Siding Contractors Across the Greater Seattle Area
Siding repair, replacement and new siding installation, with the wall behind it sealed and flashed to the local building code.
- We check the sheathing, trim and flashing before we price the job.
- We tell you whether a repair will hold or the wall needs new siding.
- You approve an itemized, written price before any old siding comes off.
By appointment. Limited start dates.
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When siding stops keeping the rain out
Most homeowners who call siding contractors in the Greater Seattle area have one of these three on their hands.
Swollen boards and peeling paint
Water behind the siding shows up as boards that swell, split or stay dark after a storm. Siding is only the outer skin; the barrier and flashing behind it carry water back out.
Leaks at windows, decks and roof lines
Seattle code calls for flashing at window and door openings, where a deck or stair meets the wall, and where a wall meets a roof. Those joints are where we look first.
New walls that have to match the house
Additions, sheds and carports need siding that ties into the house. An Auburn carport we rebuilt got board and batten gable ends to sit with the house.
Siding repair, replacement and installation
One team inspects, prices, permits and installs, from a few damaged boards to every wall.
Siding repair
Damaged boards, failed joints and rotted trim replaced to match, once we know how the water got in. If the damage runs further, we show you before the price changes.
Siding replacement
The old siding comes off to the sheathing. We check the sheathing and framing, add a new water resistive barrier and flashing, then install the siding.
Hardie siding and fiber cement
We install Hardie siding and other fiber cement lap and panel siding to the manufacturer's installation instructions, which is what the Seattle code points to for fiber cement lap siding.
Wood and board and batten
Wood lap, board and batten and panel siding. Seattle code wants vertical wood siding nailed to strips or blocking no more than 24 inches apart.
Flashing, trim and openings
Flashing at windows, doors, deck ledgers and roof lines, and trim around each opening. Moving or widening a window needs its own permit, and we tell you when a plan does.
Siding for sheds and additions
New walls sided to sit with the house, finished in lap siding or board and batten to match.
Siding often goes with other outside work: see Roofing Contractors Across the Greater Seattle Area for the roof above it and House Painters Across the Greater Seattle Area for paint and stain. Every service we offer is listed on Residential Remodeling Services Across the Greater Seattle Area. Siding torn off in a windstorm? See Storm Damage Repair Across the Greater Seattle Area.
Siding in our portfolio
These photos come from our Auburn carport rebuild, where the gable ends got board and batten siding. Each photo opens its project page.
Board and batten gable end
Auburn, WA
Gable ends over carport and house
Auburn, WA
Carport rebuild from the drive
Auburn, WA
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How your siding project runs
Three steps, one team, and a written price before anyone picks up a tool.
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Wall inspection
We walk every wall, probe the soft spots, look at the flashing at windows, decks and roof lines, and ask when the house was built.
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Written scope and price
You get repair or replacement spelled out line by line: siding, trim, barrier and flashing, plus the permit when the work needs one.
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Install and walkthrough
One project manager runs the tear off, sheathing check, barrier, flashing and new siding, then walks the finished walls with you.
What sets the price of siding in the Greater Seattle area
Four things drive most of a siding quote. Your written estimate prices each on its own line.
Repair or full replacement
A repair swaps the damaged boards and the trim around them. A replacement strips the wall to the sheathing, which adds tear off, disposal and a new water resistive barrier.
What is behind the old siding
Rotted sheathing or framing has to be fixed before new siding goes on. In Seattle, replacing sheathing also takes the job out of the permit exemption for siding.
The siding you choose
Fiber cement, wood, engineered wood and vinyl differ in price, weight and fastening, and each is installed to its own code section and the maker's instructions.
Height, openings and trim
Two story walls need more staging. Every window, door, deck ledger and roof line adds flashing and trim.
Soft spots and stains tell us where to look. We probe them at the first visit, so repair or replacement is settled before you see a number.
Seattle and Bellevue Remodeling Cost Guide
Financing is available: Home Renovation Financing Across the Greater Seattle Area.
Transparent pricing
Siding Prices in the Greater Seattle Area
Siding replacement we install across the Greater Seattle Area starts at $35,000+ for a house up to 1,500 sq ft in James Hardie fiber cement, and $50,000+ for a 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft house.
Price depends on three things: the wall area of the house, the trim and details, and the siding material. Pick a house size to see what each finish level includes.
Houses up to 1,500 sq ft
One story or small two story
Typical size: Up to 1,500 sq ft house · about 1,800 sq ft of wall
Common scope: Full wrap of the house · Matching trim · Paint or prefinish
Typical timeline: 1 to 2 weeks on site, after permits
Basic
Functional + affordable
Starting at
$35,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Old siding removed and hauled away
- New house wrap
- Flashing at every window and door
- James Hardie lap siding
- Trim at corners, windows and doors
- Caulk and paint, two coats
Best for: A durable new exterior
Mid-Range
Style + durability
Starting at
$48,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Basic
- ColorPlus prefinished siding
- Upgraded wider trim
- Rainscreen gap where needed
- New soffit vents
- Matching gable details
Luxury
Design + premium finish
Starting at
$70,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Cedar or Hardie Artisan siding
- Board and batten or shingle accents
- Custom trim and corner boards
- Rainscreen system
- Premium paint or stain
- Design selections with our team
Materials: Basic is James Hardie plank. Mid-Range is Hardie with upgraded trim and ColorPlus finish. Luxury is cedar or Hardie Artisan.
Not included in starting prices: Rotted sheathing or framing found behind the siding · Window replacement · Gutters · Lead paint abatement on older homes · Permit fees. We price these in writing if your project needs them.
Houses 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft
Typical two story house
Typical size: 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft house
Common scope: Full wrap of the house · Matching trim · Paint or prefinish
Typical timeline: 2 to 4 weeks on site, after permits
Basic
Functional + affordable
Starting at
$50,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Old siding removed and hauled away
- New house wrap
- Flashing at every window and door
- James Hardie lap siding
- Trim at corners, windows and doors
- Caulk and paint, two coats
Best for: A durable new exterior
Mid-Range
Style + durability
Starting at
$68,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Basic
- ColorPlus prefinished siding
- Upgraded wider trim
- Rainscreen gap where needed
- New soffit vents
- Matching gable details
Luxury
Design + premium finish
Starting at
$100,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Cedar or Hardie Artisan siding
- Board and batten or shingle accents
- Custom trim and corner boards
- Rainscreen system
- Premium paint or stain
- Design selections with our team
Materials: Basic is James Hardie plank. Mid-Range is Hardie with upgraded trim and ColorPlus finish. Luxury is cedar or Hardie Artisan.
Not included in starting prices: Rotted sheathing or framing found behind the siding · Window replacement · Gutters · Lead paint abatement on older homes · Permit fees. We price these in writing if your project needs them.
Houses 2,500 to 3,500+ sq ft
Large or complex house
Typical size: 2,500 to 3,500+ sq ft house
Common scope: Full wrap of the house · Matching trim · Paint or prefinish
Typical timeline: 3 to 6 weeks on site, after permits
Basic
Functional + affordable
Starting at
$75,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Old siding removed and hauled away
- New house wrap
- Flashing at every window and door
- James Hardie lap siding
- Trim at corners, windows and doors
- Caulk and paint, two coats
Best for: A durable new exterior
Mid-Range
Style + durability
Starting at
$100,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Everything in Basic
- ColorPlus prefinished siding
- Upgraded wider trim
- Rainscreen gap where needed
- New soffit vents
- Matching gable details
Luxury
Design + premium finish
Starting at
$145,000+
Includes a standard material allowance. Upgrades are priced from your selections.
- Cedar or Hardie Artisan siding
- Board and batten or shingle accents
- Custom trim and corner boards
- Rainscreen system
- Premium paint or stain
- Design selections with our team
Materials: Basic is James Hardie plank. Mid-Range is Hardie with upgraded trim and ColorPlus finish. Luxury is cedar or Hardie Artisan.
Not included in starting prices: Rotted sheathing or framing found behind the siding · Window replacement · Gutters · Lead paint abatement on older homes · Permit fees. We price these in writing if your project needs them.
What's Included by Tier
| Feature | Basic | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear off and haul away | Included | Included | Included |
| House wrap and flashing | Included | Included | Rainscreen |
| Siding | Hardie plank | Hardie ColorPlus | Cedar or Artisan |
| Trim | Standard | Wider trim | Custom |
| Finish | Paint, two coats | Factory finish | Premium paint or stain |
"Starting at" prices reflect typical completed projects in the Greater Seattle Area and are not a quote. Final pricing depends on size, layout changes, material selections, permits and what we find behind the walls. Every project is priced in writing after a site visit.
Siding Cost Questions
How much does new siding cost in the Greater Seattle Area?
Siding replacement starts at $35,000+ for a house up to 1,500 sq ft, $50,000+ for 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft and $75,000+ for 2,500 to 3,500+ sq ft, in James Hardie fiber cement.
Is Hardie better than vinyl in Seattle?
Hardie fiber cement handles rain, moss and sun well, does not melt or warp and holds paint for years. We install Hardie as our base product.
How much does cedar siding cost?
Cedar and Hardie Artisan are in our Luxury tier, starting at $70,000+ for a smaller house.
Do I need a permit for new siding?
Usually not for siding alone in Seattle. Structural repairs found behind the siding can need one. We check for your city.
How long does siding take?
On site: 1 to 2 weeks for a smaller house, 2 to 4 weeks for a typical house and 3 to 6 weeks for a large house.
What warranty do you give?
Every siding job carries a 2-year workmanship warranty, extendable to 5 years. Materials carry their manufacturer's warranty.
Permits and local rules for siding
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The Seattle rule
Replacing siding needs no permit, until the wall changes
The 2021 Seattle Residential Code exempts siding replacement from a building permit, but not structural changes, sheathing replacement, or changes to doors and windows (section R105.2, item 10).
What we doWe check the sheathing as the old siding comes off. If some must be replaced, we show you and file the permit before new siding goes on.
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The Bellevue rule
Stucco and stone above four feet need a permit
Bellevue does not require a permit to replace siding, except stucco and brick or stone veneer more than four feet above the grade plane. Installing or moving an exterior window or door, or widening a window, needs a permit with plan review.
What we doOn a Bellevue house we confirm the wall type and any window changes first, then tell you which permit applies, if any.
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The state rule
Every contractor must register with L&I
Washington law requires every contractor to register with the Department of Labor and Industries (RCW 18.27.020). L&I tells homeowners to check that a contractor has an active license and is bonded and insured.
What we doOur registration number, VOLCABI792C6, is in the founder note on this page. Look it up with L&I before you sign.
Seattle code also asks for flashing wherever a deck, stair or roof meets a sided wall (section R703.4), whether or not the job needs a permit.
Homeowners on camera
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Siding across Greater Seattle
Our main office is in Bellevue. We take on siding work in Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish and the cities around them.
Permits come from the city the house is in. We check the rule for your address and file when one is needed.
Planning more than siding? See our remodeling pages for Seattle and Bellevue, or all 132+ cities we serve.
Our workmanship warranty
- 2 years standard. Our installation and labor are covered for 2 years from substantial completion.
- Up to 5 years. You can extend the workmanship coverage up to 5 years for an added charge, set in your contract.
- Not transferable. Coverage stays with the homeowner who signed the contract and does not pass to a new owner.
- Materials. Materials, finish materials included, carry the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty, and we help you file a claim.
Remodeling Warranty for the Greater Seattle Area
Related: Construction Services Portfolio Across the Greater Seattle Area.
Siding questions
Do I need a permit to replace siding in Seattle?
Usually not. The 2021 Seattle Residential Code exempts replacement of siding from a building permit, as long as the job makes no structural changes, replaces no sheathing and alters no doors or windows. The exempt work still has to meet the code. See section R105.2, item 10, in the Seattle Residential Code, chapter 1. If your job needs a permit, we file it; see Permit and Project Management in Seattle, WA.
Should I repair or replace my siding?
Repair it when the damage is local and the sheathing behind it is sound. Replace it when whole walls are failing or the barrier behind them has given out. What sits under the siding decides it, not the age of the boards.
Do you install Hardie siding?
Yes. We install Hardie siding and other fiber cement lap and panel siding. Seattle code requires fiber cement lap siding to overlap at least 1 1/4 inches and to go on following the manufacturer's installation instructions, or a design that meets the code's weather resistance section.
What goes behind new siding?
A water resistive barrier over the studs or sheathing, continuous to the top of the wall, with flashing at windows, doors, deck attachments and roof lines. Seattle code does not require an air space behind lap or panel siding of wood, hardboard or fiber cement, but it does require the barrier.
Can removing old siding disturb lead paint?
Yes, on homes built before 1978. Washington's lead renovation rules, chapter 365-230 WAC, cover paid work that disturbs painted surfaces in those homes, apart from minor exterior repair and maintenance of 20 square feet or less, and they set training and work practice requirements.
How do I get a price for new siding?
Book a consultation. We walk the walls, check the soft spots and flashing, and send a written, itemized price before work starts. For costs, read the Seattle and Bellevue Remodeling Cost Guide; for timing, see How Long Does a Remodel Take in Seattle and Bellevue?
I'm Bar, founder of Volcano Builders. I have been building for 20+ years, and our main office is in Bellevue. Most remodeling problems start before any work does: a vague price, a missed permit step, nobody answering the phone. So every project we take on gets a written, itemized price before work starts, a design and permit plan built around your city's rules, and one project manager you can actually reach.
Bar UngerFounder, Volcano Builders
Licensed, bonded and insured · CC VOLCABI792C6 · UBI 604-700-955
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