Exterior Remodeling in Hampton, VA
Sunrooms, additions, windows, trim and exterior repairs that change how your house looks and how it holds up to Hampton Roads weather.
The Outside of the House Takes the Weather
Hampton Roads houses live outside in a harsh combination: salt-laden humidity, strong summer sun, nor’easters and the occasional tropical storm. The exterior is the first line of defense for everything inside, and when trim rots or a window leaks, the damage rarely stays on the surface.
An exterior remodel is the chance to fix those weak points and improve the look at the same time. A brick two-story gets new windows and fresh trim. A rear elevation gets a sunroom with a gabled window wall and a new deck, the kind of project shown in the main photo on this page. A tired garage entry gets a new door, painted trim and updated lighting.
Because we are a general contractor, we coordinate those pieces together: scaffolding set up once, openings flashed correctly and finishes matched, instead of a window company, a carpenter and a painter arriving on different weeks.
Exterior Projects in Progress
Signs the Outside of Your House Needs Attention
Peeling paint or soft wood trim
Wood trim that gives under a screwdriver has already absorbed water. Replace it before painting.
Stains around windows or under the eaves
Water is getting past flashing or gutters and into the wall.
Drafty or fogged windows
Failed seals and loose frames waste energy and let humidity into the house.
A backyard that wastes space
A sunroom, deck or covered patio turns an unused rear elevation into living space.
A front entry that no longer fits the house
New doors, trim and lighting give a house a refreshed look without changing the structure.
How an Exterior Remodel Goes
- Walk the whole exteriorWe look at every elevation, check windows, trim and flashing and list what needs repair before anything cosmetic.
- Plan the sequenceRoofing and structural work come before siding and windows, which come before paint. We schedule with the weather in mind.
- Open, repair and flashRotted framing is replaced and every opening is flashed and sealed before new products go in.
- Install and finishWindows, doors, siding, trim and decking are installed, then caulked and painted.
- Final walkthroughWe check each elevation with you, fix what needs it and clean up the yard.
What Affects the Cost of Exterior Remodeling
Exterior jobs vary more than almost any other project type, because the scope can be a single window or an entire addition.
- Scope and height. Single-story trim is simpler than a two-story brick house that needs scaffolding.
- Hidden water damage. Rot behind trim, siding or windows is common and is priced once it is exposed.
- Material choices. Window grades, siding type, decking and trim material all change the budget.
- Structural additions. A sunroom or deck adds foundation, framing, roofing and permit work.
- Season and weather. Some work, like painting and caulking, needs dry weather, which affects scheduling.
Why 757 Contracting for Exterior Work
Exterior work is visible to the whole neighborhood, which is a good reason to hire someone who cares how it looks from the street. Johnny Mora walks each elevation himself and explains what he sees, including the parts that are not exciting but keep water out.
We can coordinate windows, siding, trim, decks and painting under one project, so you have one point of contact and one schedule.
Where We Offer Exterior Remodeling
We take exterior remodeling projects in Hampton and throughout Hampton Roads, from older cottage neighborhoods to mid-century brick homes and newer subdivisions.
Exterior Remodeling FAQ
What is included in an exterior remodel?
It can include window and door replacement, siding and trim repair, painting, decks and porches, and even additions such as a sunroom. Many exterior projects combine several of these because the same ladders, scaffolding and crew can do them in one visit.
Do brick homes limit what you can do outside?
Not much. Brick is a durable exterior in Hampton Roads and many projects work with it rather than around it: new windows fitted into the existing brick openings, painted trim and soffit, and additions that tie in the roofline. The things to protect are the mortar joints and the flashing at every opening.
Will an addition or sunroom need a permit?
In most cases, yes, because it changes the structure and the footprint of the house. We tell you at the walkthrough what permits and drawings your city will expect, and we plan the project so inspections happen at the right points.
How does coastal weather affect exterior work in Hampton?
Humidity, salt air, summer storms and the occasional hurricane push exterior work in specific directions: stainless or coated fasteners, careful flashing, primed and sealed wood, and finishes picked for sun and moisture. We plan around the weather and the season, and we do not leave open walls overnight if rain is in the forecast.
Request A Free Exterior Remodeling Quote
Tell us what you want to change outside and we will walk the exterior with you and give you a free quote.