Houston Siding Replacement
Faded, cracked or rotting siding? Get the old boards replaced and the wall behind them checked before more water gets in.
Call (832) 924-3926- Vinyl, fiber cement and wood
- Wall checked once the old siding is off
- Repairs for storm-damaged sections
Siding Replacement Houston: What the Job Covers
New siding is only as good as the wall it goes on. A full replacement starts with tearing off the old boards, then checking the sheathing underneath for soft spots, termite damage and rot around windows. Damaged sheets get replaced, the wall is wrapped and the windows are flashed before the first new board goes up.
From there it's new siding, trim, soffit where needed, caulk and paint. On a typical brick-front ranch in Houston, Texas, that often means the gables, upper walls and the back of the house; on a wood-sided bungalow it can mean every wall.
Services Offered
Fiber Cement Siding
Cement board siding that won't rot or feed termites, in lap, panel and shingle looks.
Vinyl Siding
Low-cost panels with no painting, hung loose enough to handle summer heat.
Wood Siding
Cedar and pine boards matched to the profiles on older homes.
Siding Repair
Cracked, rotted or storm-damaged boards replaced and matched.
Siding Installation
New siding on additions, garages and full tear-offs over proper wrap and flashing.
Choosing Replacement Siding for Houston Homes
Four materials cover most local jobs:
- Fiber cement: heavy, paintable boards that don't rot and aren't termite food. It costs more up front and needs repainting every so often.
- Vinyl: the lowest upfront cost and no painting. It has to be hung loose so it can move in summer heat.
- Engineered wood: lighter than fiber cement with a wood look, factory primed or finished.
- Real wood: cedar or pine for older homes and historic districts, with the most upkeep.
Our guide to Houston siding compares all four side by side, including styles like lap and board and batten.
Repair or Replace?
Replace the siding when the damage is spread across several walls; repair it when it's limited to a few boards. Signs it's time for full replacement:
- Soft or swollen boards on more than one side of the house
- Paint that peels again within a year or two of repainting
- Gaps, warping or buckled panels along whole walls
- Discontinued boards you can't match
- Stains or soft drywall inside, behind exterior walls
The only way to know what's behind old siding is to open it up, so a good bid includes a price per sheet for any sheathing that turns out to be rotted.
Peeling paint and soft boards? Find out what's behind them.
Call (832) 924-3926What Does New Siding Cost?
Whole-house siding replacement in Houston typically runs about $10,000 to $25,000, and typical siding repairs run about $700 to $3,300. Vinyl usually lands at the low end; fiber cement and real wood cost more.
What moves the price:
- Wall area and the number of stories
- Tear-off and disposal of the old siding
- Rotted sheathing found once the boards are off
- Material and profile
- Trim, soffit, fascia and paint
- Number of windows and doors to flash
Planning Around Storm Season
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and homes in Houston, TX feel it most in late summer and fall. A wall that's stripped and wrapped can handle rain for a short time, but most homeowners would rather have new siding on before a named storm is in the forecast.
Summer afternoon thunderstorms are common too, so crews usually wrap only what they can side the same day or the next. If a storm has already done damage, photograph it before anything is torn off; your insurer will want to see it.
How the Call Works
- Call (832) 924-3926. Enter your ZIP code when asked.
- You'll be connected with an experienced local siding contractor. Describe the walls, the material you're considering and any storm damage.
- Set up a visit. The contractor measures the house and prices the job after seeing it.
There's no obligation to hire. Before you compare quotes, it helps to know how to choose a siding contractor.
Questions Before You Reside
How long does a siding replacement take?
Most single-family homes take several days to two weeks, depending on size, stories, material and how much sheathing needs replacing. Rain can add days.
Can new siding go over the old siding?
Sometimes, but tearing off is usually better. Removing the old boards is the only way to find rot or termite damage in the wall behind them.
Do I need a permit to replace siding?
Often. Requirements depend on where the house is and the scope of work, so the contractor can check what applies to yours.
Does homeowners insurance pay for new siding?
It can when the damage comes from a covered event like a storm. Your insurer decides, so photograph the damage before repairs start.
Which siding lasts longest here?
Fiber cement and well-maintained wood both hold up for decades. Vinyl lasts a long time too when it's installed loose enough to move in the heat.
Is my part of Houston covered?
Yes. Call (832) 924-3926 and enter your ZIP code when asked.
Ready for New Siding?
Call to talk through your walls, materials and budget with a local contractor.
Call (832) 924-3926