Siding Installation & Replacement in Chapel Hill, NC
Built for Orange County's shade, humidity and older homes
From 1940s cottages off Franklin Street to new builds in Southern Village. We handle Historic District Commission submissions, and we quote sheathing repair separately instead of hiding it in the estimate. Family owned since 1977.
Siding We Install in Chapel Hill
What we specify depends on where your house sits. Inside a historic district the profile matters as much as the material; in Briar Chapel or Meadowmont it does not.
Vinyl Siding
Affordable, low-maintenance siding in hundreds of colors.
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Fiber Cement Siding
Premium siding made from cement, sand, and cellulose fibers.
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Insulated Siding
Vinyl or polymer siding with foam backing for energy efficiency.
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Engineered Wood Siding
Real wood appearance with enhanced durability.
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Board & Batten Siding
Vertical siding for modern farmhouse designs.
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Metal Siding
Durable aluminum or steel siding with modern aesthetics.
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Cedar Shake & Shingle
Natural or synthetic shake for distinctive character.
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Composite / Polymer Siding
Wood-like appearance with superior rot and insect resistance.
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Aluminum Siding
Rust-proof, fire-resistant, and 100% recyclable siding.
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Reviews from homeowners across Orange County and the wider Triangle.
Siding in a town that kept its trees
Chapel Hill is the shadiest town we work in, and that one fact drives most of what goes wrong with siding here. Mature oaks and poplars over Gimghoul, Westwood and Coker Hills keep north and east elevations damp for days after a storm, so algae streaking and mildew show up years before anything rots. The housing stock compounds it — much of the town inside the historic districts predates 1960, with original wood or asbestos-cement shingle siding and often no housewrap behind it. Once the old material is off we frequently find sheathing that needs attention, which is why we price that separately rather than burying a contingency in the estimate.
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Take the Siding QuizOur Siding Installation Process
From consultation to final cleanup, we make siding replacement simple and stress-free.
Free Inspection & Assessment
We measure the house and probe the substrate at a few likely points — on a pre-1960 Chapel Hill home, finding soft sheathing is closer to a certainty than a risk. You get a written estimate that separates the siding from any sheathing repair, so the number does not move later.
Material Selection
If your home sits in Franklin-Rosemary, Cameron-McCauley or Gimghoul, the material and profile have to clear the Historic District Commission first. We specify a product likely to pass and prepare the Certificate of Appropriateness submission. Outside those boundaries — Southern Village, Meadowmont, Briar Chapel — it is a straightforward permit.
Professional Installation
Crews strip the old material, repair the sheathing, then install housewrap and flashing before the new siding goes up. Where the original is asbestos-cement shingle — common in Chapel Hill housing from the 1940s and 50s — it is either covered with furring or removed by a licensed abatement contractor first.
Final Walkthrough & Warranty
We walk the finished exterior with you and hand over warranty documentation from both Faircloth Roofing and the manufacturer. On heavily shaded elevations we point out which walls will want washing first, since that is where organic staining returns soonest here.
Why Choose Faircloth for Siding?
Nearly five decades protecting Triangle homes — here's what sets us apart.
- 49 years of siding installation experience
- Licensed general contractor — fully insured
- Certified installers for James Hardie, CertainTeed, LP SmartSide & Alside
- Expert color matching for seamless repairs
- Free inspections & written estimates
- Comprehensive labor & material warranties
- Insurance claim assistance on storm damage
- Locally owned — based in Wendell, NC
Hear From Our Siding Customers
Watch real testimonials from homeowners who transformed their homes with new siding from Faircloth Roofing.
Complete Siding Replacement
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Fiber Cement Transformation
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Curb Appeal Upgrade
How new siding increased their home value
Why Homeowners Are Upgrading Their Siding
In Chapel Hill it is usually about stopping recurring mildew and protecting sheathing — the curb appeal is the bonus.
Trusted, Certified Siding Brands We Install
Factory-certified installation from the top siding manufacturers — so your warranty stays protected.
All installations meet manufacturer specifications to qualify for full material & labor warranties.
Past Siding Work
Real siding projects completed by Faircloth Roofing across the Triangle.
Not Ready for Full Replacement?
If damage is confined to a few boards on one elevation and the rest of the wall is sound, a repair is the right answer and we will say so. Full replacement earns its cost when rot has reached the sheathing, or when the existing material is asbestos-cement and every future repair means handling it again.
- Color matching for seamless repairs
- All siding types: vinyl, fiber cement, wood
- Insurance claim assistance available
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Siding Installation FAQs
Historic district review, asbestos-cement shingles, cost and timing for Chapel Hill and Orange County.
Does the Historic District Commission have to approve new siding in Chapel Hill?
If your home sits in Franklin-Rosemary, Cameron-McCauley or Gimghoul, exterior changes visible from the street need a Certificate of Appropriateness before work starts. The review covers material, profile and reveal width, not just colour — smooth fiber cement in a traditional lap is usually acceptable where a wide vinyl panel is not. We prepare the submission and specify a product the commission is likely to pass.
What siding holds up best under Chapel Hill's tree cover?
Chapel Hill keeps far more mature canopy than the rest of the Triangle, and heavy shade changes what fails. North and east walls stay damp for days after rain, so algae streaking and mildew appear years before anything rots. Fiber cement holds a factory finish in those conditions far better than wood, and a lighter colour hides organic staining between washes.
Can you re-side a home that still has asbestos-cement shingles?
A lot of Chapel Hill housing from the 1940s and 50s still carries its original asbestos-cement shingle siding. It is not hazardous while intact, but it cannot be cut, sanded or broken during a re-side. We either install over it with furring where the substrate allows, or bring in a licensed abatement contractor first. We tell you which applies before quoting.
How much does siding replacement cost in Chapel Hill?
Most Chapel Hill projects land between $14,000 and $34,000. Vinyl runs $6-9 per square foot installed, engineered wood $8-12, fiber cement $10-15. Older homes here more often need sheathing repair once the old siding is off, so we quote that separately rather than burying a contingency in the headline number.
Do you work in Carrboro and Hillsborough too?
Yes. Carrboro, Hillsborough, Efland and the rest of Orange County are all in our normal working area, along with Durham next door. Permitting differs between Chapel Hill, Carrboro and unincorporated Orange County, and we handle whichever applies to your address.
How long does a siding job take in Chapel Hill?
Five to ten working days for most homes here. Add time if the house needs historic approval, since the Certificate of Appropriateness has to be issued before we start, and add time for sheathing repair on pre-1960 houses where we usually find some.
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Siding Installation in Chapel Hill & Orange County
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Efland, plus Durham next door. Permitting differs across Orange County and we handle whichever applies to your address.
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