Siding, Roofing, Windows & Decks in Anacortes, WA

Homes on Fidalgo Island carry a median value of about $695,000, 48% above the Skagit County median. Builders Service Company replaces siding, roofing, windows and decks for homeowners in Anacortes and throughout Skagit County. The island setting shapes what we recommend for each of those projects, right down to the fasteners and finishes that hold everything together. The sections below cover what is on local houses now, the options we usually recommend for each part of the exterior, and the questions homeowners ask us most before they book a visit.

Homes in Anacortes: what’s on them now

Census data shows a median year built of 1989 across the city’s 8,801 housing units. The 1980–99 era is the largest group at 31%, followed by 30% built in 2000 or later, 24% from 1950 to 1979 and 16% from before 1950. Most housing is single-family: 77% of units are detached houses, 12% are attached homes such as townhouses and 2% are mobile homes.

That spread means the exterior on one house can be very different from the one next door. Houses from before 1950 likely still have original wood lap siding, possible lead paint and single-pane or early windows. Homes from 1950 to 1979 often carry cedar, T1-11 or asbestos-cement shingle siding; asbestos-cement may contain asbestos and should be tested before removal. Windows from those decades are often aluminum or early vinyl.

The 1980s and 1990s were the era of composite and hardboard siding, including LP siding, which has a known history of moisture failure, along with first-generation vinyl windows. Houses built since 2000 typically have fiber cement or builder-grade vinyl siding reaching its first repaint or replacement, plus builder-grade windows.

Permit questions for exterior work inside city limits go to the City of Anacortes.

Siding in Anacortes

About 31% of local homes were built between 1980 and 1999, the era of hardboard and LP siding, which has a known history of moisture failure. If your house dates from those years, its original siding is often the first part of the exterior to need replacing. On older homes, the cedar or T1-11 on the walls today is usually what we take off.

Salt air is the condition to plan around on the island. For salt-air exposure, the two types we usually recommend are vinyl siding and the Evergreen Shield Siding System. Vinyl is the most versatile and least expensive option, which makes sense for a large wall area or a tighter budget. The Evergreen Shield Siding System is our exclusive insulated composite siding, designed for the Pacific Northwest climate. Its composite material is built for water resistance against humidity, mold and mildew, and it comes in 20 built-in fade-resistant colors that resist chipping, peeling and fading, so there is no repainting.

Median home values here sit 48% above the Skagit County median, and owners of higher-value homes more often choose a premium material such as the Evergreen Shield Siding System or metal siding. Stacked stone or stone veneer can finish an entry, wainscot, column or chimney alongside any of these. We work out the best option for your house together during a free in-home consultation, looking at its age, exposure and the look you want.

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Roofing in Anacortes

Roofs on Fidalgo Island take marine wind and waterfront exposure, which put steady stress on roof edges, flashing and fasteners. We install two main roofing types and give them equal weight when we talk through your options.

Asphalt shingle roofing is the familiar choice for pitched residential roofs and suits most house styles. On an exposed site, the details decide how well it holds up: secure fastening at the eaves and rakes, sound underlayment and well-sealed flashing at walls, chimneys and vents.

EDCO metal roofing is the other option. For homes near the water, we use corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing and finishes rated for marine exposure. If your house still has an old cedar shake roof, moss and rot are the usual reasons to replace it with asphalt or metal.

Wildfire risk here is rated Low, at the 59th percentile statewide, so wind and marine exposure come first in our planning. Class A-rated shingle systems and metal are both available if fire rating matters to you. The 2% of homes that are mobile homes often have low-slope manufactured-home roofs, which need careful attention to drainage and seams.

Every roofing project follows the same steps: an inspection to set the scope of work, help choosing materials, installation, and cleanup so no debris is left behind.

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Windows in Anacortes

Many local homes still have windows from earlier eras. Census data shows 16% of homes were built before 1950 and 24% between 1950 and 1979, and houses from those years often have single-pane glass or aluminum frames that are due for replacement. Homes from the 1980s and 1990s more often have first-generation vinyl windows with failing seals.

We install Preservation 9000 vinyl replacement windows, and Builders Service Company is the exclusive provider of Preservation 9000 windows in Washington. Styles include double-hung, slider, casement, awning, hopper, picture, garden, bay and bow, and custom shapes. If your home has a water view, picture windows and bay or bow units make the most of it, and on houses with waterfront exposure we use corrosion-resistant hardware. Casement, awning or hopper windows add ventilation in kitchens and baths, while sliders or casements suit upper floors and tight eaves.

Gas heats 70% of homes here and electricity heats 27%. If your home is one of the electric-heated ones, the payback from efficient windows is larger because that heat is costly. Electric service comes from PSE, so check with PSE for current programs before you order.

Seventy percent of homes are owner-occupied, and many of those long-term owners are investing in exteriors they plan to keep. We’ll measure each opening during the free in-home consultation and help you match styles to each room.

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Decks in Anacortes

The island sits in a rain shadow with lower rainfall, but salt air is hard on the metal parts of any deck. We build with wood, vinyl and composite decking. Wood gives a natural look and fits a tighter budget, though it needs regular sealing. Composite and vinyl don’t rot and don’t need staining, which suits owners who would rather spend summer on the deck than refinishing it.

Whatever the surface, we use corrosion-resistant fasteners and hardware in the frame, railings and connections. If your current deck is worn, soft or rotting, replacement is the safer path, since rotting decks are unsafe to stand on.

Wildfire risk is rated Low, at the 59th percentile statewide, so material choice here usually comes down to upkeep and appearance. Keeping the area under the deck clear of debris is still good practice. With 70% of homes owner-occupied, many local owners plan to stay, which makes low-upkeep materials worth a close look. We build decks of every size and talk through layout and materials during the free in-home consultation.

Learn about deck building in Anacortes.

Get a free in-home consultation

Schedule a free in-home consultation and we’ll look at your siding, roof, windows or deck in person and go over the options that fit your house. Call our Seattle line at 206-430-1927 or contact us online. We back our work with a lifetime warranty, offer financing, and give discounts to seniors, active military, veterans and first responders.