4.9 Stars (680 Reviews) Atlas Pro+ Diamond Contractor

Siding Contractor Near You for Vinyl and James Hardie Siding That Completely Changes the Look of Your Home

Charleston Roofs and Windows Installs Siding, Trim, Soffit and Fascia Built for Salt Air, Humidity and Storm Season

New siding changes everything about how your home looks from the street. It's also one of our team's favorite jobs. Charleston Roofs and Windows installs vinyl and James Hardie fiber cement siding, and a W2 project manager runs every job.

Free written estimates. Real help picking colors. Trim, soffit and fascia done right the first time. 4.9 stars from 680 Google reviews, and 0% financing for 12 months on approved credit.

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Homeowner Buyer's Guide

How to Choose a Siding Contractor Near You Who Gets What's Behind the Siding Right

Choosing a siding contractor near you is really about what happens under the new panels: the wrap, the flashing and the trim. Charleston Roofs and Windows treats siding as a weather barrier first and a new look second. Get both right and the house looks great for decades.

“They were always on the job site on time and took the time to answer all of my questions. ... The work itself is beautiful and it is clear that their siding team is first rate.”

Ted Stefanov, 5 stars, Google (read this review on Google)
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Vetting Checklist

Five Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Siding Contractor

Ask every siding company you talk to these five questions. Here's how Charleston Roofs and Windows answers each one.

01

Do You Install Both Vinyl and Fiber Cement?

A contractor who only sells one material will tell you it's the right one for every house. You want someone who installs both and can explain the tradeoffs for your budget and your exposure.

How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers

We install both, so we don't have a reason to push one over the other. You'll get a straight comparison of cost, upkeep and storm performance for your home.

● Vinyl Siding

Lap, Dutch lap, board and batten and shake profiles, including insulated vinyl, with no painting ever.

● James Hardie Fiber Cement

HardiePlank lap, HardiePanel vertical and HardieShingle, with factory ColorPlus finishes or primed boards ready for paint.

02

Who Supervises the Crew on My House?

Siding mistakes hide fast. Once the next course goes up, a missed flashing piece or a sloppy window joint is buried. Someone who knows the trade has to be checking as the walls go up.

How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers

A W2 project manager oversees every siding job. He's an employee of Charleston Roofs and Windows, he's on site checking the work, and he does a final walkaround with you before the job is closed.

03

What Happens If You Find Rot Under the Old Siding?

Old siding often hides soft sheathing, especially around windows, doors and roof lines. Ask how the contractor handles it and how you'll find out.

How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers

Your project manager shows you what turned up and walks you through the fix before new siding covers it. Our office team keeps you posted on schedule changes, so nothing gets buried without you knowing.

04

What Warranty Comes With the Siding?

Warranties come in two layers: the manufacturer's coverage on the product and the contractor's commitment to the installation. Ask about both, and ask whether coverage transfers if you sell.

How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers

James Hardie backs its siding with a 30-year non-prorated, transferable limited substrate warranty. Charleston Roofs and Windows walks you through the warranty on the exact product we quote before you sign.

● ColorPlus 15-Year Finish Warranty

Hardie siding with ColorPlus Technology adds a 15-year limited finish warranty covering paint and labor against peeling, cracking and chipping.

05

Can I See Siding Work You've Done Near Me?

Reviews that mention siding by name tell you more than a general star rating. Look for repairs, full replacements and how the crew left the yard.

How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers

Charleston Roofs and Windows has 680 Google reviews and a 4.9 average. Siding customers mention on-time crews, clean job sites and repairs handled within days.

Warning Signs

Red Flags When Hiring a Siding Contractor

Protect your investment by watching out for common industry shortcuts before committing to any proposal.

They want to side right over rotten boards.

Covering soft wood traps moisture and the rot keeps spreading.

No plan for window and door flashing.

That's where siding leaks start.

One-material sales pitch.

If every house "needs" the same product, you're hearing a pitch, not advice.

Vague warranty answers.

You should know who covers the product and who covers the labor.

No local office.

Siding problems show up years later, and you need someone to call.

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Siding Services

Siding Services From Charleston Roofs and Windows

Charleston Roofs and Windows installs, repairs and replaces siding, trim, soffit and fascia on homes across the Lowcountry. One project manager runs the whole exterior so the details line up.

Siding Installation by Material

  • Charleston Roofs and Windows crew replacing siding panels on a Lowcountry home

    Siding Repair and Color Matching

    Storm-damaged panels, cracked boards, loose courses and woodpecker holes, matched to your existing siding as closely as the product allows.

    Get Your Free Siding Estimate
  • New white corner boards, window trim and vented soffit on a Charleston home by Charleston Roofs and Windows

    Trim, Soffit and Fascia

    New corner boards, window and door trim, vented soffit and fascia boards that hold your gutters tight.

    Get Your Free Siding Estimate

Financing on Every Siding Project

Charleston Roofs and Windows offers 0% interest for 12 months on approved credit through Service Finance Company, with fast credit decisions.

Siding Material Comparison

Vinyl vs. Fiber Cement Siding: Which One Fits Your Home and Budget

Vinyl siding and fiber cement siding are the two materials most homeowners choose between, and they solve different problems. Charleston Roofs and Windows installs both, so here's the honest side-by-side.

Vinyl and Fiber Cement, Factor by Factor

Factor Vinyl Siding James Hardie Fiber Cement
Installed cost (2026) About $4 to $12 per sq ft About $6 to $15 per sq ft
Paint Never Factory ColorPlus finish, or primed and painted within 180 days
Fire Flammable, can melt near heat Noncombustible (ASTM E136)
Termites and woodpeckers Not a food source Holds no appeal for termites or woodpeckers
Impact and hail Can crack, insulated vinyl resists better Rigid and dent-resistant
Wind Code minimum 110 mph, many rated higher Engineered for hurricane-force winds (HZ10 line)
Warranty Varies by manufacturer 30-year non-prorated, transferable substrate
Lifespan 30 to 40 years, 60+ with care 50 to 100 years when well installed
Best fit Budget-first projects, rentals, fast refresh Long-term homes, island and marsh-front exposure
Vinyl siding vs fiber cement siding comparison from a siding contractor near you

Pick Vinyl If

  • Budget leads the decision. Vinyl costs less to buy and less to install.
  • You never want to paint again. The color runs all the way through the panel.
  • You want insulated siding. Foam-backed vinyl adds R-value and stiffness.

Pick James Hardie If

  • You plan to stay 15 years or longer. The 30-year transferable warranty and long lifespan pay off over time.
  • Your home takes direct coastal weather. Salt air, wind and humidity are what HZ10 boards are engineered for.
  • You want the look of painted wood. Fiber cement holds crisp lines and a real paint finish.
"Charleston Roofs + Windows replaced the siding on our house. ... The job was completed on-time and on-budget, just as estimated. ... The transferable lifetime warranty on the siding was an unexpected bonus." Carl Johnson, 5 stars, Google ( read this review on Google)
Inspection Warning Signs

Signs Your Siding Needs Replacing in Humid, Salt-Air Conditions

Siding needs replacing when it stops shedding water, and Lowcountry heat, humidity and salt air speed that up. Charleston Roofs and Windows looks for these signs on every siding inspection, inside the house and out.

Siding Inspection Findings

Repair or Replace
What You See What It Usually Means Repair or Replace?
Soft or swollen boards near the ground Water wicking into wood or old hardboard Replace the section, check sheathing
Mildew that's back weeks after washing Siding staying damp behind or on the face Often replace on shaded walls
Warped, buckled or wavy vinyl Panels nailed too tight or heat distortion Re-hang or replace runs
Cracked or missing panels after a storm Wind or debris impact Repair if the color can be matched
Paint peeling over and over Moisture pushing out from behind Replace and fix the wrap
Rust streaks below nails Salt air corroding fasteners Replace with proper fasteners
Mud tubes on the foundation or siding Termite activity Treat first, then replace damaged wood

What Lowcountry Weather Does to Siding

Heat and Sun

Summer sun bakes south and west walls. Vinyl that was nailed too tight can buckle, and dark paint on wood checks and peels faster.

Humidity and Rain

Humid air and long wet stretches keep shaded walls damp. That's when mildew grows and wood or old hardboard siding swells.

Salt Air

On the islands and along the marsh, salt film settles on everything. It dulls finishes and corrodes fasteners that aren't rated for coastal exposure.

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

High wind lifts loose courses, and flying debris cracks panels. Damage often starts at weak points like starter strips, corners and trim.

Signs You Can Spot From Inside

  • Peeling interior paint or wallpaper on exterior walls.
  • A musty smell in rooms along one side of the house.
  • Higher cooling bills with no other changes.
  • Drafts around outlets on exterior walls.

"Just a great group to work with. They repaired the siding and walked around the property to look at all the siding and touched up a spot. That is Service."

Donald Kennedy, 5 stars, Google (read this review on Google)
Repairs and Edge Details

Siding Repair, Trim, Soffit and Fascia: The Details That Keep Water Out

Siding repair fixes damaged sections without re-siding the whole house, and trim, soffit and fascia seal the edges where most leaks start. Charleston Roofs and Windows handles all of it, and gets out fast when something comes loose.

Siding Repair

Repair makes sense when the damage is limited and the rest of the wall is sound. Charleston Roofs and Windows matches profile, exposure and color to your existing siding as closely as the product allows.

Repairs We Handle

  • Storm-damaged panels cracked by wind or flying debris.
  • Loose or unzipped courses that lifted in a blow.
  • Woodpecker and impact holes in wood or vinyl.
  • Rotted boards at the bottom course, around windows and below roof lines.
  • Hardie board repairs where a section was cracked or poorly flashed.

"I noticed that I had some siding/fascia coming loose on the side of my house and gave Charleston Roofs + Windows a call. They were able to send the inspection manager, Michael Kelley, out within a day. ... The next day my siding problem was solved."

Evan Ballenger, 5 stars, Google (read this review on Google ↗)

Trim, Soffit and Fascia

Trim

Corner boards and window and door trim give siding a finished edge and a place to seal. Done right, trim keeps water out of the joints where siding meets openings.

Soffit

Soffit closes in the underside of your roof overhang. Vented soffit lets your attic breathe, which keeps heat and moisture from building up under the roof deck.

Fascia

Fascia runs along the roof edge and carries your gutters. Soft or rotted fascia lets gutters sag and pull away, so we replace it before new gutters go up.

Colors and Profiles

Colors, Styles and the Before-and-After Transformation

A siding transformation changes your home's color, texture and shadow lines all at once, and it's the part of the job our team enjoys most. Charleston Roofs and Windows helps you pick profiles and colors with samples on your actual walls, not just a brochure.

Before Home before new siding installation near you with faded tan panels
After Home after siding installation near you in blue board and batten with white trim

Siding Styles That Change a Home's Character

  • Traditional lap. The classic horizontal look for Colonial, ranch and cottage homes.
  • Dutch lap. A deeper shadow line that reads hand-crafted.
  • Board and batten. Vertical lines for farmhouse, modern and coastal gables.
  • Shake and shingle. Cedar texture for accents, gables and beach houses.
  • Mixed profiles. Lap on the body, shake or batten in the gables for depth.

How to Pick a Color You'll Still Love Later

Look at Samples in Daylight

Colors shift under strong Lowcountry sun. Look at samples on the north and south sides of the house at different times of day.

Coordinate With the Roof and Windows

Your roof color and window frames don't change when the siding does. Pick siding that works with both, or plan them together.

Check Neighborhood Rules First

Many HOAs and historic districts limit materials and colors. Charleston Roofs and Windows checks the rules with you before you fall in love with a color.

"We had new siding and trim installed on our home. Communication was great and my house looks beautiful! We will be using them again for future projects." Julie Deaton, 5 stars, Google ( read this review on Google)
One Plan, One Crew

Coordinating New Siding With Windows, Gutters and Your Roof

Coordinating siding with windows, gutters and roofing means the trades that touch the same wall work from one plan. Charleston Roofs and Windows handles all four, so the flashing, trim and fasteners tie together instead of being patched between contractors.

New windows flashed into house wrap before siding installation near you

Why Doing Them Together Pays Off

  • Windows flash into the new wrap. Replacing windows while the siding is off lets the flashing lap correctly instead of being caulked over.
  • Trim fits the new frames. Window and door trim is sized once, for the final opening.
  • Fascia is sound before gutters hang. New gutters go onto solid wood, not rotted boards.
  • Roof-to-wall flashing gets done once. Kickout and step flashing tie into both the roof and the siding.
  • One project manager owns it. If something leaks, there's one call to make.

The Order We Usually Follow

  1. Roof work first when roof-to-wall flashing is part of the job.
  2. Old siding off and sheathing repaired.
  3. House wrap and new windows flashed in.
  4. Trim, then siding.
  5. Fascia, soffit and gutters to finish the roof edge.
"They replaced my siding amd windows. Showed up when they were suppose to and cleaned up their mess. They did a great job on the windows and siding." Onnie Toro, 5 stars, Google ( read this review on Google)
Our Five-Step Process

Your Siding Project in Five Steps From First Call to Final Walkaround

Every Charleston Roofs and Windows siding project follows the same five steps, so you always know what happens next.

Step 01

Free estimate.

An inspection manager checks your siding, trim, soffit and fascia and photographs what he finds.

Step 02

Material and color selection.

You compare vinyl and Hardie, see samples on your walls, and get a written price.

Step 03

Project manager assigned.

A W2 project manager confirms materials, colors and your install date.

Step 04

Install.

The crew protects landscaping, removes the old siding, repairs what's underneath, and installs wrap, trim and siding.

Step 05

Final walkaround.

Your project manager walks every wall with you and confirms cleanup before closing the job.

"Great service and completed within a week of first contact. The production team came early but communicated with us so there were not any issues. The project was completed quickly and looks high quality."

Michael Korizon, 5 stars, Google (read this review on Google)
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Pricing and Payment

What Siding Costs Near You and How to Pay for It

Siding replacement in the Charleston area averages about $18,900 in 2026, with most projects falling between $8,400 and $36,750. Charleston Roofs and Windows gives you a written price after a free estimate, so you know your real number before you decide.

Area pricing runs about 14% above the South Carolina average. Vinyl generally lands around $4 to $12 per square foot installed, and fiber cement around $6 to $15. Soffit and fascia run about $9 to $34 per linear foot.

What Moves Your Siding Price

2026 Charleston Area
What Moves the Price Why It Matters
Material Vinyl costs less than fiber cement; ColorPlus costs more than primed Hardie but skips the paint job
Wall area and stories Two-story walls need more staging and labor
Tear-off Removing old siding adds labor and disposal
Rot and sheathing repair Hidden damage found during tear-off is priced as it's uncovered
Trim, soffit and fascia Full trim packages add material and detail work
Windows and doors More openings mean more flashing and trim

Financing, Specials and Referral Rewards

  • 0% interest for 12 months on approved credit through Service Finance Company.
  • Veteran and first responder specials on retail projects, presented at your first appointment.
  • $250 referral reward when someone you refer completes a project with Charleston Roofs and Windows.
  • Free estimates, always in writing.
Comprehensive Exterior Solutions

More Services From Charleston Roofs and Windows

Charleston Roofs and Windows takes care of the whole exterior, so your siding project can include the rest of the shell.

Roofing

Roof repair, replacement and storm damage from the only Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level contractor in our service area.

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Storm Damage Repair

Same-day tarping and storm damage repair of roofs, gutters and windows after wind, hail and hurricanes.

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Gutters

Seamless gutters, guards and downspouts installed by our own in-house W2 crews.

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Windows

Viwinco replacement and hurricane impact windows from a Blue Label installer, measured by your project manager before ordering.

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TRANSPARENT ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, honest answers about our roofing systems, window and gutter installations, warranties, and insurance claims process across the Lowcountry.

Siding replacement in the Charleston area averages about $18,900 in 2026, with most projects between $8,400 and $36,750. Charleston Roofs and Windows gives you a written price after a free estimate, with 0% financing for 12 months on approved credit.

James Hardie fiber cement handles salt air, termites, fire and hurricane winds better, and it carries a 30-year transferable warranty. Vinyl costs less and never needs paint. Charleston Roofs and Windows installs both and will tell you which fits your home.

Look for soft or swollen boards, mildew that returns quickly, warped vinyl, repeated peeling paint and rust streaks under nails. Charleston Roofs and Windows inspects siding for free and tells you whether a repair will do.

Yes, when the damage is limited and the rest of the wall is sound. Charleston Roofs and Windows matches your existing profile and color as closely as the product allows. One customer had loose siding and fascia fixed the day after the estimate.

Yes. Charleston Roofs and Windows replaces corner and window trim, vented soffit and fascia boards. We replace rotted fascia before new gutters go up so they hang on solid wood.

If both are near the end of their life, yes. Charleston Roofs and Windows can flash new windows directly into the new house wrap while the siding is off, which seals the openings better than caulking around old trim.

It depends on wall area, stories and how much repair turns up under the old siding. Your Charleston Roofs and Windows project manager gives you the schedule up front and keeps you posted as the job moves.

Yes. James Hardie siding carries a 30-year non-prorated, transferable limited substrate warranty, and ColorPlus adds a 15-year finish warranty. Charleston Roofs and Windows explains the warranty on your exact product before you sign.

Yes. Charleston Roofs and Windows offers 0% interest for 12 months on approved credit through Service Finance Company, plus veteran and first responder specials on retail projects.

Get In Touch & Local Headquarters

How to Reach Charleston Roofs and Windows and Where to Find Us

Charleston Roofs and Windows gets an inspection manager out to look at your siding fast, usually within a day or two. Bring your color ideas and your questions.

Call Us

Talk to the Charleston Roofs and Windows office team at 843-955-8558. Tell them whether you need a repair or a full re-side, and they'll book the right visit.

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Book Online

Fill out the free estimate form with your name, phone and address. Our office team calls you back to set a time.

Visit Our Office

Charleston Roofs and Windows 9565 William Aiken Ave Ste 102
Ladson, SC 29456
843-955-8558
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What to Expect

What Happens After You Reach Out

Step 01
Schedule Confirmation

We call you back to confirm a time that works.

Step 02
On-Site Inspection

An inspection manager visits and photographs your siding, trim, soffit and fascia.

Step 03
Plain-Language Estimate

You get a written estimate in plain language, with vinyl and Hardie options if both fit.

Step 04
Zero Pressure Decision

You decide. No pressure, no expiring "today only" pricing.

Service Area

Our Siding Service Areas

Charleston Roofs and Windows provides siding installation and repair across 20 communities in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. Salt air on the islands and shade-loving mildew under inland oaks call for different siding choices, and we plan for both.

Charleston Roofs and Windows in Charleston, SC

Charleston Roofs and Windows in Charleston, SC handles siding for every community in the table below. One office team, W2 project managers, and the same final walkaround on every job.

  • Charleston County
  • Berkeley County
  • Dorchester County

Communities We Serve

20 Communities
Community County Approx. Distance (Miles)
Charleston (downtown) Charleston 0
West Ashley Charleston 5
James Island Charleston 5
Mount Pleasant Charleston 6
Sullivan's Island Charleston 8
North Charleston Charleston 9
Daniel Island Berkeley 9
Johns Island Charleston 10
Folly Beach Charleston 10
Hanahan Berkeley 11
Isle of Palms Charleston 12
Wadmalaw Island Charleston 15
Ladson Berkeley / Dorchester 16
Goose Creek Berkeley 17
Wando Berkeley 17
Kiawah Island Charleston 17
Ravenel Charleston 18
Hollywood Charleston 18
Lincolnville Charleston / Dorchester 19
Summerville Dorchester 20 (south side), about 22 to town center
Free Written Estimates

Give Your Home a Whole New Look This Season

Faded, cracked or rotting siding drags down everything else about your home. Book a free siding estimate with Charleston Roofs and Windows, compare vinyl and Hardie side by side, and get a W2 project manager who walks the finished job with you.

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  • 4.9 Stars, 680 Google Reviews
  • BBB A+ Accredited
  • 0% Financing for 12 Months
  • Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level
  • Viwinco Blue Label
Charleston Roofs and Windows 9565 William Aiken Ave Ste 102, Ladson, SC 29456 843-955-8558