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Siding in Dearborn, one exterior, top to bottom
Many Dearborn homes are brick on the first floor with siding on the dormers, gables and upper walls. We install and repair that siding together with the roof and gutters, so the joints between them stay dry.
- Roof, gutters, siding together
- Flashed at roof lines
- Rot repaired first
- Photos of every step
Free roof inspection & estimate
Dearborn homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Brick below, siding above, flashing in between
A typical Dearborn house is mostly brick, but look up and you will often find siding: on the dormers of a story-and-a-half bungalow, in the gables of a colonial, on a second-story addition, or covering a detached garage. Those are exactly the places where the siding meets the roof, and where water gets in.
Most siding leaks start at a dormer side wall, at the bottom of a roof line that dumps water against a wall, or where an addition ties into the original house. If the step flashing is missing or the kickout flashing was never installed, rain runs behind the siding and into the framing, and on an older house it can go unnoticed for years.
Because we handle roofing, gutters and siding, nobody gets to blame the other trade. When the siding comes off, we check the sheathing underneath, photograph and repair any rot, and install a weather barrier before new siding goes on. Step and kickout flashing are installed with the roof work, and trim is detailed so water is shed away from windows and corners. You get photos of what was behind the old siding and a clean yard at the end of each day.
Siding work for Dearborn 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.”
The siding jobs Dearborn homes need most
On a brick house, the siding is in the places that take the most weather.
Dormers and gables face the wind on every side, and in Dearborn’s close-set neighborhoods the gaps between houses can funnel wind-driven rain straight at them. Freeze-thaw opens gaps at trim and corners, and snow that piles against a dormer wall melts right where the siding meets the roof. We plan siding work around those weak points and tie it into the roof and gutters.
Dormers
Dormer walls on story-and-a-half homes, flashed where they meet the main roof.
Gables and upper walls
Upper-story siding on brick colonials and Tudors, with a weather barrier behind it.
Detached garages
Garage siding done with the house, so the property matches.
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Siding questions from Dearborn homeowners
Siding, flashing and how it ties into the roof.
My Dearborn house is mostly brick. Why is the siding leaking?
Do I need a permit for new siding in Dearborn?
Can you do the roof and siding together?
Can you side my detached garage too?
What do you find when the old siding comes off?
Is the estimate free?
Siding work on your Dearborn home
Book a free inspection. We’ll check the siding and roof lines and give you a written estimate.