Elkhorn siding repairs run from century old homes near the courthouse square to 1990s and 2000s houses out past the US 12 bypass. Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding fixes damage by replacing the broken or rotted boards and sections, with James Hardie fiber cement first and vinyl as the other main option. We never fill or seal over damage. The inspection is free, and (815) 624-6278 is answered 24/7.
How Elkhorn Was Built
Elkhorn is the Walworth County seat. Census estimates for 2020 to 2024 put about 14% of its homes before 1940, most of them on the streets around the square, like Wisconsin Street, Walworth Street and Court Street. Then the city grew outward: about 42% of homes went up between 1990 and 2009, and the median home dates to 1990. Elkhorn also has a lot of shared housing. About 27% of homes are in buildings with five or more units and another 12% are attached houses like townhomes, so only a little under half are detached houses.
Repairs on the Older Homes Near the Square
The houses near the square are tall, with porches, deep trim and plenty of corners. Siding problems on them are usually tied to the details:
- Porch tie ins. Where a porch roof meets the wall, water collects and the lower boards rot first. We cut out the soft wood, fix the flashing above it, and fit new boards.
- Corner boards and trim. Old trim that has split or pulled away lets water straight behind the siding. We replace damaged trim rather than filling joints.
- Layers. Many of these homes have newer siding over the original wood. When we open a damaged area, we check the layers behind it and repair the one that is actually failing.
On these homes we usually suggest James Hardie for the replacement boards. It holds paint like wood, has the same crisp lap lines, and does not rot when it sits under a porch roof for decades.
Builder Vinyl in the Newer Subdivisions
Out in the neighborhoods built from the 1990s on, it is mostly builder vinyl that is now 20 to 35 years old. The usual repairs are cracked panels from stones and cold weather impacts, and panels that have worked loose on the walls facing open ground. We unlock the course above, replace the damaged panels, and relock and renail what has loosened. If the color has faded or is no longer made, we show you a sample against the wall before ordering, and we can redo a full side so any change ends at a corner.
Wind Across Open Ground
Elkhorn sits where I-43 meets US 12 and Highway 67, with open farm ground on several sides. Wind that crosses that ground hits the first row of houses hard, and once one panel lets go, the ones next to it go easier. That is why we look at the whole wall, not just the missing piece. A loose panel caught early is a quick fix. Left alone for a winter, it lets snow and rain into the wall. See wind damage repair.
Townhomes and Condo Buildings
With so much of Elkhorn in attached and multi unit buildings, many repairs involve an association or a neighbor on the other side of the wall. We match the existing siding on the whole building, find out who decides colors and products before ordering, and give a written scope that the owner or association can approve.
Why Elkhorn Homeowners Choose Martin
- Certified James Hardie Installer.
- Voted What Rocks Rockford Best Siding, 2021 to 2025.
- CertainTeed 5-Star Contractor and Inc. 5000 Company.
- Helped thousands of homeowners since 2006.
- Open 24/7, free inspections, and year round installs.
If a repair grows into new siding, most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days, and financing is available as low as $149/month for qualified buyers. See financing options.
More Elkhorn Pages
See Elkhorn siding for full siding projects, plus Elkhorn roofing, roof repair in Elkhorn and hail damage roof repair in Elkhorn. A finished James Hardie job is shown in our Elkhorn James Hardie siding example. The siding repair service page explains our process. Book a free inspection or call (815) 624-6278.
Elkhorn Siding Repair FAQ
The boards under my porch roof are soft. Can you fix just that area?
Yes. We cut out the rotted boards, fix the flashing where the porch roof meets the wall, and fit new boards. James Hardie is a good choice there because it does not rot.
Can you repair siding on an older home near the courthouse square?
Yes. Older Elkhorn homes need careful trim and detail work, and we often find more than one layer of siding. We repair the layer that is failing and match the look of the house.
A few panels blew off my house. Is that a quick repair?
Usually. We replace the missing panels and check the rest of the wall, because nearby panels that have started to loosen are often next.
I live in a townhome. Who approves a siding repair?
It depends on your association. We find out who decides colors and products before ordering and provide a written scope for approval.
How far is Elkhorn from your office?
About 50 minutes from our main office at 11704 Main St in Roscoe. Call (815) 624-6278, 24/7.
