Siding Replacement in Brookhaven, GA
Most Brookhaven siding projects are on postwar cottages and ranches in Ashford Park and Drew Valley, where original wood lap or later replacement siding has worn out. Adding a second story is a common reason to re-side the whole house so old and new walls match. Some houses of that era carry asbestos-cement shingles, so we identify the material before anything is removed. In Historic Brookhaven, original wood clapboard is usually repaired instead of replaced.
DeKalb County · Brookhaven, GA
Siding Replacement for Brookhaven homes
Historic Brookhaven, listed on the National Register in 1986, holds houses built from 1910 to 1941, mostly Colonial and Georgian Revival with Tudor, Dutch Colonial and Spanish Revival mixed in, several by Atlanta firms such as Hentz, Reid and Adler, plus postwar ranches set between them. Expect plaster walls, old-growth framing, and wood windows and trim with many layers of paint. Ashford Park, Drew Valley and Skyland Park are mostly 1940s and 50s cottages, brick bungalows and ranches on generous lots, and the lots now carry the value, so a common project is a second-story addition or a teardown with new construction beside a neighbor's original house. Brookhaven Fields and Brookhaven Heights sit on narrower lots. Lynwood Park, historically an African American neighborhood of wood and cinderblock houses, now mixes those with new craftsman-style builds. Up north near Murphey Candler and Blackburn parks, the 60s two-story colonials are ready for their first real kitchen and bath remodels.
Areas we work in Brookhaven
- Historic Brookhaven
- Ashford Park
- Drew Valley
- Brookhaven Fields
- Lynwood Park
- Skyland Park
Near Oglethorpe University, Murphey Candler Park, Blackburn Park and across the rest of Brookhaven.
Recent siding replacement work
Siding Replacement on Brookhaven houses
Siding replacement in Brookhaven is most common on postwar houses. In Ashford Park and Drew Valley, many 1940s and 50s cottages and ranches have original wood lap siding or later replacement siding that has reached the end of its life. When a second story is added, owners often re-side the whole house so old and new match. Some postwar houses of this era carry asbestos-cement shingle siding, which needs to be identified before anything is removed. In Historic Brookhaven, original wood clapboard is usually repaired rather than replaced to keep the character of the house.
What usually gets missed
The hidden problem on postwar houses is assuming what the siding is made of. Asbestos-cement shingles can look like painted wood or fiber cement, and removing them carelessly creates a hazard. Behind old siding, there may be rotted sheathing or no sheathing at all. We identify the material and pull a section to check the wall behind before writing the scope.
On a Brookhaven job we check
- Identify old shingle siding before any removal
- Pull a section to check sheathing behind original siding
- Plan matching siding when adding a second story
What the job actually involves
Siding is a weather barrier, and what sits behind it matters as much as what you see. Replacement is the chance to find and fix hidden water damage, flash windows properly, and put the wall back together right.
We use a lapped weather barrier, metal and tape flashing at openings, and corrosion-resistant fasteners, because siding itself only works as part of that water-shedding system behind it.
How we run a siding replacement job in Brookhaven
- 1
Inspect and choose material
We check the existing siding, sheathing and trim for rot, moisture and insect damage, and talk through options: vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood and others. Each has different costs, upkeep and installation needs.
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Remove old siding and check the wall
Old siding comes off and we look at the sheathing underneath. Rotted sheathing and framing are replaced. This is where hidden water damage turns up, often around windows and below roof lines.
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Install weather barrier and flashing
House wrap or building paper goes on, lapped so water sheds outward. Windows, doors and penetrations are flashed with tape and metal, which is the detail that keeps water out for the long run.
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Hang siding
Siding goes up from the bottom, level, with the manufacturer's nailing and gap requirements followed. Vinyl needs room to expand in Georgia summer heat, so it is not nailed tight. Fiber cement is cut with proper dust control.
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Trim, corners and sealing
Corner boards, window and door trim, and soffit and fascia details are installed and caulked with the right sealant. Fiber cement and wood are primed and painted.
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Cleanup and walkthrough
Old siding, nails and scraps are hauled off, and we run a magnet over the yard for nails. We walk the house with you before closing out.
What moves the price
We will not quote Brookhaven blind over the phone — these are the things we look at on site that decide the number.
- House size and number of stories, including gables.
- Siding material and trim package.
- Sheathing or framing repairs discovered after removal.
- Number of windows, doors and architectural details to flash and trim around.
- Whether soffit, fascia, gutters or insulation are included.
- Painting, if the material is not factory-finished.
From a siding replacement customer
“This time it was a deck project as well as a full front door replacement. … Most importantly if there is something that is not to your liking, he will make it right. Not the norm in the contractor world.”
Deck and front door replacement
Want a real number for your Brookhaven siding replacement job?
The only way to price it honestly is to see it. We come out, walk the job and put it in writing — free, and with no obligation to book.
Call and we answer 24/7. Forms sent during the day get a call back the same day.
Siding Replacement in Brookhaven — questions we get asked
- How long does siding replacement take?
- A typical house takes about one to three weeks of work, depending on size, material and weather. Rot repair or complex trim can extend it.
- Will I be able to stay in the house?
- Yes. It is noisy outside, and we keep walls closed up each day so the house is weathertight at night.
- Which siding holds up best in Georgia?
- Fiber cement and quality vinyl both do well. Humidity, sun and termites matter in the choice. We explain the tradeoffs and what upkeep each needs.
- Do I need a permit?
- In some jurisdictions yes. We tell you what applies to your address.
- Can you just fix damaged sections?
- Sometimes. If the damage is limited and a match is available, a repair can make sense. If the siding is aging across the house, replacement is often the better call.
Planning siding replacement? Start here
- Choosing doors that work, not just doors that trend Most door trends solve a real problem in one room and create a new one in another; pick for privacy, sound, space and weather first.
- Exterior remodeling: when to repaint and when to replace Upgrading an exterior is a choice between coating what is sound and replacing what is failing — and getting that call right is what separates an upgrade that lasts from one that only hides the problem.
- Does a new front door really change how your home looks? A front door changes how the whole house reads from the street, but a sound door that just looks tired often needs refinishing, not replacing.
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