Friendswood has a lot of mid-1970s homes, especially around Wedgewood and Forest Bend, and many still have original wood or hardboard siding. Hardboard swells and crumbles once water gets in at the bottom edge, and decades of shade and humidity under Friendswood’s big trees speed that up.
Things Friendswood homeowners should know
- Hardboard siding: if your siding is swelling or flaking at the bottom of each board, it is likely hardboard, and replacement usually makes more sense than patching.
- Shade and moisture: walls that never see sun stay damp. We check those first and make sure the new siding has proper clearance and flashing.
- Which county are you in? On the Galveston County side, siding is installed to the windstorm fastening requirements.
- HOAs: The homeowner handles HOA approval; share your HOA’s terms with us and we will build to them.
Siding we install
- James Hardie fiber cement — HardiePlank lap siding and HardieShingle, engineered for Gulf Coast humidity. It does not rot and termites do not eat it.
- Cedar shake for a natural wood look where you want it.
- Stone veneer for wainscot, columns and accent walls.
- Brava composite shake accents, trim and fascia that do not need painting or rot repair.
Financing is available through Synchrony, including 0% same-as-cash for 12 months on projects of $2,500 or more and terms up to 84 months. See financing options.
How the job runs
- Free consultation — we walk the whole exterior, probe for soft wood and water damage, and talk through materials and colors.
- Written proposal — materials, options, timeline and a fixed price, with no surprise charges.
- Installation — old siding removed, sheathing and framing checked and repaired, house wrap and flashing, new siding and trim installed and finished.
- Final walkthrough — we walk the finished job with you and do not leave until you are satisfied.
Neighborhoods we serve in Friendswood
Friendswood is home base for our crew. We replace siding in neighborhoods across 77546 and 77549, from streets near Stevenson Park and Centennial Park to the homes around Lake Friendswood Park. The older neighborhoods on this list are where original wood and hardboard siding most often needs replacing.
- Annalea — median year built 1970
- Forest Bend — median year built 1973
- Wedgewood Village — median year built 1974
- Sunmeadow — median year built 1979
- Polly Ranch — median year built 1982
- Wilderness Trails — median year built 1990
- Eagle Lakes — median year built 1993
- The Forest — median year built 2001
- Friendswood Lakes — median year built 2004
- West Ranch — median year built 2015
Build years are HAR 2025 median year built for each neighborhood. Not sure if we cover your street? Call (713) 364-4627.
Siding Replacement in other cities: League City · Pearland
Other services in Friendswood: Roof Replacement · Window Replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in Friendswood?
Yes, for reroofs, siding and windows. Permits are issued by Friendswood Community Development, 910 S. Friendswood Dr., 281-996-3201. A city permit fee applies, and it's included in your proposal. We pull the permit before work starts.
Is my Friendswood home in the windstorm area?
It depends on which side of the county line you are on. The Galveston County side of Friendswood is in the TWIA-designated area, so a roof replacement there generally needs a TDI-appointed windstorm inspection and a WPI-8. The Harris County side is not in the designated area, and the city's final inspection applies instead. Glass-only window swaps, gutters, and roof repairs under 100 square feet with no decking replaced are generally exempt. We will confirm which side your address is on. We can't guarantee the outcome of any inspection.
Do I need HOA approval in Friendswood?
Getting HOA approval is up to the homeowner. Share your HOA's terms with us and we will build to them.
How long will my Friendswood project take?
A typical reroof is a few days of work once materials are on site. Permits, inspections and weather can change the overall timeline, and we give you an estimated schedule in writing rather than a guaranteed date.
Is fiber cement worth it over vinyl here?
For most Friendswood homes, yes. James Hardie fiber cement holds up to humidity, does not rot or melt, and looks like painted wood.
Will you find rot behind the siding?
Often, on older homes. We probe during the estimate and price likely repairs up front, so there are no surprises mid-job.
Is the estimate free?
Yes.
This is general information as of 2026. Requirements can change, so we confirm the rules for your address before work starts.
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