Expert Siding Contractors in Andover, MA

Siding replacement becomes a priority when you can no longer ignore the signs. Paint peeling within a year of application. Panels that no longer lie flat against the wall. Soft spots near the foundation where rot has taken hold. Andover homeowners tend to maintain their properties well, but eventually every siding installation reaches the end of its useful life.

Massachusetts weather is hard on siding. The freeze-thaw cycles between December and March do real damage. Water seeps into small cracks, freezes overnight, expands, and forces those cracks wider. Repeat that forty or fifty times per winter and even quality siding fails. Summer humidity encourages mold growth, especially on north-facing walls. UV exposure breaks down materials on south and west exposures, fading colors and making surfaces brittle over time.

For most Andover homeowners, the choice comes down to vinyl or James Hardie fiber cement. Vinyl is budget-friendly. Modern premium vinyl with insulated backing costs significantly less than fiber cement and requires almost zero maintenance. It won't rot, won't need painting, and handles weather well when properly installed. The limitation is appearance. Vinyl looks like vinyl. Even premium woodgrain textures don't fool anyone up close. For homes valued over $1 million, which includes most of Andover, that matters.

James Hardie costs roughly 40-60% more than vinyl, but the investment shows. It's thicker and more substantial. The texture reads as painted wood, not plastic. It handles freeze-thaw cycles better, resists impacts, and holds color for years. The ColorPlus factory finishes carry a 15-year color warranty. For the historic colonials near Phillips Academy or the Tudor-style homes in Shawsheen, Hardie maintains architectural character while eliminating maintenance headaches.

Natural wood siding remains an option for homeowners who want authentic materials. Cedar clapboard and shingles look beautiful on traditional New England homes. The tradeoff is maintenance every five to eight years. You'll budget for repainting or staining, and watch for rot. Stone veneer works well for accent applications like foundation wraps and entryway surrounds. It adds architectural interest and holds up extremely well.

Our process begins with a thorough inspection. We check for rot or damage to sheathing underneath and assess whether existing housewrap is still functional. The estimate covers everything: removal, sheathing repairs, new housewrap, siding, trim, soffit, and fascia. Most homeowners address the entire exterior at once. Replacing siding while leaving rotted trim looks incomplete and costs more later.

We handle all necessary coordination with town officials and schedule inspections at appropriate stages. Most siding projects take one to three weeks depending on size and complexity. A straightforward project might wrap in a week. A larger colonial with dormers takes longer.

Every project includes manufacturer warranties on materials plus our workmanship warranty on installation. Most siding failures stem from installation issues, not defective materials. Proper flashing, correct nailing patterns, adequate expansion gaps for temperature changes. These details determine whether your siding lasts decades or fails prematurely.

We've been doing this work for 27 years, same family ownership throughout. Crews arrive when scheduled, protect landscaping, and clean up daily. That's how you build a reputation in towns where neighbors talk.