; revised unsupported full-home classifications; corrected DreamStart to design/dealer scope; omitted unsupported business-footprint scores; made calculation and rounding reproducible. Ratings and registry snapshot dates are unchanged.",
      "removed_from_ranking": [
        "Tekton Contracting KC LLC",
        "George Homes, LLC",
        "Kansas City General Contractors",
        "Roeser Homes",
        "Apple Tree Homes, Inc."
      ]
    }
  ]
}
