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Siding in Livonia, one exterior, top to bottom
Faded aluminum, cracked panels or soft wood behind the trim. We replace siding on Livonia homes and tie it into the roof and gutters, so the flashing, trim and walls all keep water out together.
- Roof, gutters, siding together
- Flashed at roof lines
- Rot repaired first
- Photos of every step
Free roof inspection & estimate
Livonia homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Brick fronts, siding everywhere else
A lot of Livonia houses were built with brick on the front and siding on the gables, the sides, the back or the second story of a colonial. Much of that siding is aluminum or early vinyl that has been on the house for decades. It fades, dents, cracks in the cold and lets go at the seams, and the wood sheathing behind it can stay wet without anyone noticing.
Most siding leaks don’t start in the middle of a wall. They start where the wall meets the roof: the side of a dormer, a porch roof, the garage tie-in, or the bottom of a roofline that dumps water against the siding. When the roofer and the siding crew are different companies, those joints are where nobody takes responsibility.
We handle the roof, gutters and siding, so step flashing and kickout flashing go in correctly and the siding laps over them the right way. We remove the old siding, inspect and photograph the sheathing, replace soft or rotted wood, install a weather barrier, and put the new siding and trim on. If your roof or gutters are due as well, doing the work together keeps every joint covered.
Siding work for Livonia 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.”
Updating the outside of a mid-century home
New siding is one of the biggest changes you can make to how a Livonia house looks and holds up.
Livonia’s ranches, bi-levels and colonials share a few common siding layouts: brick on the lower front, siding on the gables and upper walls, and a mix of materials around porches and garages. Replacing the siding is a chance to fix the flashing at every roof-to-wall joint, choose a color that works with the brick, and get rid of aluminum that dents and chalks.
Works with brick
Siding colors and trim chosen to suit the brick that already faces the street.
Flashing fixed
Step and kickout flashing set right where porch, garage and dormer roofs meet the walls.
Sheathing checked
Old siding comes off so we can find and photograph wet or rotted wood underneath.
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Siding questions from Livonia homeowners
Replacing siding and tying it into the roof.
Do you replace the old aluminum siding on Livonia homes?
Do I need a permit for new siding in Livonia?
Can you side just the gables or the back of my house?
Should I do siding and roofing at the same time?
How do I know if water is getting behind my siding?
What affects the cost of new siding?
Give your Livonia house a tighter shell
Book a free inspection. We’ll look at the siding, roof and gutters together and give you a written estimate.