Beloit is a short drive from our office at 11704 Main St in Roscoe, and we’re on the Wisconsin side of the line every week, just like we are in South Beloit on the Illinois side. Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding holds Wisconsin license #1436189. We’re family-owned, we’ve been doing this since 2006, and we’re a GAF Master Elite contractor and a four-time Inc. 5000 company. We have been voted What Rocks Rockford Best Siding Contractor, 2021 to 2025. Call (815) 624-6278.
Older Homes and Newer Builds in Beloit
Beloit has everything from older homes near Beloit College, downtown and the Rock River to newer builds off Milwaukee Road.
Many older houses have been re-sided at least once already. When we strip a wall on one of them, we might find two or three layers and some soft sheathing near the bottom. That’s normal. We take it all off, fix the wall, and most jobs get new house wrap before anything new goes up. We handle removal of any old siding, asbestos included.
Choosing Vinyl or James Hardie
Vinyl siding from Mastic and Norandex is the go-to for most ranches and post-war homes. It’s low-maintenance, comes in a wide range of colors and profiles, and installed right it often lasts 20 to 40 years. Insulated vinyl is a nice upgrade on older houses with little or no wall insulation. Martin Exteriors is VSI certified through the Vinyl Siding Institute.
James Hardie fiber cement is worth a serious look on the older homes near the college and downtown. It has the look of the original painted wood lap, it’s non-combustible, and it handles hail and impact better than vinyl. It costs more up front and is backed by James Hardie’s own product warranty.
Not sure? We’ll bring both to your house and show you what each would look like on your walls.
Rock County Winters and Storms
Storms that come up the Rock River valley don’t stop at the state line. Hail cracks vinyl and dents older siding, and spring and summer wind pulls loose panels off. Then winter brings months of freeze and thaw, which is hard on any siding that wasn’t installed with room to move. We install in winter too, and we handle vinyl carefully in the cold so it doesn’t crack. Most jobs take 1 to 2 days.
If your siding took a hit in a storm, we’ll check it for free, photograph the damage and tell you whether it’s worth an insurance claim. Matching older colors can be tricky, and we’ll tell you straight if a repair won’t match.
When the damage stays on one or two walls, our Beloit siding repair page explains a repair that replaces only the broken pieces, not the whole house.
How a Beloit Siding Job Runs
- Estimate at the house. We measure, look under the old siding where we can and bring Mastic, Norandex and James Hardie samples to hold up against your walls.
- Written estimate. The price, the siding line, trim and any wall repair pricing are on paper before you sign.
- Permits. We pull any permit the job needs before work starts.
- Strip and repair. Every old layer comes off, soft sheathing gets fixed, and most homes get new house wrap.
- Install and trim. New siding goes on with room to move through freeze and thaw, then the trim and fascia are finished to match. Most jobs take 1 to 2 days.
- Cleanup. Scraps and old siding are hauled away, and we walk the house with you at the end.
What Customers Say
“Last year, I had a new concrete patio installed and they did not finish the siding portion that met up with the patio. Nick was at the house during the bidding process and I asked how he would complete the siding project to make it look seemless and keep water from intruding in the basement. He laid out his idea and his price was fair. The siding / patio look great.”
Joe K., Google review
“Justin and Trish were awesome. They took the time to walk me through the process of getting my roof replaced and assisted with the claims process. 10/10 would recommend to anybody”
Joey W.
Roofing in Beloit
If you’re doing the siding, it’s a good time to look at the roof too. See our Beloit roofing page, our southern Wisconsin page, and our siding installation overview.
Beloit Homes by Decade
Beloit’s housing is older than most of the Stateline. Census estimates (ACS 2020 to 2024) count about 14,500 homes in the city and put the median build year at 1957. About 27% were built before 1940, roughly 4 in 10 went up before 1950, and only about 1 in 6 has been built since 1990. About 6 in 10 occupied homes are owner occupied, so a lot of Beloit houses are rentals.
The next big group is the post-war housing: about 28% of Beloit homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Many of those houses are on their second exterior by now, and some have little or no insulation in the walls, which is where insulated vinyl is worth a look.
Repair or replace? If hail or wind broke a few boards on one wall and the color is still made, our Beloit siding repair page covers replacing just those boards or sections. If the siding is faded, cracked or loose on most walls, or old layers are hiding soft sheathing, a full re-side is usually the better spend, and it is the time to fix the wall and add new house wrap.
Siding Replacement in Beloit, WI
A lot of Beloit houses still have the aluminum or early vinyl siding they got decades ago. When that siding is chalky, dented by hail, or faded unevenly from one wall to the next, patching it stops making sense, and a full siding replacement is usually the better way to spend the money. On one Beloit home, we replaced tired white aluminum with Norandex Cedar Knolls in Jamestown Blue.
Replacing the siding is also your chance to change how the house looks, not just what it’s made of. On a 1950s or 1960s ranch, that might be a richer color or a new profile in vinyl. On an older two-story near the college or downtown, James Hardie lap or shingle styles can bring back the look of the original wood. We install Norandex, and we’re a Mastic Select Contractor, a Certified James Hardie Installer, a CertainTeed 5-Star Contractor and VSI certified, so we can show you more than one good way to do your house.
The typical price ranges are in the next section, and your exact price comes from a free inspection. Financing is available, as low as $149/month for qualified buyers. Call (815) 624-6278.
Siding Prices in Beloit
Beloit’s older homes near the college and downtown often have two or three layers to strip and more trim to finish, which is why two Beloit houses the same size can price differently. Here are typical installed price ranges.
- Vinyl siding: about $6.50 to $8.25+ per square foot installed
- Insulated vinyl: about $11.75 to $16.25+ per square foot installed
- James Hardie fiber cement: about $12.00 to $20.00+ per square foot installed
Soffit, fascia and any trim a project needs are quoted separately. Vinyl doesn’t always need trim. With Hardie, trim work can cost as much as the siding itself, so every project has to be seen, discussed and planned before we can quote it.
Our siding installation page compares vinyl, insulated vinyl and James Hardie in more detail.
Free Siding Estimate in Beloit
We’ll measure the house, check under the old siding where we can, and leave you a clear written estimate. Financing is available in Wisconsin too, with payments as low as $149/month for qualified buyers (see financing).
Schedule your free inspection or call (815) 624-6278.
Recent Siding Job in Beloit, WI
On a home in Beloit that needed an update from tired white aluminum, we installed Norandex Cedar Knolls siding in Jamestown Blue, with fascia work included so the trim matches. See the Beloit Norandex Cedar Knolls siding project.
After the April 17, 2026 hail, a home on Camelot Court traded its old white siding for Mastic vinyl siding in the color Lakeshore Fern, with a new GAF Timberline HDZ roof in the shingle color Barkwood. See the Camelot Court roof and siding.
Beloit Siding FAQ
Do you install siding in Beloit, Wisconsin?
Yes. Beloit is a short drive from our Roscoe office, and we work in Rock County every week. Our Wisconsin license number is #1436189.
My older Beloit house has two layers of old siding. Is that a problem?
No. We take off all the old layers, repair the wall underneath, and put on new house wrap, which most of our jobs get. We handle removal of any old siding, asbestos included.
Is James Hardie a good fit for an older home near Beloit College?
Often, yes. James Hardie fiber cement has the look of painted wood lap and holds up well to hail. Vinyl from Mastic or Norandex costs less and is easier to maintain. We’ll help you compare.
Do I need a permit for siding in Beloit?
Martin Exteriors pulls and handles all required permits.
How long does a siding job take?
Most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days. Older homes with several layers or rot underneath can take longer, and we’ll tell you up front.
Do you offer financing in Wisconsin?
Yes. Financing is available, with payments as low as $149/month for qualified buyers.
Can you side a Beloit rental house I own but do not live in?
Yes. We can meet you or your tenant at the house, put the estimate in writing and send you photos of the finished walls. Call (815) 624-6278.
Can you redo the fascia and trim with new siding in Beloit?
Yes. On a Beloit home we re-sided with Norandex Cedar Knolls in Jamestown Blue, fascia work was part of the job so the trim matched the new siding.
Do you replace hail damaged siding in Beloit?
We help homeowners with storm claims and can work with your adjuster if needed. We check storm damaged siding for free and photograph it, and if an older color is no longer made, we tell you before you file.
What does new siding cost in Beloit?
Typical installed prices are about $6.50 to $8.25+ per square foot for vinyl, about $11.75 to $16.25+ for insulated vinyl and about $12.00 to $20.00+ for James Hardie fiber cement. Older Beloit homes with several old layers or a lot of trim take more work than a simple one-layer house. A free inspection and estimate gets you a written price for your house.
My Beloit house was built before 1950 and feels drafty. Is insulated vinyl worth it?
It can be. Older Beloit houses often have little or no insulation in the walls, and insulated vinyl has a foam backing behind each panel. It costs more than standard vinyl (about $11.75 to $16.25+ per square foot installed, versus about $6.50 to $8.25+), so we’ll price both at your free inspection.
Can you re-side my Beloit house in the winter?
Yes. We install siding year-round, winter included. We handle vinyl carefully in the cold so it doesn’t crack and hang it with room to move as it warms up, and James Hardie can go on in winter too.
Can you replace the old aluminum siding on my Beloit house?
Yes. We take off the aluminum and any older layers under it, repair the wall where it needs it, and install new vinyl or James Hardie. On one Beloit home, we replaced tired white aluminum with Norandex Cedar Knolls siding in Jamestown Blue.
How do I know if my Beloit siding needs replacing or just a repair?
If the damage is on one or two walls and the color is still made, a repair is usually enough. If the siding is faded, cracked or loose on most walls, or you can feel soft spots near the bottom, it’s usually time to replace it. A free inspection will tell you which, and if a repair will do the job, we’ll say so.
Can you replace the siding and the roof on my Beloit house at the same time?
Yes. We do both roofing and siding, so we can look at the roof and walls during the same free inspection and plan the work so the roof edge, trim and new siding finish together.
