Siding Replacement in Kensington, CA
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Tap to Call +1-844-782-0929A Full Re-Side Is Really Three Jobs in One
A replacement is really three jobs: removal, wall repair, and new installation. The removal is where you find out what the old siding was hiding. On older houses, callers often find no house wrap at all, rot beneath windows, and roof-to-wall junctions that never had kick-out flashing.
A careful contractor plans for those surprises up front. The quote should include a per-sheet allowance for sheathing replacement, so you know what extra rot will cost before the wall is opened. On houses built before 1978, lead-safe work practices matter because old painted trim may contain lead.
Re-siding is a natural time to improve the wall. Many homeowners add rigid foam or insulated vinyl, switch from aluminum to fiber cement, re-flash every window, and replace tired soffit and fascia while the scaffolding is already up.
Why Choose Our Specialized Siding Replacement in Kensington, CA
A re-side is a big investment, so the pro you hire needs to get the hidden parts right.
Licensed & Insured Pros
We route replacement jobs to independent pros who state they hold the license and coverage Kensington requires. Confirm both before you sign.
Fast Local Dispatch
Estimates are scheduled with contractors already working near Kensington, so you are not waiting weeks just to get a price.
Upfront, Written Pricing
Expect a line-item quote covering tear-off, disposal, wrap, flashing, trim, and a clear sheathing allowance. No vague lump sums.
Tear-Off & Wall Repair Gear
Expect dumpsters, scaffolding or lifts, magnetic sweepers, moisture meters, and the saws used for sheathing work.
Dominguez Construction Siding is a free referral service, not the contractor. Every pro you are connected with runs an independent business, so verify their license, insurance, and permits before the job starts.
Siding Replacement Services in Kensington
The replacement projects we route most often in Kensington include:
Full Tear-Off and Re-Side
Old siding is stripped to the sheathing, the wall is inspected and repaired, and new cladding goes on over a fresh weather barrier.
Aluminum to Vinyl or Fiber Cement
Faded, dented aluminum is among the most frequent re-sides. Contractors pull it, inspect the old sheathing underneath, and install the new material over correct wrap.
Rotted Sheathing Repair During Re-Siding
Soft OSB or plank sheathing is cut back to solid wood and replaced before any new siding goes up. The water source is fixed at the same time.
Energy Upgrades During Replacement
Rigid foam board or insulated vinyl adds thermal value and stiffens the wall. Window and door trim depths are adjusted to account for the added thickness.
Re-Flashing Openings
With the old siding off, every opening can be re-flashed correctly: sill pan, jamb tape, head flashing, and drip cap.
New Soffit, Fascia, and Trim
Tired soffit and fascia are usually replaced along with the siding for a matched look. Vented soffit also helps attic ventilation.
What Turns Up When the Old Siding Comes Off
Each tear-off works a bit like an investigation. The crew starts on the worst wall, usually the one with the most weather exposure, and takes a few courses off to see what the rest of the house is likely hiding. Dark stains on the backs of panels, swollen sheathing edges, and rusted fasteners show exactly where water has been entering.
The usual suspects are rot under windows, rot along the bottom where siding touched dirt or mulch, and rot below roof-wall junctions that lacked kick-out flashing. Older homes may also have fiberboard sheathing that crumbles when wet, or no weather barrier at all.
A careful contractor photographs every damaged section before fixing it and shows you, so the sheathing allowance is used openly. Each repaired wall is then wrapped, flashed, and checked before new siding goes on. It takes a bit more time, and it is why a properly replaced wall lasts decades.
Typical replacement requests
- Old aluminum that is dented or chalking
- First-generation vinyl that is cracking
- Swollen hardboard or composite siding
- Wood siding with widespread rot or paint failure
- Re-sides tied to a sale or insurance claim
Four Steps to a Fully Re-Sided Home
Call Dispatch
Share the age and type of your existing siding, the problems you have noticed, and the material you are considering.
Rapid Mobile Arrival
An independent pro near Kensington visits to measure, probe suspect areas with a moisture meter, and note access issues.
Expert Assessment & Quote
An itemized written quote arrives with a sheathing allowance and a timeline.
Replacement & Walkthrough
The crew tears off, repairs, wraps, flashes, and re-sides, hauls debris away, sweeps for nails, and walks the job with you.
Kensington Replacement Projects, In Their Words
Follow-up notes from Kensington callers, shared with permission and trimmed for length.
We knew the aluminum had to go. When it came off, two walls had no house wrap at all. The contractor wrapped everything, replaced four sheets of sheathing at the price in the quote, and the fiber cement looks fantastic.
Paul and Gina R.Aluminum to fiber cement, KensingtonTheirs was the only quote that priced sheathing per sheet, so when they found rot under the kitchen window, the cost was already settled.
Teresa V.Full re-side, KensingtonThey used plastic sheeting and a HEPA vac because our house is from the 1950s and the old trim had lead paint. I appreciated that they brought it up before I did.
Walter M.Lead-safe replacement, KensingtonInsulated vinyl made a real difference in our upstairs bedrooms, and the magnetic sweep found every nail before my kids were back in the yard.
Jasmine L.Insulated vinyl replacement, KensingtonThe old hardboard was swollen and falling apart. The crew tore it off, fixed the wall, wrapped it, and finished the new vinyl in less than a week, cleaning up daily.
Dennis O.Hardboard replacement, KensingtonSiding Replacement Questions in Kensington
How do I know if my siding needs replacement instead of repair?
Widespread cracking, brittleness, fading, panels that keep releasing, or soft sheathing in several places usually point to replacement. If the problem is limited to one wall and the rest is solid, repair is usually enough.
What does a siding replacement cost in Kensington?
Price depends on material, wall area, height, trim, tear-off, and how much sheathing needs replacing. A solid quote breaks each item out so bids can be compared fairly.
What happens if rot is found under the old siding?
Your contractor should show you the rot and replace it at the per-sheet price in the quote. That is why the allowance matters before work begins.
Do I need to be home during the replacement?
Not usually, but you should be available by phone and at the start and end of the job. Expect noise, and keep cars and pets away from the work area.
Is lead paint a concern during siding removal?
Houses built before 1978 may have lead in painted surfaces. Contractors on those houses should use lead-safe methods like containment, careful cleanup, and correct disposal.
Will a replacement need a permit?
A full re-side frequently needs a permit, especially if sheathing is involved. Your contractor should confirm with the Kensington building department and handle it.
Where We Route Replacement Calls
We route replacement calls from historic neighborhoods with original wood siding, mid-century areas full of aluminum, and newer subdivisions where early vinyl is wearing out.
Rental owners and HOAs are welcome to call for multi-home projects. See the zip codes and nearby cities listed below.
If you are selling a home and an inspection flagged failing siding, mention your closing date when you call so the dispatcher can prioritize an estimate.
Calls are answered around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and each one is routed to an independent contractor who already works in or near Kensington. That local focus keeps travel time down and means the pro on your job understands the weather, the building styles, and the permit office in your area. If you are just outside the city limits, call anyway, because coverage often reaches neighboring towns and unincorporated areas. There is never a charge to call, and you are never obligated to hire anyone.
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