Siding Companies Serving Hutchinson, KS

Salt City

Hutchinson was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1872. Salt deposits were discovered there in 1887, earning it the nickname "Salt City," and the world's longest grain elevator was built there in 1961. It is the county seat of Reno County, home of the Kansas State Fair and the Cosmosphere. The 2020 census counted 40,006 residents and about 18,609 housing units, making it one of the larger housing markets in south-central Kansas.

A big, varied housing stock

With nearly 19,000 homes built over more than 150 years, Hutchinson has examples of nearly every siding type:

• Early 1900s homes with wood clapboard, shingles and decorative trim.
• Mid-century houses with asbestos-cement shingles, aluminum and wood.
• 1970s to 1990s homes with hardboard, T1-11 and early vinyl.
• Newer homes with vinyl, fiber cement and stone accents.

Each brings different repair and replacement questions. See signs you need new siding.

Older homes: what to plan for

Re-siding an older Hutchinson home often uncovers several layers, rotted sills and missing flashing. Plan for:

• Lead paint on pre-1978 painted surfaces; contractors must use EPA lead-safe practices.
• Asbestos-cement shingles, which the EPA says should be handled by trained professionals.
• Sheathing and framing repairs once old siding comes off.
• New house wrap and flashing, which most older homes lack.

See old asbestos and aluminum siding replacement and siding replacement.

Hardboard and T1-11

Many Hutchinson homes from the 1970s through the 1990s have hardboard lap siding or T1-11 plywood panels. Both soak up water at the bottom edges and cut ends, swelling and delaminating when the paint fails. Limited damage can be repaired; widespread failure calls for replacement. See what is T1-11 siding? and siding repair.

Hail in Reno County

Kansas ranked sixth in the nation in hail loss claims from 2017 through 2019, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, and Reno County sees its share of spring hail. Older brittle vinyl and aluminum tend to fail first. After a storm, photograph every wall, contact your insurer and get more than one bid. See hail damage siding and the claim guide.

Materials

• Vinyl for value; thicker panels resist hail better.
• Fiber cement for hardness and a painted look.
• LP SmartSide for wood grain and lighter weight.
• Steel for shops and outbuildings, or a modern look on homes.
• Stone veneer for accents.

Permits

Hutchinson is in Reno County, outside MABCD's jurisdiction. Check with the City of Hutchinson about permits and contractor requirements; rural addresses fall under Reno County. See the permit guide for background.

State Fair week and rentals

Hutchinson has many rental homes, and landlords often look for siding that holds up with little maintenance between tenants; vinyl and prefinished fiber cement are common choices. If your street sees heavy traffic and parking during State Fair week in September, avoid scheduling a project that needs dumpsters and deliveries then.

Distance and scheduling

Hutchinson is about an hour northwest of Wichita by K-96, so availability can depend on where the contractor is based. When you request a quote, include your address or ZIP so it reaches a contractor that serves your area, and ask about scheduling during the visit.

Soffit and fascia

Older Hutchinson homes often have wood soffit and fascia that rot behind gutters. Replacing or wrapping them with the siding gives a uniform finish and keeps birds and insects out of the eaves. See soffit and fascia.

Request a quote

Submit the form with your Hutchinson address or ZIP and the project details. We will call you back to set up a free quote. Published price ranges are in the siding cost guide.

Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson facts: Wikipedia: Hutchinson, Kansas; EPA, Renovation, Repair and Painting (lead-safe) program; EPA, protect your family from exposures to asbestos; NICB, 2017-2019 U.S. hail loss claims.

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.