Siding in Westminster, CO: honest repair, durable replacement
Two counties, five decades of subdivisions, one hail corridor. Westminster homes carry everything from 1950s ranch cladding in Shaw Heights to 1980s hardboard in Countryside to 2000s fiber cement in Bradburn Village, and each fails differently in Colorado weather. Precision Exteriors Restoration, Colorado License #0248041, has completed 3,000+ Front Range projects since 2016 and brings that material-by-material judgment to every free Westminster siding inspection.
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One local team for every Westminster siding job
Direct answer: From single-panel siding repair to whole-house replacement and storm claims, Precision Exteriors covers the full range of siding services across both the Adams County and Jefferson County sides of Westminster.
Siding repair Westminster
Cracked vinyl, dented aluminum, and loose boards fixed and sealed correctly.
Siding replacement Westminster
Complete re-clads with house wrap inspection and fastening set for Front Range wind.
Hail damage assessment
Material-specific documentation that stands up to an adjuster's scope review.
James Hardie fiber cement
HardiePlank and HardieTrim, the premium answer to hail country. See our James Hardie fiber cement options.
Hardboard and LP replacement
The 1970s to 1990s composite sidings that swell with moisture, replaced with modern engineered wood or fiber cement.
Insurance claim support
We build the scope, meet the adjuster, and keep the paperwork straight.
Repair or replace: the Westminster decision
Direct answer: Repair wins when the damage is isolated and the material is still made. Replacement wins when hail has marked multiple elevations, when composite hardboard has started swelling at nail heads and butt joints, or when the original product is discontinued and a patch would never match. Westminster's median home was built in the mid-1980s, prime hardboard territory, so this question comes up here more than in most metro cities.
The subdivision waves that built Westminster, the 1970s and 80s around Countryside and Standley Lake, the 1990s at Legacy Ridge, the 2000s at Bradburn, each used the cladding of their era. Some of those products aged well. Others, especially the pressed-board sidings of the 70s and 80s, are known for moisture failure and were the subject of major manufacturer settlements. Our inspection tells you what is actually on your walls and what its realistic remaining life is, before you spend anything.
Is James Hardie worth it over vinyl in Westminster?
Direct answer: For most Westminster homes, yes over standard vinyl, with a caveat. Fiber cement resists hail impact, mile-high UV fade, and freeze-thaw movement far better than builder-grade vinyl, which gets brittle in cold and can crack in a spring storm. The caveat: quality impact-rated vinyl is a legitimate budget option, and we will tell you when it is the smarter spend for your home and timeline.
Cost depends on wall area, stories, existing material tear-off, trim condition, and whether a storm claim is funding part of the work, so treat any phone quote with suspicion. What we commit to: a free inspection, a written line-item scope, and manufacturer-backed warranties our certifications let us register, including options most contractors cannot offer. Engineered wood such as LP SmartSide sits between the two on price and delivers a real wood look with far better moisture behavior.
Hail claims for Westminster siding
Direct answer: Westminster sits in the northwest metro's stretch of Hail Alley, the region with the most frequent large hail in North America. When hail crosses the city, siding damage shows up differently by material: cracked vinyl low on the windward wall, distributed dents in aluminum, chipping and spalling on fiber cement, and telltale dents in soft metal trim that prove hail size. Many Colorado homeowner policies cover replacement with material of like kind and quality rather than a downgrade; check your policy language or ask your adjuster how yours defines it.
The Front Range knows what a bad storm costs: the May 8, 2017 hailstorm produced roughly 2.3 billion dollars in insured losses, the costliest catastrophe in Colorado history, and tracked directly through the northwest metro. Colorado has ranked second among all states for hail claims, and peak season runs April through August. Because Westminster straddles Adams and Jefferson counties, we make sure the scope reflects your actual property and policy, not a generic template. Initial adjuster scopes routinely omit trim, soft metal, paint match, and discontinued-material considerations; catching those is a core part of what we do.
Three reasons Westminster siding wears out early
Direct answer: Hail frequency, high-altitude UV, and freeze-thaw cycling. Each one attacks a different weakness: hail cracks and dents the face, UV chalks and fades pigment years ahead of sea-level ratings, and the daily freeze-thaw swing works joints and caulk lines open so moisture gets behind the wall.
Two counties
The city spans Adams and Jefferson counties, with different permit offices; we handle the paperwork either way.
Mid-1980s median
Median construction year is the mid-1980s, and most housing went up between 1970 and 1999, so first-generation siding is reaching end of life across whole subdivisions at once.
South Westminster ranches
Neighborhoods like Shaw Heights are largely 1950s to 1970s ranches, where original lap siding and aluminum are common and matching profiles are long discontinued.
Open, windy terrain
Open terrain around Standley Lake and the US 36 corridor leaves west-facing elevations exposed to wind-driven hail.
Picking a siding contractor in Westminster
Direct answer: Confirm the Colorado license, look for a real local project history, and make sure the contractor documents storm damage well enough to defend your claim. Precision Exteriors Restoration: License #0248041, founded 2016, 3,000+ Front Range projects, BBB A+, NRCA member, Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, CertainTeed Shingle Master Installer.
Our process: free elevation-by-elevation inspection, then a written scope and material consultation, then insurance claim support, then certified installation, then a final walkthrough, backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty in writing.
Backed in writing: 10-Year Workmanship Warranty. Certified-Installer Manufacturer Warranties. Licensed, insured, and local since 2016.
Serving every Westminster neighborhood
Direct answer: Precision Exteriors inspects, repairs, and replaces siding across Westminster, including Shaw Heights, Countryside, Hyland Greens, Legacy Ridge, Bradburn Village, The Ranch, Sunset Ridge, and the Standley Lake area, on both the Adams and Jefferson county sides.
Everything else we do in the city lives on our Westminster service area page, and our full siding services hub covers materials and methods in depth. To start with a free, no-obligation Westminster siding inspection, call (720) 408-1840 or contact us and we put the findings and options in writing.
Rated 4.6 stars by Westminster neighbors
Real, verified Google reviews from Front Range homeowners. We are proud of an honest 4.6 stars rating built one home at a time. Read our reviews.
"The Precision team was great and provided me with great customer service and results. Special thanks to Anthony for helping me through the insurance process in making sure the details were covered."
"Great quality work, friendly service. Fast and clean service."
"They showed up on time, they knew their stuff, they did the work, and they did it well."
"Could not give Precision Exteriors a higher recommendation. Professional, timely, and great to work with."
The Precision Warranty
Protected in writing, for the long run
Every Precision Exteriors Restoration siding project is backed in writing, so your Westminster home stays protected long after our crew leaves.
10-Year Workmanship Warranty
The Precision Warranty covers the quality of our siding installation for a full decade, in writing.
Certified-Installer Manufacturer Warranty
As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and CertainTeed Shingle Master Installer, we register manufacturer-backed material warranties most contractors cannot offer.
Licensed, Insured, Local Since 2016
Colorado License #0248041, BBB A+ accredited, with 3,000+ completed Front Range projects.
Westminster siding questions, answered
My roof was replaced after a storm. Should my siding have been checked too?
What siding is on my 1980s Westminster home?
Do you work both sides of the county line?
How fast can you get on site after a storm?
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