Annapolis Siding Contractor

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At Aero Residential Contractors, we are trusted siding contractors serving Annapolis homeowners and businesses for over 30 years.

Siding Contractor Annapolis, MD

If your siding is cracked, warped, or pulling loose after years of salt air and summer storms, an Annapolis, MD siding contractor can repair or replace it before moisture reaches the wall framing. Aero Residential Contractors installs new siding, replaces damaged sections, and rebuilds the trim around windows and doors on homes throughout Annapolis.

We’ve been working on Maryland exteriors for more than three decades. Our company holds an active Maryland Home Improvement Commission license, and we are fully insured for every siding project we accept.

Schedule a free siding estimate with our office.

Siding Specialist in Annapolis, MD

Siding work involves more than the panels on the outside of a house. A proper installation includes the weather-resistive barrier underneath, the flashing at every window, door, and roofline, and the trim that seals the edges. When any of those details is missed, water can get behind the cladding and remain trapped against the sheathing.

Some homeowners need new siding because the old material has failed. Others are preparing a house for sale, updating an older exterior, or repairing storm damage to one wall. Annapolis sits within Anne Arundel County, which had an estimated 241,732 housing units as of July 2025, according to Anne Arundel County QuickFacts. Each of those homes depends on its exterior cladding to shed water away from the wall framing.

Types of Siding Projects We Handle in Annapolis

Annapolis homes carry a wide range of exterior materials. Clapboard on historic houses near the State House, vinyl on many late-20th-century subdivisions, and fiber cement on newer construction can all be found within a few miles of each other, and our siding services in Annapolis cover each of them.

• Vinyl Siding: Vinyl remains the most popular choice for full replacements because it costs less than other materials and never needs painting. We install it over a new weather barrier with properly sized J-channel at every opening.
• Fiber Cement Siding: This material resists rot, insects, and fire. It’s heavier than vinyl and requires different cutting and fastening methods, so installation takes more time.
• Engineered Wood Siding: Engineered wood offers the look of painted lumber at a lower weight. Every cut end must be sealed, and we prime and seal them on site as each board is installed.
• Cedar Siding: Older homes in and around the historic district often call for cedar clapboard or shingles to match the original exterior.
• Insulated Siding: A rigid foam backing adds stiffness to the panels and a modest amount of insulation to exterior walls.
• Siding Repair: Damage from wind, a falling branch, or a single failed seam does not always justify a full replacement. When matching material is available, we replace only the damaged courses.
• Exterior Trim: Rotted corner boards, window casings, and fascia often appear alongside siding problems. We replace damaged wood and can wrap trim in aluminum or install PVC boards that won’t rot.
• House Wrap Installation: The weather-resistive barrier is the layer that actually keeps water out of the wall. We install new wrap, taped at the seams, on every full siding replacement.

Why Choose Aero Residential Contractors for Siding in Annapolis, MD?

One Contractor for the Entire Exterior

Nearly every other part of a house connects to the siding. Window openings, rooflines, and deck ledgers all need flashing that ties into the siding correctly, and problems often begin where two trades meet. As a company that also handles window installation, roofing, and deck construction, Aero Residential Contractors can plan those transitions with a single crew. Homeowners who are also considering a new roof can explore roofing services in Annapolis, MD during the same estimate visit, and those planning outdoor living space can also work with us as their deck builder, with the ledger flashing handled by the same company that installs the siding.

For more than 30 years, siding has been a core part of our work on Maryland homes, from single-wall repairs after storms to full exterior replacements on multi-story houses. You can learn who we are and view past exterior projects before scheduling a visit.

Experience With Waterfront and Historic Exteriors

Coastal conditions accelerate wear on exterior cladding. Homes in Eastport, Hillsmere, and other neighborhoods near the water see more wind-driven rain and salt exposure than homes farther inland. Fasteners take the worst of it. Standard nails can corrode and leave rust streaks down the face of the siding, so we use stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners on these homes. We’re also more deliberate with flashing at each window and door. But the weather-resistive barrier does the most important work, and on waterfront projects we tape every seam and lap the wrap carefully at each opening.

Historic properties need a different approach. We work with homeowners on material and profile choices that suit older architecture, and we coordinate the approvals that exterior changes in the historic district require.

Understanding Siding

What Materials, Methods, and Costs Are Used for Siding?

Vinyl is the least expensive siding to install. Engineered wood and insulated vinyl fall in the middle. Fiber cement costs more because of the material and the labor involved, and natural cedar is usually the most expensive option, both to install and to maintain. The size of the house, the number of stories, the amount of trim, and whether old siding has to be removed all affect the final price.

• Vinyl: The panels hang loosely on their nails so they can expand and contract with temperature changes, which is why proper nailing technique matters as much as the product.
• Fiber cement: Boards are fastened tightly and caulked at the joints. Factory-finished products reduce how often the house needs repainting.
• Engineered wood: Resin-treated wood strands are pressed into lap boards or panels that weigh less than fiber cement and take paint well.
• Cedar: Cedar holds up best when it is stained or painted on a regular schedule.
• Weather-resistive barriers: House wrap sheds any water that gets past the siding and allows the wall to dry out.

What Are Important Aspects of Your Siding Project?

Most siding failures begin with installation details rather than the material itself.

• Kickout flashing: Where a roof edge meets a sidewall, a small piece of flashing has to direct water away from the wall. Missing kickouts are one of the most common causes of hidden rot.
• Window and door flashing: Every opening needs flashing and tape layered so that water drains outward. When older windows are near the end of their service life, some homeowners decide to replace aging windows before new siding goes on.
• Lead paint on older homes: Removing painted wood siding from a house built before 1978 can release lead dust. That work has to follow lead-safe practices.
• Historic district approval: Exterior changes to properties within the Annapolis Historic District require Historic Preservation Commission review, which can affect the materials and profiles you’re allowed to use.
• Ongoing care: Even low-maintenance products last longer with routine siding maintenance, including gentle washing and an inspection after major storms.

Siding Project Timeline

The schedule for a full siding replacement depends on the size of the home, the material selected, and whether approvals are required before work begins.

• Estimate: We measure each wall, check the condition of the sheathing where possible, and walk you through product and color choices.
• Approvals and permits: Some projects need sign-off from an HOA, the Historic Preservation Commission, or the local permit office. We gather the documentation and submit it before any materials are ordered.
• Start of work: Tear-off happens one section at a time. No wall stays open longer than necessary.
• Installation: New house wrap, flashing, siding, and trim go on in that order. A typical single-family home takes several days to two weeks, depending on its size and the amount of trim detail.
• Final walkthrough: You’ll walk the finished exterior with us before the job is closed out, and where a permit was issued, the final inspection is scheduled at that point.

What Should You Have Ready for Your Estimate?

• Photos of damaged areas: Pictures of cracked panels, soft trim, or interior wall stains help us focus our inspection.
• Material preferences: Product names, color samples, or photos of exteriors you like help us prepare accurate pricing.
• HOA or historic requirements: Share any written guidelines that apply to your property.

During the visit, we will walk the full exterior, note any warning signs of moisture damage, and follow up with a written estimate.

What Are Some Important Maryland Siding Regulations and Resources?

State and county agencies publish the rules and contacts that apply to siding work in Annapolis, MD.

• Contract requirements: Maryland requires written home improvement contracts with specific terms, which are outlined on the state’s MHIC contract requirements page.
• Building codes: The Building Codes Administration publishes the Maryland state building codes adopted across the state.
• Local permits: For homes outside city limits, Anne Arundel residential permits lists the county’s permit types. Properties inside the city fall under City of Annapolis permitting.
• Lead safety: The EPA lead-safe guidance for homeowners explains what to expect when work disturbs paint in older homes.

Reach Out to Aero Residential Contractors for a Free Estimate

Whether a storm tore off a few panels or the entire exterior is due for replacement, Aero Residential Contractors can help. Our siding estimates are free. We’ll explain your material options clearly and answer every question before you commit to anything. Contact our office to schedule a visit to your Annapolis home.