You’re tired of repainting. Tired of warped boards and faded panels. Tired of contractors who don’t understand what Del Mar’s coastal weather does to a home.
Here’s what changes when you work with a siding contractor who actually knows this area: your exterior holds up. The salt air doesn’t eat through your finish in two years. The sun doesn’t crack your panels. Your home looks the way it should—and stays that way.
We’ve been doing exterior siding installation in Del Mar and across San Diego County for 16 years. We know which materials survive here and which ones fail. Vinyl siding needs specific UV ratings. Fiber cement needs proper sealing against moisture. Stucco needs the right mix for coastal expansion and contraction.
You get siding replacement done once, done right, with materials chosen specifically for your location. No callbacks. No surprises. Just a crew that shows up, does the work, and leaves your home protected.
MRH Pro Construction & Painting holds both B General and C33 licenses in California. We’re not brokers. We don’t farm out your job to the lowest bidder.
Our 7-person crew handles your siding installation from start to finish. Same team, same standards, direct communication with you the entire time. We’ve spent 16 years in San Diego County learning what works in Del Mar’s microclimate—the fog patterns, the salt concentration, the sun intensity.
That experience shows up in how we prep your exterior, which fasteners we use, and how we flash around windows and doors. Del Mar homes need more than standard installation. They need someone who’s seen what happens when shortcuts get taken in coastal conditions.
We start with an on-site assessment of your current exterior. Not a quick glance—an actual inspection of what’s failing and why. We check for water intrusion, structural issues, and whether your sheathing needs attention before new siding goes up.
You get a written estimate that breaks down materials, labor, and timeline. No vague “we’ll figure it out later” pricing. We specify exactly which siding products we’re installing and why they’re rated for coastal exposure.
Once you approve, we pull permits and schedule your project. Our crew removes old siding, addresses any underlying damage, installs proper moisture barriers, and then puts up your new exterior. We don’t rush. We don’t skip the weatherproofing steps that matter in Del Mar.
The job ends when your property is clean, your siding is installed to manufacturer specs, and you’ve had a final walkthrough. We’re licensed, insured, and accountable for the work—because we’re the ones actually doing it.
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We install vinyl siding, fiber cement, engineered wood, and stucco systems. Each material gets selected based on your home’s exposure, your maintenance preferences, and your budget.
In Del Mar, that usually means steering you toward options with high salt-air ratings and UV stability. Vinyl needs to be coastal-grade—the cheap stuff warps and fades within three years here. Fiber cement works well but requires proper clearance from grade and correct caulking at joints. Stucco needs the right substrate and multiple coats to handle moisture cycling.
You also get proper flashing, weep screeds, and ventilation behind the siding. These aren’t extras. They’re requirements if you want your exterior to perform in this climate. Del Mar’s marine layer creates condensation issues that inland homes don’t face. We account for that in how we build your wall assembly.
Military members and seniors receive 10% off all siding installation services. We handle residential and commercial properties throughout San Diego County, with particular focus on coastal communities where material selection actually matters.
Fiber cement and high-grade vinyl siding perform best in Del Mar. Both resist salt air corrosion and UV damage better than wood or standard vinyl.
Fiber cement like James Hardie or Allura won’t rot, warp, or attract insects. It holds paint longer than wood and doesn’t absorb moisture the way natural materials do. The downside is weight—it requires proper fastening and occasionally structural reinforcement.
Coastal-rated vinyl siding offers lower maintenance and good durability if you choose thicker gauges with UV inhibitors. Cheap vinyl will chalk and fade in Del Mar’s sun within a few years. You want products specifically rated for coastal installations with at least a 25-year fade warranty. We’ll walk you through the actual performance differences during your estimate, not just hand you a brochure.
Most Del Mar siding projects run between $15,000 and $45,000 depending on your home’s size, current condition, and material choice.
A 1,500 square foot single-story home with standard vinyl siding usually falls in the $15,000-$22,000 range. Two-story homes or properties requiring extensive prep work, structural repairs, or premium materials like fiber cement push toward $30,000-$45,000. Coastal homes often need more prep than inland properties because salt air accelerates deterioration of sheathing and framing.
We give you detailed written estimates that break down materials, labor, and any additional work needed. No ballpark guessing. If we find issues during demolition that weren’t visible during inspection, we discuss options before proceeding. Our 16 years in business means we’re pretty accurate on initial estimates—we’ve seen enough Del Mar homes to know what’s usually hiding under old siding.
Most residential siding replacements take 1-3 weeks depending on your home’s size and complexity.
A straightforward single-story home with minimal prep needs might be done in 5-7 days. Larger two-story homes, properties with extensive trim work, or jobs requiring structural repairs before siding installation can stretch to 2-3 weeks. Weather rarely delays us in Del Mar, but permit processing and material delivery sometimes add a few days to the front end.
We schedule projects to minimize disruption. Our 7-person crew works efficiently without cutting corners on the details that matter—flashing, moisture barriers, and proper fastening. You’ll know the timeline before we start, and we’ll update you if anything changes. We don’t disappear for days at a time or juggle multiple jobs. When we’re on your property, we’re focused on your project until it’s complete.
Quality vinyl siding doesn’t need painting—the color goes all the way through the material.
You’ll want to rinse it annually to remove salt buildup and dirt, especially in Del Mar where marine fog deposits salt on everything. A garden hose and soft brush handle most cleaning. Avoid pressure washers above 1,500 PSI—they can force water behind the siding or crack panels.
Check caulking around windows and doors every few years. Coastal temperature swings cause more expansion and contraction than inland areas, which can open gaps in sealant. Recaulking is a 30-minute job that prevents water intrusion. Other than that, properly installed vinyl siding in Del Mar should give you 20-30 years of service without major maintenance. That’s the whole point—you stop dealing with constant upkeep and just enjoy a home that looks good without the work.
Yes, and we do it regularly for partial replacements and additions in Del Mar.
If you’re only replacing one section—say, a damaged wall or new room addition—we’ll match profile, texture, and color as closely as possible. Sometimes we can source the exact product if it’s still manufactured. Other times we find the nearest current equivalent.
Full siding replacement gives you more options. You can match your home’s original character with similar profiles, or update the look entirely. Del Mar has everything from 1960s beach cottages to modern coastal contemporary homes. We’ve worked on all of them. Horizontal lap siding, board and batten, shingle styles, smooth or textured finishes—we’ll show you what works with your architecture and what holds up in this specific climate. The goal is siding that looks right on your home and performs well in your environment, not just whatever’s trending or cheapest.
We hold both California B General Contractor and C33 Painting and Decorating licenses, plus full liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.
That means we’re legally qualified to handle your entire siding project—structural work, exterior installation, painting, trim, and finishing. You’re not hiring separate contractors for different phases or dealing with unlicensed crews working under someone else’s license number.
Our licensing also means we pull proper permits for siding replacement in Del Mar and handle inspections. Some homeowners try to skip permits to save money, but that creates problems when you sell or file insurance claims. We do it right from the start. You get legal, warrantied work that adds value to your property instead of creating liability. Our 16 years in San Diego County and recent license upgrades show we’re committed to running a legitimate operation, not just chasing quick jobs.
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