Siding Services
Family-run since 1973. James Hardie Alliance Preferred Contractor.
What we do
Royal Craft installs and replaces exterior siding on residential homes throughout Chicago’s western suburbs. As a James Hardie Alliance Preferred Contractor and LP SmartSide installer, we specialize in fiber cement, engineered wood, and vinyl siding systems built for Chicago-area weather.
Siding Inspections
Free on-site siding inspections. We look for cracks, warping, moisture, and hidden damage before it costs you the underlying wall sheathing.
Siding Repairs
Local siding repair across the western suburbs. James Hardie, LP SmartSide, vinyl, and cedar. We match materials and colors whenever possible so your existing manufacturer warranties stay intact.
New Siding Installation
New siding installation for homes and additions. James Hardie fiber cement, LP SmartSide engineered wood, or vinyl. Full tear-off with new weather barrier and flashing installed to manufacturer specification.
Siding Replacements
Full siding replacements with James Hardie or LP SmartSide, backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty on the labor and lifetime manufacturer warranties on the materials.
Financing available for your siding project
Full siding replacements are a permanent upgrade for your home. Royal Craft offers competitive financing available through the GreenSky® Program for qualifying James Hardie, LP SmartSide, and vinyl siding installations. Loans are provided by federally insured lenders participating in the program.
See financing options and apply here or call (630) 725-1000.
About Royal Craft
Trust Us with Your Siding Installation
Boost curb appeal and protect your home with expertly installed, high-performance siding. As a James Hardie Alliance Preferred Contractor, we install fiber cement, engineered wood, and vinyl siding with the attention to weather barrier, flashing, and finish detail that separates a long-lasting exterior from one that will fail in five years.
- Energy-efficient and low-maintenance siding options
- Weather-resistant materials that last
- Installed with care for a flawless finish
Detail
proposal
Clear scope, pricing, and timeline upfront.
Project
installation
Skilled work done efficiently and on schedule.
Final
inspection
We check everything to make sure it’s done right.
Siding built for Downers Grove homes
Downers Grove has three main housing eras and each one asks for a different siding approach. Victorian-era homes in the historic core near Denburn Woods and Prince Pond often have original cedar or clapboard that needs matched restoration work. Mid-century ranches in Shady Lane Estates and Downers Grove Gardens are prime candidates for a fiber cement upgrade like James Hardie, which handles freeze-thaw better than aluminum or old vinyl. Newer subdivisions like Fairview Pointe and Randall Park often have first-generation vinyl or LP siding at the end of its life cycle.
We know these neighborhoods because we have been working in them since Bill moved the business to Downers Grove in the early 1980s. Every home is different. We recommend the material that actually fits your home and your budget, not the one that pays us the most.
Ready to talk about your siding? Call (630) 725-1000 for a free on-site inspection, or see our partner pages for James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide.
Who is behind Royal Craft
Bill Cantalupo has been in the exterior trades since 1973, when he started as one of the first installers bringing seamless aluminum gutters to Chicago’s western suburbs. The business moved to Downers Grove in the early 1980s and has been there ever since. Siding came later, after Bill built a crew and expanded into fiber cement, engineered wood, and vinyl. Today we are a James Hardie Alliance Preferred Contractor, an LP SmartSide installer, and the same family shop we have always been.
In 2023, Bill was joined by Mauricio, who now runs sales and brings decades of roofing and exterior experience. Bill or Mauricio is on every jobsite. That has not changed in over 50 years, and it will not.
Five questions every siding client asks. We answer yes to all of them.
Every homeowner who has been burned by a bad siding contractor asks some version of these five questions. Here are ours, with our answers:
- Will Bill or Mauricio be on the jobsite for my siding project? Yes. On every job.
- Will I get before, during, and after photos? Yes. We document every siding job.
- Are the James Hardie or LP SmartSide warranties transferable? Yes.
- Will you provide the paid invoice with warranty paperwork at the end? Yes. Manufacturer warranty registration depends on it.
- Does the workmanship warranty cover the entire scope? Yes. Ten years on the labor, lifetime on the siding materials.
What siding clients tell us
Reviews we get about our siding jobs tend to say the same three things: attention to detail, cleanliness, and patience explaining the material options.
“Royal Craft just finished residing my home. I am so happy with the quality of the job and the professionalism that was shown. House was done in a timely manner and the crew was very respectful and efficient. I have had many compliments on how nice my home looks and any questions I had were handled immediately by either the crew on hand or the owner. Price was highly competitive with other companies but the honesty and integrity that was presented to me made this company the right choice for me.”
“Worked with Bill on a complete house residing and new windows/front door. Bill and Mauricio made the process very easy and were available to always meet with me and answer my questions. All the workers were always nice and helpful, worked quickly, and did a great job cleaning up at end of day. Their eye for detail is great. Would recommend Royal Craft if looking for home residing or windows/doors.”
“I recently had Royal Craft replace my garage roof and siding, along with my house’s flat roof and gutters, and I’m really impressed. The team was professional, kept everything clean, and communicated clearly throughout the process. They made everything easy to understand and were quick to address any questions I had. I highly recommend Royal Craft for any roofing or siding work!”
More on our Reviews page, or read verified neighborhood recommendations on our Nextdoor page.
The company behind the siding install
Quick reference on Royal Craft as a siding contractor.
- Family-owned Downers Grove company, founded 1973
- 1525 Ogden Ave Ste E, Downers Grove, IL 60515, (630) 725-1000
- Siding certifications: James Hardie Alliance Preferred Contractor, LP SmartSide installer
- Other trades:
- 10-year workmanship warranty on siding installs
- Lifetime warranty on the siding materials (per manufacturer)
- 1,000+ jobs completed
- 84 five-star Google reviews
- 29 Nextdoor neighborhood recommendations
- BBB A+ rating, complaint-free since 2010
- 2025 Downers Grove Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave
Where We Do This Work
Royal Craft has run siding jobs across the western suburbs since 1973. The towns we work in most: Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Darien, Westmont, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Glen Ellyn. The full list is on our service areas page.