Siding Contractors in Selden, NY

Replacing Worn Siding Across Selden

Selden went suburban in the early 1950s, faster than almost anywhere else in central Brookhaven, and the housing is a record of that. Off Middle Country Road and around the old Westfield section the first subdivisions are small capes and ranches. The 1960s and 70s added splits, high ranches, and colonials on the streets off Boyle Road, College Road, and Magnolia Drive. A few older homes survive near the Presbyterian church and the Roe cemetery. AP Siding & Windows installs horizontal lap, insulated vinyl, vinyl shake, board and batten, cedar, and fiber cement on all of these, and we do windows and roofing alongside the siding.

Selden is inland and sits on the flat ground south of the moraine, so there is no salt, no bluff wind, and no harbor humidity. The exposure is ordinary Long Island weather: strong summer sun on south and west walls, long shaded stretches on north sides under mature trees, and the freeze-thaw that pops nails in old siding. The common problem on Selden houses is first-generation vinyl or aluminum hung directly over sheathing with no wrap, so moisture has been sitting against the wood for decades. We strip it, repair what needs repair, wrap the house, and install a panel chosen for each side's sun load.

Siding services we provide in Selden

Siding replacement

Full tear-off to sheathing, repair of what we find underneath, new water-resistive barrier, new siding and trim.

Siding repair

Storm damage, cracked or loose panels, and rot behind the siding.

Insulated vinyl siding

Foam-backed panel that adds R-value across the studs and keeps long runs flat.

Fiber cement siding

James Hardie and similar, where profile and trim detail have to look right.

Cedar and cedar-profile siding

Natural shake and clapboard for period homes, or the look without the upkeep.

Trim, soffit, fascia and gutters

So the whole exterior finishes at once rather than in two visits a year apart.

What we would put on a Selden house

• Insulated vinyl Is what we recommend most often here, because it suits the post-war stock this town is full of. These houses were framed 2x4 with thin wall insulation, and the contoured foam backing adds R-value across the studs where the framing bleeds heat straight out. It also stiffens the panel, which keeps long runs flat.
• Fiber cement Is the choice for colonials and for any house where profile and trim detail have to look right. It holds a painted finish for years, will not soften in summer heat, and carries a Class A fire rating. It needs a flat, sound nailing surface, which is part of why we tear off.
• Standard vinyl Does a genuinely capable job on this stock and is the sensible choice on a defined budget. Modern fade-resistant panels in the right profile are a real improvement on 1990s material. On shaded lots we steer away from the palest colours, because that is where green cast shows worst.

Permits for siding work in Selden

Exterior work here permits through the Town of Brookhaven. Brookhaven is the largest township in New York State by land area, and permit review can run longer than the smaller towns to the west, so it is worth filing early rather than at the point you want to start.

The part worth checking first: Brookhaven contains eight incorporated villages, and the Town does not issue permits for any of them. Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson and Shoreham each run their own building department. Several of them share mailing addresses and ZIPs with the surrounding hamlets, which is how homeowners end up filing at the wrong desk.

We confirm which authority covers your address before anything is filed.

How the job runs

1. One We measure on site and open a section of the existing siding so you can see what is behind it. No phone estimates.
2. Two You get an itemized written price with material, colour, trim scope and schedule on it.
3. Three We confirm the permit authority for your address and file what is required.
4. Four Our own installers do the work. Tear-off to sheathing, repairs, new water-resistive barrier, then siding and trim. Driveway stays usable and we magnet-sweep for nails before we leave each day.
5. Five Walkthrough with you before we call it finished.

Selden at a Glance

ZIP

11784

Township

Town of Brookhaven

Permits

Town of Brookhaven Building Division

County

Suffolk County

Estimates

Free, in person, written price after measuring

Crew

In-house, based in East Northport

Selden Neighborhoods and Roads

The Westfield area around the old shopping center and the Roe Family Cemetery is the historic core, with a few pre-war homes among the 50s capes. Downtown Selden around Independence Plaza and Middle Country Road is commercial with modest houses on the side streets. The blocks off Boyle Road, Magnolia Drive, and Mooney Pond Road are 60s and 70s splits and high ranches on quarter-acre lots. Near Suffolk County Community College on College Road the homes are similar with some rentals. Telescope Hill on the south side has slightly larger lots and newer homes. Toward Coram and Centereach the subdivisions run straight into the neighbors.

Selden and the Middle Country Corridor

We cover every part of Selden, from the Terryville line on the north to Farmingville on the south and from Centereach to Coram. The Middle Country Road corridor is one route for our crew, so Centereach, Lake Grove, and Coram are scheduled the same way Selden is.

• Centereach, NY
• Coram, NY
• Farmingville, NY
• Lake Grove, NY
• Port Jefferson Station, NY
• Holtsville, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to side a Selden high ranch?

A high ranch shows more wall on the sides and back than from the street, and that extra area is what people underestimate. We measure all of it, then price by material, tear-off of the old aluminum or vinyl, and trim and window wrap. Vinyl is cheapest to install and fiber cement dearest. The estimate is free and the price is written.

Is a Brookhaven permit needed for siding in Selden?

Selden is a hamlet, so permits go through the Town of Brookhaven Building Division. A direct replacement of siding with new siding usually does not require one. Sheathing replacement, enlarging or adding window openings, or structural repair can trigger a permit. We check with the Town for your specific job and handle any filing ourselves so you do not have to.

Which siding works best on a sunny Selden lot?

With no salt to worry about, the main enemy in Selden is sun. Thin vinyl in a dark color warps and fades on south and west walls. Heavier insulated vinyl in a UV-stable color holds up and adds insulation to a 60s wall. Fiber cement is the premium choice. On shaded north walls the wrap and drainage behind the panel matter most.

How long does a typical Selden siding job take?

Three to five working days for a vinyl re-side on a cape, ranch, or split, which covers most of Selden. A colonial with more wall and trim runs toward five. Fiber cement takes longer. Rain is the only weather that slows us inland. If we find rotted sheathing under the old siding, the repair adds a day and we tell you right away.

Can I get new windows with my siding in Selden?

Yes, and on a 1950s cape or 70s split it is usually smart. Original or first-replacement windows in these homes leak air and were rarely flashed properly. With the siding off we set new double-hung, casement, bay and bow, sliding, awning, basement, or custom-shape windows in vinyl or fiberglass, flashed to the sheathing and wrap. It is cleaner and cheaper than doing windows later.

There is aluminum siding on my Selden cape from the 60s. Is it worth replacing?

Yes. Aluminum from that era is dented, chalky, and loud in the wind, and it cannot be refinished well. We remove it, inspect the sheathing and original wood beneath, treat any insect or rot damage, and install house wrap before the new siding. The aluminum goes to recycling. Most homeowners notice a quieter, warmer house right away, especially with insulated vinyl.

Why Selden Homeowners Choose AP

• In-house crews. Our own installers handle every Selden job, from the capes near Westfield to the splits off Boyle Road. No subcontractors, ever.
• Written price after we measure. We measure your house in person and write the price down. The figure on the contract is the figure on the invoice.
• Based nearby in East Northport. Selden is about 25 to 30 minutes from our shop by Route 347 and Nicolls Road. We are in the Middle Country area most weeks.