Homes we work on in Marietta
Marietta is one of the largest and most varied markets we serve. Near the Marietta Square there are older homes with original wood siding, deep trim and steep roof pitches. East Cobb neighborhoods off Johnson Ferry, Roswell Road and Sandy Plains are dominated by 1980s and 1990s two-story traditionals with brick fronts, hardboard or masonite on the remaining elevations and cedar shake accents in the gables. West of town toward the Dallas Highway corridor there is a large band of 1990s and 2000s subdivisions on bigger lots.
What that means practically is that Marietta homes are hitting two different milestones at once. The older housing stock needs carpentry, paint prep and flashing work. The subdivision homes are on their second or third roof, their first siding replacement, and their original gutters. Combining those items into a single project usually saves money because roof edge, fascia, siding termination and gutter line all meet at the same details.
Roof replacement and repair in Marietta
Cobb County gets its share of wind and hail, and Marietta's tree canopy adds limb impact and debris load on top of it. We tear off to the deck, replace any rotted sheathing, install synthetic underlayment with ice-and-water membrane in valleys and around penetrations, correct attic ventilation with ridge exhaust and adequate soffit intake, and install architectural shingle systems from GAF or Owens Corning.
A lot of the leaks we chase in Marietta are not shingle failures. They start at chimney counterflashing, at a dormer sidewall, at rusted pipe boots, or at a low-slope porch or sunroom that was shingled when it needed a membrane. We inspect those specific details and send you photos of what we found. Our whole approach is documented on the roofing services page.
Siding replacement in Marietta
Hardboard and masonite siding was standard on East Cobb homes in the 1980s and it is failing everywhere now: swelling at the bottom course, delaminating at butt joints, and refusing to hold paint. The durable fix is James Hardie fiber cement siding, installed over a proper weather-resistive barrier with flashed openings and correct clearance above roofing and grade.
We also replace cupped cedar shake gable accents with fiber cement shake panels, which keeps the traditional Marietta look without the rot and carpenter bee damage. Where budget is the deciding factor, insulated vinyl siding is a real option on side and rear elevations of a brick-front home, and we will quote both so you can compare numbers rather than opinions.
Exterior painting in Marietta
On brick-front homes the painting scope is trim, soffit, fascia, shutters, garage doors and any remaining siding. On older homes near the Square it is full-house work with heavy prep. Either way, prep is what determines whether the paint lasts three years or ten: scraping and sanding failed coatings, replacing rotted sills and trim, caulking joints that have opened, priming bare wood, then two finish coats of a quality exterior acrylic. See our painting page.
Seamless gutters in Marietta
Original 5-inch gutters on a large Marietta roof cannot always move the volume of a Georgia thunderstorm, and the overflow runs behind the fascia and rots it out. We form seamless aluminum gutters on site, replace rotted fascia before hanging, size up to 6-inch where the drainage area calls for it, add downspouts on long runs, and route discharge away from the foundation. Guard systems make sense on lots with heavy tree cover.
Permits, HOAs and getting the work done
The City of Marietta and unincorporated Cobb County have separate permitting processes, and most established subdivisions have an active HOA with material and color standards. We pull the permits our scope requires and provide sample boards, color selections and manufacturer spec sheets for architectural review. Crews protect driveways and landscaping, keep the site tidy and magnet-sweep for nails every evening.
Why Marietta homeowners hire EZY Exteriors
We are a family-run company based in Lawrenceville with more than 25 years of hands-on exterior experience, and Cobb County is part of our weekly route. You get a written scope you can compare line by line, photo documentation of what we actually found, one point of contact from estimate to final walkthrough, and crews we know personally rather than whoever a call center dispatched. Estimates are free and financing is available through Acorn Finance.
Timing an exterior project in Marietta
Cobb County's storm season runs March through June and fills roofing schedules quickly, so homeowners who get inspected in the winter usually choose their own start date instead of queuing behind storm work. Exterior painting turns out best in spring and fall when surfaces are not baking, and siding installs nearly year round as long as temperatures allow proper caulking and sealing.
What working with us looks like
The first visit is an inspection, not a pitch. We measure, photograph every problem area, get on the roof when it is safe, and check the attic where there is access. You then get a written scope that names the exact shingle or siding line, spells out the flashing and ventilation work included, and lists cleanup and warranty terms. Where two approaches make sense on a Marietta home, you get both prices side by side.
During the project you have one point of contact. Material arrives just before the start, the driveway stays usable, landscaping near the work is protected, and we haul debris and magnet-sweep for nails every evening. At completion we walk the house with you, handle the punch list, and leave manufacturer documentation for warranty registration and future resale.