Lee’s Summit siding presents many unique challenges due to the age of many of the homes, with a lakeside setting being one of the most significant. As with many other homes in the area, quality is a key issue.
Read on to learn more about what you need to consider for siding in Lee’s Summit.
Many homes in Lee’s Summit present unique issues because of their age and location. These homes were often built during the 1970s and 80s, a time when builders often cut corners. One of the things that is a frequent problem with many of these houses is poor moisture management, which may lead to progressively worse problems for homeowners.
Because builders skip crucial steps to cut costs, many homes are constructed in ways that leave their exteriors vulnerable to woodpecker and termite damage. Windows and doors, in particular, suffer a lot of ill effects from this type of damage, often requiring more extensive repairs.
Sometimes, the repairs required are extensive enough to essentially require a full rebuild of the exterior with the new siding being installed. Better moisture management is almost certainly going to be involved with any of this type of construction work.
Lee’s Summit siding is subject to the city’s local building code. Any contractor that you use for siding repair or installation will require a business license that stays current during the whole job. If any work on windows or doors is part of the project, flashing will be required for moisture control to help prevent wood rot.
Water-resistant barriers are required for all exterior walls. Without these barriers being present, moisture can get behind the siding, causing damage that would be time-consuming to resolve. Repairs for this type of damage are often more expensive than replacing the siding by itself would have been initially, making this a prospect that homeowners need to carefully plan for.
Consulting with your contractor before work begins is an excellent way to pinpoint any problems that require addressing before you start. Any problems that may arise are easier to deal with if you have plans in place. How well you plan in advance may make a difference in how smoothly the siding project goes for everyone involved.
Although the requirements necessary to install siding in Lee’s Summit may seem stringent, they serve a useful purpose by ensuring that only well-qualified professionals handle this task. Your home is such an important investment that you don’t want to leave things to chance.
Verifying that your contractor’s license is current will save you a lot of time in the long run. The last thing homeowners want to contend with is having the professional’s license expire and having to wait for renewal to see the job completed. You also want to avoid the legal hassles that could come with your contractor not keeping their information current.
One of the things that you should find out about is whether any preexisting flashing is sufficient for your home’s moisture control. If your home was one of the ones built when contractors were not giving such issues proper attention, you may need to see about having the flashing issues resolved.
Making sure your contractor checks the integrity of your walls for proper waterproofing makes a difference. Some homeowners disregard anything behind the siding, feeling that it is not as important because they can’t see it. However, experienced contractors will check the walls to help ensure that everything is in order.
Fairway Exteriors has experience with siding in Lee’s Summit and the surrounding areas, contact us today for all your Lee’s Summit siding needs.
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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
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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!!
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Thank you Scott ! You and your crews are Totally professional on time clean and gets it done Properly.
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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.