Fairway siding considerations range from topography to animal-based issues. Understanding all these issues from the beginning will benefit you.
Read on to learn more about the siding installation process in Fairway.
One of the things that make Fairway stand out is its status as a small town. The topography and unique shopping areas that attract many to this area draw a lot of comparisons to San Francisco. The unique architecture is very common in this city.
Many of the homes in this city are older and have typically been built with distinctive styles. Although cookie-cutter homes that look alike are not common in this city, there are issues that are typical of the area, regardless.
One of the most common issues with homes in the area is the use of wood shingles. Although this is a popular aesthetic look, one of the problems often associated with this look is that it is hard to see whether there’s any damage behind the shingles. Wall rebuilds are sometimes necessary.
Walls that aren’t level or constructed only with slats sometimes come up as an issue in Fairway, particularly in older homes. Because of the topography, flooding is a potential issue, so all siding requires proper drainage. Other issues, because of the popular use of wood exteriors, include insects and woodpeckers who end up creating large holes that may lead to serious damage.
Fairway siding jobs require building permits. In addition to the permits being required, the work must comply with residential zoning standards. Although the primary responsibility for getting the permits rests with the homeowner, the contractor is allowed to apply for the permit.
Permit applications can be completed in person or by email. The city recommends applying for the permit remotely, if possible. The entire application must be completed, including the Total Construction Value. Otherwise, you might run into delays in getting your project completed.
Once the building permit has been approved, payment is necessary. You can make the payment for the permit in person at City Hall or by phone. The permit card must be posted at the property during the entire job, otherwise, you are risking fines and having the project ordered stopped.
This permitting process protects your home and family, as well as the neighborhood and property values. The work completed will be safer and in compliance with environmental standards. You’ll also be able to sell your property a lot more easily when repairs have been completed according to building codes.
Before you begin your siding project, it is a good idea to contact City Hall about any projects that you are completing. In addition to knowing all the requirements, you’ll benefit from knowing who you need to contact in the event of a problem that needs to be resolved. Although situations, where you need to contact somebody about a job very urgently, are rare, it is helpful to know who to contact just the same.
Although not as common, there are sometimes situations where you appoint someone besides yourself or the contractor as an authorized agent who can fill out the permit. Examples might include another family member or a friend. When you use this option, it’s important to make sure you can absolutely trust this person with providing accurate information.
You’ll want to make sure the contractor has a plan for addressing drainage from your home. When contractors don’t address these issues, there are likely to be more problems with water getting behind the siding and causing damage. The best contractors know how to address everything properly.
Fairway Exteriors does Fairway siding installation and repair, contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.
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October 2025
From Scott’s initial visit to our home, we knew that Fairway Exteriors would get our business. Scott was very thorough in his estimating process which was huge for us since we are historically “do it yourself-ers” and hiring out was a big deal! His team communicated at every turn during the project so we knew exactly what they were up to and when. The job was done with excellence and the end result was more beautiful than we could have imagined! 10/10 for sure!
Lisa Kurtz
September 2025
Superior performance in every respect from start to finish. Our 40+ yrs old bat and board wood siding had once again needed wood rot repair as well as a new paint job. We got the usual paint bids but also contacted Fairway (based on reviews) to consider replacing it with James Hardie siding. And we are glad we did. Fairway did a great job (including a new window) and in the end we ended up with more value for our dollars spent. We’ve never had a contractor more conscientious than Scott. His bid was entirely reasonable. His crew was careful and skilled. The project started and finished on time. Highly recommend.
Marla Craven
August 2025
We knew we were using James Hardie from the get go, but it took us almost two years to decide on a siding company. Fairway Exteriors was not the least expensive, but we felt confident from the start, the value for the money spent was worth it. We were so pleased with our experience with Scott, Nickolas, and the crew. Great communication about the process. Clean up every evening. They guys worked hard and they had an amazing attention to detail. Everyone, we felt, went above and beyond. We highly recommend Fairway Exteriors and, if ever needed, we would use them again!
Kris Riedel
July 2025
I highly recommend this company. Scott and team provided a very professional group to replace our windows as well as siding. They were on-site daily for check-in and questions. The crews were very respectful of our property, cleaning up daily after work was completed for the day. A five star company going above and beyond!!! We have our dream home now!!!
Deb Shaunty
July 2025
We had a great experience with Fairway Exteriors! I appreciated the careful meticulous, hard work that each person brought to the project. Isaac and Scott, project leaders, were always quick to respond to questions along with frequently kept us updated on the project timelines. I was grateful to them for when we weren’t present at home then they were flexible to send video and pictures to ask for our feedback and any decisions they needed help with. We’ve received multiple compliments from our surrounding neighbors about the work. We love our finished product!
Alisha Dillingham
June 2025
We worked with Fairway Exteriors and had a good experience. We did both siding and windows as well and have been pleased with the work for both. We chose Fairway based on reviews from others and their pricing was competitive. The onsite installers were professional and there was always a foreman on site we could communicate directly with. He also gave us daily updates on progress, questions or issues. We had issues with a leaky exterior faucet and a gas line that they discovered and we had a third party come out to fix. Those were our only additional costs.
Matt & Maggie Butler
June 2025
Scott and his team are very professional. The installation was quick and the crew did a great job cleaning up afterward.
Bao Hoang
May 2025
10/10 Scott demo’d and installed new siding in a matter of 3 days to turn our old Leawood geek to modern chic
Jon Andalikiewicz
May 2025
We had our siding replaced by Fairway Exteriors this week and are very very pleased with the result. Scott is very knowledgeable about siding and was happy to answer any questions we had on the initial consultation. The quote came in quickly and when we decided go move forward they were able to squeeze us in a lot faster than we assumed. When it came time to start Scott and Isaac were both very helpful and kept us informed of any hiccups and everything going on via group text and any questions we had they had answers. Of course a project of this magnitude isn’t cheap, but they are very competitive on pricing and have a top of the line product. We are very pleased with overall experience and would highly recommend. Before and after pictures are below.
Kenneth Jones
February 2025
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Scott, Isaac, and the crew at Fairway Exterior. They were very thorough in communicating from beginning to the end. There were no questions left unanswered. The crew was respectful and so quick and efficient. The Hardie Board siding looks incredible and our home got a major upgrade, we are eager to show off the results. We are thrilled with this decision and will enjoy it for years to come. Thank you for all of your hard work!
Elizabeth Burns
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October 2021
Scott and his team went above and beyond. I love my new James Hardie siding. The final result turned out better than I expected. Scott is so patient and thorough. I highly recommend.
Lindsay Moffat
October 2021
Scott was very easy to work with. He was responsive and prompt with any questions we had. The job was competed in a timely manner with careful
attention to detail.
Melissa Warhurst
September 2021
Fairway Exteriors did a wonderful job showing me different options and helping me pick out the perfect siding and perfect color for my house.
Blake Mozingo
September 2021
Let me tell you about Scott the owner of Fairway exteriors and the experience I’ve had with him and his crews !
Scott is a amazing person ,and VERY responsive in texts / emails ! And he does what he tells you he’s going to do 100%
The transformation before and after . ? it’s amazing !! only in my dreams, and he made it happen !! With a totally decent and better price than others !!!
James Hardie is a way better material then vinyl hundred percent ! Hey people I’m just a customer and I don’t do reviews … but look at the transformation that Scott and his crew has done!!
I had to say something!!
Thank you Scott ! You and your crews are Totally professional on time clean and gets it done Properly.
Thank you !!!
John Armstrong
August 2021
Our experience with Scott Neidow and Fairway Exteriors was outstanding! We needed our siding replaced on two sides of our house, Scott recommended Hardie board. We got bids from 2 other very well known company’s, not only was Scott competitive but his attention to detail was over the top! He was on site every day checking every detail with his crews, always confirming that we were satisfied. The finished product is perfect!
Tisha Petty
July 2021
Scott and his team did a fantastic job! Despite a rainy spring, our extensive project (full siding, multiple windows, new gutters, new shutters…) was completed on budget and ahead of schedule! We also had a few surprises along the way with some extra repairs for under the surface wood rot (which really needed to be repaired regardless of the new siding), but Scott’s team kept us informed and involved. The dedicated construction team was completely professional and respectful of our house and our neighborhood. Thank you so much for giving us a beautiful new/old house!
Scott Martin
July 2021
I used Scott at Fairway Exteriors for work on our home at Lake Lotawana and couldn’t be happier! Scott did an excellent job from patiently working with us on a plan for our home’s exterior through completing the installation of James Hardie siding, exterior lighting, a new garage door and new gutters. Although we decided not to add new windows and a front door, he provided bids for that work as well. Scott’s installers were professional and courteous as well as true craftsman who took great pride in their work. Scott was attentive and quick to respond to issues that arose (termites, wood rot, etc.) and helped us to resolve them. The James Hardie siding greatly improved the look and, I believe, the value of our home. I highly recommend Scott and Fairway Exteriors!
Amy Sullivan
May 21, 2021
Scott was quick to get back to me anytime I had questions. He was very knowledgeable about James Hardie and took time to answer my questions. The installers were very courteous and picked up after themselves every night. No nails or trash or cigarette butts were left which we appreciated because we have grandchildren that play in the yard. We are very happy with the way the project went and how our new siding looks.
Janet Mitchelson, Lee's Summit MO
April 13, 2021
My new windows from Fairway Exteriors make my house bright and airy. The crew arrived on time and worked carefully since I have pets. Scott helped with the details to make the install go smoothly. I recommend them to anyone wanting professional workmanship and a quality product.
Ann Seferovich, Merriam KS
FEBRUARY 08, 2021
We used James Hardie siding on our exterior re-model and couldn’t be happier with the finished product. We were so impressed with Fairway Exteriors from the initial design consultation to the constant communication. they were always so quick to respond to any questions we had and stayed connected with us along the way ensure we were happy. Highly recommend
Sara M., Leawood KS
James Hardie Siding is composed of 90% Portland cement and sand and 5% cellulose fiber. The cellulose gives the siding the flexibility needed to ensure it is impact resistant. So James Hardie fiber cement siding really is cement siding!
James Hardie’s warranty is the best in the fiber cement industry. For 11,000 days it is covered at 100%, no proration. Plus it is transferable and covers hail damage and comes with a class A fire rating. When you couple that with Fairway’s industry Leading Lifetime workmanship warranty that doesn’t pro rate you have an iron clad warranty that delivers complete peace of mind.
Yes, and while it may not seem like a win when hearing it this s a huge advantage. This goes against what most Hardie contractors say. This is just another example of them overpromising and underdelivering just to sell a job. While many homeowners are hoping to never paint again, over the past 15 years of talking with homeowners I have discovered that what many actually want is low maintenance and long-term cost savings. That is why painting in 15-20 years down the road is a blessing. If you reside with a product like vinyl you still have to deal with mildew and grime by power washing every year. Power washing 15-20 times seems like more work than repainting once. Additionally, 10-12 years from now your vinyl will look awful. You will hate it and so will the buyers looking at your house eventually. One of the beauties of Hardie is that you can paint it and make it look brand new! A prospective buyer can change the color vs. having to reside the entire house again.
You do not need to prime your siding before painting it. Simply wash it down with a hose or a power washer on a very light spray, let the siding dry and use a high quality, 100% acrylic latex exterior paint. Sherwin Williams Duration is a durable and popular selection.
Nothing is maintenance free, if your told that something is zero maintenance be skeptical. If you want your siding to stay beautiful long-term think about hosing down James Hardie once a year and if it is really dirty try using Blue Dawn or 3 parts water to 1 part CLR.
Your siding is the outer shell and protective barrier to most people’s largest investment (their home). Additionally, if you were building a new house the exterior siding, trim, soffit, fascia and gutters are generally one of the top 5 most expensive components of building a new home. Generally speaking, people only reside once in their lifetimes vs. the average American will buy 9 different cars in throughout their life. When you do something once in your lifetime, and it protects your family and your largest investment it makes since to do it right. Plus, residing your home with James Hardie is just about the best investment you can make for your home. The ROI for Hardie crushes just about every other project that you can take on to upgrade your home. What I have found over 15+ years living, breathing and sleeping James Hardie is that the cost to reside in James Hardie closely mirrors how much you vehicle costs. If you have a $30K car than it is likely that’s how much James will cost you give or take $5K higher or lower. The same is true if you have a $57,000 car.
James Hardie is a 125+ year old company. It created the category of fiber cement siding in 1981. Since that time , their cement siding has been modified and improved many times. James Hardie siding has been used in Kansas City since the late 1990’s.