Snohomish County, WA
Siding, Roofing, Windows & Decks in Sultan, WA
Sultan’s housing is young for a Cascade foothills town. Census data puts the median year built at 2002, so many houses here are reaching the point where their original builder-grade exteriors need attention for the first time. Builders Service Company is an exterior contractor working across Snohomish County, and we replace siding, roofing, windows and decks. This page covers what is typically on local homes now, how foothill weather shapes material choices, and what each of the four services looks like for a house like yours. Every project starts with a free in-home consultation, where we look at your property and talk through the options in person.
Homes in Sultan: what’s on them now
Census data shows a median year built of 2002 across the city’s 2,203 housing units. More than half, 54%, were built in 2000 or later; 20% date from 1980 to 1999, 16% from 1950 to 1979 and 10% from before 1950. Most are detached houses (79%), with mobile homes at 9% and attached homes at 5%. Snohomish County assessor records count 2,209 detached single-family homes on a median lot of 0.13 acres, with a median assessed value of $510,000. Census puts the median home value at about $525,000, 19% below the county median.
What that means for your exterior depends on the era. Houses from 2000 on usually carry builder-grade vinyl or fiber cement siding and builder-grade windows that are reaching their first repaint or replacement. The 1980s and 1990s brought composite and hardboard siding, including LP siding, which has a known history of moisture failure, along with first-generation vinyl windows. Homes from 1950 to 1979 often have cedar, T1-11 or asbestos-cement shingles; asbestos-cement may contain asbestos and should be tested before removal. Pre-1950 houses likely started with wood lap siding and may have lead paint.
Neighborhood records follow the same pattern. Dyer Add Replat (66 homes) has a median build year of 1959, Vitality Estates (57 homes) 1991, Countrywood Estates (40 homes) 1996 and Eagle Ridge (44 homes) 1999. The town itself is rural, set in a river flood plain.
Building permits for exterior work here come from the City of Sultan.
Siding in Sultan
With 54% of local homes built in 2000 or later, most siding projects here start with builder-grade vinyl or fiber cement that is due for its first repaint or replacement. Houses from the 1980s and 1990s may still have hardboard or LP siding, which is worth checking closely for moisture damage before you choose a replacement.
These are the siding types we usually recommend, and the best one for your house is settled during the free in-home consultation:
- Vinyl siding is the most versatile and least expensive option. Home values in town run about 19% below the Snohomish County median, and vinyl gives you a durable, cost-effective exterior that keeps the project within a sensible budget.
- Evergreen Shield Siding System is our exclusive insulated composite siding, designed for the Pacific Northwest climate. Its insulating graphite membrane gives it thermal resistance of R-2.0, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl siding. Census data shows 49% of homes heat with electricity, and the payback from insulated siding is larger where heating is costly. The composite panels are also built for water resistance through long wet seasons.
- Metal siding is the third option, and we can compare it side by side with the other two at your consultation.
- Stacked stone and stone veneer work as accents with any of the three: a durable base course, an entry, columns or a chimney.
East winds come through the foothills, so wind ratings belong in the material conversation for every wall. None of the three siding types is wood, so you are not taking on the repainting and rot repairs that old wood siding needs. We also finish the details, including soffit for arches, staircases and overhangs.
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Roofing in Sultan
Roofs in the Cascade foothills face ice storms and east winds, and higher lots also carry a snow load. Those conditions shape both the roofing material and how the roof is put together, from underlayment and flashing to ventilation and the sealing at edges and ridges.
We install two main roof types and give them equal weight:
- Asphalt shingle roofing is a familiar, cost-effective choice for the many houses built from 2000 on. Wind-rated shingles and careful sealing help a roof hold up to east winds.
- EDCO metal roofing sheds snow, which makes it a good match for homes on higher lots. Before adding a new roof where snow load is a concern, we check the roof structure.
Other local details matter too. Mobile homes make up 9% of local housing, and manufactured homes often have low-slope roofs that need their own approach to drainage and materials. Houses built from 1950 to 1979, 16% of the housing stock, are the most likely to have aging roofs with more than one layer that has to come off before new roofing goes on. If your house still has an old cedar shake roof, a metal or asphalt replacement avoids the moss and rot that wear shakes down.
Wildfire risk here is rated moderate, at the 62nd percentile statewide. Snow, ice and wind usually drive the roofing decision, and we go over fire ratings with you at the consultation.
Our focus is replacing aging or damaged roofs and installing new roofs for remodels and additions. Every roof gets proper sealing and ventilation; we do not take shortcuts on either.
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Windows in Sultan
About 20% of local homes were built between 1980 and 1999, the era of first-generation vinyl windows. At that age, failing seals are a common reason to replace. Newer houses from 2000 on usually have builder-grade windows. Whatever the age, the signs are similar: drafts, more outside noise getting in, windows that stick or will not close properly, and higher energy bills.
We install Preservation 9000 vinyl replacement windows, and we 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. Matching the style to the room helps:
- Sliders or casements for upper floors and tight eaves
- Casement, awning or hopper windows for ventilation in kitchens and bathrooms
- Picture, bay or bow windows where you want a wider view of the yard
Heating fuel affects how quickly better windows pay off. Census data shows 49% of homes here heat with electricity and 45% with gas, and the payback from efficient windows is larger where heating is costly. Electricity comes from Snohomish County PUD, so check with the PUD for current rebate or efficiency programs before you order.
During the free in-home consultation we measure each opening, look at the condition of the existing frames and help you choose styles that fit your house and your budget.
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Decks in Sultan
Foothill weather brings more rain than the lowlands, and higher lots carry a snow load, so a deck here needs both moisture-resistant materials and solid framing. We build with three materials:
- Composite decking and vinyl decking do not rot and do not need staining, which suits wet and shaded yards. We pay attention to slip resistance and drainage so water does not sit on the boards.
- Wood decking gives a natural look and works for a tighter budget; plan on regular sealing to keep moisture out.
On higher lots, we size the framing and footings for the snow load the deck has to carry. The median lot in town is 0.13 acres, so layout matters: a deck that fits the yard leaves room for the rest of your outdoor space.
With 83% of homes owner-occupied, most decks we plan here are for owners who intend to use them for years. Every design is tailored to the house, whether you want a place to relax, entertain or give the family more usable space outdoors, and it should feel like an extension of your home.
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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 house. Call 206-430-1927 or contact us online. We offer a lifetime warranty, financing, and discounts for seniors, active military, veterans and first responders. Washington contractor license BUILDSC027JN.
Sultan siding, roofing, window and deck FAQ
Do I need a permit to replace siding, a roof or windows in Sultan?
Permits for exterior work in town are issued by the City of Sultan. Whether your project needs one depends on its scope, so we confirm the requirements with the city during planning, before any work begins. We cannot promise how a permit review will turn out, but we can explain what the city is likely to ask about your materials and the parts of the house being changed. Bring your questions to the free in-home consultation.
My house is in Dyer Add Replat. What should I know before replacing the siding?
Homes in Dyer Add Replat have a median build year of 1959, so the siding on your house today may be cedar, T1-11 or asbestos-cement shingles. If it is asbestos-cement, it may contain asbestos and should be tested before removal. Once the old siding comes off, we can replace it with vinyl, the Evergreen Shield Siding System or metal, and the free in-home consultation is where we work out which one fits.
Is the Evergreen Shield Siding System worth it if I heat with electricity?
It can be, because insulated siding pays back more where heating is costly. The Evergreen Shield Siding System has an insulating graphite membrane with thermal resistance of R-2.0, compared with R-0.61 for standard vinyl siding. Its 20 built-in colors resist fading, chipping and peeling, so there is no repainting. We compare it with vinyl and metal siding at the free in-home consultation.
What kind of roof holds up to ice storms in the foothills?
Both asphalt shingle and EDCO metal roofing can work here; the right choice depends on your house and lot. Ice storms put the weak points of a roof to the test, so we focus on underlayment, flashing and sealing at edges and ridges as much as on the surface material. EDCO metal roofing sheds snow, while asphalt shingles are a familiar, cost-effective option. We look at both with you during the consultation.
Are there rebates for new windows in Sultan?
Electricity here comes from Snohomish County PUD, so check with the PUD for current rebate or efficiency programs before you order. We do not quote rebate amounts because programs change. Efficient windows tend to pay back more in homes that heat with electricity. We install Preservation 9000 vinyl replacement windows and can go over styles and sizes during your free in-home consultation.
Which decking stands up best to rain in the foothills?
Composite or vinyl decking is usually the better match for the extra rain and shade in the foothills, because neither one rots or needs staining. Pay attention to slip resistance and drainage, since wet boards and standing water are where problems start. Wood is still an option if you want a natural look or a lower budget, but plan on regular sealing. We build with all three materials.
