Siding, Roofing, Windows & Decks in Lakewood, WA

Most single-family houses in Lakewood are mid-century homes. Pierce County assessor records show 63% of the city’s 11,608 single-family homes were built between 1950 and 1979, and the exteriors on many of them are original or close to it. Builders Service Company handles exterior home remodel projects across Pierce County from our Tacoma office: siding, roofing, windows and decks. Below you’ll find what is typically on houses here now, which materials hold up in the South Sound’s wet seasons, and what each project involves. Every project starts with a free in-home consultation, where we look at your house and talk through the options in person.

Homes in Lakewood: what’s on them now

Pierce County assessor records put the median build year of single-family homes at 1960, and 18% were built before 1950. Census data, which counts all 28,591 housing units including apartments, puts the median at 1975: 52% of units were built from 1950 to 1979, 25% from 1980 to 1999 and 17% since 2000. The housing mix is 44% detached houses, 19% attached homes, 32% apartments and 4% mobile homes.

For a house from the 1950s through the 1970s, that usually means cedar, T1-11 or asbestos-cement shingle siding, with aluminum or early vinyl windows. Asbestos-cement shingles may contain asbestos and should be tested before removal. Homes built before 1950 likely started with wood lap siding and single-pane windows, and older paint layers may contain lead.

The assessor lists just 9% of single-family homes with vinyl siding and 4% with brick or masonry. About 8% were built from 1985 to 1996, the years of hardboard and LP siding, which has a known history of moisture failure.

Building permits for exterior work are issued by the City of Lakewood.

Siding in Lakewood

Most siding we replace in Lakewood is wood or wood-based: cedar, T1-11 or asbestos-cement shingles on mid-century houses, and hardboard or LP siding on the 8% of single-family homes built from 1985 to 1996. Pierce County assessor records show only 9% of homes with vinyl siding today.

The types we usually recommend are vinyl, the Evergreen Shield Siding System and metal, with stacked stone or stone veneer as accents. None of them is wood, so there are no boards left to rot. We discuss the best option for your house during the free in-home consultation.

• Vinyl siding is the most versatile and least expensive option. With a median home value of about $460,000, 13% below the Pierce County median, many owners here want a durable re-side at a sensible cost. It also keeps material costs down on larger walls, including the 23% of homes with two or more stories.
• Evergreen Shield Siding System panels are insulated composite. Census data shows 67% of homes in the city heat with electricity, and where heating is costly the insulation pays back more: the graphite membrane gives R-2.0 thermal resistance, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl siding. The composite is built for water resistance through long wet seasons, humidity, mold and mildew.
• Metal siding is the third option, and stacked stone or stone veneer dresses up an entry or adds a durable base course along the bottom of a wall.

In 2026 we completed a siding replacement on a Lakewood home where the existing siding had aged and deteriorated, leaving the exterior worn and less able to protect the structure from the elements.

Read more about siding replacement in Lakewood.

Roofing in Lakewood

South Sound homes get heavier rain than the central Sound, and moss on roofs is a common sight in Lakewood. On a mid-century house, the roof may also carry more than one layer of old shingles, so we check the roof decking before anything new goes on.

Pierce County assessor records show 2% of single-family homes with metal roofs, 3% with tile and 1% with wood shakes. Moss and rot on old shakes are a common reason to replace them.

We install two main roof types and give them equal weight: asphalt shingle roofing, which comes in a range of colors, textures and profiles, and EDCO metal roofing. In this climate, either one depends on what goes underneath: underlayment, flashing at walls and chimneys, and balanced attic ventilation so moisture does not build up beneath the roof deck.

Every roofing project starts with an inspection of:

• Current shingle condition and the roof decking
• Flashing and drainage areas
• Ventilation components
• Signs of water intrusion

That inspection tells us whether a repair will do or a full replacement is the better long-term choice. Wildfire risk in the city is rated low, at the 48th percentile statewide, so rain and moss, rather than fire, usually drive the choice of roofing material. Mobile homes make up 4% of the housing, and their low-slope manufactured-home roofs get their own assessment.

Read more about roof replacement in Lakewood.

Windows in Lakewood

Census data shows 52% of housing units in Lakewood were built from 1950 to 1979, when aluminum and early vinyl windows were standard, and older homes may still have single-pane glass. Drafts near the frames, condensation between panes and sashes that are hard to open or close are signs it’s time to replace them.

We install Preservation 9000 vinyl replacement windows and are 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. Some matches we often make:

• Sliders or casements for upper floors and tight eaves, useful on the 23% of single-family homes with two or more stories
• Casement, awning or hopper windows to ventilate kitchens and baths
• Picture, bay or bow windows to bring more light into a living room

Heating matters here too. Census data shows 67% of homes heat with electricity, and where heating is costly, efficient windows pay back more. Tacoma Power is the main electric utility; check with Tacoma Power for current programs.

We don’t quote window prices over the phone. At the free in-home consultation we look at your existing windows, measure, walk through styles and discuss your budget in person. Careful installation, with each frame secured and sealed, is what keeps water and air out once the new windows are in.

Read more about window replacement in Lakewood.

Decks in Lakewood

Pierce County assessor records show 39% of single-family homes in Lakewood have a deck, with a median deck size of 300 square feet. That is enough room for a table, chairs and a grill.

With heavier rain than the central Sound, composite and vinyl decking are the practical choices: they don’t rot and don’t need staining. Wood decking is still an option if you want a natural look or a tighter budget, as long as you plan on sealing it regularly.

Wet boards are slippery, so we plan for slip resistance and drainage, with board spacing and slope that let water run off instead of sitting on the surface. For the 8% of homes on the waterfront, we talk through railing choices that keep sightlines to the water open.

We build wood, vinyl and composite decks, and we’ll go over materials, layout and railings during the free in-home consultation.

Read more about deck building in Lakewood.

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. Call our Tacoma office at 253-777-0866 or contact us online. Financing is available, and we offer discounts for seniors, active military, veterans and first responders. Our work is backed by a lifetime warranty.