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Siding in Farmington Hills, one exterior, top to bottom
New siding for Farmington Hills homes, installed with the roof and gutters in mind so the flashing, trim and water flow work as one system around the whole house.
- Roof, gutters, siding together
- Flashed at roof lines
- Rot repaired first
- Photos of every step
Free roof inspection & estimate
Farmington Hills homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Brick below, siding above, flashing in between
Many Farmington Hills homes mix materials: brick on the first floor with siding above on colonials, siding on the upper level of tri-levels, and siding on gables, dormers and additions over brick ranches. Those transitions look simple, but they are where water gets in. Where siding meets a lower roof, where a porch or garage roof ties into a wall, and where siding sits on top of brick are all joints that depend on proper flashing.
When the roofer and the siding crew are different companies, those joints are where nobody takes responsibility. We handle both. Step flashing and kickout flashing go in with the roof, the siding laps over them correctly, and the gutters are sized and placed so roof water is carried off the house instead of running down the wall.
Before new siding goes up, we look at the sheathing and trim underneath and photograph any soft or stained wood, because a leak behind old siding often shows up there first. Then you get a finished exterior that sheds water from the ridge to the foundation.
Siding work for Farmington Hills homes
From a storm-damaged wall to a full re-side done with a new roof.
Full siding replacement
Old siding removed, the wall checked and repaired, and new siding installed over a proper weather barrier.
Siding repair
Cracked, loose or missing panels replaced and blended in when the rest of the siding is still sound.
Roof-line flashing
Step and kickout flashing where walls meet the roof, so runoff can’t get behind the siding.
Rot & sheathing repair
Soft sheathing and trim found under old siding are photographed, shown to you and replaced.
Trim, soffit & fascia
The edges around windows, doors and eaves finished so the siding, gutters and roof line meet cleanly.
Storm damage siding
Hail and wind damage to siding photographed and documented with the roof for your insurance adjuster.
Repair, re-side, or do it with the roof
Not every house needs new siding. If the damage is limited to one wall or a few panels and the rest is sound, a repair is the honest answer. When the siding is cracked, faded or loose all over, or water is getting behind it, a full re-side makes more sense.
If your roof is also getting old, doing roof, gutters and siding together is often the smartest move: the flashing at every roof line is done once and done right, and you can choose shingle and siding colors side by side. We’ll walk you through material and color choices at the estimate, and you can preview Owens Corning shingle colors with the Design EyeQ visualizer.
Either way, the estimate is in writing, with photos of the damage we found, so you can compare it fairly.
| Scope | Good fit when | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Siding repairDamage is limited | One wall or a few panels | Matched, blended panels |
| Full re-sideSiding has failed | Cracks, fading, leaks | New siding, new barrier |
| Siding with roofRoof is due too | Both near end of life | Flashing done once, right |
| Storm damageAfter hail or wind | Cracked or torn panels | Photos for your adjuster |
Three steps to a tight exterior
You see what’s behind the walls before anything gets covered up.
Free inspection
We check the siding, trim, roof-to-wall flashing and gutters, and photograph every problem.
- Photos of damage
- Roof lines checked
- Honest repair vs. replace
Written estimate
You get a written estimate covering siding, flashing and any trim or rot repair, with options.
- Scope spelled out
- Colors chosen together
- No pressure
Careful install
We protect the house and yard, show you anything we find under the old siding, and clean up daily.
- Rot shown before repair
- Briefing each day
- Dumpster included
Hail or wind damage?
We document siding and roof damage together with photos you can hand to your insurance adjuster.
The rest of your exterior
Siding protects the walls best when the roof and gutters above it are sound.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and a new Owens Corning shingle system, with the yard protected and cleaned up every day.
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Gutters
Seamless gutters and downspouts sized for the roof, with guards that cut down on clogs.
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Storm Damage & Insurance Claims
Inspection, photos and a detailed scope you can give your adjuster after hail and wind.
Learn moreWhat our customers say
Real reviews from homeowners across Metro Detroit.
“Kincaide did a phenomenal job fixing up my garage roof and siding. They also cleaned up the area after so my dog wouldn’t get hurt. Everytime there was any issue found during installation, they provided picture evidence. They also were the best cost when compared to other companies. Highly recommend.”
“I can’t say enough good things about this company. Scott the owner walked me through the whole process from start to finish. They protected my house with boards during the job and did a fantastic job on clean up! All this and a fair price!”
“Kincaide roofing went above and beyond our expectations. Scott (the owner) took pictures of every step and fix he made. They were punctual, thorough and very professional. No B.S. with Scott, the communication was straight forward and gave us briefings every night before they left.”
Where siding fails on local homes
The trouble spots on Farmington Hills siding tend to follow the shape of the house.
On tri-levels, the wall where the upper level rises above the lower roof takes a lot of water. On colonials, it is the band where siding meets brick and the gables over the garage. On homes with additions, it is the line where new walls meet old. Add Michigan freeze-thaw, wind-driven rain from summer storms and the shade and moisture under big trees, and those joints wear out first.
We look at each of them during the inspection and tell you what is cosmetic and what is letting water in.
Roof-to-wall joints
Step and kickout flashing where lower roofs meet siding on tri-levels and colonials.
Siding over brick
The transition where upper siding sits on brick, a common place for water to get behind.
Shaded walls
North walls under trees that stay damp and show mildew and soft trim first.
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Siding questions from Farmington Hills homeowners
Materials, flashing and doing siding with the roof.
Do I need a permit for new siding in Farmington Hills?
Does my subdivision need to approve a siding color change?
Should I replace the siding and roof at the same time?
Can you replace just the siding on the upper level of my home?
How do I know if water is getting behind my siding?
What affects the cost of new siding?
Siding and roof, done together
Book a free inspection in Farmington Hills. We’ll look at the siding, roof and gutters and give you a written estimate.