Expert Siding Contractors in Hopkinton, MA

Hopkinton homeowners don't take shortcuts on their properties. With median home values near $900,000 and many homes exceeding a million dollars, the exterior needs to match the investment inside. Old vinyl from the 1990s might still be functional, but it's dragging down your curb appeal and probably letting more heat escape than you realize.

Massachusetts weather does a number on siding. The freeze-thaw cycles between November and April are particularly rough. Water finds its way into small cracks, freezes overnight, expands, and widens those gaps. Repeat that process forty or fifty times each winter and even decent siding starts to fail. Add summer humidity that feeds mold growth, UV exposure that breaks down vinyl on south-facing walls, and the occasional nor'easter that tests every fastener on your house.

For most homes here, the choice comes down to vinyl or James Hardie fiber cement. Vinyl is the budget-conscious option. Modern premium vinyl with insulation backing costs less than fiber cement and handles weather reasonably well. It won't rot or need painting. The honest limitation is appearance. Vinyl looks like plastic, even the better textures, and homebuyers notice the difference.

James Hardie costs more, roughly 40-60% more than vinyl, but you get a product that actually looks like painted wood. At 5/16 inch thick, it has depth and shadow lines that vinyl can't match. It handles freeze-thaw cycles without warping, resists impacts better, and the ColorPlus factory finishes hold color for 15 years before needing paint. For the larger colonials in neighborhoods like Legacy Farms or Highland Park, Hardie is usually worth the premium.

Natural wood siding, whether clapboard or cedar shingles, still has its place on traditional New England homes. The look is authentic and fits the character of older properties. The tradeoff is maintenance. You're looking at repainting or restaining every 5-8 years, and you need to stay on top of it or rot sets in fast.

Stone veneer works well for accents. Foundation wraps, entryways, chimney surrounds. It adds visual interest and holds up extremely well in our climate. We don't recommend it as a whole-house solution, but it complements siding beautifully when used strategically.

Our process starts with a real inspection. We check your current siding, look for damage to the sheathing underneath, and assess the condition of your housewrap. The estimate we give covers everything: removal of old siding, sheathing repairs if needed, new weather barrier, siding installation, and all trim work. Most homeowners want the complete exterior done at once. Doing siding but leaving rotted trim looks incomplete and ends up costing more when you come back for the rest later.

We handle permitting with the town. Hopkinton requires building permits for siding work per state code, and we take care of the application and inspections. Most siding projects take 1-3 weeks once we start, depending on the size of your home and how much trim work is involved. A ranch might be a week. A larger colonial with dormers and multiple gables runs closer to two or three weeks.

Every installation comes with manufacturer warranties on materials and our own workmanship guarantee. That workmanship coverage matters because most siding problems come from installation mistakes, not defective materials. Proper flashing around windows, correct nailing patterns, adequate gaps for expansion. These details determine whether your siding lasts three decades or fails in ten.

We've been family-owned for 27 years. Our crews show up when scheduled and leave your property clean. When something needs attention after the job is done, we answer the phone. That's how we've built our reputation in towns where neighbors talk to each other.