CCI Builders replaces windows and siding for homes across Placerville, El Dorado County, and Sacramento — energy-efficient, Title 24 compliant, and installed by a licensed general contractor who repairs what's found underneath.
Windows and siding are one weather system — replacing them with one contractor means the flashing, housewrap, and trim actually meet.
Window replacement
Full new-construction windows with fresh flashing — replaced with your siding, not popped into old frames.
— New-construction units, re-flashed — never pop-in inserts
— Windows first, then siding — the sequence done right
— Title 24-compliant energy packages, paperwork handled
Siding replacement
Full tear-off or overlay — recommended honestly, based on what's under your current siding.
— Tear-off and re-side, with housewrap and flashing done right
— Ignition-resistant options for fire-zone parcels
— Dry rot found at tear-off repaired in-house, never covered
Honest numbers
What windows & siding cost
Rot repair discovered at tear-off is quoted transparently as a change order — never buried in the bid, never covered over. The range publishes the moment it's a number Jon will stand behind.
CSLB #835432 Since 2004 Written estimates you keep
Replaced aging siding and single-pane windows on a Highway 50 corridor home with energy-efficient alternatives. New siding was installed to current weatherproofing standards; window replacement improved insulation and reduced heat gain. Project included haul-away of old materials and full permit coordination.
Designed and built a multi-level deck with an integrated shade structure for a residential property along the Highway 50 corridor. Scope included framing, decking, and a pergola-style overhead cover. Work was permitted, inspected, and built to California code.
Straight answers first — cost and schedule come from your written estimate.
Do I need a permit to replace windows or siding in El Dorado County?
Often not for windows: El Dorado County’s policy (January 2026) exempts like-for-like window change-outs — 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 — and either way, CCI handles the permit and the Title 24 paperwork whenever your project needs them.
What does siding replacement cost?
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.
Which siding is best for foothill and fire-zone homes?
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.
What happens if you find dry rot under my old siding?
It gets repaired properly — by the same licensed crew that does our structural work — and it’s priced as a transparent change order, never covered over. 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.
My house was built before 1978 — is tearing off siding safe?
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.
Will new windows actually lower my energy bills?
Yes — ENERGY STAR puts the average saving at up to 13% of household energy bills nationwide when replacing single-pane windows with certified units. The everyday win is comfort: fewer drafts, less condensation, quieter rooms.
Retrofit inserts or full new-construction windows — which should I get?
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.
How long does whole-house window or siding replacement take?
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.
Why does siding fail faster in the foothills?
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.
Who handles the permit and the Title 24 paperwork?
CCI does — one point of contact from the estimate to county sign-off, with your 1-year workmanship warranty starting at final. Replacement windows in California must meet Title 24 energy requirements for your climate zone; we spec compliant windows, handle the documentation, and replace exteriors in Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and across the Highway 50 corridor.
