Atlanta Siding Contractor for Rot Repair, Hardie Siding & Historic Homes

We tear off old siding and repair any rotted sheathing or framing underneath. Then we install a new weather-resistive barrier, window and door flashing, kick-out flashing, and new cladding on the whole house.

Tear-off happens one wall at a time to limit exposure. We take moisture readings, photograph the damage, and repair it before new siding goes up. Clearances above grade and roofs meet code and manufacturer requirements, so your warranty stays valid.

This is our most common job on 1980s hardboard homes in Chamblee and Smyrna, EIFS houses in Brookhaven and Vinings, and investor renovations in Kirkwood and East Point. It's also where hidden Atlanta rot usually comes out, which is why we write plans that account for it.

Best for: Homes with failing hardboard, EIFS or aluminum, pre-sale inspection repairs, and owners who want one long-term fix instead of years of patching.

We install James Hardie lap siding (HardiePlank), panels (HardieBoard), shingles and trim, plus other fiber cement products, with factory-primed or ColorPlus baked-on finishes.

We follow Hardie's installation instructions closely. That means proper WRB, flashing, kick-out flashing, gapping, required clearance above grade and roofs, blind or face nailing per spec, and cut edges sealed and handled so the warranty holds up.

Fiber cement doesn't feed termites, it shrugs off humidity, and smooth-face profiles are sometimes approved in Atlanta and Decatur historic districts. It's the default for infill in Ormewood Park and Smyrna, and it's the usual replacement when owners remove EIFS.

Best for: Shaded, damp lots, termite-prone foundations, EIFS and hardboard replacement, and owners who want low maintenance and strong resale value.

We do targeted repairs: replacing storm-damaged panels, rotted lower courses, cracked boards and failed sections, and resealing joints, without re-siding the whole house.

We find where the water is getting in before patching anything. Then we match profile, exposure and color, and tie new pieces into the existing weather barrier and flashing so the repair doesn't become the next leak.

Ideal for storm and limb damage in Druid Hills and Belvedere Park, rental turnovers in Forest Park and Scottdale, and inspection repairs that need to be done before a closing date.

Best for: Budget-conscious owners, landlords, insurance claims, and homes where most of the siding is still sound.

We install insulated and standard vinyl siding in lap, Dutch lap, shake and vertical styles, including matching soffit, J-channel and trim.

We hang panels loose so they can expand in Atlanta's 90°F summers, leave correct gaps at channels, and choose heat-resistant colors and grades for sunny walls.

A practical, affordable choice for postwar ranches in Candler-McAfee, Panthersville and College Park, and for rentals where upkeep has to stay low. It's usually not suitable over historic wood in design-review districts.

Best for: Price-sensitive projects, rental properties and ranch homes outside historic districts.

We install and repair real wood lap, drop siding, cedar clapboard and cedar shake, including custom-matched profiles for older homes.

We back-prime boards, use stainless or hot-dipped fasteners, keep proper clearance above grade, and mill replacement pieces to match historic reveals.

Essential for Victorian and Craftsman homes in Inman Park, Grant Park and Candler Park where Urban Design Commission or Decatur review calls for in-kind wood. Cedar shake also suits gable accents on Druid Hills homes.

Best for: Historic district homes, gable shingle repair, and owners who want authentic natural wood.

We install board-and-batten exteriors, vertical panel siding and modern mixed-material facades in fiber cement, engineered wood or metal.

Vertical systems need furring and drainage details that differ from lap siding. We lay out batten spacing around windows so the finished elevation looks deliberate rather than pieced together.

This is the modern-farmhouse look you see on infill in Kirkwood, East Atlanta and Smyrna. It also works well for updating dated 1970s ranches in Brookhaven and Ashford Park.

Best for: Renovations, new additions, accent walls and owners who want a contemporary exterior.

We install treated engineered wood lap and panel siding. It's lighter than fiber cement, has a wood look and costs less.

We seal cut ends, keep the required clearance from grade and roofs, and paint promptly so the coating protects the boards from Atlanta humidity.

A good mid-budget replacement for failing 1980s hardboard in DeKalb subdivisions, as long as the lot isn't constantly wet or shaded.

Best for: Hardboard replacement on a budget and owners who want a wood look without the upkeep of real cedar.

We install steel and aluminum siding and repair or remove the aluminum siding that's common on Atlanta homes from the 1950s–70s.

We check what's under old aluminum before tearing it off, because asbestos or lead-painted wood is often hiding there. New metal is installed with matched trim and expansion allowances.

Old aluminum on East Point and Hapeville bungalows often comes off to reveal wood worth restoring. Modern steel panels work well as accents on contemporary infill.

Best for: Hail-resistant accents, modern designs and removing old aluminum.

We install manufactured stone veneer on foundation skirts, wainscots, chimneys and entry accents.

We use proper lath, a drainage layer and weep screeds so trapped moisture doesn't repeat the EIFS problem behind the stone.

Popular for hiding exposed block foundations on sloped Atlanta lots and for adding curb appeal to Smyrna and Vinings homes, subject to HOA approval.

Best for: Foundation cover-ups, curb appeal upgrades and mixed-material facades.

We replace rotted fascia, soffits, rake boards, corner boards, window and door casing and frieze trim. Gutter work is available too.

We use PVC, fiber cement or primed wood trim based on exposure. Vented soffits help attics breathe, and we make sure fascia and gutters shed water away from the walls.

Overflowing, leaf-clogged gutters rot fascia across Atlanta's tree-covered neighborhoods. Exposed rafter tails on Craftsman bungalows need careful matching.

Best for: Rotted rooflines, pest entry points and finishing new siding projects.

We handle removal and disposal of asbestos-cement shingle siding under Georgia EPD and EPA rules, then install new siding.

The shingles are wetted, removed whole where possible, wrapped and disposed of following regulations. Then we inspect the sheathing and repair it before re-siding.

Common on mill houses and ranches in East Point, Hapeville, Scottdale and Candler-McAfee, often hidden under aluminum.

Best for: Homes built roughly 1940–1970 with cement shingle siding, and owners getting ready to sell or renovate.

We walk the exterior, probe suspect areas, check flashing and clearances, and give you an honest written assessment with repair or replacement options.

We take moisture readings, photograph the problem areas, and lay out the options by priority so you know what's urgent and what can wait.

Useful before buying or selling, after storms, and for historic homeowners preparing a Certificate of Appropriateness application.

Best for: Buyers, sellers, owners responding to an inspection report and anyone unsure whether to repair or replace.

We replace damaged or dated siding and skirting on manufactured homes.

We use lightweight vinyl or metal suited to manufactured-home framing and seal penetrations carefully.

For manufactured-home owners across the southside and DeKalb portions of our 20-mile service area.

Best for: Storm repair and full exterior refreshes on manufactured homes.

We re-side apartments, townhome communities, condos and small commercial buildings.

Work is phased by building to keep units occupied, with scheduling that works around tenants and staging planned for tight sites.

Garden-style complexes along the Buford Highway corridor, in Clarkston and in Smyrna often need large-scale hardboard or vinyl replacement.

Best for: Property managers, HOAs and landlords with multiple units.

Vinyl is the most affordable option, typically around $5–$9 per square foot installed in metro Atlanta. Engineered wood is in the middle. Fiber cement like James Hardie usually runs about $10–$16 per square foot installed, and more with ColorPlus finishes or complex trim. Real cedar and custom-milled historic wood cost the most. Profile matters too. Board-and-batten, shake and mixed-material modern facades take more labor than plain lap siding.

In Atlanta's humidity, rotted sheathing, framing or sill plates often turn up only after tear-off. Replacing sheathing usually adds a few dollars per square foot over the affected areas, and sill-plate or framing repairs are priced by the section. We spell out how we'll price these repairs in your estimate before work starts, so a mid-job discovery doesn't turn into a mid-job shock.

Tearing off a single layer of vinyl or hardboard is straightforward. Removing EIFS takes much more labor. Asbestos-cement shingles have to be removed and disposed of under Georgia EPD and EPA rules, which adds meaningful cost. Two layers, such as aluminum over asbestos, mean more labor and disposal fees. Lead-safe work practices on pre-1978 homes also affect labor time.

Two-story homes, steep sloped lots, crawlspace foundations and narrow intown lots all need more staging, scaffolding and labor. In some jurisdictions, putting a dumpster in the right-of-way requires a permit. A split-level in Ashford Park and a tight lot in Cabbagetown can cost noticeably more per square foot than a flat-lot ranch.

Soffit and fascia replacement, window and door trim, kick-out flashing and gutter work add to the scope but help the job last. Permit fees vary by city and county. Historic review and HOA applications add mostly time, plus some cost for documentation and any specific materials the board requires.