Expert Wood Siding Services in New Orleans
Hand-selected, graded boards in seven species, finished in our own coating facility to the colour you actually want.
Real Wood, Properly Specified
Nothing imitates wood quite like wood. On the historic housing stock around New Orleans it is often the only finish that looks right — and on a new build it gives you a warmth that manufactured products approximate but rarely match.
The trade-off is that wood asks more of you, and it asks more of whoever installs it. Species matters, grading matters, and the coating matters most of all in a humid climate.
Our boards are hand-selected and graded, and we run an in-house coating facility, so colour is not limited to what a supplier happens to stock.
What’s Included
Every wood siding job we quote covers the whole wall assembly, not just the surface you can see.
Species consultation
We walk you through how the seven species differ in cost, appearance and behaviour.
Hand-selected boards
Boards are selected and graded rather than taken as delivered.
In-house coating
Custom colouring in our own facility, so you are not limited to stock finishes.
Removal and disposal
Existing siding removed and hauled away.
Moisture detailing
Barrier and flashing installed before the boards go on — critical with timber.
Inspection service
We also inspect existing wood siding to assess what can be kept and what needs replacing.
Signs It May Be Time to Call
These are the reasons homeowners most often get in touch about wood siding.
Boards are rotting, cupping or splitting , particularly low on the wall.
Paint or stain is failing in patches rather than uniformly.
Termite or borer damage is visible in the boards or trim.
Fasteners are backing out or boards have worked loose.
Dark staining or mildew that returns quickly after cleaning.
You want to restore a historic exterior rather than replace it with a substitute.
A note on all of the above: these are common reasons to have an exterior looked at, not a diagnosis. Whether the right answer is a repair, a partial replacement or a full replacement depends on what an on-site inspection finds behind the surface. We will tell you which one your home needs, including when the answer is that it can wait.
Why Wood Siding?
What this material gives you, and why New Orleans homeowners keep choosing it.
Highly customizable
Species, profile and colour are all yours to choose.
Natural beauty
A depth and grain that manufactured products imitate rather than match.
Environmentally safe
A renewable material that breaks down without releasing toxins.
Can be treated
Wood accepts treatment and coating for added protection and colour.
Our Process
How It Works
A simple process. Outstanding results.
Consultation
We discuss your needs, style, and budget.
Customized Plan
We create a tailored plan for your home.
Professional Installation
Our team gets the job done right, on time.
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Wood Siding Options
Not every project wants the same profile or finish. These are the variations we work in.
Cypress
A regional classic, well suited to Louisiana conditions.
Redwood
Naturally durable with a distinctive colour.
Cedar
Stable, aromatic and widely used for siding and shake.
Fir
A straight-grained, workable softwood.
Spruce
An economical softwood option.
Pine
Widely available and takes treatment and paint well.
Engineered wood
Manufactured wood products for greater dimensional stability.
What Wood Siding Costs
There is no honest flat price for siding. What a project costs depends on the material you choose, the size and shape of the walls, and what we find once the old siding comes off. Here is the published range, and the things that move a quote within it.
Our page for this service does not publish a service-life figure, and we would rather say so than quote one we cannot support. Expected life depends on the product, the installation and the exposure of each elevation.
Estimates are free and in writing. Financing is available — see our financing options.
$6 – $12
Per square foot installed; material alone typically runs $1 – $5 per square foot
What moves the price
- The species you choose — cypress, redwood and cedar sit differently on price
- Material grade and how much of it is selected out
- Whether boards are coated in our facility and in what finish
- The size and shape of the area being covered
- Labor, access and the condition of the wall behind
Costs vary by project, scope and current material prices — treat this as a starting range, not a quote.
What Our Clients Say
Reviews from Big Easy Siding customers, published on our testimonials page.
Highly recommend Big Easy Siding!
Big Easy Siding has been a great contractor for my home. They are prompt, reliable and do quality work at an affordable price! I highly recommend them if you need any siding services done in New Orleans.
Edgar Hunter The best in town
These guys are the best in town! They’ll come out and do an amazing job on your siding. You won’t regret it because you get what you pay for. Local, reputable service that does exactly as promised with no hidden fees or surprises.
Nancy Silber A fair quote, start to finish
Big Easy Siding is a really great company to work with. The quote they gave us for replacing our damaged siding was fair and everything about them has made it easy all the way through till we had new wood siding on our house!
Andrew Frye Knowledgeable and professional
The employees at this company are some of the most knowledgeable and professional people I have ever met. They were able to replace my siding quickly with no problems or delays, which is something that not many companies can provide these days!
Lewis Thompson