Siding Replacement in Chicago
Replace cracked, warped, or rotting siding with durable James Hardie fiber cement and premium vinyl — built for Chicago’s freeze-thaw winters.
Siding Built for Chicago Homes
Protect Your Home for Decades to Come
Your siding is your home’s first defense against Chicago winters, driving rain, and summer heat. When it cracks, warps, rots, or lets moisture in, the damage spreads fast — to sheathing, insulation, and framing. At Pegasus Construction, we tear off failing siding, inspect and repair what’s underneath, and install new James Hardie fiber cement or premium vinyl with proper house wrap and flashing. The result is a tighter, better-looking, lower-maintenance home built to last.
Is Your Siding Cracked, Warped, or Letting Water In?
- Cracked, faded, or warped siding that drags down your curb appeal
- Drafts and rising energy bills from gaps behind the siding
- Soft spots, rot, or moisture working into your walls
- Water pooling or draining toward your foundation
- You want a new patio for outdoor living
- Crumbling front steps, stoop, or porch landing
When It's Time to Replace, Not Repair
How to Know It's Time
A patch here and there can buy time — but once siding is failing across multiple walls, or moisture has reached the sheathing, replacement is the smarter investment. Watch for these signs:
- Cracked, broken, or missing panels
- Soft or spongy spots, or visible rot
- Warping or buckling pulling away from the wall
- Repainting or patching the same areas over and over
- Rising heating and cooling bills
- Moisture, mold, or water stains on interior walls
Siding Replacement Done Right in Chicago
Your Siding Project, Handled End to End
We handle your siding replacement from tear-off to final trim — removing old siding, inspecting and repairing sheathing and moisture damage, installing house wrap and flashing, and fitting your new siding for a weathertight, seamless finish. As a full design-build contractor, we can pair new siding with windows, roofing, and exterior work — one accountable team, one cohesive result.
Premium Siding Materials Built for Chicago
We install the siding systems that hold up best to our climate — and help you choose the right one for your home and budget.
Fiber Cement (James Hardie)
HardiePlank and HardiePanel resist moisture, rot, and Chicago freeze-thaw, with baked-on ColorPlus finish that won’t peel — the premium choice for lasting curb appeal.
Vinyl Siding
Affordable, energy-efficient, and virtually maintenance-free, with insulated options and dozens of colors and profiles to match your home.
Engineered Wood (LP SmartSide)
The warm, real-wood look of LP SmartSide with engineered durability against impact, moisture, and Chicago weather.
Siding Built for Chicago's Homes & Neighborhoods
Built to Beat Freeze-Thaw
Chicago’s freeze-thaw cycles punish siding — moisture works behind failing panels, freezes, and forces them apart. We install new siding over proper house wrap and flashing, sealing your walls against water so they stay tight for the long haul. For fiber cement, we use James Hardie’s HZ5 boards, engineered specifically for our cold, wet climate.
From Bungalows to Two-Flats
We re-side every kind of Chicago property — classic brick-and-frame bungalows in Portage Park and Jefferson Park, Victorians and two-flats in Logan Square and Avondale, and homes across the city and suburbs that need a durable, great-looking exterior.
Permits & Chicago Requirements
Replacing siding with the same material type is usually exempt from a Chicago building permit. When your project does need one — a change of siding type or a home in a landmark or historic district — we handle the paperwork with the Chicago Department of Buildings so you’re compliant from the start.
Neighborhoods We Serve
From Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Roscoe Village to Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Irving Park — plus suburbs like Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Park Ridge, and Niles — Pegasus Construction is the siding contractor Chicago homeowners trust.
Years Serving Chicago
Projects Completed
15 Google Reviews
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Our Simple Three-Step Plan
Schedule an Initial Call
Tell us about your siding project. We’ll review materials, colors, and options that fit your budget and timeline.
In-Home Consultation
A siding specialist visits, measures, inspects your existing siding and sheathing, and reviews materials and colors with you on site.
Tear-Off & Install
We finalize the plan, handle any permits, tear off the old siding, repair what’s underneath, and install your new siding to last.
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Affordable Siding, Flexible Payments
Low rates and friendly loan consultants make your project easier on the budget. We offer financing to help you get started sooner.
Servicing Chicago and the Surrounding Suburbs
Chicago Neighborhoods
Surrounding Suburbs
Our team of experienced builders has a solid track record when it comes to creating exceptional spaces. We ensure that the construction process is stress free, with transparent communication on both deadlines and cost estimates – guaranteeing you’ll no un welcome surprise.
Siding Replacement FAQs
Should I repair or replace my siding?
Repair makes sense for isolated damage — a few cracked or loose panels. Replace when damage is widespread, the siding is soft or rotting, you’re repainting or patching the same spots repeatedly, or moisture has reached the sheathing. We’ll give you an honest assessment either way.
What siding holds up best to Chicago weather?
For Chicago’s climate we most often recommend James Hardie fiber cement (HZ5, engineered for freeze-thaw) for premium durability, or insulated vinyl for an affordable, low-maintenance option. We’ll help you weigh looks, budget, and maintenance.
Will you repair damage you find under the old siding?
Yes — once the old siding is off, we inspect the sheathing and framing and repair any rot or moisture damage before the new siding goes on. Fixing what’s underneath is what makes a replacement last.
Do I need a permit to replace my siding in Chicago?
Often no — Chicago exempts in-kind siding replacement (same material type) from a building permit. If you’re changing siding type or your home is in a historic/landmark district, a permit is required, and we handle it with the Chicago Department of Buildings.
How long does a siding replacement take?
Most homes are re-sided in a few days to about a week, depending on size, the siding material, and any repairs needed underneath. We’ll give you a clear timeline before we start.
Does James Hardie siding need repainting?
James Hardie ColorPlus comes with a baked-on, factory-applied finish — not site paint — so it resists fading and peeling for years and is backed by a 15-year finish warranty, with no repainting cycle like old wood siding.
How much does siding replacement cost in Chicago?
In Chicago, vinyl typically runs about $5–$7 per sq ft installed and fiber cement about $11–$13, so material choice, home size, and any repairs underneath drive the price. We provide a clear, itemized estimate.
How do I get started?
Call 773-377-4898 or request a free estimate online and we’ll schedule your consultation.
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