Exterior Contractor Serving Hillside, NJ

Two existing layers on a Hillside postwar colonial means we need a tear-off before any new installation — a third layer adds too much weight and prevents proper deck assessment. We find rotted or soft decking in a significant percentage of Hillside homes at this age. We walk the full roof, probe every soft area, and give you a written condition report before recommending a scope. GAF and CertainTeed are what we install.

James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide engineered wood are the best long-term choices for Hillside’s dense urban-adjacent conditions. Vinyl is also available. We assess sheathing condition and scope all options in writing. Hillside’s density means shaded elevations are common — fiber cement handles sustained moisture better than vinyl in those conditions.

Overflow toward a neighboring property means undersized gutters, clogged downspouts, or wrong discharge positioning. We assess the full drainage picture, correct the sizing and pitch, and ensure discharge is directed appropriately away from both properties. Everything documented in writing.

Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and Harvey. Dense Hillside neighborhoods mean proper rough opening sealing is critical — urban moisture and limited airflow find every gap. We measure each opening and scope in writing before any order.

We assess each door and frame condition independently — even on the same building conditions vary. Therma-Tru or ProVia fiberglass is the right product for Hillside’s density. We document the scope by unit in writing before any work begins.

Base trim rot in Hillside is almost always splash-back from impervious surfaces on tight lots — driveways, sidewalks, and patios direct water at the base of the siding and trim. Azek or KOMA PVC trim won’t absorb that moisture and won’t rot. We find the moisture source, fix grading or drainage issues, and document everything in the written scope.