NO. 1 SIDING CONTRACTOR IN DE SOTO, KS

James Hardie Siding Contractor in De Soto, KS

De Soto homes weren’t all built the same way, so your siding shouldn’t be treated like it was. A 1940s ranch near downtown, a ’90s tri-level in Oak Country Estates, and a new build in Arbor Ridge each wear out in different ways. As a siding contractor in De Soto, KS, Fairway Exteriors starts by walking your home and finding out what’s really going on behind the boards.

What Your De Soto Siding Is Up Against

Every town has its own siding problems. These are the ones we see most around De Soto.

Hardboard From the '80s and '90s

Many De Soto homes were built around 1990, when builders used hardboard (Masonite) and skimped on flashing. If a board’s bottom edge feels soft or flares out, paint won’t save it.

Hail That Rolls in Off Open Ground

De Soto saw 1-inch hail on March 10, 2026. Cold, brittle vinyl cracks under hits like that, while dense fiber cement shrugs most of them off.

Big Lots, Big Trees, Busy Woodpeckers

Shady acre lots keep siding damp, and damp wood draws woodpeckers. Fiber cement gives them nothing to peck, and we’ll keep your gates shut for pets or livestock.

A Busier Market Since Panasonic

With the Panasonic plant ramping up, older homes now sit next to brand-new builds. Fresh siding keeps yours competitive, whether you’re staying or selling.

Our Clients Say It Best

Highly recommend Fairway Exteriors for Hardie siding replacement! Scott is very knowledgeable, professional & great with detail- his team has exceptional craftsmanship.

Jenny Brouillette

January 2026

Very, very pleased with the craftsmanship of the team that did our re-siding! Its a tall house with places that are hard to reach. We get compliments every day! The crew was very very good at cleaning up, never missed a day and worked until sundown. Nicholas was excellent as a project manager, great communicator! Highly recommended!!

Matt Ungashick

November 2025

Repair or Replace? 7 Signs Your De Soto Home Needs Siding Replacement

A couple of cracked boards can sometimes be patched. But if you see three or more of these, patching usually just delays the bill. Take a slow lap around your house this weekend and check.

Bottom edges that are swollen or fuzzy. This is the classic hardboard failure, and it doesn’t shrink back once it’s wet.
Paint that peels within a couple of years. When paint won’t stick, moisture is usually coming from behind the board, not the surface.
Soft spots around windows and door trim. Push gently with a screwdriver. If it sinks in, there’s likely rot in the sheathing too.
Holes near the roofline or corners. Woodpeckers and squirrels target siding that’s already soft.
Cracked, punctured, or chalky vinyl on the west side. That wall takes the most afternoon sun, and the most storm hits.
Rooms that feel drafty or run hot in July. Old siding with gaps and no real house wrap lets outside air right in.
You’ve already paid for repairs twice. At that point, a full re-side usually costs less over the next 10 years than another round of fixes.

Not sure what you’re looking at? Snap a few photos and send them our way. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s worth replacing yet.

Siding Replacement for Every Era of De Soto Home

De Soto has three distinct generations of homes, and each one needs a different game plan.

Your Home	What We Usually Find	What We Recommend
1940s to 1960s ranches and split-levels	Original wood lap, sometimes with vinyl or aluminum over it. Pre-1978 homes may need lead-safe demo	Hardie lap siding with clean, wide trim that keeps the classic look
1980s and ’90s tri-levels and two-stories	Swollen hardboard, rot at window sills, minimal flashing	Full tear-off, new house wrap and flashing, Hardie lap with board and batten accents
2000s and newer builds	Hail-dinged vinyl and faded south and west walls	Hardie lap, or a mix of lap, shingle, and vertical siding for a custom look

We can handle siding, trim, soffit, fascia, and gutters as one project, so you’re working with a single siding company instead of juggling several.

Picking Your Look: Styles Our James Hardie Siding Installers Recommend

The style you choose changes both the look and the price, so here’s the quick version before you start scrolling Pinterest.

Style	Best For	Cost Compared to Standard Lap
Lap siding (8.25″ Cedarmill)	Ranches, tri-levels, and classic two-stories	The baseline and the most economical option
Vertical board and batten	Modern farmhouse looks, gables, and accent walls	Typically 25% to 35% more
Shingle siding	Gables, dormers, and cottage-style accents	Material runs more than double lap, plus extra labor
Mixed styles	Adding character to a plain 1990s front elevation	Depends on how much of each you use

Color: Factory Finish or Painted?

Statement Collection colors come factory finished and are the most budget-friendly choice.
Dream Collection colors open up a much wider color range at a higher cost.
Primed siding gets painted on site. It gives you total color freedom, but you’ll repaint sooner.

A Tip for De Soto Homes With Brick or Stone

Plenty of ’80s and ’90s homes here have a brick or stone wainscot on the front. Your new siding color has to work with it, not fight it. That’s why we build a 3D rendering of your actual house first, so you can see the combination before a single board gets ordered.

Why De Soto Homeowners Choose Us Over Other Siding Companies Near You

Plenty of contractors for siding can install Hardie. Here’s what’s different when we do it.

The owner learned it at the source. Scott trained installers for James Hardie across the country and worked directly for Hardie’s CEO. He’s the one who walks your home.
Same crews, every job. You won’t get a rotating cast of subcontractors. Our siding installers know our standards because they’re the only ones we use.
Lifetime workmanship warranty. This comes on top of James Hardie’s product warranty. If our installation fails, we fix it.
Daily video updates. Commuting to Lawrence or Overland Park? You’ll still see exactly what got done each day, and we meet with you on site too.
No high-pressure sales. We give you options and an itemized quote, then let you decide.
Recognized by the people who make the product. James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, 2025 James Hardie Service Excellence Award, BBB A+, and 4.9 stars across 130+ Google reviews.

One homeowner summed it up after replacing 40-year-old board and batten: “We’ve never had a contractor more conscientious than Scott.” Read more reviews.

Your New Siding in 3 Steps: Design, Install, Celebrate

Design

Scott drives out to your De Soto home for a 20- to 30-minute walkthrough. He checks for swollen hardboard, hail damage, and soft spots, then asks what you want your home to look like. You get an itemized proposal and a 3D rendering that shows how new colors work with your brick or stone before you commit.

Install

The same James Hardie-trained crew handles your home from tear-off to trim. If we find rot under the old siding, you see photos and pricing before we fix anything. You get a daily video update, and on acreage lots, we keep gates shut for pets and livestock.

Celebrate

We walk the finished job with you and run a magnetic sweep across your yard for stray nails. Then you enjoy a home that stands up to De Soto hail and woodpeckers, backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty.

Want to see finished homes first? Browse our project gallery.

What Siding Replacement Costs in De Soto

We publish real numbers, because you shouldn’t have to guess.

Most projects: $14 to $20 per square foot. About 85% of our jobs land here.
Typical example: A 2,000 sq ft home with an attached garage needs about 2,500 sq ft of siding. With lap siding and trim, that usually runs $14 to $17 per square foot.
Double-layer tear-off: Adds $1,500 to $3,000. This is common when vinyl was installed over old wood.
Rot repair on 1985 to 1995 homes: Usually $1,500 to $2,500.
Financing: 18 months, no interest.

See the full breakdown on our siding pricing page.

Pair It With New Windows, Doors, or a Deck

Re-siding is the easiest time to fix drafty windows, because the trim is already off. Many De Soto clients bundle their siding with window replacement, a new front or patio door, or a custom deck so everything matches.

Hiring a Siding Contractor in De Soto, KS? Ask These 5 Questions

Whoever you’re comparing, whether it’s other siding contractors or us near you, these questions sort out the pros quickly.

Are you a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor? It affects warranty coverage.
Who actually installs the siding? Your salesperson, their employees, or subcontractors?
How do you price rot repair? Get it in writing before demo day.
Is the quote itemized? A single lump sum makes it hard to compare bids.
Who handles permits? Inside De Soto city limits, siding replacement doesn’t need a city permit. If your address is in unincorporated Johnson County, the county may require one, so ask who pulls it.

Also Serving Your Neighbors Nearby

We work all over western Johnson County. See our pages for Lenexa, Shawnee, Olathe, Lake Quivira, and Overland Park, or view all of our service areas.

De Soto Siding FAQs

Do I need a permit to replace siding in De Soto, KS?

Not inside city limits. The City of De Soto exempts siding and window replacement from permits. If your home is in unincorporated Johnson County, check with the county, because it has required permits for re-siding.

How much does it cost to replace siding on a house in De Soto?

Most James Hardie projects run $14 to $20 per square foot. A typical 2,500 sq ft siding job with trim lands around $35,000 to $42,500, before rot repair or double-layer removal.

What siding holds up best to Kansas hail?

Fiber cement handles hail much better than vinyl, which gets brittle in cold weather. Installation matters too, so hire a certified Hardie board contractor.

How long does siding replacement take?

Most homes take one to two weeks once materials arrive. Weather, rot repair, and add-ons like windows can stretch that.

How can I tell if my siding is Masonite or hardboard?

Look at the bottom edges of the boards, especially near downspouts and sprinklers. Swollen, soft, or flared edges are the giveaway, and homes built in the ’80s and ’90s are the most likely to have it.

Will insurance cover hail-damaged siding?

It depends on your policy and the extent of the damage, so start with your insurance agent. We can document what we find on your home to help you through the process.

Do you work on rural De Soto properties outside city limits?

Yes. We work on acreage homes all around the 66018 area and plan around livestock, long driveways, and outbuildings.

Let's Talk About Your Home

Tell us what’s bugging you about your exterior, whether that’s swollen boards, hail dings, or a house that just looks dated next to the new builds. Scott will come out, walk the property with you, and give you honest options and an itemized quote with no pressure. Call (913) 850-7030 or request your free estimate to meet with a trusted siding contractor in De Soto, KS.