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Cambridge, MA • Siding • 5-Star Rated
Expert Siding in Cambridge, Massachusetts
We have worked on enough Cambridge exteriors to know what tends to be waiting behind the old material. Cambridge is world-renowned academic city with Cambridge Historical Commission oversight on many projects, and its victorian multi-families share a fairly predictable set of exterior problems. On top of that, Middlesex County deals with wet spring seasons followed by dry, hot stretches that move wood trim.
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10+ Years of Excellence
Over a decade transforming Massachusetts homes. 500+ projects completed with expert precision and attention to detail.
MA Licensed (HIC #204634)
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Your investment is protected from start to finish with our comprehensive coverage.
5.0 Star Google Rating
Consistently rated 5 stars across 19 verified reviews. Our customers' satisfaction speaks louder than any advertisement.
Transparent, Fair Pricing
No surprises, no hidden fees. Get detailed written quotes upfront — we honor our prices and never upsell.
Premium Materials Only
We partner with top brands: James Hardie, CertainTeed, Andersen, Therma-Tru. 25-50 year manufacturer warranties included.
Local & Responsive
Charlton-based family business. We answer calls personally, respond same-day, and treat your home like our own.
Expert Siding Services in Cambridge, MA
We have worked on enough Cambridge exteriors to know what tends to be waiting behind the old material. Cambridge is world-renowned academic city with Cambridge Historical Commission oversight on many projects, and its victorian multi-families share a fairly predictable set of exterior problems. On top of that, Middlesex County deals with wet spring seasons followed by dry, hot stretches that move wood trim.
Choosing who does siding installation on a Cambridge home matters more than choosing the material. Most of what fails early fails at a joint, a flashing lap or a fastener line, and none of those show up in a brochure. On Cambridge homes specifically, historic district compliance and university-area rental property upgrades are what we plan around before a crew is booked. One crew, start to finish, and one person you call. It is a small company and that is deliberate.
Comprehensive Siding Services in Cambridge, MA
Concretely, on a Cambridge project that means a drainable housewrap and taped seams, so any water that gets past the cladding has a way out; rot repair priced honestly once the wall is open, not guessed at beforehand; correct fastener spacing and expansion gaps, which is what keeps a wall flat in year ten. Materials are rated for the New England climate zone, and we account for the full New England temperature range, from below zero in January to the low nineties in July. It is all standard practice. The difference is that it gets done on every elevation, including the one facing the neighbour's fence that nobody inspects.
What We Offer
Insulated vinyl siding (CertainTeed, Alside)
James Hardie fiber cement installation
Engineered wood and cedar shingle
Complete tear-off and disposal
Sheathing and rot repair
Trim, soffit and fascia
Drainable housewrap and flashing
Colour matching for partial elevations
Why Cambridge Trusts Maia Construction
Cambridge is 20 miles out for us, which is inside the radius where we can get back quickly. We have worked in Central Square, Inman Square, Cambridgeport. That distance is mostly about the boring things: being there for the inspection, and coming back out under warranty without it being an expedition. We carry MA HIC #204634 and full insurance, and our Google rating is 5.0 across 19 reviews. Ask for the addresses of recent work near Cambridge — we will give you them.
Common Siding Challenges in Cambridge
asbestos-cement siding that has to be handled and disposed of correctly
original siding that has gone brittle and no longer holds a fastener
wall sheathing that has taken on water behind a failed housewrap
Victorian window restoration vs. replacement decisions
Our Siding Solutions for Cambridge Homes
a drainable housewrap and taped seams, so any water that gets past the cladding has a way out
rot repair priced honestly once the wall is open, not guessed at beforehand
correct fastener spacing and expansion gaps, which is what keeps a wall flat in year ten
Cambridge Neighborhoods We Serve
We provide siding services to every neighborhood in Cambridge, Middlesex County, including ZIP code 02138:
Harvard SquarePorter SquareCentral SquareInman SquareKendall SquareEast CambridgeCambridgeportMid-Cambridge
Cambridge Housing Types We Work On
Our team has extensive experience with the housing stock found throughout Cambridge, with homes averaging 80-150 years old:
Victorian multi-families
triple-deckers
Harvard faculty homes
modern condo conversions
row houses
mixed-use buildings
Our Siding Process in Cambridge
01
Walk the exterior with you
We look at every elevation, note the trim details worth keeping, and tell you what we expect to find behind the old material.
02
Written scope and fixed price
One document with the full scope, the material spec and an agreed rate for hidden damage. No verbal extras.
03
Permit and scheduling
We handle the filing and book the inspection slots before the crew is scheduled.
04
Protection and tear-off
Landscaping covered, windows protected, then the old material comes off.
05
Weather barrier and flashing
Sheathing repairs first, then drainable wrap, then flashing lapped in the order water actually travels.
06
Installation, inspection and cleanup
Field courses, corners and trim with the expansion gaps the manufacturer specifies, then a magnet sweep and a walk with you.
Cost Range
$12,000–$28,000 for a typical single-family exterior
Timeline
seven to ten days on site, weather permitting
Warranty
material warranties up to 50 years and a 5-year guarantee on the installation itself
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What Our Customers Say
5.0 across 19 Google reviews — from homeowners near Cambridge and across Massachusetts.
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Siding FAQs — Cambridge, MA
Common questions from Cambridge homeowners about siding
Which siding do you install?
We work mainly in premium double-4 vinyl, engineered wood, cedar shingle, and we are certified installers for James Hardie, CertainTeed, Alside. Which of those makes sense for your Cambridge home depends on exposure and budget, and we will tell you when the cheaper option is the right one.
What usually goes wrong with siding on homes in Cambridge?
The three we see most often here: asbestos-cement siding that has to be handled and disposed of correctly; original siding that has gone brittle and no longer holds a fastener; and wall sheathing that has taken on water behind a failed housewrap. Locally, historic district compliance comes up repeatedly on victorian multi-families.
How long will siding installation take on my Cambridge home?
Plan on seven to ten days on site, weather permitting. Middlesex County weather does move schedules — the full New England temperature range, from below zero in January to the low nineties in July is the usual reason — so we build a weather margin into the date we give you rather than promising one we cannot hold.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. The crew on your Cambridge home is our own. It is the main reason we can hold a schedule and the main reason the same people who started your job are the ones who finish it.
Are you actually local to Cambridge?
We work out of Charlton, 20 miles away — roughly half an hour. That matters mostly for the unglamorous parts: getting back out for a warranty call, or being on site when the inspector is.
What warranty comes with the work?
You get material warranties up to 50 years and a 5-year guarantee on the installation itself. Both are in writing at handover. The workmanship warranty is ours, not a third party's, and it is the one that actually gets used.
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