Siding Contractor in Los Gatos

We serve Northern California across three regions: the San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, and the Central Valley. Our published guides cover 14 counties and 88 cities. Our Castro Valley and Sacramento offices support local estimating, permit coordination, and project planning across these regions.

Financing may be available for eligible projects with approved credit. Available terms depend on lender approval, project scope, and current programs. Your project manager can review the options that apply before work begins. We also accept checks, ACH, and major credit cards.

Yes. Hamilton Exteriors holds CSLB License #1078806, active general liability coverage, and the required contractor bond. We also hold GAF Master Elite and James Hardie Elite Preferred credentials. We can provide current proof of coverage before work begins.

Permit requirements depend on the project scope and local jurisdiction. Hamilton Exteriors coordinates required applications, plan documents, corrections, and inspections. Permit fees and allowances appear in the proposal before construction begins.

A full siding replacement on a typical 2,000 sq ft Los Gatos home costs $12,500 to $28,000 depending on material (Hamilton Exteriors 2024-2026 project data). Vinyl runs $975 to $1,275 per 100 sq ft installed. James Hardie fiber cement runs $2,100 to $2,325 per 100 sq ft. Stucco averages $1,950 per 100 sq ft. Multi-story homes add $1,500 to $4,000 for scaffolding. Every Hamilton Exteriors estimate is fully itemized.

Yes. The Los Gatos Building Division requires a building permit for most siding replacement projects. Permit fees typically run $200 to $600. Hamilton Exteriors handles the entire permit process — application, plan submission, and inspections.

For most Los Gatos homes, James Hardie fiber cement siding is the best choice. It resists the Santa Clara Valley's temperature swings, carries a Class A fire rating required in foothill fire zones, and delivers an 86% ROI at resale. It lasts 50+ years compared to 20 to 40 years for vinyl.

Yes for most Los Gatos homes. Fiber cement lasts 50+ years vs. 20 to 40 for vinyl, delivers 86% ROI at resale vs. roughly 70% for vinyl, and carries a Class A fire rating required in WUI zones. The higher upfront cost ($2,100 to $2,325 per square vs (Hamilton Exteriors 2024-2026 project data). $975 to $1,275 per square for vinyl) pays for itself through longer lifespan and higher resale return.

James Hardie fiber cement siding projects generally run 1 to 2 weeks. Vinyl siding is faster — typically 3 to 5 days. Every project includes removal of old siding, inspection and repair of underlying sheathing, installation of a weather-resistant barrier, new siding, and trim and caulking.