Commack Housing Stock Is Remarkably Consistent
Commack was built out primarily between 1958 and 1985. The dominant builders used a handful of floor plans repeated across the town. That means when we walk a Commack cul-de-sac, we have usually seen the exact same floor plan at least 3 or 4 times. We know where the surprises are (and where they are not).
Our 30+ Commack jobs have given us a clear picture: split levels on the east side (near the Long Island Expressway), hi-ranches through the middle, and larger colonials on the north side (toward Elwood and Northport). All three types have solid bones, minimal surprises during tear-off, and predictable quote-to-final-price alignment.
What Commack Homes Need From a Siding Contractor
1960s-70s splits and hi-ranches. The dominant style. 1,800-2,500 sqft, attached garage, split-entry. Original wood clapboard or 1980s builder vinyl. These work great with insulated vinyl (CedarBoards) or Hardie Plank.
Larger 1970s-80s colonials. The north side of Commack. 2,500-3,500 sqft, center hall, often with bay windows and rear additions. Prime Hardie candidates.
Newer 1990s-2000s custom homes. A few scattered developments. Builder vinyl aging out. Straightforward vinyl reside.
Occasional older ranches (pre-1960). A handful of original farmhouses and early tract homes scattered across the town. Usually need full tear-off and some sheathing repair.
Commack Things We Think About on Every Job
Wall insulation. Pre-1980 Commack homes are under-insulated by modern standards. Insulated vinyl or Hardie with added rigid foam makes a measurable heating bill difference. We calculate it on every quote.
LIE noise on east-side homes. Homes near the Long Island Expressway have significant traffic noise. Insulated vinyl or Hardie with rigid foam both reduce transmission meaningfully. We point this out for homes within a few blocks of the LIE.
Mature specimen trees. Commack yards tend to have tall oaks and tulip trees. Staging around them is normal. We do not prune. If we need a branch moved, we tell you and you arrange it.
Deer. Only half joking. Commack has significant deer presence and they occasionally wander through active worksites. We secure tools and material at end of day.
Narrow cul-de-sac streets. Common in Commack subdivisions. Dumpster staging and crew parking require planning. We notify neighbors before the job starts.
Recent Commack Jobs
Split level on Hillview Drive, 2024. Full CertainTeed CedarBoards insulated vinyl in Granite Gray with white aluminum trim. 2,100 sqft exterior. 11 working days. $28,500. Homeowner reported $38/month winter heating savings.
1975 colonial on Commack Road, 2024. Full James Hardie Plank in Iron Gray with HardieShingle accent gable and white HardieTrim 5.5" corners. 2,700 sqft exterior. 16 working days. $56,500.
Hi-ranch on Larkfield Road, 2023. Full Monogram 46 in Flagstone. 1,900 sqft exterior. 9 working days. $21,500.
Colonial on Burr Road, 2024. Full James Hardie Plank in Cobblestone with black HardieTrim. 2,600 sqft exterior. 15 working days. $55,000. Customer had previously gotten a quote from another contractor that was $12,000 higher for the same spec.
Commack Building Permits
Commack straddles the border of Huntington and Smithtown towns. Most Commack addresses are in the Town of Smithtown building department (permits pulled on Main Street in Smithtown). Some northern Commack addresses are in the Town of Huntington.
Typical turnaround: 7-12 business days for Smithtown addresses, 10-15 business days for Huntington addresses. We pull every permit and include the fee in every quote.
Reviews from Commack customers
Review 1: "Mike resided our Commack split level last fall. The quote was detailed, the work was clean, and the final price matched exactly. Our heating bill dropped $40 a month the first winter with the insulated vinyl. Best home improvement decision we have made in 20 years." — Robert and Jennifer L., Commack · CedarBoards · 2024
Review 2: "We went with Hardie after Mike showed us a side-by-side comparison on our walk-through. The install took two weeks and the house looks like it came out of a magazine. Multiple neighbors have already asked for their name." — Steven R., Commack · James Hardie · 2024