Siding Replacement & Storm Damage Repair in Fountain, CO
Many Fountain homes were built with the same siding: vinyl in a Dutch lap profile, with vertical siding in the gables. Years of hail and high-altitude sun leave it cracked, faded and loose. Seamless Choice Siding has re-sided dozens of Fountain homes since 2018, and we can match the siding that is already on your house.
What Hail and Sun Do to Vinyl Siding in Fountain
On June 13, 2018, hail up to 3 inches across fell on Fountain and the south side of Colorado Springs and caused about $169 million in damage, according to the National Weather Service. In June 2026, hail up to 2.5 inches was reported in Fountain and Widefield.
Between storms, the sun does slower damage. This is what we find when we inspect Fountain homes:
- Cracks and holes from hail, mostly on the walls that faced the storm. Even a small crack lets water in behind the panel.
- Fading on the south and west walls. A new panel in the original color can look darker than the faded wall around it.
- Loose and rattling panels where wind has worked them out of their locks, most often at corners and gables.
- Brittle panels. Old vinyl breaks instead of flexing, especially in cold weather.
We Match American Herald D4DL and Gable Siding
A lot of Fountain homes have American Herald vinyl siding in the D4DL profile, a double 4-inch Dutch lap, with vertical siding on the gable ends. We install American Herald, and we have done multiple Fountain projects with this combination, so we can match the profile, the panel width and the color.
That matters in two situations:
- Your insurance company approves only the damaged sides.
- You want to replace the worst walls now and the rest later.
Before we quote, we check the profile, the panel width, the color and how much the old siding has faded. If a close match is not possible, we tell you before you decide, and we show you the options.
Replace the Damaged Sides or the Whole House?
Replacing the damaged sides makes sense when the damage is on one or two walls, the rest of the siding is sound, and a close match is available.
Replacing the whole house makes sense when there is hail damage on every side, the panels are brittle or badly faded, or you want a different color or a stronger material.
We specialize in projects that need a building permit, which in Fountain means 100 square feet of siding or more. For a single panel or a small patch, we will refer you to a handyman.
Recent Fountain Projects
Real jobs we completed in Fountain, photographed on site.
Siding We Install in Fountain
Vinyl is the closest match for most Fountain homes. Fiber cement and engineered wood are the stronger options when the whole house is being replaced.
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Durable Vinyl Siding
The closest match for most Fountain homes. It comes in Dutch lap and vertical profiles, so the walls and the gables can be done together.
- American Herald Dutch lap for the walls
- Vertical siding for the gables
- The lowest cost of the three
- Never needs painting
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Fiber Cement Siding
James Hardie fiber cement stands up to hail better than vinyl and does not burn. A common upgrade when the whole house is being replaced.
- Stands up to hail better than vinyl
- Does not burn
- Factory-finished colors available
- Resists rot and pests
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Engineered Wood Siding
LP SmartSide has the look of real wood and is built to take impacts.
- The look of real wood
- Built to take impacts
- Comes primed or pre-finished
- Lap, panel and trim styles
Hail Damage and Insurance Claims in Fountain
Hail is a common reason Fountain homeowners call us. If you file a claim, we:
- inspect every side of the house and photograph the damage,
- meet your insurance adjuster at the house if needed,
- check that the estimate includes the parts that are easy to miss: gable siding, trim, window wraps and matching,
- send the insurer documentation of anything the first estimate missed.
Our guide to siding insurance claims explains each step.
Permits, City License and HOA Approval
- Permit. Replacing siding in Fountain requires a building permit from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD). Only repairs under 100 square feet are exempt. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection.
- City license. A contractor needs a City of Fountain business license to pull a permit here. Ours is No. 26-08214.
- City use tax. Fountain’s use tax is based on the cost of the project and is collected when the permit is issued.
- HOA approval. Many Fountain neighborhoods, including Ventana and Cumberland Green, have a committee that reviews exterior changes. Get approval before work starts. We prepare the color and material details for your application.
Wildland-Urban Interface and Permits
If your Fountain property is within a mapped Wildland-Urban Interface area, wildfire construction requirements apply to substantial exterior replacements. The governing standard is the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, created under SB 23-166, which jurisdictions with mapped WUI areas were required to adopt by April 1, 2026, with compliance from July 1, 2026. We confirm what applies to your address before specifying materials.
Fountain’s City Council adopted the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code in March 2026. We check your address against the wildfire map before we recommend vinyl or another material.
Why Fountain Homeowners Choose Seamless Choice
- Licensed with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (No. 21165) and the City of Fountain (No. 26-08214)
- Every residential job is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty
- We pull the permit, prepare the details for your HOA application and clean up when the job is done
- EPA Lead-Safe certified and BBB A+ rated
- Free on-site estimate, with financing options
Call (719) 445-7888 today to schedule a free, on-site estimate for your Fountain home.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you match my existing vinyl siding?
Often, yes. Many Fountain homes have American Herald D4DL siding with vertical siding in the gables. We install American Herald and have matched it on multiple Fountain projects. The limit is fading: if your siding has faded a lot, a new panel in the same color will still look different. We check this at your house before we quote.
2. Will insurance pay for the whole house or only the damaged sides?
It depends on your policy and on where the damage is. Insurers usually pay for the sides that have damage. We document every side, and whether a match is available, so the adjuster sees the full picture.
3. Do I need a permit to replace siding in Fountain?
Yes. The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department requires a permit for siding replacement; only repairs under 100 square feet are exempt. The contractor also needs a City of Fountain business license. We hold both licenses and pull the permit for you.
4. Do I need HOA approval?
If your neighborhood has an HOA or a metro district with design rules, usually yes, and before work starts. Ventana, for example, requires written approval before exterior improvements are made. We prepare the color and material details for your application.
5. Can I still use vinyl siding if my home is in a wildfire area?
It depends on your address and on how much of the house is being replaced. Fountain adopted the state wildfire code in 2026, and it can limit siding materials in mapped areas. We check your address before we recommend a material.
6. Do you replace a single damaged panel?
No. We specialize in projects that need a building permit, which means 100 square feet of siding or more. For a single panel or a small patch, we will refer you to a handyman.
