SSKM Construction Corp · Siding in Poughkeepsie
Siding Contractor in Poughkeepsie Built to Last
- BBB Accredited A+
- 25+ Years in the Hudson Valley
- Free Estimates
- 5.0 stars on Google
SSKM Construction Corp installs, repairs, and fully replaces siding on Poughkeepsie homes: vinyl, LP SmartSide engineered wood, CertainTeed fiber cement, and board and batten. When tear-off exposes rotted sheathing or a failed weather barrier, we replace it before the new siding goes up, then finish with correct flashing and trim. Estimates are always free, written, and itemized.
- Which materials? Vinyl, LP SmartSide, CertainTeed fiber cement, and board and batten.
- Rot behind the old siding? We replace bad sheathing so new panels go on a sound, dry wall.
- How long? Most homes take several days, and the estimate carries a firm timeline.
Siding is your home's raincoat, not a waterproof shell on its own. What goes on underneath, the sheathing, the weather-resistive barrier, and the flashing at every window and door, decides whether your walls stay dry. SSKM installs, repairs and replaces siding on Poughkeepsie homes, including the sheathing underneath when it is rotted.
What We Do in Poughkeepsie
Roofing, siding & construction in Poughkeepsie
Roofing
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Roof replacement
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Roof repair
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Decks
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Framing
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Remodeling
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Interior painting
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Snow removal
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Kitchen remodel
All Kitchen remodel services →Bathroom remodel
All Bathroom remodel services →One crew for all of it. Whichever of those you need, the visit and the written estimate cost you nothing.
Real Reviews
Rated 5.0 stars by Hudson Valley homeowners
The roof was completely done and cleaned up in 2 days, his guys had even cleaned out my gutters.
SSKM Construction did an outstanding job replacing the sheathing and removing and replacing the existing siding on my home.
It has been a pleasure and honor to work with Luis and his crew for the past 5 years.
Luis and his crew did a great job swapping out two nasty pull-out windows in my basement.
Those reviews are real, and they are on Google. If you would like to be the next one, the estimate costs nothing.
Local Conditions
Common siding calls we get in Poughkeepsie, NY
- Cracked, warped, or buckling siding panels after another freeze-thaw winter
- Soft or rotted sheathing found once old siding comes off a historic-district home
- Peeling interior paint or water stains near exterior walls, a sign moisture is getting through a failed weather barrier
- Faded, chalky, or dated siding on Poughkeepsie's Victorian and Gilded Age homes in historic districts like Union Street and Academy Street
- Rising heating bills from gaps and failing insulation behind old siding
About Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie sits on the Hudson River in western Dutchess County, roughly 75 miles north of Manhattan, rising from the riverfront to its highest point at 380-foot College Hill. The city is defined by landmarks like the Walkway Over the Hudson, a restored 1889 railroad bridge reopened as a pedestrian park in 2009, the 1930 Mid-Hudson Bridge, and the Bardavon 1869 Opera House. Its seven historic districts, including Union Street, Academy Street, and Garfield Place, are rich with Victorian and Gilded Age homes. The region's humid continental climate brings cold winters that regularly dip below zero and exposure to nor'easters, so siding and the weather barrier behind it on these older, ornate homes need to actually hold up, not just look the part.
Need siding work in Poughkeepsie? Call (845) 549-7944 or request a free estimate.
Recognise any of that on your own house? We will come out, look at it properly, and tell you what it actually needs.
That is our patch. If your street is on that map, we can be out to look at the job this week.
Local Routes
How we get to Poughkeepsie, NY
We work Poughkeepsie out of Newburgh. These are the corridors that connect it to the neighbouring towns we cover, and the roads our trucks are actually on getting there.
We cover the rest of the mid-Hudson Valley from the same Newburgh shop: Roofing in Fishkill, Roofing in New Paltz, Roofing in Highland, Roofing in Gardiner.
Poughkeepsie to Highland
- Roads we run
- US 44, NY 55, US 9W
- County
- Ulster County
- Straight-line distance
- About 2 miles, not a drive time
Poughkeepsie to Hyde Park
- Roads we run
- US 9
- County
- Dutchess County
- Straight-line distance
- About 5.4 miles, not a drive time
Poughkeepsie to Wappingers Falls
- Roads we run
- US 9
- County
- Dutchess County
- Straight-line distance
- About 7.6 miles, not a drive time
Straight-line miles between town centres, measured from OpenStreetMap coordinates on 27 August 2026. They are not drive times. Road names are the routes mapped between those same two points.
Good to Know
Siding built for Poughkeepsie homes
Why the layers behind the siding matter
Siding is a rain-shield, not a waterproof envelope, and what goes behind it decides whether a Poughkeepsie home's walls stay dry. A proper job starts with sound sheathing, then a weather-resistive barrier, correctly integrated flashing over every window and door, and a drainage path so any moisture that gets behind the panel can escape instead of sitting against the wall. Skip those layers and you get hidden rot, mold, and failing insulation long before the siding itself wears out, especially on the older homes common in Poughkeepsie's historic districts.
Material and fastening decide the rest. Vinyl has to hang loosely so it can move as temperatures swing across our seasons, nail it down tight and it buckles in the first cold snap. LP SmartSide and CertainTeed fiber cement both need sealed cut ends and correct gapping at butt joints, and board and batten needs its vertical boards fastened to let the wall breathe. These are the details that separate a wall that looks good for decades from one that ripples, gaps, and lets water in.
SSKM Construction did an outstanding job replacing the sheathing and removing and replacing the existing siding on my home.
Maintenance, and when to repair vs. replace
If the damage is localized, a few cracked vinyl panels or a rotted board or two, targeted repair is usually the smart money, provided the material is still available to match. Once you're seeing widespread cracking, warping, soft spots, or paint that won't hold, or you're finding moisture behind the wall, replacement is the honest answer, because patching a failing system just chases the problem. A yearly walk-around to check caulk lines, look for panels loosened by windstorms, and clear debris keeps any siding on a Poughkeepsie home performing to its rated life. LP SmartSide and CertainTeed fiber cement both come with real manufacturer warranties, vinyl and board and batten hold up differently, and we'll walk you through what each actually needs over the years before you pick one.
Still deciding? Tell us what the project is and we will come look at it. The estimate is free and written down.
At a Glance
SSKM Construction Corp siding in Poughkeepsie, NY at a glance
| Where our crew comes from | Newburgh, NY, based at 283 N Plank Rd |
|---|---|
| Estimates | Free, and written down before any work starts |
| Google rating | 5.0 stars on Google |
| Years in the Hudson Valley | 25+ |
| Who you deal with | Luis and Steven, the co-owners, and the SSKM crew. Not a call centre |
| Trades under one roof | Roofing, roof replacement, roof repair, siding, decks, framing, remodeling, kitchen and bathroom remodels, interior and exterior painting, snow removal |
Ready to protect and improve your home?
Free estimates · 25+ years in the Hudson Valley · Mon-Sun 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Getting There
Getting to Poughkeepsie from our shop
From Newburgh we cross the Hudson on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, which carries I-84, then run north on US 9 into Poughkeepsie. US 44 and NY 55 meet US 9 in the city and carry on west over the Mid-Hudson Bridge, so whether the job is near the Walkway or out along the Route 9 corridor, it is a straight run for our crew and our material deliveries.
Nearby Areas
Other towns we serve near Poughkeepsie
Good to Know
Poughkeepsie siding: frequently asked questions
What types of siding do you install in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Vinyl, LP SmartSide engineered wood, CertainTeed fiber cement, and board and batten. Each has real trade-offs in cost, look, and maintenance that we will walk you through on-site.
Do you replace the rotted sheathing behind the siding on older Poughkeepsie homes?
Yes. If we find rotted sheathing or a failed weather barrier during tear-off, we replace it so the new siding goes on a sound, dry wall.
How long does a siding job take on a Poughkeepsie home?
Most homes take several days depending on size, tear-off, and any repairs needed behind the old siding. We give you a firm timeline with the estimate.
Will new siding lower my energy bills in a Poughkeepsie winter?
It can, especially when we correct gaps and add or repair the weather-resistive barrier and insulation behind it.
Can you match siding on a partial repair in Poughkeepsie?
We do our best to match existing profiles and colors; on older or discontinued siding we will tell you honestly what is matchable before starting.
We pull the permits our work needs and deal with the inspections. If you want to check the requirements yourself, Poughkeepsie permits and inspections are handled by the city, and current requirements are listed on the City of Poughkeepsie official site.
Question we did not answer? Ask it on the phone. You will get a straight answer from an owner, not a script.
We install and repair siding across the mid-Hudson Valley from the same Newburgh shop. Every town we cover is listed on the service areas page, and the full siding service is written up in one place.
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