Data Sources: KS
Trust requires transparency. Here is exactly where our data comes from for KS.
License & Legal Verification
Johnson County Contractor Licensing
The unified contractor licensing program for Johnson County, KS.
- ✅ Data Point: Class A/B/C License Status
- 🔗 Official Portal
Kansas Secretary of State
Business entity standings in KS.
- ✅ Data Point: Entity Good Standing
- 🔗 Official Portal
Kansas Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division checks for fraud patterns.
- ✅ Data Point: Consumer Complaints
- 🔗 Official Portal
Environmental & Market Intelligence
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The USDA Agricultural Research Service provides standard Plant Hardiness Zone Maps which we use to algorithmically determine Frost Line depths and Soil conditions.
This ensures our project cost estimates use accurate climate data derived from 30-year historical weather patterns.
- ✅ Data Point: Plant Hardiness Zones (2023 Standard)
- ✅ Data Point: Frost Lines (Derived from Zone Data)
- ✅ Data Point: Regional Soil Profiles (Clay/Loam/Sand)
- 🔗 Official Portal
Strategic Insights (National Data)
Google Maps Platform
Real-time review aggregation with 'Bot Filter' to exclude suspicious 5-star spikes.
- ✅ Data Point: Review Velocity
- ✅ Data Point: Sentiment Analysis
Remodeling Magazine (Cost vs Value)
Source for our 'ROI' calculations. We use regional averages to estimate resale value of projects.
- ✅ Data Point: Cost Recoupment %
- ✅ Data Point: Regional Trends
- 🔗 Official Portal
Important Disclaimer
Data is periodically updated. A contractor verified at time of check may have their license changed subsequently. AboveBoardPros provides this data "as is" and recommends homeowners always request to see physical credentials before signing a contract.