Siding Replacement & Repair in Goddard, KS

Goddard's growth and its homes

Goddard was incorporated in 1910 and had 5,084 residents in the 2020 census, with about 1,757 housing units. It is home to Tanganyika Wildlife Park and sits along US-54 west of Wichita. Like many west-side communities, it combines an older town center with newer subdivisions where families have moved for the schools and the space.

Goddard also knows serious weather firsthand. On June 23, 1969, an F4 tornado struck the town. Tornadoes are rare in any single place, but the storms that cross south-central Kansas each spring bring hail and damaging winds to Goddard far more often.

Weather from the west

Storms in Kansas usually move from west to east, and Goddard is one of the first Wichita-area communities they reach. Kansas ranked sixth nationally in hail loss claims from 2017 through 2019, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. On homes here, the west- and north-facing walls often show the most hail damage, and the open farmland around town lets wind build before it reaches the houses on the edge.

That has practical consequences for siding:

• Wind-rated installation. Fasteners spaced and placed per the manufacturer's instructions keep panels on in high winds.
• Tougher materials on exposed walls. Some homeowners choose fiber cement or thicker vinyl on the west side and match the color elsewhere.
• Prompt repairs. A cracked or loose panel lets wind get under neighboring pieces; fixing it quickly prevents bigger losses in the next storm.

See hail damage siding and best siding for hail in Kansas.

Older homes in town

Older Goddard houses may have wood or hardboard lap siding, often with a later layer of aluminum or vinyl. If yours has been covered once already, a re-side is a good chance to strip it to the sheathing, fix any rot, and add house wrap and flashing. See siding replacement.

Newer subdivisions

Homes in Goddard's newer neighborhoods typically have vinyl siding with stone or brick accents. Common calls include hail repairs, replacing panels distorted by heat reflected from neighbors' windows, and fixing loose J-channel and corners. HOAs may need to approve any material or color change. See siding repair.

Tanganyika traffic and west-side growth

Goddard's growth has followed US-54 and the school district, with new streets added on former farmland. Homes on the newest blocks often have young landscaping and few mature trees, which leaves walls more exposed to wind and sun for the first decade or so. Planting windbreak trees at a safe distance from the house can help over time.

Outbuildings on the edge of town

Acreages around Goddard often have shops and storage buildings. Steel siding is popular for its toughness; engineered wood panels and board and batten give a look closer to the house. Siding a shop and house together can save on setup and keep colors consistent.

Thinking about cost

National guides like HomeGuide publish installed cost ranges per square foot for each siding material, plus removal and labor. Those are general estimates; your quote depends on the house, the material and the contractor. See the siding cost guide and how much siding do I need?

Permits

Goddard is an incorporated city, so ask the City of Goddard about permit requirements. Outside city limits, unincorporated Sedgwick County falls under MABCD, where siding repairs of 400 square feet or less in 12 months are exempt and larger re-siding needs a permit. See the permit guide.

After a storm in Goddard

1. Photograph every wall, including close-ups and wide shots.
2. Cover any holes temporarily to keep water out.
3. Contact your insurer to report the damage.
4. Get more than one bid, and do not sign anything at the door.

See the hail claim guide.

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Goddard siding services

• Siding Replacement
• Siding Repair
• Hail Damage Siding Repair
• Siding Installation
• Vinyl Siding
• Fiber Cement & James Hardie Siding
• Soffit & Fascia
• Cost guide

Sources for Goddard facts: Wikipedia: Goddard, Kansas; Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code (permit exemptions); NICB, 2017-2019 U.S. hail loss claims; HomeGuide, house siding cost.

Good to know: Requesting a quote is free and there is no obligation. Ask for a written quote that lists the material, the scope, permits and the warranty terms.