Siding
Siding repair and replacement for Atlanta homes
Siding takes the same storms the roof does, and it is the part of the house everyone sees. We repair what can be matched, replace what cannot, and fix the water barrier behind it.
- Calls answered 24/7
- Vinyl and fiber cement
- Atlanta service office
Quick answer
Siding repair in Atlanta usually means replacing hail-cracked or wind-loosened vinyl panels and damaged fiber cement boards, then checking the house wrap and flashing behind them. Full replacement makes sense when panels no longer match, the siding has gone brittle, or water has reached the sheathing. We match profile and color where products still exist and document storm damage for claims.
The work
What siding damage really costs
Cracked or missing siding looks cosmetic, but it opens the wall to water. Behind the panels, house wrap and window flashing are the actual water barrier, and once rain gets past them it soaks sheathing and framing where nobody sees it until the wall is opened.
Matching matters most. Siding colors fade and profiles get discontinued, so a small repair on an older wall can stand out; we show you the match before we start.
Updated September 2026
We install shingle, metal and membrane systems from GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, Carlisle and Firestone.
Options
Vinyl or fiber cement
| Factor | Vinyl | Fiber cement |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PVC panels that lock together | Cement and wood fiber boards |
| Hail and impact | Can crack, especially when cold | More impact resistant |
| Finish | Color through the panel | Painted or factory finished |
| Upkeep | Washing; no painting | Repainting over time unless factory finished |
| Cost position | Lower installed cost | Higher installed cost |
Both need proper house wrap and flashing behind them; that layer does most of the waterproofing.
Cost
What siding work costs depends on
Siding is priced by the wall area replaced and what has to be fixed behind it.
- Area replaced
Square feet of wall re-sided.
- Material
Vinyl or fiber cement.
- Sheathing repair
Soft wood replaced behind the panels.
- Wrap and flashing
New house wrap and window flashing.
- Stories
Two-story walls need staging.
- Trim and corners
Corner posts, J-channel and trim.
Storm-damaged siding repair
Hail cracks and punctures vinyl, and wind lifts panels until the locking edges let go. We remove the damaged courses, check the house wrap underneath for tears, and install replacement panels that lock into the existing siding above and below. Fiber cement boards with broken edges or impact damage are cut out and replaced. Every damaged area is photographed before repair, and where the storm also hit the roof and gutters, it all goes into one report for the claim.
Fiber cement siding
Fiber cement boards resist impact, fire and rot better than vinyl, and they hold paint well, which makes them a common upgrade after storm damage. They are heavy and need the right fasteners, clearances at the roofline and ground, and flashing at every window and butt joint. We install over new house wrap, keep the required gap above roofs and grade, and prime or order factory-finished boards so cut edges are sealed. Factory finishes go longer between coats than site paint.
Vinyl siding replacement
When vinyl has faded, gone brittle or can no longer be matched, replacing a full wall or the whole house often costs less than chasing mismatched patches. We strip the old siding, repair any soft sheathing, install new house wrap with flashed windows and doors, and hang new panels with room to expand in summer heat. Nailing too tight is the most common reason vinyl buckles, so every panel is hung loose in its slot, and each course is checked for level before the next goes up.
Storms, siding and historic districts
When the National Weather Service warned of damage over Acworth on July 3, 2026, it listed siding right alongside roofs and trees, with 60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail in the forecast; the walls take the storm too. Inside Atlanta, historic districts add a step. Replacing siding on homes in West End, Adair Park or Oakland City is an exterior alteration that goes through the Urban Design Commission's Certificate of Appropriateness review, so we confirm approval before any wall comes off.
How it runs
How a siding job runs
- 1
Walk the walls
Damage marked and photographed.
- 2
Match check
Profile and color matched, or options shown.
- 3
Written scope
Repair or replace, wall by wall.
- 4
Remove and inspect
Old siding off, wrap and sheathing checked.
- 5
Install
Wrap, flashing and new siding hung.
- 6
Cleanup and walk-through
Nails swept, debris hauled off.
Warning signs
Signs your siding needs attention
Cracks or holes
Hail and debris punch through vinyl.
Loose or missing panels
Wind pops vinyl courses loose.
Warped or buckled sections
Heat or tight nailing distorts panels.
Soft or swollen boards
Water getting into board edges.
Peeling paint inside
Moisture moving through the wall.
Gaps at windows and corners
Trim and flashing pulling away.
FAQ
Siding questions
Often, if the profile and color are still made. If not, we show the closest options or suggest re-siding a full wall so the change falls at a corner.
Hail and wind are usually covered perils on Georgia homeowner policies, and your insurer decides. We document siding damage with the roof.
Vinyl costs less and needs no paint; fiber cement resists impact and fire better. Budget and look usually decide it.
Usually it was nailed too tight to expand in summer heat. Re-hanging it with proper spacing fixes it.
Yes, whenever siding comes off. Torn or missing wrap is replaced and windows are flashed before new siding goes up.
In Atlanta's locally designated districts, siding replacement goes through the Urban Design Commission. We confirm first.
Related
Exterior work that goes with siding
Siding cracked or pulling loose?
Call and we will check the walls, what is behind the panels, and whether a repair can match.