Siding contractor in Lynn, MA
Full-home siding installation and replacement for Lynn homes, about 38 miles from our Bellingham base. Licensed MA HIC #192348 and insured, in business since 2006.
Lynn homes, by the numbers
Lynn has one of the older housing stocks we work in: the median home was built in 1946, and 46% of its 37,960 homes went up before 1940. That makes its homes older than those in 91% of the towns on our service list.
Lynn also has a large share of two- to four-family buildings (32% of homes, against 35% single-family detached). Re-siding a two-family or a triple-decker means more staging, taller walls and more trim per elevation, and we price that line by line instead of by the square.
- Median year built
- 1946
- Homes
- 37,960
- Built before 1980
- 78%
- Single-family detached
- 35%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 32%
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
What we expect behind old siding in Lynn
Based on when Lynn's homes were built, these are the conditions we plan for at the estimate, so they never become a surprise change order.
Lead paint on older trim and clapboard
With 78% of Lynn homes built before 1980, many still have lead paint on the original trim and wood siding. Federal EPA rules require lead-safe work practices whenever painted surfaces are disturbed on a home built before 1978, so tear-off on these houses is contained, misted and cleaned up to that standard.
Board sheathing and hidden rot
Pre-war houses in Lynn were usually sheathed in solid boards rather than plywood, and decades of leaks show up as soft boards around windows, sills and corners. We open the walls, replace what is rotten and only then wrap and side.
Asbestos-cement shingles
With the median Lynn home dating from 1946, we regularly find asbestos-cement shingles, sometimes buried under a later layer of vinyl or aluminum. Their removal falls under MassDEP asbestos rules, so we identify them at the estimate and plan the removal before the job is priced.
Siding that suits Lynn homes
Clapboard
Keeps the narrow lap lines of Lynn's older houses; available in fiber cement so it never needs scraping.
Details →Cedar shake
The traditional New England finish for Capes and shingle-style homes.
Details →Premium vinyl
The most cost-effective full re-side for a Lynn home, with no painting ever.
Details →Every option is a complete re-side: tear-off, sheathing repair, weather barrier, flashing, trim and cleanup. Compare all nine siding options.
About Lynn
Lynn is a diverse, oceanfront city experiencing significant revitalization, with miles of coastline, a growing arts community, and the stunning Lynn Shore Reservation. The city's affordability and proximity to Boston make it increasingly attractive.
Lynn homes near the shore face salt air and wind, so fiber cement and quality vinyl are common choices for a full re-side.
Local note: From about 1870 to 1920 Lynn produced more shoes than any other U.S. city, and the Lynn Shore Reservation runs along Nahant Bay.
What homeowners wrote on Google
“I wish I could give them 10 stars! Fabio and his crew did an amazing job with many aspects of our new home construction, Hardie siding, trim, Trex decking, painting, etc. His crew was professional and talented. Fabio worked tirelessly to ensure that the job was completed timely and within budget. I can't say enough good things about our experience with Fabio and his team!”
Questions from Lynn homeowners
What siding works best on Lynn homes?
For a town where the typical house dates from the 1940s and 35% of homes are single-family, we most often recommend clapboard, cedar shake or premium vinyl. The right pick depends on your house; Fabio brings samples to the estimate.
Who issues the siding permit in Lynn?
The Lynn building department, in Essex County. Massachusetts requires a permit for a re-side and a registered Home Improvement Contractor; we hold MA HIC registration and file the permit ourselves.
My Lynn house was built before 1978. Does that change the job?
It changes how the old siding comes off. That applies to roughly 78% of Lynn homes, and on those we work lead-safe: containment sheeting, no dry scraping, careful cleanup, listed as its own line on the estimate.
Do you re-side two-family homes and triple-deckers?
Yes. They are common in Lynn. The estimate covers the extra staging, the porch and stair details and the trim on each floor, so the price reflects the real building, not just its footprint.
Get a free siding estimate in Lynn
Tell us about the house. Fabio calls you back the same day, walks the property and sends an itemized written estimate within 24 hours.
- Estimate
- Free, itemized, in writing
- License
- MA HIC #192348
- Experience
- Since 2006
- Languages
- English & Portuguese
Prefer to talk? Call (508) 590-9193