Areas Served
Serving Jefferson County, WA
Builders Service Company replaces siding, roofing, windows and decks for homeowners in Jefferson County. In this county our work centers on one city, Port Townsend, which has its own page with local housing data and project guidance. This page gives the county-level view: how Port Townsend’s homes and conditions shape exterior projects, what to ask before work starts and how to schedule a free in-home consultation. Every recommendation begins with the house itself, because age and setting decide what fits.
How homes differ across Jefferson County
Port Townsend is the one Jefferson County city with a page on our site, so the useful contrasts here are inside its housing stock rather than between towns.
Age. The median home in Port Townsend was built in 1981, yet the most common construction era is before 1950. A single street can hold houses decades apart. Homes from before 1950 likely carry original wood lap siding, possible lead paint and single-pane or early windows, while houses from the 1980s and 1990s belong to the era of composite and hardboard siding, including LP siding, which has a known history of moisture failure. Older homes need paint testing and careful removal before new siding goes on.
Climate. The city falls in the rain shadow and islands climate region, and its local conditions pair low rainfall with salt air. Less rain changes the usual western Washington picture, but salt still works on anything metal. Corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing belong on exterior jobs here.
Wildfire and housing type. Wildfire risk is rated Low, and about 5% of homes are mobile homes, so most projects involve site-built houses. Historic district rules are also part of the local picture, and we check whether they apply to your home before materials are chosen.
Cities we serve in Jefferson County
- Port Townsend: our Jefferson County hub, with 6,225 housing units and historic district rules that shape exterior changes.
Get a free in-home consultation
Schedule a free in-home consultation and we will look at your siding, roof, windows or deck in person and talk through the options that fit your home. Call our Tacoma office at 253-777-0866 or send us a message. Financing is available, along with discounts for seniors, active military, veterans and first responders.
Jefferson County FAQ
Which Jefferson County cities does Builders Service Company cover?
Port Townsend is the Jefferson County city with its own page on our site, and it is where our county work is centered. Its housing stock of 6,225 units runs from homes built before 1950 to newer construction. If you live elsewhere in the county, call or use the contact form, and we will confirm whether your address is in our service area before scheduling a free in-home consultation.
How does Port Townsend's climate change exterior work compared with wetter parts of Washington?
It shifts the focus from heavy rain to salt exposure. Port Townsend falls in the rain shadow and islands climate region, with low rainfall but salt air. Salt air calls for corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing and finishes rated for marine exposure. We review your home's exposure during a free in-home consultation and explain which siding, roofing and window details fit it best.
What should I know before replacing siding on an older Jefferson County home?
Plan for what may be under the current finish. Before 1950 is the most common construction era in Port Townsend, and homes from that period likely still have original wood lap siding and possibly lead paint, so removal needs care. Many single-pane or early windows also date from that era. We look at the existing materials first and explain the options during a free in-home consultation.
Do I need fire-resistant materials for a home in Port Townsend?
Wildfire risk in Port Townsend is rated Low, so fire exposure is not the main factor in material choice there. Salt air and the age of your house usually matter more. If fire resistance is still a priority for you, we can walk through Class A rated roofing and siding options during a free in-home consultation and help you weigh them against your other goals.
