Blog: June 2026

You called a siding contractor for a free inspection. They're coming out next week. What actually happens when they arrive, and how can you tell whether you're getting a professional assessment or a sales pitch dressed up as one?

Last Updated: June 22, 2026 | Author: Tripp Atkinson, Founder, ContractingPRO The honest rule of thumb: repair when the damage is localized and the rest of the roof has real life left.

Last Updated: June 21, 2026 | Author: Tripp Atkinson, Founder, ContractingPRO Waiting after a storm does two things, and neither works in your favor. The damage gets worse, and your window to file an insurance claim gets shorter. Storm damage rarely stays put.

Last Updated: June 20, 2026 | Author: Tripp Atkinson, Founder, ContractingPRO Most Memphis roofs give you warning signs years before they fail. The trick is knowing which signs mean "replace soon" and which mean "keep an eye on it.

Last Updated: June 19, 2026 | Author: Tripp Atkinson, Founder, ContractingPRO A full siding replacement on a typical Memphis-area home averages around $25,000, with a realistic range of $15,000 to $45,000. The single biggest driver is the material you choose. Vinyl is the budget-friendly option.

Your siding is damaged. Maybe a storm cracked a few panels, maybe you've got water staining on an interior wall, maybe one section is visibly faded compared to the rest.

Last Updated: June 18, 2026 | Author: Tripp Atkinson, Founder, ContractingPRO Most roof repairs in the Memphis area run $500 to $1,500. That covers the common stuff: a single-area leak, a few wind-lifted shingles, one section of flashing.

Last Updated: June 17, 2026 | Author: Tripp Atkinson, Founder, ContractingPRO A new architectural asphalt roof in the Memphis area runs $10,000 to $30,000 in 2026. Most homes land somewhere in the middle.

Drive through any newer subdivision in Germantown, Collierville, or East Memphis and you'll notice a pattern: fiber cement siding is everywhere.

Memphis homeowners often look at their exterior and realize the siding and the windows are both showing their age. The natural question follows: can you bundle the two projects, and is it actually cheaper to do them together?