Siding
Siding Guidance Built Around the Whole Exterior
Your siding and your roof share every storm. We review condition, document damage honestly, and coordinate repair or replacement through our licensed partner network when the work is warranted.
Updated July 15, 2026
Condition First
What a siding review covers
Siding fails at edges and transitions first. We look where water actually moves.
Siding problems rarely announce themselves in the middle of a wall. They start where panels meet trim, where flashing ties the wall to the roofline, and where hail or wind-driven debris strikes at an angle the eye skips past. A siding review documents the full envelope: panel condition, fastening, caulk joints, penetrations, and the transitions where siding meets roof, foundation, windows, and doors.
Every observation goes into a photo record you keep. If the siding is fine, that is the finding, and it is worth having on file before the next storm season.
- Impact damage. Hail bruising, cracking, and puncture patterns on vinyl, fiber cement, and wood, documented panel by panel.
- Moisture pathways. Failed caulk joints, gapped laps, and flashing transitions that let water behind the wall.
- Fastening and movement. Loose panels, nail pops, and oil-canning that signal installation or substrate issues.
- Trim and penetrations. Window surrounds, corner boards, vents, and hose bibs where most leaks actually start.
Three Honest Answers
Repair, replace, or leave it alone
Most siding calls have three honest answers, and one of them is often "nothing needs doing."
Localized impact damage on a few panels usually means repair. Widespread brittleness, chronic moisture staining, or substrate rot usually means replacement makes more financial sense than chasing repairs. And weathering that looks tired but sheds water fine often means the honest answer is paint or nothing at all.
When work is warranted, we coordinate it through our licensed partner network and you see the same documentation the crew works from. When it is not, we say so plainly.
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Straight Answers
What homeowners ask
Do you install siding yourselves?
Installation is performed through our licensed partner network. The Roof Shepherd handles the condition review, the documentation you keep, and coordination of the work, so one accountable point of contact runs the project.
What does siding repair or replacement cost?
Costs vary with size, material, access, and condition; no honest number exists sight unseen. The Ask Shepherd AI assistant rolling out on this site will walk through the cost drivers for your specific situation, and a call today gets you a straight answer about scope.
Can hail damage siding without damaging the roof?
Yes. Hail strikes walls at an angle, so one or two elevations often take the hit while the roof and the other walls look untouched. That is why a siding review documents every elevation, not just the one facing the street.
Which siding materials do you work with?
Vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood, and traditional wood siding are all within scope for review and coordinated repair. Each fails differently, and the documentation reflects material-specific failure patterns.
Will you document siding damage for an insurance claim?
We document condition factually and thoroughly, and the record belongs to you. We also advocate for your rights as a policyholder: re-inspection requests, supplemental documentation, and appraisal are rights your policy gives you, and we make sure you know how to use them. Texas law bars roofing contractors from negotiating the claim itself, and we honor that line.
Should siding and roofing be replaced at the same time?
Sometimes. Shared flashing and trim lines mean sequencing matters, and combining projects can reduce total disruption. We lay out the sequencing tradeoffs for your specific house rather than defaulting to the biggest job.
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