Your home’s exterior is its first impression and its first line of defense against the weather. Hoover Housing Solutions is a siding contractor Portsmouth OH homeowners call for vinyl siding, fiber cement siding, siding repair, soffit and fascia replacement, and exterior trim work. We serve Portsmouth and all of Scioto County — residential and commercial properties, repairs and full replacements.
What We Do
We handle the full range of exterior siding and cladding work. Whether you need new vinyl siding on a Scioto County home that hasn’t been touched in 30 years, fiber cement on a custom build, or a targeted repair on one damaged wall, we give the same level of attention to the job. Exterior work done right protects everything behind it — insulation, sheathing, framing, and interior walls.
- Vinyl siding installation and replacement
- Fiber cement siding (James Hardie)
- Wood siding installation and repair
- Siding repair (impact, rot, age)
- Soffit and fascia replacement
- Exterior trim and corner boards
- House wrap and moisture barrier installation
- Exterior painting (prep and finish)
- Power washing before re-siding
Signs You Need New Siding
Siding doesn’t last forever, and knowing when to replace versus repair can save you money in the long run. If your siding is warping or buckling away from the wall, moisture has likely gotten behind it. Cracks and breaks in individual panels are repairable if isolated, but widespread cracking usually means the material has passed its service life. Fading that doesn’t wash off is cosmetic, but it often goes hand in hand with other age-related failures.
Higher heating and cooling bills can point to siding and insulation failure. Older vinyl siding in Scioto County homes was often installed without adequate insulated backing — replacement is an opportunity to upgrade the thermal envelope at the same time. Visible rot around windows, corners, and the bottom course of siding is a sign that water has been getting in, and that the damage may extend into the sheathing behind the siding.
Storm damage is common in Scioto County. Hail, wind-driven branches, and severe weather events can cause concentrated damage to one or more sides of a home. We assess storm damage throughout the Portsmouth area and can work with your insurance company on claims if applicable.
Siding Options for Ohio Weather
Vinyl siding is the most common choice in Portsmouth and Scioto County for good reason. It’s affordable, handles moisture well, comes in dozens of colors and profiles, and requires almost no maintenance beyond occasional washing. Modern vinyl is significantly better than the material installed on homes in the 1980s and 90s — thicker, more impact-resistant, and better at handling Ohio’s temperature swings.
Fiber cement — James Hardie is the dominant brand — is the premium option. It resists moisture, insects, and fire better than vinyl, holds paint longer, and maintains its dimensional stability in freeze-thaw conditions. It looks closer to real wood without the maintenance. The trade-off is cost: fiber cement is typically 30 to 50 percent more expensive than vinyl to install because it’s heavier and more labor-intensive to work with. For homeowners who want the best material for Scioto County’s climate and don’t want to revisit it for 40 years, fiber cement is the right call.
Wood siding looks excellent and is the traditional choice on older Portsmouth homes. It can be stained or painted to any color. The downside is maintenance: wood siding in Ohio’s humid climate needs repainting every five to seven years and is more vulnerable to rot and insect damage if that maintenance lapses. We’ll give you the honest trade-offs for your specific project.
Our Process
We start every siding project with an inspection of the existing exterior. We check for moisture damage, rot, and structural issues in the sheathing and framing before we remove anything. If we find problems, we document them and bring them to you before proceeding — you’ll know exactly what’s there and what it costs to fix it.
From there: removal of the old siding, repair of any sheathing or framing damage, installation of house wrap or moisture barrier, then siding installation, trim work, and finishing details around windows and doors. Most standard Scioto County homes take one to two weeks for a full siding replacement. We clean up the job site throughout and leave the property in better shape than we found it. Call (740) 357-9020 to schedule your free estimate.
Areas We Serve
We install and repair siding throughout Scioto County including Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, Lucasville, West Portsmouth, Minford, South Webster, Franklin Furnace, and surrounding communities. Storm damage and age don’t pick a ZIP code — call us wherever you are in Scioto County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vinyl siding on a typical Portsmouth-area home runs $8,000 to $18,000 depending on square footage and profile. Fiber cement siding runs $15,000 to $30,000 for similar homes. Prices vary based on story count, trim complexity, and whether sheathing repairs are needed. We give free estimates — call (740) 357-9020.
Fiber cement handles Ohio’s climate best — it resists moisture, temperature swings, and insects, and holds paint for 15+ years. Vinyl is a solid, lower-cost option that requires minimal maintenance. Wood looks great but needs repainting every 5-7 years in Scioto County’s humid climate. We’ll help you choose based on your budget and goals.
Most full siding replacements on Portsmouth-area homes take one to two weeks. Larger homes, multi-story properties, or projects with significant sheathing repair may take longer. We give you a project timeline before work starts.
Yes. We remove the existing siding as part of our standard process. This allows us to inspect the sheathing and framing for moisture damage and rot, install a proper house wrap, and ensure the new siding is installed on a sound substrate. Installing new siding over old siding is a shortcut we do not take.
Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior
Call Hoover Housing Solutions at (740) 357-9020 or contact us online to schedule a free estimate. We install and repair siding throughout Portsmouth and all of Scioto County — licensed, insured, and built to last in Ohio weather.