Exterior Remodeling · Old Tappan, Bergen County
Old Tappan estates
read from the gate.
We scope the full exterior.
Old Tappan home stock is concentrated in large custom colonials, Tudors, and estate-style builds from the 1960s through the 1990s, most on large wooded lots near the Rockland County border. Many have mixed exterior materials: stone or brick at the base, cedar or wood composite above, and custom trim profiles that do not match standard stock.
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Free estimate. No trip fee in Bergen County
Written fixed price before any work begins
HomeLock Extended Warranty available
Free estimate. Written schedule.
We measure on site as your contractor. You get a written price.
Most calls here are homeowners who will not patch one elevation and leave the rest. They want siding, windows, roofing, and trim scoped as one exterior plan with a fixed price that accounts for every material transition before demo day.
Today's James Hardie, insulated vinyl, and cultured stone look nothing like what went up in the 1990s. We probe sheathing on site, assess every elevation before quoting, and write a line-item proposal so scope surprises do not change the contract price.
Old Tappan NJ: full exterior job
Every job here starts with a line-item proposal you can read before you sign.
“We open the wall at the estimate, document what we find, and write a fixed price before demo day.”
Old Tappan, Bergen County
How we run jobs as your exterior contractor in Old Tappan.
Army veteran leadership
President-led team with 23+ years coordinating exterior work across New Jersey.
Expert coordinated crews
Vetted siding, roofing, window, and trim crews run in order under one project manager.
One manager, start to finish
Your project lead stays accountable from estimate through final walkthrough.
HomeLock transferable warranty
Extended coverage in writing. Paperwork that travels with the home when you sell.
What Old Tappan homes need
What is on the walls now, and what is behind them.
Old Tappan built most of its estate housing stock between 1960 and 1995. Custom colonials and Tudors fill Old Tappan Road area, Washington Avenue area, and the Tappan area on wooded lots with long driveways and multi-story front walls toward the Rockland County border.
A lot of what is on those walls now went up when the house changed hands. Cedar shake on upper floors may sit above vinyl below, stone bases need flashing at every wall transition, and north-facing elevations under mature canopy hold moisture longer than open suburban blocks. When we open a wall at the estimate, we find soft sheathing and rot behind trim that surface-only inspections miss. The number we write accounts for it.
Estate builds along Old Tappan Road and Cherry Lane need roofing sequenced first, windows with integrated flashings second, and siding last so every transition is sealed before the next trade starts. The finished exterior belongs on a street where mixed materials and custom trim profiles show from every long driveway approach.
Old Tappan incorporated as a borough on October 18, 1894, formed from portions of Harrington Township during Bergen County's borough incorporation wave.
Old Tappan is custom colonials and estate-style builds on large wooded lots along Old Tappan Road and Washington Avenue, with long driveway sight lines toward the Rockland County border. Mixed-material exteriors with stone bases, cedar upper elevations, and custom trim profiles are common on these northern valley estates.
Most jobs we do along Old Tappan Road and Cherry Lane cover siding, stone accents, and roofline work together, because mixed-material walls with cedar, stone bases, and custom trim fail at transitions once moisture gets behind the panels on wooded northern valley lots.
Mixed-material exteriors on Old Tappan estates require a coordinated scope
Homes with stone bases, cedar upper elevations, and custom trim cannot be clad elevation by elevation without a plan that accounts for every transition. We assess all surfaces before writing a proposal so the quote covers every material and every junction.
Wooded lots hold moisture against every shaded elevation
Old Tappan's heavily treed lots keep north and west elevations damp for extended periods. We inspect sheathing and flashing at every elevation before quoting, and install proper drainage plane so new materials last as long as the warranty says they will.
Old Tappan buyers expect documented exterior work with warranty transfers
At this price point, buyers require documentation. A fixed-price contract and transferable HomeLock Extended Warranty are the proof of quality that holds up at inspection and preserves the value of the property.
Neighborhood by neighborhood
How exterior work differs block to block in Old Tappan.
Old Tappan Road area
Old Tappan Road area homes carry custom colonials and estate builds on wooded lots with long driveway sight lines. Mixed-material exteriors with stone bases and cedar upper elevations are common where every transition needs flashing detailed before panels hang. We assess all surfaces before writing a proposal so the quote covers every material and every junction.
Washington Avenue area
Washington Avenue area blocks mix mid-century colonials with larger suburban builds from the 1980s and 90s where exterior material choice affects resale in the northern valley market. Most jobs here combine siding with window replacement and seamless gutters in one contract: one crew order, one project lead, one walkthrough when it is done.
Tappan area
Tappan area homes sit near the Rockland County border on heavily treed lots where north and west elevations stay damp well after rain clears. We inspect sheathing and drainage plane at every shaded elevation before quoting so the proposal addresses what is actually behind the siding.
Cherry Lane area
Cherry Lane area carries larger suburban builds with multi-story front walls and complex rooflines that require proper staging, not ladder work. We sequence from top to bottom and do not leave open wall sections overnight on estate-scale elevations.
River Vale border
Streets toward the River Vale border share the same northern valley estate stock where cedar shake and vinyl combinations need unifying under one exterior plan. We match new panel profiles to the architecture and flash every transition between materials correctly.
Complete exterior options
One contractor for everything
your Old Tappan home may need.
Complete exterior. One plan.
Siding, windows, roofing, stone, and portico planned together, not three separate bids that fight each other at the seams.
Ask about our extended coverage.
Labor and materials covered in writing. Backed by a president-led contractor with 23+ years serving New Jersey.
The number we quote is the number on the contract.
We measure on site, inspect for moisture, and give you a written line-item price before any work begins. Phone ballparks do not belong on large exterior projects.
Complete exterior remodeling
Siding, windows, roofing, stone, and trim planned as one watertight package
One crew schedule. One project lead. One walkthrough when it is done.
Siding and window replacement
New panels flashed and trimmed at every opening
No mismatched trim or leaks where old window met old siding.
Roof and siding together
Drip edge, fascia, and wall transitions done in the right order
The roof line and wall line match instead of fighting each other.
Cultured stone and siding
Foundation, chimney, and entry accents tied into the wall panels
Stone looks built with the house, not stuck on after the fact.
Custom porticos and entries
Covered entries built with the same crew finishing your walls
Your front door becomes the focal point, not an afterthought.
James Hardie and ASCEND siding
Fiber cement and premium panels for the walls everyone sees from the street
Materials that hold up on large wall areas and steep roof lines.
HomeLock Extended Warranty
Labor and materials covered in writing. Paperwork that travels with the home.
What working with us means
Three things Old Tappan homeowners want from a siding contractor.
Your calendar
Stop juggling three contractors who blame each other
Most Old Tappan projects need siding, windows, and roofing decided at the same time. NJ Vinyl Siding plans the full exterior as one job, runs the trades in order, and keeps one project lead on your home from estimate through final sign-off.
Your budget
Know what you are paying before demo day
Large Old Tappan homes do not belong on phone ballparks. We measure, inspect moisture, and give you a fixed written price with every line visible. The number on the proposal is the number on the contract.
Your resale
Paperwork that goes with the house
A finished exterior should protect resale value, not create questions at inspection. HomeLock Extended Warranty covers labor and materials in writing, backed by a president-led contractor with 23+ years serving New Jersey.
Sound familiar?
What Old Tappan homeowners tell us before they hire.
“We have cedar shake on the upper floors and vinyl below and we want to unify the whole exterior”
Mixed-material exteriors are our standard scope. We assess every elevation, match new panel profiles to the architecture, and sequence the installation so every transition between materials is flashed and detailed correctly.
“Our contractor started the siding job and found rot behind the trim on three corners. The project stopped and we don't know what it will cost to finish”
Scope surprises happen when the initial inspection is done at the surface only. We probe and inspect before writing the proposal. If soft sheathing or rot is found, it is in the original quote so the price is fixed before demo day.
“We need roofing, siding, and six new windows and we want it done in one season, not spread across two years with three different contractors”
NJ Vinyl Siding scopes roofing, siding, windows, and trim as one exterior plan. Roofing is sequenced first, windows follow with integrated flashings, and siding closes the envelope last. One project lead, one fixed price, one season.
Old Tappan FAQ
Quick answers for Old Tappan homeowners.
Does NJ Vinyl Siding serve Old Tappan, NJ?
Yes. We cover Old Tappan Road area, Washington Avenue area, Tappan area, Cherry Lane area, and blocks toward the River Vale border, with free on-site estimates and no trip fee in Bergen County. Call or text (973) 487-3704.
How much does exterior remodeling cost in Old Tappan?
Most whole-home exterior jobs here run $55,000–$175,000 depending on wall area, roof work, window count, stone, cedar tear-off, and material grade. We quote after an on-site visit with a written line-item proposal. Phone ballparks are not reliable on estate colonials with mixed-material elevations.
Can you unify mixed-material exteriors in Old Tappan?
Yes. Homes with cedar shake above, vinyl below, or stone bases with wood composite above are standard scope here. We assess every elevation, match panel profiles to the architecture, and sequence installation so every transition is flashed and detailed correctly.
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