Siding
Siding Replacement & Repair in Madison, WI
Your siding is the only thing standing between Wisconsin weather and the wood frame holding up your house. Twenty winters of freeze-thaw, a few hailstorms, and a couple of humid summers later, even quality siding starts to fail — usually in places you can't see from the ground. We install and repair siding on Madison-area homes with materials built for our climate. No high-pressure quotes. Just a contractor who'll tell you whether you actually need a replacement.
Wisconsin climate is harder on siding than almost any other part of the country. A 110-degree seasonal swing — from -20°F January nights to 90°F July afternoons — puts every panel, seam, and fastener through hundreds of expansion and contraction cycles every year. Add ice damming on north-facing walls, summer hail storms across Dane County, and lake-effect humidity for homes near Mendota or Monona, and your siding has a hard job. The wrong material — or the right material installed badly — can fail in under ten years. The right material installed correctly can protect your home for fifty.
We work on Madison-area homes that span more than a century of construction — from 1890s Queen Anne homes in the Marquette historic district to 2010s subdivisions in Sun Prairie and Verona. Different eras need different approaches. A historic Tudor Revival in University Heights needs material that satisfies the Madison Landmarks Commission. A lake-adjacent home in McFarland needs corrosion-resistant flashings and humidity-rated materials. A 1990s Colonial in Waunakee usually needs the underlying ventilation and house wrap brought up to current standards while the siding is off. We don't pretend every home is the same project. We look at yours, tell you what we see, and write an honest estimate.
What we do
Siding Replacement
Full siding replacement for Madison-area homes. We tear off the old, inspect and upgrade the underlying wall system, and install new siding rated for Wisconsin's climate. Most projects complete in 1–2 weeks. Free written estimate after an in-person inspection.
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Siding Repair
Targeted repair for isolated damage — cracked panels, wind-lifted boards, hail dents, water-damaged sections. We assess whether repair is the right call or whether replacement makes more sense. Most repairs complete in a single visit.
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Vinyl Siding
Vinyl and insulated vinyl siding installation for Madison homes. The most common siding choice in Wisconsin — affordable, low-maintenance, and available in dozens of profiles and colors. We use premium-grade products rated for Midwest cold.
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Fiber Cement Siding
Fiber cement siding for homeowners who want maximum durability — including premium products engineered specifically for Wisconsin's climate. Hail-resistant, fire-resistant, and rated for 30–50 years. Higher upfront cost, lowest long-term cost.
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What we put behind the siding
Siding is the layer you see, but the layers behind it are where Wisconsin homes succeed or fail. Every full replacement we do includes a sheathing inspection, sheathing repair where needed, modern house wrap (not the 1990s felt most older homes were built with), and the right ventilation strategy for the wall assembly. Skipping these steps to come in cheaper is how contractors win the bid and lose the long game — the siding goes up over rotted sheathing and aged felt, and it's failing again in eight years.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does siding replacement cost in Madison?
- For 2026, most Madison-area siding replacement projects run between $9,000 and $22,000 depending on home size, material, and complexity. Vinyl is the most affordable — typically $4–$8 per square foot installed. Fiber cement runs $10–$15 per square foot. A typical 1,800–2,400 sq ft home runs $11,000–$18,000 for a full replacement. We never quote without seeing the home. Estimates are written, itemized, and free.
- How do I know if I need siding repair or full replacement?
- If less than half the siding is damaged and the rest is in good shape, repair is usually the right call. If damage is widespread, the siding is more than 20 years old, you're seeing moisture damage behind the panels, or repairs keep failing in the same areas — replacement is the smarter long-term move. A free in-home inspection is the only way to know for sure. We'll tell you honestly which path makes more sense for your home.
- What siding material is best for Wisconsin?
- For most Madison-area homes, premium architectural vinyl or fiber cement give the best results. Vinyl wins on upfront cost and low maintenance. Fiber cement wins on lifespan, hail resistance, and resale value. Insulated vinyl is a middle path that adds noticeable energy efficiency at a moderate price premium. The right answer depends on how long you plan to stay in your home and your budget. We walk through the tradeoffs during your free consultation — no pressure toward any specific material.
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Tell us about the project. We'll come out, take a look, and put a written estimate in your hand within a week.