Siding · Cincinnati, Dayton & Northern Kentucky
Siding in Columbia-Tusculum
In Cincinnati's oldest neighborhood, the Painted Ladies live on their exterior color and detail. We re-side and trim riverside homes in vinyl that holds its color and keeps moisture out of the walls. Call (513) 657-2471.
Columbia-Tusculum
Siding for Columbia-Tusculum homes
Columbia-Tusculum, around ZIP 45226, is Cincinnati's oldest neighborhood, settled in 1788 and known for its restored Victorian Painted Ladies near the Ohio River. Homes with that much history and that much decorative woodwork are constant work to keep painted, and on low riverside ground the damp gets behind old siding and starts to rot the boards and sheathing beneath. Faded, peeling paint on an ornate old house undoes the very thing that makes these homes worth seeing.
Our premium and insulated vinyl siding keeps that character without the endless repainting. Through-color vinyl holds its shade in Victorian palettes, and accent trim and cedar-look shakes let us keep the decorative detail these houses are known for. Because moisture is the real enemy this close to the river, we tear off the old siding, inspect the sheathing for damp or rot, and add a proper house wrap and moisture barrier before the new panels and trim go on. Our own crews do the fitting, so the finished exterior respects the home and the whole job carries a lifetime warranty.
Your options
Siding we install
Insulated Vinyl Siding
Foam-backed panels that boost R-value and resist dents.
- Continuous insulation
- Impact-resistant
- Energy Star® rated
Premium Vinyl Siding
Thick, fade-resistant panels in a wide range of colors.
- Color all the way through
- Won’t rot or peel
- Low maintenance
Shakes & Accents
Cedar-look shakes and trim to set off gables and entries.
- Architectural detail
- Mix-and-match profiles
- Coordinated trim
Premium Vinyl Siding
A New Look That Holds the Heat
Old siding fades, cracks, and lets drafts in behind it. Ours is built for the swing between humid Cincinnati summers and cold-snap winters. Every job is measured, ordered, and installed by our own full-time crews — never subcontractors — and we haul the old material away when we’re done.
Want the bigger picture? Pair it with replacement windows or a new entry door, and ask about rolling it into one 0%-for-24-months project. For efficiency ratings, the Energy Star program is a good reference.
Lower energy bills
Insulated vinyl adds a continuous layer of foam behind the panel, cutting the drafts that make your furnace work overtime.
Virtually maintenance-free
No scraping, no repainting every few years. A rinse with the hose is about all it asks for.
Real curb appeal
Dozens of colors and profiles, including shakes and accents, so the house reads finished — not patched.
Lifetime warranty
Covered on the product AND our labor, for as long as you own the home. Same promise as everything we install.
Curb Appeal That Pays You Back
Standard features
Engineered for Columbia-Tusculum homes
Every siding job is built to take the Ohio Valley’s freeze-thaw swings — tight seams, a proper moisture barrier, and panels that won’t fade or warp.
- Insulated or premium vinyl panels, color all the way through
- Continuous foam backing for a higher wall R-value
- Old siding torn off and the sheathing inspected underneath
- House wrap and a proper moisture barrier behind the panel
- Coordinated soffit, fascia, and trim
- Lifetime warranty on the product and the installation
Real Homes. Real Siding Transformations.
Since 2001, Bulldog has re-sided more than 800 homes across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Dayton suburbs.
Florence, KY
Fort Thomas, KY
Covington, KY
Hyde Park, OH
Oakley, OH
Mason, OH
West Chester, OH
Loveland, OH
Blue Ash, OH
Florence, KY
Fort Thomas, KY
Covington, KY
Hyde Park, OH
Oakley, OH
Mason, OH
Common questions
Siding FAQs
Can vinyl siding keep the ornate look of a restored Victorian in Columbia-Tusculum?
It can, with the right profiles. Cedar-look shakes, accent trim, and through-color panels let us keep the decorative detail these Painted Ladies are known for while ending the repainting. Down near the river we also add a moisture barrier behind the siding, since damp getting into old walls is the bigger long-term risk.
How long does vinyl siding last?
Quality insulated vinyl routinely lasts 30–40 years in the Tri-State climate. Ours is backed by a lifetime product and labor warranty for as long as you own the home.
Will new siding lower my energy bills?
Insulated vinyl adds a continuous layer of foam behind the panel, which reduces drafts and thermal bridging. Paired with new windows it makes a noticeable difference in heating and cooling costs.
Do you remove the old siding?
Yes. Our crews tear off the old material, inspect the sheathing underneath, and haul everything away. We leave the job site cleaner than we found it.
Can I finance a siding project?
Yes — the same financing menu as our window and door work, including 0% for 24 months on approved credit. The application is a soft pull that won’t affect your credit score.
In their own words
Video Testimonials From Our Loving Customers
Read enough five-star reviews and they blur. A video is harder to fake. These are Tri-State homeowners in their own living rooms, in front of the windows our crews put in, telling you how the job went.
4.8★
Hundreds of 5-star reviews
1,500+
Happy homeowners
Lifetime
Product & labor warranty
Since 2001
Serving the Tri-State
In the community
Neighbors, not a national chain
Bulldog started as a two-person operation in 2001 and never sold out. The money you spend here stays here — our 1,500+ installs were done by full-time local crews, not subcontractors flown in for the week.
When we say we treat every customer like a neighbor, it’s because most of them are. We live in the same Tri-State towns, shop the same stores, and stand behind our work long after the truck pulls away.
Why Bulldog
The kind of contractor that’s getting hard to find
We started as a two-person operation in 2001 and grew to 1,500+ homes without selling out to a national chain. Same family, same promise.
Family-Owned
We treat every customer like a neighbor — because most of them are. Same family running it since 2001.
25+ Years of Experience
Twenty-five-plus years and 1,500+ Tri-State homes. We’ve seen every opening an Ohio Valley house can throw at us.
Premium USA-Made Products
USA-made windows and doors, installed by factory-certified crews. No corner-cutting on the parts you never see.
Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews
A 4.8-star average across Google, Facebook, and Houzz from homeowners all over the Tri-State.
Honest Pricing
Transparent quotes, no high-pressure sales, no hidden fees. We tell you the number and we hold to it.
Our Own Crews
Our installers are full-time employees — never subcontracted. The person who quotes it stands behind it.
Our guarantee
The Bulldog Lifetime Warranty
Most companies warranty the product. We warranty the product AND the labor — for as long as you own the home.
Lifetime product warranty
Every USA-made window and door is covered against defects for the life of your ownership.
Lifetime labor warranty
If our install is ever the problem, we come back and fix it. No invoice, no argument.
Backed by our own crews
The people who installed it are the people who stand behind it — full-time employees, never subcontractors.
Built Tough. Sealed Tight.
Ready for a free in-home estimate?
Honest number, financing if you want it, and no high-pressure sales — that’s a promise, not a pitch.
Upgrade your home with durable, premium siding at a price you can trust. No gimmicks, just reliable siding built to last.
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Service area
Siding across Columbia-Tusculum
We install siding across Columbia-Tusculum, from the Painted Ladies near the river to the newer homes on higher ground. Our own crews, never subcontracted.
Counties & cities we serve
Hamilton County, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Blue Ash, OH
Norwood, OH
Clermont County, OH
Milford, OH
Warren County, OH
Mason, OH
Loveland, OH
Butler County, OH
West Chester, OH
Hamilton, OH
Middletown, OH
Kenton County, KY
Covington, KY
Fort Mitchell, KY
Erlanger, KY
Campbell County, KY
Newport, KY
Fort Thomas, KY
Boone County, KY
Florence, KY
Union, KY
Dearborn County, IN
Lawrenceburg, IN