Siding Contractor in Summit, NJ
Clifton-based, NJ HIC #13VH11720500. Ask for written warranty terms.
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- NJ HIC #13VH11720500
- Free, no-obligation estimates
We at Four Seasons Roofing and Construction install and repair siding in Summit, NJ, a town settled in 1710 with estate homes from the 1800s. What sits under the old siding gets checked before the new goes on, and the estimate is written and itemized so you can see what each decision costs.
- House wrap and flashing checked before new siding goes on
- Written, itemized estimate before any work starts
- 0% financing available, plus a $500 senior & military discount
The Facts on Four Seasons Roofing and Construction in Summit
We at Four Seasons Roofing and Construction provide siding in Summit.
We are a home improvement contractor based at 38 Speer Ave in Clifton, New Jersey. We have held New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration #13VH11720500 since 2021.
We install GAF and Owens Corning roofing systems. Victorian estates sit by the historic district downtown, and Tall Oaks and Brantwood Park hold mid-century homes.
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Keep reading: Who Signs Off on the Work in Summit
Ring (862) 318-3997 for your siding, or leave your details in the form on this page, and a written estimate comes back to you.
When people ask us about siding Summit NJ homes can actually count on, we start with the age of the house. Summit was settled back in 1710 and grew through a long estate era after it incorporated in 1869, so the housing stock runs deep.
The oldest survivors, like the Carter House from 1741, sit alongside Victorian-era homes and the tight blocks of the Summit Downtown Historic District. Siding on a house with that kind of history has usually been painted, patched, and sometimes layered over more than once.
Underneath it the sheathing is the part that decides whether you need a repair or a full replacement. We are based at 38 Speer Ave in Clifton and serve Summit from there.
Strip and Read the Wall
Old siding can cover damage underneath. We pull it back, find the rot and the failed sheathing, and fix what is under there before a single new panel goes up.
We Cover Summit
We cover Brantwood Park, Tall Oaks, and the streets off Springfield Avenue, and you can call to discuss current assessment availability.
One Number You Hold Us To
The price is itemized in writing after we walk the house.
Who Signs Off on the Work in Summit
Permits for work in Summit run through the local building department; its page is cityofsummit.org/162/Code-Administration. Pulling the permit is on us, and we schedule the work around the inspection.
The department's inspector signs off on the finished work, ordinary repairs usually do not need a permit, and you should check what your proposed work requires with the Summit department before it starts.
We are registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a home improvement contractor, NJ HIC #13VH11720500. You can check that on the state licence verification portal before you hire us, or anyone else. We install GAF and Owens Corning roofing systems but are not enrolled in either manufacturer's contractor certification program.
Other Work We Do in Summit
Summit Roof Edges and the Walls They Feed
Contractors who hang only siding overlook this: when a nor'easter pushes water past a Summit roof edge, it runs behind the fascia, gets beneath the uppermost row of siding, and rots the sheathing at a spot invisible from the ground.
We handle roofs too, so when a wall comes off and the trouble started at the eave, we say so and repair both ends, since a wall is only as dry as the roofline above it. If a supposed siding problem is really a leaking roof, a single contractor who reads the whole picture is the sensible arrangement, which is why this work often goes together with roof repair in Summit.
What Ages Siding in Summit
Two things age siding in Summit, time and weather. The time part is plain in a town settled in 1710 with estate homes going back to the 1800s. The weather part is the heavy North Jersey snow a normal winter drops, plus the nor'easters that roll through most often from September through April, the National Weather Service says, and rain blown sideways at the walls.
Freeze and thaw get into every gap a panel left open, and vinyl turns brittle in the cold and cracks where it was nailed too tight years ago.
Fiber-cement holds up better, but only if the seams and the flashing were done right. We see both materials fail on Summit houses, and we install both, so the advice you get from us is not a sales pitch for whatever we happen to stock.
Keep reading: What We Find Behind Old Summit Siding
What We Find Behind Old Summit Siding
Rotted sheathing under the bottom courses
Water wicks up from grade and down from a bad roof edge until the sheathing goes soft and the nails hold poorly, and we cut that out and replace it before any new panel goes on a Summit wall.
No house wrap, or wrap that crumbled
Older houses in Summit often have walls with no proper weather barrier, or one that tore long ago. Hanging new siding over bad wrap throws the siding away, so the layer beneath is where we begin.
Missing flashing at windows
Flashing above a window keeps rain moving outward instead of into the wall. On many older Summit houses that piece was left out, and the wall soaks right there.
Panels nailed dead tight
Vinyl has to float as it expands and shrinks with the seasons, and nailed solid it buckles and cracks, so we hang it the way the spec sheet says, loose enough to move in Summit's temperature swings.
Matching Siding Across Summit's Mixed Blocks
Summit is not one kind of house. A Victorian estate near the downtown historic district reads nothing like a mid-century home over in Brantwood Park or Tall Oaks.
When only one Summit wall took the weather, you do not always have to re-side the whole place, but matching is the catch.
Vinyl color and profile lines change over the years, and a discontinued panel will never match a fresh one exactly. On a Summit house we hold sample boards against your actual wall, your brick, and your roof, since a color picked off a screen often clashes with the rest of the house. Where a true match is gone, we say so and lay out the honest options instead of pretending a near-match is a match.
We cover the blocks off Morris Avenue and the homes near Springfield Avenue and Broad Street, and the free look shows exactly where your walls stand.
A Summit Siding Calendar
Spring shows what winter did to the walls: panels cracked, trim pulled loose, a spongy place nobody spotted in January. Summer storms blow rain sideways and loosen what the cold had already weakened.
By autumn in Summit, snow is coming and it gets into every gap. When it is cold the vinyl goes up looser since it turns brittle.
Related Work Around Summit
Serving all of Summit: Roofing in Summit is the town hub for everything we do here.
If the damage is in one spot, NJ siding repair may be an option after assessing the wall.
If the roof above the wall is the real culprit, a full Summit NJ Roof Replacement is the next call. Same job, nearby towns: siding in New Providence and Berkeley Heights.
When the Siding Has Reached the End of Its Life
Most Summit homeowners wait too long: the paint cycle keeps getting shorter, one cracked panel makes the whole wall look worn, and drafts show up in February that were not there before.
Pressing a thumb into the trim and feeling it give means rot, and that is the moment to call, not after the stain reaches a window.
We walk the exterior and say plainly whether a few panels and some flashing will hold or the wall needs new siding, with no pressure to push a bigger job.
Vinyl, Fiber-Cement, and Which One Suits Your House
Vinyl is the workhorse around Summit. Modern panels are thicker, hold their color, and resist the freeze-thaw that wrecks cheaper grades, and the price-to-life balance is why it is on a lot of Summit.
Fiber-cement is the step up on a Summit house: it takes paint, it will not feed insects, it stands up to fire, and the shadow lines read crisp around deep window casings and trim worth showing, though it costs more to install because it is heavier and slower to hang.
Storm Damage and the Insurance Side
A real nor'easter can rip panels off a windward Summit wall and crack the rest, and siding the wind tears off is often claimable, with documentation deciding how smooth the claim goes.
That documentation means dated photos before anyone cleans up and a line-item scope written the way adjusters read it.
We will meet the adjuster at the house and point at the same cracked wall, and when the damage is really just age and not a covered event, we say so, because a modest out-of-pocket repair beats a claim that costs you at renewal for nothing.
Where Siding Money Actually Goes
Two things set the opening figure on a Summit house: how large it is and which grade of material goes on it, with plain vinyl the lowest tier and insulated vinyl and fiber-cement above it.
What is behind the old siding settles the remainder, and sheathing rot is handled as an itemized add-on: each repair is priced on its own, and none of it begins before you say yes, so the total holds no ugly surprise.
Seniors and anyone who served save $500 on the siding job, and 0% financing is on offer. You see the written number before a single panel comes off.
Repair the Wall or Replace All the Siding
Once a wall has taken several patches, or carries two layers of old material, as siding on the Victorian-era houses of the Summit Downtown Historic District sometimes does, repairs have turned into a replacement paid for a slice at a time. We set out both choices with photos, and the call is yours.
Nobody pushes a full re-side in Summit where a repair will hold up, and nobody keeps patching a wall that has had it merely to keep the invoice small. Ask for written confirmation of the warranty's coverage and term on the work proposed.
Fascia, soffit, and window wraps go in to match on a Summit job, and while we are up there the soffit venting gets sized right, since that airflow is what protects the attic and the roof above it.
Our Google reviews are similar because they describe visits that began on time, repairs that matched the quote and a tidy site afterward.
Our Google rating is 5.0, and the reviews are worth reading before calling anyone, us included.
A Few More Siding Answers
Can siding be installed in the rain in Summit?
Rain during a job is handled before the old siding comes off: we agree on housewrap and temporary protection for any wall left open, so a Summit house stays dry between stages.
What is the best time of year to install siding in Summit?
In cold weather in Summit the vinyl is hung looser because it turns brittle.
Who Covers What on a Summit Job
| Part of the job | Backed by | For how long |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty for the proposed service | Ask for written coverage | Review the stated term |
| Product coverage | Check the selected manufacturer's document | Product-specific terms |
| Inspection and photo report | Four Seasons | Free, before any quote, no obligation |
| The estimate | Four Seasons | Written and itemized before work starts |
| Permit and inspection | Summit building department | We file it and schedule around the inspection |
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What Summit Customers Say on Google
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“I called Ben from Four Season Roofing and Construction to fix my siding and some roof leaks. Working with Ben and his crew was one of the best experience I had with any contractors. These guys were very professional with outstanding workmanship. I have absolutely no complaints with Four Season Roofing and I will work with them again in the future. Thank you Ben for coming through at the last minute to take care of me.”
“We used 4 Seasons Construction to complete our siding on our new addition. Ben and his team did a great job. They showed up on time, worked hard, cleaned up, and completed the projects quickly and as scheduled. They are extremely professional and accommodating! We look forward to working with them again!”
“Hired 4 seasons to do my siding and I’m very happy with the work! The owner Bes was there every step of the way, answered all my questions, sent me pictures, I felt very comfortable trusting 4 seasons. I will be using them again to do my roof. Thank you 4 Bes and 4 seasons! P.S A+ on cleanup”
Let Us Price Your Summit Siding
Out of our base at 38 Speer Ave in Clifton we cover all of Summit and the towns on its borders, Millburn and Springfield, the Chathams and New Providence, Berkeley Heights and Mountainside. We pick up when you call, and we carry NJ HIC #13VH11720500.
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Nearby siding: New Providence and Berkeley Heights, or see all the towns we serve.
How a Summit Job Actually Runs
You reach out
Call (862) 318-3997 or send the form. We only need the address and what you are seeing.
Free inspection
Four Seasons comes out to look at the siding, and the inspection is free with no obligation to hire us.
We photograph what we find
You see photos of the problem, such as a cracked panel or soft wood behind loose siding.
Written itemized estimate
You get it in writing, itemized line by line, before work starts. Square footage and material tier set the price.
The work
What sits under the old siding gets checked before the new goes on.
Warranty coverage
Ask to review the written coverage.
Siding Questions Summit Customers Ask
Is it worth replacing siding on a house in Summit?
It depends on the wall: one weathered Summit wall can often be repaired on its own, and we match as close as the material line allows, while a wall that has taken several patches may be cheaper to replace, and we show both options with photos.
Can I install new siding over old siding in Summit?
You can in some cases, but every wave in the old wall shows through and rot underneath stays hidden until it costs more to fix, which is why we strip down to the sheathing on a Summit house.
Will homeowners insurance cover siding repair in Summit?
Wind and storm damage often is covered, while plain age is not, and we photograph and document the Summit wall either way so you know which one you have before you file anything.
Does siding replacement require a permit in Summit?
Summit permits run through the city's code administration page, and the department's inspector signs off on the finished work. Ordinary repairs usually do not need a permit, and when one applies we pull it and schedule around the inspection.
Where We Work Around Summit
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Driving Directions to Four Seasons From Around Summit
Choose a starting town below for driving directions to our base at 38 Speer Ave in Clifton.
From New Providence, NJ
Roads between New Providence and Summit: Springfield Avenue (CR 512); South Street (CR 647).
Straight-line distance between map points: about 2.6 miles, not a drive time.
From Berkeley Heights, NJ
Roads between Berkeley Heights and Summit: Springfield Avenue (CR 512); Maple Street.
Straight-line distance between map points: about 5.0 miles, not a drive time.
From Millburn, NJ
Roads between Millburn and Summit: Springfield Avenue; Millburn Avenue (CR 527).
Straight-line distance between map points: about 2.8 miles, not a drive time.
Get a free siding estimate
We inspect first and photograph what we find, then give you an itemized number in writing. There is no obligation, and 0% financing is available.
- Free inspection before any quote
- Written estimate, itemized line by line
- Review the written warranty terms
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