Cottage Grove MN Siding Contractor
Siding repair and replacement from the owner-led contractor that has been based in Cottage Grove since 2001. LP SmartSide, vinyl, storm-damage documentation and honest repair-versus-replace advice. MN License #BC297099.
Northern Exteriors repairs and replaces siding on Cottage Grove homes. We are an owner-led, family-owned exterior contractor that has been based right here in Cottage Grove since 2001 — more of our completed projects are in Cottage Grove ZIP codes than in any other city we serve. Homeowners work directly with the owner, Jason Berrey, and with crews we have worked alongside for years. Minnesota License #BC297099. Call 651-230-5103 or request a free estimate and we will look at the siding, tell you honestly whether it needs repair or replacement, and put the scope in writing.
Cottage Grove siding takes a beating: west-facing walls get full afternoon sun, winter freeze-thaw works at every seam, and the hail that crosses Washington County every few summers leaves cracks, chips and dents that are easy to miss from the street. This page explains what we do, how we do it, and what to expect — including one Cottage Grove project you can judge for yourself four winters after we finished it.
Siding Services in Cottage Grove
Full siding replacement
Tear-off of the old siding, inspection of the sheathing underneath, new housewrap, flashing at windows and doors, and new siding, trim and corner posts. We do not side over rotten or wet sheathing — if the wall behind the siding needs repair, you will hear about it before the new panels go up, not after.
Siding repair
Cracked or hail-damaged panels, loose or missing pieces after wind, warped panels near a grill or dryer vent, failed caulk and trim, and water damage at a single wall. Repair makes sense when the product is still available, the color can be matched acceptably, and the wall behind it is sound. When it is not, we say so.
Vinyl siding
Still the most common siding in Cottage Grove neighborhoods, and still a good choice when it is a quality panel installed correctly — hung loose enough to expand and contract, with proper J-channel, flashing and sealant. We install products such as Norandex Cedar Knolls, which carries a manufacturer limited lifetime transferable warranty with ColorHold® color protection (warranty terms are set by the manufacturer and depend on correct installation and registration).
LP SmartSide engineered wood siding
Northern Exteriors is an LP Remodelers Edge contractor. LP SmartSide gives a real wood-grain look, resists hail impact better than most vinyl, and offers a wide color range. It costs more than vinyl and needs to be installed to LP’s specifications for the warranty to apply. If you are weighing the two, read our guide to the advantages and trade-offs of LP SmartSide and browse popular LP SmartSide colors for Minnesota homes.
Storm and hail damage documentation
We inspect the siding, soffit, fascia, gutters and soft metals, photograph what we find, and document it in a form an adjuster can use. We have worked storm claims alongside Cottage Grove homeowners for years. We cannot promise what an insurance company will approve — that is the adjuster’s decision — but we can make sure the damage is found, measured and presented properly.
Soffit, fascia and gutters
Most siding projects touch the soffit, fascia and gutters, and it is far more efficient to replace or repair them at the same time than to come back later. We handle aluminum fascia wrap, vented soffit and gutters as part of a siding scope when they are needed.
A Cottage Grove Siding Project — Photographed Four Winters Later
This Cottage Grove two-story took storm damage to its siding. We worked the insurance claim alongside the homeowner and replaced the siding, taking the house from a two-tone cream and brown exterior to Norandex Cedar Knolls in Carbon Brown with white trim, new housewrap and color-matched sealant. The “after” photo is not a week-one photo: we took it four Minnesota winters after the install. The color has not faded, the panels have not warped, and the seams are still tight. Read the full before-and-after write-up.
Why Cottage Grove Homeowners Choose Northern Exteriors
- Owner-led since 2001. You deal with Jason Berrey, not a salesperson, and the company is based in Cottage Grove — we are still here after the storm, and we can drive you past our work from most of those 25 years.
- Long-standing crews. We have built long-term relationships with the crews and suppliers we use. The people on your house are people we know.
- 4.9-star Google rating from more than 70 Minnesota homeowners, and an A+ BBB rating.
- Minnesota License #BC297099, insured, and an LP Remodelers Edge contractor.
- Honest scope. If a repair will do, we will tell you. If the wall behind the siding is the real problem, we will show you.
How a Cottage Grove Siding Project Works
- Inspection and consultation. We walk the house with you, check every elevation, look at soffit, fascia and gutters, and photograph any storm damage. If insurance may be involved, we say so at this step.
- Product and color selection. Vinyl or LP SmartSide, profile, trim, and color — with samples you can hold up against your brick, roof and neighbors’ homes. Many Cottage Grove neighborhoods have HOA or association color guidelines; check yours before you fall in love with a swatch.
- Written scope. Every item — tear-off, sheathing repair allowance, housewrap, flashing, siding, trim, soffit, fascia, gutters, cleanup — in writing before work starts. Cottage Grove requires a building permit for siding; we pull it.
- Installation. Tear-off, wall inspection, housewrap and flashing, then siding and trim installed to the manufacturer’s specifications so the warranty holds.
- Cleanup and final review. Magnet sweep for nails, debris hauled, and a walk-around with you to check trim lines, caulk joints and every corner post before we call it done.
Storm-Damaged Siding in Cottage Grove
Hail and wind damage on siding is often hard to see from the ground. Hail leaves half-moon cracks and chips on vinyl that show up best in low sun; wind lifts panels at the laps and pulls them from the J-channel; impact-dented soffit, fascia and gutters are usually the first clue that the walls were hit too. Two things matter most after a storm: documentation — photographs of every elevation, the soft metals and the roof, taken before repairs — and matching. If your siding product or color has been discontinued, a partial repair may not match, and that is a legitimate part of the claim conversation. Northern Exteriors documents storm-related siding damage, coordinates with the roof inspection when both were hit, and helps you present it to your insurer. We do not decide what a policy covers and we will never promise an approval; we make sure nothing is missed. Start with a free storm damage inspection.
Cottage Grove Siding FAQs
Do you repair siding on only one side of the house?
Yes, when the product is still available and the color and texture can be matched acceptably. Single-elevation repairs are common after wind damage or a grill or dryer-vent melt. If the existing siding is discontinued or badly faded, we will show you the match before you commit.
When does repair make sense versus full replacement?
Repair makes sense for isolated damage on siding that is otherwise sound and matchable. Replacement makes sense when damage is spread across several elevations, when panels are brittle or chalking, when there is moisture damage behind the siding, or when the product cannot be matched. We give you the honest answer either way.
Do you install both LP SmartSide and vinyl siding?
Yes. We are an LP Remodelers Edge contractor and we install quality vinyl siding such as Norandex Cedar Knolls. We will walk you through the cost, look and durability differences for your specific house.
Can you inspect hail-damaged siding?
Yes. We inspect siding, soffit, fascia, gutters and soft metals after hail, photograph and document the damage, and help you present it to your insurance company. Coverage decisions belong to your insurer.
Does Cottage Grove require a permit for siding?
Yes. The City of Cottage Grove lists siding on its residential building permit list. We pull the permit as part of the project and handle the City inspection.
How do I get started?
Call 651-230-5103 or use the estimate form below. Tell us whether the siding is aging, storm-damaged, hard to match or part of a planned exterior update, and we will schedule a free inspection.
Related from Northern Exteriors
Roof and siding hit by the same storm? See our Cottage Grove roofing and storm inspection page. Comparing products for the whole metro? Start with the Twin Cities siding contractor page, our Minnesota siding company page, or the Woodbury siding page for our neighbors to the north. Wondering where else we work? Our Twin Cities service areas page lists every community we serve.
Request a Free Cottage Grove Siding Inspection or Estimate
Call 651-230-5103 or use the form below. You can also use our free roofing and siding estimate page. We are based in Cottage Grove, so scheduling is usually quick.