Questions and answers
Siding questions and answers
Short answers about siding in Chesapeake and about how this referral line works.
The referral
What is Siding Chesapeake?
A referral service. It connects homeowners in Chesapeake, Virginia with independent local siding contractors by phone. It does not do siding work.
Who pays for the referral?
Contractors pay a lead network for calls that become booked appointments, and the network pays this site. The referral disclosure has the details.
Which areas are covered?
All six Chesapeake ZIP codes, 23320 to 23325, plus parts of Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. See the service area.
Siding jobs
Do contractors take small repair jobs?
Repair calls are welcome. Whether a particular contractor takes a very small job is up to them; describe it on the call.
Which siding lasts longest here?
Any common material can do well if it is installed over a sound, dry wall with the wrap and flashing done right. The climate guide compares them.
Can you tell me what siding will cost?
No. This site publishes no prices. The cost guide explains what moves the price; a contractor quotes after seeing the house.
Rules and paperwork
Do I need a permit to re-side my house in Chesapeake?
The city's Homeowner's Permit Guide lists exterior siding installation as needing no permit. The South Norfolk historic district, flood zones and related work such as insulation are the exceptions to ask about.
How do I check a contractor's license?
Ask for the Virginia license number and look it up on the DPOR License Lookup.
Does the site help with insurance claims?
No. It does not help with insurance claims. Talk to your insurer directly about coverage.
Guides
Siding cracked, loose or worn out?
Talk to an independent siding contractor who works in Chesapeake
Replacement, repair, a new addition or a single storm-torn wall: call and you are put through to an independent local siding contractor. They see the house, measure, and write up the job. Whether you hire them is your decision.
Talk to a siding contractor
One call connects you with an independent siding contractor who works in Chesapeake. Describe the wall, the damage or the project and arrange a time for them to look at it.
Call (757) 260-8245Calls may be recorded for quality and billing. See the referral disclosure and privacy policy.