Siding in Hampton, VA
Vinyl and shingle-style siding repaired or replaced with attention to the doors, windows and corners where water gets in.
Siding Protects the Wall Behind It
Siding is the rain screen of the house. It is not meant to be perfectly waterproof, but it is meant to shed water and to protect the sheathing and framing beneath. When siding is cracked, loose or poorly flashed, water reaches the wall and the damage starts where you cannot see it.
In Hampton, many homes mix materials: vinyl siding on additions and rear elevations, brick on the front and wood shingle siding on bay windows and gables. Each of these needs its own repair method. The photo on this page shows white vinyl siding with a new sliding door set into the wall, where the flashing and trim around the opening is as important as the panels.
We start with a close look: loose panels, gaps at corners, stains under windows and the condition of the trim. Then we repair what is damaged and replace what cannot be saved, matching color and profile where we can.
Siding Details
Signs Your Siding Needs Attention
Cracked, warped or missing panels
Gaps let wind-driven rain reach the sheathing.
Mold or mildew streaks
Dark streaks and green growth on one side of the house point to moisture that is not drying.
Siding that feels soft or looks bubbled
This means moisture has soaked the wood behind or under it.
Gaps at corners and around windows
Failed caulk and trim let in water and insects.
Fading and chalky surfaces
Old vinyl becomes brittle and fades, making repair harder.
How a Siding Repair or Replacement Goes
- Inspect the wallsWe walk every elevation, probing trim and sheathing where we see stains or soft spots.
- Remove damaged sidingBad panels and shingles come off and we check the wall behind them for moisture damage.
- Repair the sheathing and flashingRotted wood is replaced, house wrap is patched and flashing is added or corrected at openings.
- Install new sidingNew panels or shingles are fastened correctly, leaving room for expansion and sealed at joints.
- Trim and sealCorners, J-channel and trim are finished and exterior joints are sealed.
What Changes the Cost of Siding Work
Siding work scales with area and with how much damage sits behind it.
- Area covered. A few panels is a small repair; a full elevation or whole house is a project.
- Siding material. Vinyl, wood shingle and fiber cement have different material and labor costs.
- Hidden damage. Rotted sheathing and framing are repaired before new siding, and that adds to the scope.
- Complexity. Bay windows, gables and lots of corners require more cutting and trim.
- Color and profile matching. Older siding can be hard to match, which sometimes means replacing a larger section.
Why 757 Contracting for Siding
We are carpenters and remodelers first, so we deal with what is under the siding instead of hiding it. That is how you avoid fixing the same wall twice.
We can coordinate siding with window installation, painting and trim in the same project.
Where We Offer Siding
We repair and replace siding in Hampton and across Hampton Roads, including older homes with mixed materials.
Siding FAQ
Can damaged siding be repaired or do I need to replace it all?
Often a section can be repaired. Cracked or warped vinyl panels and damaged shingles can be replaced individually, as long as matching material is available. If the siding is brittle with age or water has reached the sheathing, replacement of a larger area is more cost effective.
What should happen around doors and windows?
Those are the places water gets in. Siding should be cut precisely, held back from the trim with the right gap and sealed with flashing that sheds water over the siding below. We pay particular attention to sliding doors and windows set in vinyl-sided walls.
What is the difference between vinyl and shingle-style siding?
Vinyl comes in long panels that hang from a nail strip and is low-maintenance. Shingle-style siding, in wood or fiber cement, gives a textured, traditional look often seen on bay windows and gables of older brick homes. Each needs different fasteners and finishing.
Why do I see soft spots or bubbles under my siding?
Water behind siding often rots sheathing and framing. Soft spots, bubbling paint and mildew lines point to a leak or missing flashing. We open the area, repair what is damaged and fix the source before closing it up.
Does siding help with energy efficiency?
Siding by itself does little for insulation, but a siding project is a good time to add house wrap, seal gaps and, where appropriate, add insulation. We discuss those options when the walls are open.
Request A Free Siding Quote
Tell us what is wrong with your siding or what you want changed. We will inspect and give you a free quote.