What's Included in a Siding Inspection
A siding inspection is a slow, deliberate pass across your entire exterior — panel condition, fastening, seams, trim, and flashing, checked on every elevation, not just the side that's easy to spot from the driveway.
We're also looking for signs of moisture that's found its way behind the siding, since water intrusion often gives no outward clue until real damage has already set in. Catching it before that happens is really the whole point of an inspection. Windows, doors, and roofline transitions get extra attention, since that's usually where siding problems start in the first place.
Why It's Worth Scheduling One
Siding problems are quiet by nature. A panel that's barely loose or a thin gap in the caulking can look completely harmless while it's letting moisture behind your wall for months before anything visible shows up.
An inspection before you list your home can save you from an awkward surprise during the buyer's own inspection, giving you room to fix things on your own schedule instead of scrambling during a deal. The same goes after a big storm — an inspection tells you plainly whether the weather actually did damage worth addressing, instead of leaving you guessing.
How We Inspect Your Siding
Complete Exterior Pass
We check every elevation of your home in order, not just the parts that are convenient to see from the ground.
Panel & Fastener Review
We look for panels that are loose, cracked, or fastened incorrectly in a way that could eventually let water in.
Trim & Seam Check
Corners, seams, and trim transitions get a close look, since these spots are where moisture most often sneaks through.
Photo-Backed Written Report
You get a plain-language summary with photos of anything we found, along with straightforward next-step recommendations.
What Your Inspection Day Looks Like
Depending on the size and layout of your home, most inspections take a few hours. We move through the exterior methodically and log anything that catches our attention along the way, rather than racing through a checklist.
When we're finished, you'll get a written report with photos and a plain explanation of what we found. If there's something worth addressing, we'll walk you through the options honestly, with no pressure to decide right then. Take the report, review it on your own time, and reach out whenever you're ready to talk next steps.
Why Candor, NY Homeowners Choose TrueLine Exteriors
We inspect every elevation of your home, not just the sides that are easiest to reach or see.
Our team knows exactly what to look for given Candor, NY's specific conditions, from humidity to storm wear.
You get a clear written report with photos, not a vague summary you'll have trouble remembering later.
We tell you the truth about what we find, including when your siding is in good shape and doesn't need anything.
If it's relevant, our findings can back up an insurance claim or support a real estate transaction.
Siding Inspection Questions
Most inspections run a few hours, depending on how large or complex your home's exterior is. We'd rather take the time to check every elevation properly than rush through it.
Absolutely — we report exactly what we see. If your siding checks out fine, that's exactly what we'll tell you, rather than inventing problems to sell you work you don't need.
Yes — inspecting before you list gives you the chance to handle anything we find on your own terms, rather than being blindsided by a buyer's inspector later in the process.
Both — part of the process is checking seams, trim, and panel edges for signs of water intrusion that wouldn't be obvious from a quick glance.
We photograph it clearly and walk you through your repair options honestly, with zero pressure to decide on the spot. You get to look it over and decide when and how to move forward.
Yes — if we spot storm-related damage during your inspection, that documentation can support a claim, and we're happy to walk you through the process if you need help.