Cedar Shingle Siding · Salem, MA
Cedar Shingle Siding in Salem, MA
Licensed, insured cedar shingle siding for Salem homeowners who want it done properly. Based in Marlborough, RS Development Group serves Salem and nearby Saugus and the wider North Shore area of Essex County. Licensed & insured (MA HIC #216507) and serving the North Shore area. Call (774) 512-3176 for your Salem estimate.
Local Expertise
Cedar Shingle Siding Challenges in Salem
Real problems Salem homeowners face — and exactly how RS Development Group solves them.
The problem
Moisture trapped behind cedar rots both the shingle and the Salem home’s sheathing.
Our solution
We install over a proper rain-screen and barrier so the wall breathes and stays dry.
The problem
Cedar shingles on Salem homes gray, cup, and split without proper installation and care.
Our solution
We install premium cedar with correct exposure and treatment so it weathers beautifully.
The problem
That timeless New England cedar look is easy to ruin with a sloppy install in Salem.
Our solution
Our crews keep lines straight, exposures even, and corners crisp.
Professional Cedar Shingle Siding for Salem Homes
RS Development Group provides professional cedar shingle siding across Massachusetts. As a licensed framing and exterior contractor (MA HIC #216507) founded in 2008, we install with proper insulation, flashing, and moisture barriers so your home stays protected and beautiful for decades.
Call (774) 512-3176What You Get in Salem
- Premium materials and proper moisture barriers
- Licensed, insured, code-compliant installation (MA HIC #216507)
- Correct flashing and weather sealing
- Free, itemized written estimates
- Local crews serving Salem and the rest of Essex County
What We Install for Cedar Shingle Siding in Salem
- Western red cedar shinglesClear-grade shingles for the classic weathered New England look.
- Rain-screen furringA vented cavity behind the shingles so both faces can dry.
- Stainless fastenersPrevents the black bleed streaks galvanised fasteners cause in cedar.
- Pre-finishingDipped or pre-stained before install so the overlapped areas are sealed too.
Code & Permits in Salem, MA
- Weather-resistive barrier installed and lapped correctly so water drains out, not in.
- Window and door openings flashed and integrated with the house wrap.
- Fastening pattern and clearances per manufacturer spec — required to keep the warranty valid.
- Permit pulled where your town requires it for full re-siding.
What Drives Cedar Shingle Siding Cost in Salem
We don’t quote cedar shingle siding over the phone, because these are the factors that actually change the number on a Salem project:
- Wall area and exposure per course
- Shingle grade (clear vs lower grades)
- Rain-screen installation
- Pre-finishing vs natural weathering
- Corner treatment — woven vs corner boards
How Long It Takes
Cedar shingle siding is labour-intensive: expect 2–4 weeks for a typical home depending on wall area and detail.
Every Salem estimate is free, written and itemised after an on-site walkthrough — so you see exactly what you’re paying for.
Call (774) 512-3176How It Works
Our Cedar Shingle Siding Process
Simple, transparent, and stress-free from first call to final walkthrough.
Free Consultation
Call us or fill out our form. We’ll discuss your project needs and schedule a site visit at your convenience.
Detailed Estimate
We provide a comprehensive written estimate with transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Expert Construction
Our skilled team executes your project with precision, keeping you informed every step of the way.
Final Walkthrough
We walk through the completed project together, ensuring everything meets your expectations.
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Answers
Cedar Shingle Siding in Salem — FAQ
Only where sun and rain reach evenly. Sheltered elevations and areas under eaves weather slower and can look blotchy. If you want a uniform silver, a weathering stain gets you there predictably; if you want natural, expect variation by elevation.
Testimonials
What Salem Homeowners Say
5 out of 5 from 27 reviews on our Google Business Profile.
“Very good and hard workers!!!”
“Wounderful team! Realible and knowledgeable.”
Permitting & Code in Salem
Salem Building Department
Inspectional Services (Building Department)
- 98 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA 01970
- 978-619-5641
- Online permit portal
Verified 2026-07-20 · RS Development Group pulls permits on your behalf.
Permit fee in Salem: $75 base fee for all building permits, plus $15 per $1,000 of total project cost for 1-2 dwelling units (source)
Salem has a local historic district
If your home falls inside it, exterior changes — siding, windows, roofing material, additions visible from the street — need Historic District Commission review before the building permit issues. That review adds time, so we file it early rather than discovering it mid-project. Commission details.
About RS Development Group
A Marlborough Contractor Built on Structural Expertise
Founded in 2008 by Rogerio Alves, RS Development Group has grown from a specialist framing crew into a full-service general contractor serving 109 cities and towns across Massachusetts. We're proud to bring that same craftsmanship to Salem and the North Shore area.
What sets us apart is where we started: structural framing. Because we understand how a home is built from the skeleton out, every roof, addition, deck, siding job, and remodel we take on is handled with a structural awareness most contractors simply don’t have — which means fewer surprises, cleaner tie-ins, and work that lasts.
We’re fully licensed (MA HIC #216507) and insured, and we back every job with honest, written pricing and a schedule we keep. That’s how we’ve earned a perfect 5-star rating from 27 homeowners across the region.
- Fully licensed — MA HIC #216507
- General liability & workers’ compensation insured
- Family-owned and operated since 2008
- Perfect 5-star rating across 27 verified reviews
- Free, written, itemized estimates — no surprises
- Every project built to code and finished on schedule
Since 2008
Serving Massachusetts
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