Expert Siding Contractors in Arlington, MA

Siding replacement is one of the bigger investments you'll make in your home. In Arlington, where home values regularly exceed a million dollars, that investment matters. The right siding protects your home from Massachusetts weather, cuts heating bills, and improves curb appeal. The wrong choice, or poor installation, creates problems for years.

Massachusetts puts siding through real punishment. Our freeze-thaw cycles are relentless from December through March. Water gets into cracks, freezes overnight, expands, and widens those cracks. Repeat that fifty times a winter and you see why old siding fails. Summer brings UV exposure that fades colors and makes vinyl brittle. South and west-facing walls take the worst beating. Then there's wind. Nor'easters drive rain sideways and gusts test every nail and seam. Siding installed with improper nailing patterns ends up on your lawn.

We install four main siding types. Vinyl is the budget-friendly option. Modern premium vinyl with insulation handles weather well and adds R-value to your walls. It won't rot, doesn't need painting, and lasts 25-40 years. The tradeoff is appearance. Even the best vinyl looks like vinyl. James Hardie fiber cement is the answer for homeowners who want the look of real wood without the maintenance. It's heavier, more substantial, and takes paint beautifully. Hardie handles freeze-thaw cycles better than vinyl, won't warp, and resists fire. The ColorPlus factory finish holds color for 15 years or more. Hardie costs about 40-60% more than vinyl, but it lasts 30-50 years and looks better doing it. Natural wood clapboards and cedar shingles still make sense for historic properties or those with architectural character worth preserving. Wood looks best but needs regular maintenance. Plan on repainting or staining every 5-8 years. Stone veneer works as an accent for foundations, entryways, or chimney surrounds.

Siding rarely fails alone. When we replace siding, we're usually replacing trim, soffit, and fascia too. Old trim around windows and doors often has rot you can't see until the siding comes off. Soffit under the eaves may have water damage or inadequate ventilation. Fascia behind the gutters takes abuse. Doing everything at once costs more upfront but gives you a complete, matching exterior.

Our process starts with an inspection. We check existing siding condition, look for rot in the sheathing underneath, assess window and door trim, and evaluate soffit and fascia. Some houses have surprises under the old siding. Better to find those during the estimate than after work starts. You get a detailed written proposal with materials, labor, permits, and disposal itemized.

We handle all permitting through Arlington's Inspectional Services at Grove Street. The town uses an OpenGov portal for applications. We submit everything, pay permit fees, and coordinate inspections. You don't need to take time off work to deal with the building department. Permit approval typically takes 3-7 business days.

Warranties come in layers. Manufacturer warranties cover defects in the materials. James Hardie offers a 30-year non-prorated transferable warranty plus 15 years on ColorPlus finishes. Premium vinyl brands offer 25-50 year coverage. But most siding failures come from installation problems, not material defects. That's why our workmanship warranty matters. It covers how the siding was actually installed, the flashing details, the nailing patterns.

We've been doing this work for 27 years under the same family ownership. When you call, you get someone who knows your project. The job gets done right the first time.