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Urban Edge / Siding / Portland, Oregon

Siding that keeps Portland rain out.

Siding replacement and siding repair across Portland, Happy Valley and Clackamas County, with the water barrier and flashing done right underneath. A written, fixed price before any work starts.

Book a free siding inspection Repair or replace? 30-second check
Licensed, bonded, insured2-year workmanship warranty
Where we workPortlandHappy ValleyClackamasMilwaukieGreshamLake OswegoWest LinnOregon CityDamascusTroutdaleGladstoneSandy

Services

Four jobs. Done one way.

Every job starts by finding where the water gets in. On a wall, that's usually not where the stain is.

01

Siding replacement

[Siding materials you install], with the water barrier and flashing done right underneath.

 02

Siding repair

Cracks, gaps and loose boards in one area, replaced without re-siding the house.

 03

Rot behind the siding

We open the wall, replace the soft wood, and fix the water that caused it.

 04

Storm and leak repair

Repairs after wind and heavy rain, then a written plan for anything bigger.

Signs of trouble

Siding sheds the rain. The layer behind it stops the rest.

When the water barrier and flashing fail, the damage stays hidden until it shows at the surface. Seven signs to look for, starting on the south and west walls.

  1. 01Paint that peels again a year after painting, in the same place. Water is pushing it off from behind.
  2. 02Swollen, cupped or split boards especially at the bottom edge.
  3. 03Soft spots when you press a screwdriver into the siding near a window corner.
  4. 04Gaps at trim and corners where caulk has pulled away.
  5. 05Dark streaks below windows which often point to missing or failed flashing above the window.
  6. 06Siding touching the ground, a roof or a deck where it wicks water up.
  7. 07Inside clues such as bubbling paint, stains or a musty smell on an outside wall.

Found one? Where to look first, and what it usually means.

30-second check

Repair or replace?

A few quick questions give you a starting point. An inspection gives you the real answer, with photos of what we find.

Projects

Real jobs, real photos.

Recent Urban Edge jobs. More before and after photos go here as jobs finish.

Backyard shed with new lap siding, three small windows and a white door, beside a new deck and horizontal-board fence
Siding, shed and deck, Portland, 2024

Our process

Five steps. All of them in writing.

The same five steps whether it's a few boards or the whole house.

  1. 01InspectionAround every wall, with photos of everything we find.
  2. 02Written priceA written price and list of work, before any work starts.
  3. 03PermitsPulled where the job needs them. We help with HOA approval too.
  4. 04The buildOld siding off, soft wood repaired, water barrier and flashing, then new siding. Site cleaned daily.
  5. 05WalkthroughA final check together, then your written warranty.

Proof

Check us before you call us.

Ask every contractor you talk to what they will put in writing.

Verify our license

Licensed, bonded and insured.

Bond, insurance and complaint history are all public on the state's site.

Look it up yourself
Sample inspection report

See what you get.

[Link to a real sample photo report, with the homeowner's details removed.]
Older homes

Lead-safe on pre-1978 houses.

[Oregon lead-based paint renovation license number, once Tim confirms it. Needed before this line goes live.]
Warranty

A document, not a handshake.

A 2-year workmanship warranty, in writing, plus [manufacturer warranties registered in your name, once Tim confirms].

Real Google reviews from siding customers, quoted word for word, go here as they come in.
roofs.uepdx.comRoofingRoof replacement and repair, from the same crew. dryrot.uepdx.comDry Rot & Water Damage RepairRot in the sheathing or framing behind the siding. painting.uepdx.comPaintingPaint for the new siding and trim.

Questions

What people ask first.

Short answers. Call if yours isn't here.

Do you work with insurance claims?

We can photograph the damage and write up the repair for your claim. Your insurer decides what's covered.

Which siding should I choose?

It depends on your house, your budget and how much upkeep you want. We bring samples and compare the options with you on the visit.

Can you replace just a few boards?

Usually, yes. Cracks, gaps and loose boards in one area can be repaired without re-siding the house. If the boards are failing all around, a re-side costs less over a few years.

How do I know if water is getting behind my siding?

Paint that keeps peeling in the same spot, swollen or soft boards near windows and corners, and stains or a musty smell inside an outside wall. See all seven signs.

Book an inspection

Not sure what your siding needs?

Book a free inspection. You'll get photos and a straight answer.

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