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Siding in Southfield, one exterior, top to bottom
Even on a brick Southfield home, the siding on the gables, dormers and upper story takes a beating. We replace it along with the roof and gutters, so flashing, trim and water flow all line up.
- Roof, gutters, siding together
- Flashed at roof lines
- Rot repaired first
- Photos of every step
Free roof inspection & estimate
Southfield homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Brick below, siding up top
Most Southfield homes are brick on the lower walls, but very few are brick all the way up. Colonials often have siding on the second story, ranches have it on the gable ends, and dormers, additions and garages are frequently sided too. Those are exactly the areas closest to the roof, where water from a leaky valley, a missing kickout flashing or an overflowing gutter hits first.
When old siding fails up high, it often isn’t the siding’s fault. Water gets behind it where the roof meets the wall, soaks the sheathing and starts rot that you don’t see until the panels are off. Replacing siding without fixing that flashing just hides the problem under new panels.
That is why we like to look at the roof, gutters and siding together. We remove the old siding, check and repair the sheathing, install house wrap and proper flashing at roof-to-wall joints, windows and trim, and then put on new siding that ties into the brick cleanly. You get photos of what was underneath, and one crew responsible for how water moves off the whole house.
Siding work for Southfield 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 meets brick and roofline
On Southfield’s postwar homes, the siding work is usually up high and right next to the roof.
From the ranches south of I-696 to the colonials and split-levels farther north, Southfield houses mix brick with siding in a few predictable places. Each spot has its own water problem, and most of them trace back to how the roof sheds water onto the wall below.
Gable ends
Siding on ranch gables, where wind-driven rain and old gable vents let water in.
Second stories
Colonial upper floors where roof-to-wall flashing decides whether the wall stays dry.
Additions and dormers
Newer sections tied into the original house, where trim and flashing details are often weak.
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Siding questions from Southfield homeowners
Working with brick, timing with the roof and what is under the panels.
My Southfield house is mostly brick. What siding work would it need?
Do I need a permit for new siding in Southfield?
Should I do siding and the roof at the same time?
Can you replace just one damaged section of siding?
What is under my siding, and why does it matter?
What drives the cost of new siding?
Get your free siding estimate in Southfield
We’ll look at the siding, the roof above it and the gutters, and give you a written estimate for the whole exterior.