Siding Companies in Wichita, KS

A big city with a long building history

Wichita was incorporated in 1870 and counted 397,532 residents in the 2020 census, with about 172,800 housing units. That is a lot of exterior walls, built across more than 150 years, and the siding on them tells the story of when each neighborhood went up.

• Early neighborhoods such as Delano, Riverside, College Hill and Midtown have many houses from the late 1800s through the 1930s. Original wood clapboard, wood shingles and later asbestos-cement shingles are common, often painted many times.
• Post-war Wichita, when the aircraft industry made it the "Air Capital," spread ranch houses and small two-stories across the south, east and west sides. Many were later covered with aluminum or vinyl, and hardboard lap siding shows up on a lot of 1970s and 1980s homes.
• Newer subdivisions on the far east and west sides and in the northwest are mostly vinyl, with fiber cement and engineered wood on many homes built since the 2000s, and stone veneer on front elevations.

Knowing which era your house belongs to helps you anticipate what a contractor will find when the old siding comes off.

Storms, hail and wind

The Wichita area has been hit by destructive tornadoes several times, including September 1965, the April 26, 1991 outbreak that tracked across the south and east sides toward Andover, and May 3, 1999, when the F4 tornado that struck Haysville continued into south Wichita. Tornadoes are rare in any one spot. Hail is not; spring storms damage siding somewhere in the city almost every year, and straight-line winds strip loose vinyl and aluminum. If storm damage brought you here, start with hail damage siding and the claim guide.

Permits: MABCD covers Wichita

In Wichita, siding permits and contractor licenses come from the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD), the joint city-county department. Under the Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code, repairing or replacing 400 square feet of siding or less in any 12-month period is exempt from a permit. A whole-house re-side needs a siding permit, normally pulled by a contractor holding an MABCD roofing and/or siding license. See does siding need a permit in Wichita?

What older Wichita houses need special care for

Asbestos-cement shingles

Those gray or white rectangular shingles with a slightly textured face, common on houses from the 1920s through the 1960s, are often asbestos-cement. The EPA advises leaving material in good condition alone and using trained professionals if it must be disturbed. See old asbestos and aluminum siding replacement.

Lead paint

Painted wood siding and trim on pre-1978 homes may contain lead. Work that disturbs it must follow the EPA's lead-safe Renovation, Repair and Painting rule.

Hidden rot

Houses that have been covered once already, wood under aluminum or under vinyl, can hide rotted sill plates and sheathing. A good contractor builds time for inspection into the plan. See can you put new siding over old siding?

Neighborhood details that affect a siding job

• Tight lots and alleys in older neighborhoods affect where a dumpster can go and how ladders and scaffolding are set up.
• Historic districts may require design review before changing exterior materials. Check with the city if your home is in one.
• HOAs in newer subdivisions often control siding colors and materials. Get approval before you order.
• Mature trees drop limbs in storms and keep walls damp; trimming them back helps siding last.

Popular siding choices around the city

• Vinyl remains the most common replacement on ranches and two-stories.
• Fiber cement is popular where homeowners want a painted wood look and better hail resistance.
• LP SmartSide engineered wood is common on newer homes and on detached garages.
• Stone veneer accents on front elevations and wainscots are popular on east-side homes.
• Steel shows up on shops and on homes where owners want a tough, low-maintenance exterior.

Soffit, fascia and trim

Many Wichita houses have wood fascia and plywood soffits that rot behind gutters long before the siding fails. Wrapping fascia in aluminum and switching to vented vinyl or aluminum soffit is a common add-on. See soffit and fascia.

Getting a quote in Wichita

Use the form to describe your house and project. We will call you back to set up a visit and a free quote. You decide whether to go ahead. For published price ranges, see the siding cost guide, and to prepare for the visit, read how to choose a siding contractor in Wichita.

Wichita 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 Wichita facts: Wikipedia: Wichita, Kansas; Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code (permit exemptions); MABCD, permits (roofing and siding); MABCD, contractor licensing; NWS Wichita, top ten Kansas tornadoes (April 26, 1991); NWS Wichita, May 3, 1999 Haysville tornado; EPA, protect your family from exposures to asbestos; EPA, Renovation, Repair and Painting (lead-safe) program.

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.