Siding Contractors in Bellevue
Siding repair, siding replacement and Hardie siding for Bellevue houses, installed over a sealed, flashed wall.
- We tell you which Bellevue permit your wall needs, if any, before we price it.
- On exposed hillside walls we check the wind before we pick the fasteners.
- You approve an itemized, written price before any siding comes off.
By appointment. Limited start dates.
- Over 200 projects
- 4.9 on Google
- 20+ years building
- WA license VOLCABI792C6
Bellevue rules that shape a siding job
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The Bellevue rule
The siding is exempt, the wall behind it may not be
Bellevue City Code 23.05.090 exempts replacing nonstructural siding on a house from a building permit, except stucco and brick or stone veneer more than four feet above grade. An ordinary repair, the same section says, never includes cutting away part of a wall or a load-bearing support.
What we doWe check the sheathing and studs as the siding comes off. If rot reaches anything structural, we show you and settle the permit before the wall is closed.
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The Bellevue rule
A 98 mph wind speed, judged lot by lot
Bellevue's design table for houses sets a 98 mph basic wind speed and decides exposure and hillside speed-up site by site (Bellevue City Code 23.12.301.2.1). Past 30 psf of design wind pressure, siding attachment must be designed for the load (IRC R703.3.2).
What we doOn a ridge, hilltop or open lakefront wall we check exposure first, then fasten to the siding maker's schedule for that wind.
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The Bellevue rule
Staging near a stream or slope has limits
Inside a stream, wetland or steep slope buffer, Bellevue allows work staging only on ground already paved, graveled or otherwise disturbed. Landmark and significant trees stay, and disturbed ground is restored under a restoration plan (Land Use Code 20.25H.055).
What we doWe check your lot for a buffer before setup and keep scaffold, materials and the debris bin on the drive or patio.
The city's rain gauge averaged 36 inches a year from 1981 to 2013 (City of Bellevue Rainfall Analysis), so the barrier and flashing behind the siding matter as much as the boards.
Siding repair and replacement for Bellevue houses
In a 2023 city survey of Eastgate, Lake Hills, Lake Heights and Sherwood Forest, all but one house dated from 1951 to 1957, mostly ranch and mid century modern designs, with split levels common in Eastgate.
Siding repair
Split, soft or swollen boards replaced to match, with the trim and flashing around them, once we know where the water got in.
Siding replacement
Old siding off to the sheathing, the sheathing checked, then a new water resistive barrier, flashing at every opening and the new siding.
Hardie siding
HardiePlank lap and other James Hardie siding, installed to the maker's HZ10 instructions: at least 6 inches above the ground and 1 to 2 inches clear of roofs, decks, paths and driveways.
Wood with brick or stone
Houses of that era often pair wood siding, sometimes vertical boards, with brick or stone veneer (King County mid century context statement). Veneer or stucco work above four feet needs a permit, priced in.
Windows in a new wall
A same size window in the same opening needs no Bellevue permit; widening one or adding one needs a permit with plan review. We tell you which before ordering.
Everything a siding job with us can include is on Siding Contractors in Seattle. For kitchens, bathrooms, additions and whole house work, see Home Remodeling Contractors in Bellevue, WA.
Siding from our projects near Bellevue
We completed a siding job in Bellevue in 2023, but its photos are not published. These come from our Seattle and Auburn projects, each labeled with its own city; open a card for the full project.
Homeowners on working with us
Overall, we had a great time with Volcano Builders. There were a few small delays, but they were clear in their communication and kept things moving. The last kitchen remodel turned out great, and the quality seems like it will last for a long time.
I recently hired Bar from Volcano Builders to remodel my bathroom. Overall, the experience was satisfactory. Bar was professional and communicated well throughout the project. The work was completed on time and within budget. The quality of the remodel met my expectations, though there were a few minor details that could have been improved. I would recommend Bar for anyone looking for a reliable contractor for bathroom renovations.
I had an amazing experience with Volcano Builders! Bar was incredibly kind, communicative, and made the whole process smooth. We completely redid the bathroom,new flooring, vanity, tub, and wall tiles, and it turned out fantastic. I'm so happy with their work that I'm already planning my second bathroom and hopefully the kitchen too. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and great service!
How a Bellevue siding job runs
Three steps, one team, and a written price before anyone picks up a tool.
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Walk and probe the walls
We walk each side of the house, probe soft spots, check the flashing over windows, doors and deck ledgers, and note any slope or stream nearby.
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Permit check and written price
We confirm whether your wall type or a window change needs a Bellevue permit, then send an itemized price for siding, barrier, flashing and trim.
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Tear off, rebuild, walk through
Your project manager runs the tear off, sheathing check, barrier, flashing and new siding, keeps staging off protected ground, then walks the finished walls with you.
Bellevue siding questions
Do I need a permit to replace siding in Bellevue?
Usually not. Stucco and brick or stone veneer more than four feet above grade need a permit, as does widening or adding a window, and damaged framing can take the repair outside the exemption. See the city's Work Requiring Permits page.
Have you done siding work in Bellevue?
Yes. We completed a siding job for a Bellevue homeowner in 2023. Its photos are not published, so the gallery shows our Seattle and Auburn siding instead.
Do you install Hardie siding in Bellevue?
Yes, to the HZ10 instructions, the version James Hardie makes for climates with high humidity and heavy rainfall. They require a water resistive barrier under the siding.
Should I repair or replace siding on a 1950s Bellevue house?
Repair it when the damage is limited to a few boards and the sheathing behind them is sound; replace it when whole walls are failing. On a house built before 1978, taking off painted siding also falls under the EPA lead paint renovation rule, unless the job disturbs 20 square feet or less outside.
What does new siding cost in Bellevue?
It depends on wall area and height, what is behind the old siding, the material and how much flashing the openings need. You get an itemized, written price before work starts. See the Seattle and Bellevue Remodeling Cost Guide.
Book your Bellevue siding consultation
Four quick steps. Tell us about your project and we’ll reach out to discuss it and see if we’re the right fit.