Window & Siding Replacement

Often not for windows: El Dorado County’s policy (January 2026) exempts like-for-like window change-outs, meaning same size, same operation type, no structural changes, no lost egress. The replacements must still meet current California standards and any wildfire-zone requirements. Re-siding is confirmed with the county Building Division per job. Either way, CCI handles the permit and the Title 24 paperwork whenever your project needs them.

Window and siding pricing is per project. The written estimate gives you the number for yours. What moves it: house size and stories, material tier, and any rot repair found at tear-off, quoted as a transparent change order.

The comparison is limited to materials we actually install, and fire-zone parcels narrow the list further. If your parcel sits in a designated fire hazard severity zone, ignition-resistant requirements under the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Title 24, Part 7) apply; we check your zone during the estimate.

It gets repaired properly by the same licensed crew that does our structural work, and it’s priced as a change order before work continues. Framing damage routes to our structural beam replacement and dry rot repair service; you see what we found and what it costs before work continues.

Yes, with EPA Lead-Safe (RRP) containment, which CCI Builders is certified for. The work area is sealed, dust is contained and cleaned up, and debris is disposed of under the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting rule before the space is turned back over to your family.

They can. ENERGY STAR estimates savings of up to 13% of household energy bills nationwide when single-pane windows are replaced with certified units (energystar.gov). Savings for your home depend on the house and the windows being replaced.

Jon replaces windows as full new-construction units with fresh flashing, not pop-in retrofit inserts. An insert leaves your old frame, and your old flashing, in the wall. In his words: “It’s too easy just to replace them with new construction. Re-flash them, because your flashing is probably shot too.” And the order matters: “If you’re gonna change your windows, you need to do it now, before we put new siding on.” That’s why CCI takes window replacement as part of a siding or remodel project rather than as a standalone window-only job.

Material lead times set the calendar as much as install days do. Both depend on the size of the job and the materials you choose. The estimate gives you the schedule for your specific project.

Sun, winter moisture, and big temperature swings work exteriors here harder than most products were designed for. UV breaks finishes down on the exposed elevations, wind-driven rain and snowmelt find every flashing shortcut, seasonal expansion works fasteners and caulk loose, and designated fire-zone parcels carry exterior material requirements many installers never check.

We’ll confirm who handles design, engineering and permits for your project. Replacement windows in California must meet Title 24 energy requirements for your climate zone, and we review the window choice and the documentation with you. The work comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty from completion.