A growing number of American homeowners are choosing to improve the homes they already own instead of moving, and KV Construction LLC says the trend is changing the way long-term homeowners should evaluate aging siding.
A 2026 Redfin survey found that 65% of homeowners who recently renovated chose renovation instead of moving. Among homeowners planning renovations, 71% said they were improving their current homes rather than buying somewhere else.
For homeowners in Everett and surrounding Snohomish County communities, that longer ownership horizon can change the siding conversation.
Instead of asking how cheaply an aging exterior can be patched again, homeowners planning to remain in the property may benefit from asking what it would take to rebuild the exterior as a durable, coordinated system.
“If you expect to stay in the home for years, it makes sense to look at the exterior differently,” said Vasily Kramarenko, owner of KV Construction LLC. “When siding is failing across the house, replacing individual boards over and over may not address what is happening behind them. A complete re-side lets us evaluate the wall, repair damaged areas, rebuild the waterproofing details, and install one consistent siding system.”
Full Replacement Addresses More Than Appearance
KV Construction specializes in full siding replacement and James Hardie fiber cement installations rather than small handyman-style patchwork.
During a complete replacement, old siding is removed so the condition of the underlying exterior can be evaluated.
Depending on the home, the scope may include replacing deteriorated OSB or plywood sheathing, correcting exterior dry rot, installing a new weather-resistive barrier, integrating flashing around windows and doors, installing new exterior trim and metal flashing, rebuilding penetrations, and installing the new siding.
This process is particularly relevant in Western Washington, where repeated exposure to rain, wind, and seasonal moisture can turn small weaknesses in an exterior wall into larger problems over time.
A Longer Ownership Horizon Changes the Decision
For someone preparing to sell immediately, a cosmetic repair may be approached differently.
For someone who expects to remain in the home, the priorities often shift toward durability, consistency, predictable maintenance, and knowing what is behind the finished exterior.
Full siding replacement can also provide an opportunity to coordinate other planned exterior work.
Homeowners replacing aging windows, for example, may choose to complete window replacement during the siding project so flashing and exterior trim details can be integrated while the walls are already accessible.
For homes built before 1978 where lead-based paint may be present, proper lead-safe procedures can also become an important part of the planning process. KV Construction is EPA Lead-Safe Certified.
James Hardie for Long-Term Exterior Planning
KV Construction frequently installs James Hardie fiber cement siding for homeowners looking for a durable alternative to aging wood-based siding.
James Hardie fiber cement products are designed to resist damage from moisture, pests, and other common exterior exposures. Qualifying James Hardie siding products carry a 30-year limited manufacturer warranty.
KV Construction adds its own 5-Year Workmanship Warranty.
The company is also a James Hardie Preferred Remodeler and uses exterior detailing practices built around Western Washington conditions, including careful flashing integration and high-performance QUAD MAX sealant where appropriate.
“We want the homeowner to understand what they are paying for behind the siding, not just the color they will see when the project is finished,” Kramarenko said. “The weather barrier, flashing, sheathing repairs, trim details, and installation sequence are what turn a siding project into a long-term exterior system.”
Owner-Operated Project Management
KV Construction is family-owned and owner-operated, with direct owner involvement from the beginning of a project through completion.
The company uses consistent crews instead of passing homeowners between unrelated subcontractors.
For homeowners comparing proposals, KV Construction also offers a price-match guarantee designed to compete with leading local siding contractors while maintaining the company’s specified materials and installation standards.
Everett homeowners considering a complete exterior replacement can request a free siding consultation through the company’s Everett location.
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KV Construction LLC
11400 Airport Rd, Suite 200
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 879-4398
About KV Construction LLC
KV Construction LLC is a family-owned and owner-operated Western Washington siding contractor specializing in full siding replacement, James Hardie and fiber cement siding, exterior dry rot correction, window replacement, and lead-safe exterior renovation. Owner Vasily Kramarenko has more than 20 years of hands-on construction experience. The company has served homeowners and property owners since 2011, maintains an A+ BBB Rating, and was a 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics nominee.
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KV Construction LLC
11400 Airport Rd Ste 200, Everett, WA 98204
(425) 879-4398
https://kvconstruction.net/areas-we-serve/everett/
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Published by: Randy Rohde