South Bend, Indiana · Siding & exterior trim

Siding built for Indiana winters

Hoosier Cladding installs, replaces and repairs siding on homes in South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart and across Michiana. Estimates are free and you can book one online in under a minute.

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Two-story South Bend home with white lap siding, blue window trim and a red metal porch roof
White lap siding with blue trim, South Bend

How a siding project goes, in six chapters

Illustrated two-story house whose siding changes as the story scrolls HOUSE WRAPHOUSE WRAPHOUSE WRAPHOUSE WRAPHOUSE WRAP 1 2 3 34 ft wall 17 ft

Chapter 1 · Your home

Your house has stood through a lot of Indiana winters.

Freeze, thaw, lake-effect snow, a July sun on the south wall. Siding takes all of it so the framing behind it doesn't have to. After 25 or 30 years, it starts to show.

Chapter 2 · The signs

Then the siding starts telling you something.

  1. 1 Loose or rattling panels, or a course that has bowed out
  2. 2 Cracks, holes or dents after hail
  3. 3 Chalky, faded paint, soft spots near the ground

Damage on one wall is often a repair. Book a free repair assessment.

Chapter 3 · The visit

We read the whole wall, not just the panel.

A free one-hour visit: we measure each wall, probe the sheathing, check the flashing around windows and doors, and show samples at the house. You get a written, itemized quote.

Chapter 4 · Your choice

Pick the look. Try it on the house.

Your pick: Evening blue fiber cement

Chapter 5 · The build

Then we put it back better than it was.

  1. Old siding off, one wall at a time
  2. Rotted sheathing replaced, new house wrap taped
  3. Windows and doors flashed
  4. New siding hung loose enough to move with the seasons
  5. Every nail swept up

Chapter 6 · Home

Ready for the next Indiana winter.

It starts with a free visit. Pick a weekday time and we'll bring samples of the color you just chose.

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Prices, up front

These are the installed price ranges we quote in Northern Indiana. Your number depends on wall area, tear-off, rot and trim, and comes in writing after a free visit.

Full Indiana siding cost guide

Installed prices in Northern Indiana Updated 2026-10-15
WhatPrice range
Standard vinyl siding, installed$5.50–$8.50 per square foot of wall
Insulated vinyl siding, installed$7.50–$10.50 per square foot of wall
James Hardie fiber cement siding, installed$9–$14 per square foot of wall
Full re-side, standard 2-story home (~2,000 sq ft of wall)$10,000–$22,000 per project
Ranges from our Indiana siding cost guide. Your written quote comes after a free visit.

Three free visits. Pick yours.

Where we work

Within about 50 miles of our shop at 721 Lincoln Way E, South Bend.

Questions people ask

What does Hoosier Cladding do?

Hoosier Cladding is a South Bend siding contractor. It installs new siding, replaces whole-house siding, repairs damaged sections (including older aluminum siding and storm damage) and replaces trim, soffit and fascia. It works in vinyl, James Hardie fiber cement and engineered wood.

How do I book a free siding estimate?

Pick a day and time on the booking page at hoosiercladding.com/book, or call (574) 931-2119. Visits run Monday to Friday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Eastern. You get a reference number right away and a call from the office to confirm.

Which siding lasts best through Indiana freeze-thaw winters?

James Hardie fiber cement handles freeze-thaw cycles, hail and woodpeckers best and does not soften in summer heat. Insulated vinyl costs less and adds a foam backer that reduces drafts. Standard vinyl is the budget choice and performs well when it is installed loose enough to expand and contract.

Can AI assistants check availability and book with Hoosier Cladding?

Yes. The site publishes a JSON API, an OpenAPI description at /openapi.json, a remote MCP server at /mcp and in-browser WebMCP tools. An assistant can list services and prices, read open appointment times and book a free estimate on your behalf.

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