Range from less than $1/square foot for do-it-yourself panels from a building supply store to $2-$7 or more if installed by a contractor. For an 1,800-square-foot exterior (50' long, 40' wide and 10' tall'), that's $3,600 to $12,600 and up for professionally hung vinyl. Quality, thickness and insulation all matter, and the cheapest bid is not always best.
Estimates are based on the exterior square feet of your home. For example, if your home was 10' tall, 40' long and 30' wide, it could be a 1,200 square foot home with 10*(40+40+30+30)=1,400 exterior square feet, which could take roughly 14 10'x10' squares of vinyl.
What should be included:
Vinyl siding ranges from .035 to .055 inches thick, with most premium brands at .040 to .048 inches. Some have a layer of insulation. Thinner siding may sag, crack when hit or tear loose in high winds. Read the warranty to figure out how a product will do in local weather.
Color is added during manufacture; vinyl doesn't need painting but should be washed periodically. Since dark colors absorb heat, vinyl siding usually comes in lighter tones.
Proper installation is crucial and there are brand-specific instructions, which may be beyond a home handyman's skills. This Old House gives an overview.
Tip: On an older home, check for zoning restrictions against covering historic or architectural details.
Some people have environmental concerns about polyvinyl chloride plastic resin; Architecture.About.com gives pros and cons.
Additional costs:
Trim, crown moldings, corner boards and soffits (covering the gap between the house and gutters) add to the bottom line and should be clearly included in any estimate.
If you already have siding, it will need to be removed, which can cost $1,000-$3,000 to remove.
Shopping for vinyl siding:
Two of the top manufacturers are CertainTeed and Crane. The Crane Website can help you locate a contractor near you who can install their siding.
Ask if a contractor is certified by a particular manufacturer or by the Vinyl Siding Institute; and if the company is licensed, bonded and its staff insured. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed.
Tip: Find vinyl siding projects in your area. After the job is done, knock on the door, compliment the homeowners and ask how the process went and the names of the contractor and manufacturer.
The written contract should include a final price for the whole project, materials to be used, dates within which the project will be done and the manufacturer's warranty.
RECIEVED A QUOTE OF 49,000.00 BUT AFTER SEVERAL DISCOUNTS THE TOTAL WOULD BE 29,000.00. FIRST I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW AN 1800 SQ FT HOME NEEDS 3400 SQ FT OF SIDING.DOES THIS SEEM REASONABLE.
Hey people listen up.
If you want cheap prices expect the following things to happen.
1. Cheap materials means you will replace them in the near future.
2. A company that goes out of business because they don\'t have a profit.
3. A project which isn\'t finished because the contractor runs out of money.
4. A poor looking job because the contractor can\'t afford the proper tools or sharp blades for old saws.
5. A project which takes a lot longer than it is supposed to because they can\'t figure out a problem or they are skipping from job to job to find money to survive.
6. Workers who smoke, leave cigarette butts in your yard, show their fat bellies, steal your beer, and leave oil stains on your driveway.
I have more of these examples, but I hope you now get the point.
DON\'T BUY THE CHEAP BID IT WILL COST YOU MORE IN THE END.
QUALITY CONTRACTORS HAVE REAL EXPENSES, RESPECT THEM AND THEIR PRICE, IT IS THAT WAY FOR A REASON
Posted by: frustrated homeowner in Kings Mountain, NC.
Posted: August 19th, 2009 08:08AM
Sq Ft of Home: 1,800
Sq ft of siding: 150.7
Brand: Mastic
Installer:
We recieved some damage from a hail storm and needed only a little over 150 sq ft of siding replaced,a decorative gable vent and 8" of aluminum fascia. The insurace gave us $616.91 w/depr to cover the job. You can imagine how upset I was when the job was almost $1,000.00 over. I would love to know if anyone can tell me who took me to the cleaners my insurance or my contractor.
Help! My house is a raised ranch that is 48X25. We will get new gutters, sofifts, casings, moulding around the door, and an envirowall product that gives a $1500 tax rebate. the product is energy rated and environmentally friendly. Is this too much for this size house? The product looks superior to regular vinyl siding and has a double lifetime gaurentee on the product and labor. Is this a crazy amount of money?
Complain to the insurance company. That\'s what my dad did when they tried to pay him a depreciated price for shingles that had hail damage. They are ripping you off for sure. Tell them if they don\'t pay you\'ll call your lawyer. You pay the same amount of insurance on new or older shingles so they should pay you the full amount. If they are paying you the depreciated value ask them why the cost of insurance doesn\'t get lower as your shingles get older since they will be paying out less. It\'s an insurance company con. Tell them to pay up or you will sue.
I have never seen so many outrageous quotes per sq ftage, in my life!! Yes, it may differ some per product and region of the country but most of the people that I have read so far will really be taken to the cleaners if they fall for these quotes. My partner and I install siding, etc in the Greensboro, NC area and charge $200-300 per square for materials and labor, or more if product is more. These outrageous quotes are also calling for way too much siding and if the customer doesn't know any better they will get ripped off, because they are overcharging you for materials. To the siding guru in OH, just because the price is reasonable and the installers are honest about it, doesn't mean you end up with all that negative stuff you mentioned. We are honest and fair and just trying to make a living but the greedy contractors and dishonest and sloppy installers make it hard on all of us.To the people in Kings Mtn, NC, the quote you got of $1000 was a bit higher than it needed to be. I think the insurance money would have covered it. Ann in Greensboro, contact us and we'll give you a fair and honest quote. sq.1@live.com
Posted by: Straley Construction, Inc in Chicago, IL.
Posted: November 20th, 2009 02:11PM
You sir are a con. There is no way you can say the insurance estimate project was high at $1ooo. You never saw the job. I do insurance work and they will give the least amount possible to do the job.
How do you know how much siding is needed on a house you have never seen? You do realize the amount of siding in the quote usually has 10% waste on it, don't you?
Do you think the cost of doing business in Chicago is the same as NC? What are your comp rates? Are you and your partner insured?
Bad mouthing people when you don't have details is really low class.
This is a Polar Wall Plus exterior system. It includes siding with bonded insulation, sill channel, trim, soffit fascia over all wood overhangs, shutter, wrapping all door and window trim, louvers and seamless gutters. All with lifetime warranty! Does this seem like a fair price?
I got an estimate of $36,000 for 30 squares of NewPro's premium insulated siding with seamless gutter, 34 linear ft. of freeze, 156 linear ft. of soffit. This included stripping the existing aluminum and wood down to the sheathing. Looks like good quality stuff but the price is more than double what I expect, am I incorrect?
50 year waranty through Appleby. I know they ar emore expensive but isthis toohigh? It started out at 41K, we got a five star discount although we are not previous customers so after all of the discounts and called to the company president, we get this great deal. Just not sure if it is.
Job was to remove old Aluminum Siding, Re-side house in solid core Vinyl Siding, sofitt, Alum clad leaders and gutters, appy alum trim around existing windows (25 windows). Original quote was extremely high 52K then reduced to 35k. Sign on the spot reduced the price to $26,600. Was this a final fair price for Staten Island NY location. Home is 48 by 27 feet 2 story high ranch type home. PWS seems to have padded extra sq feet needed for job.
I installed the siding with a few friends. I rented a few pieces of equipment and did a much better job than any greedy contractor would do. I had a few contractors give quotes I didn't know they paid their guys $300. an hour.
Met with the salesperson. Demonstrated what appears to be excellent products and installation, which includes high end vinyl, greenguard raindrop moisture barrier, foam backing, trim, soffitts, gutters, tear off and removal. The price offered after discounts is $48,545 for approx. 2400 sq ft. Agreeing that this may be premium service, it still sounds high to me. Thoughts?
Estimated price includes material and labor. In addition to siding, price includes 235 linear feet of soffit, 2 new gable vents, and build outs for 13 windows. Contractor to cover old existing Masonite siding with styrofoam insulation before installing vinyl siding. How does this estimate compare?
Based on all the post listed, the calculated mean pricing for vinyl siding should run approximately $8.04 per square foot for labor and material with a reputable contractor. Some areas of the country will be less, and some areas might be more. Make sure your contractor is licensed, insured, and possible bonded. Check their references and ask to see pictures of past work and call past clients to get some feedback. Don't always go with the low-ball contractor because they might not be reputable. As a client, you must perform you do diligence in selecting the right contractor. A good contractor will provide you with as much information as you request so DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK for as much information as you need to make you feel comfortable that you are getting the best deal for your money while also receiving a good service. After all....you home is most of our largest investments in a lifetime, so you need to protect your investment. Good luck to you all!!!
The Home Depot gave me this price to install a Crane Cedar Shake siding of a Dark Coastal blue over my existing siding. This price also includes soffit, fascia, trimming around all of my windows and doors,Two Porch Ceilings, and siding my chimney. The price for the Crane Board insulated product with the same options was about $33,350. This includes a life of the home warranty backed by Home Depot. Is this a good price?
Have had range in pricing from 1200-1600 for 386sq.ft. of siding, 1 sofit, facia, and two rake edges on a small shed dormer. 3rd number came in at $750 including material. is the number too low. The guys is insured and listed in all the local yellowpages, online, etc.
i had the work done-looks great. now,i want to buy 6 squares of a like color and quality and 600 sq ft of 3/4" foam insulation board. i want to install it on a shed myself. can anyone tell me where i can buy and approximately the cost. thx
My exterior as measured by me is 1610 NET sq ft, and 1960 gross sq foot. So far I've gotten two estimates and they have been quite different. Estimates are for removal/disposal of old aluminum siding, replaced with 3/8 foam/tyvek, new certainteed double 5" monogram clapboard.
First estimate was between 9-10k, and installer based it off 19 square. Second estimate is for 6200. I have two other companies coming this week to throw their hats in the ring. First installer does top notch work, I've looked at many of his jobs. Second one I haven't seen any of his work yet, and know much less about him. The two coming this week are both well regarding local companies specializing in siding/windows.
There's a lot of information you can get online about siding. If you take a little bit of time and educate yourself, your much less likely to get hosed. If it seems to good to be true it probably is, and if it seems odd, move on to the next guy. You can research the different siding online as well, all siding is not created equal.
I had one company that wouldn't do an estimate without me agreeing to have my wife present for their sales pitch...what a joke.
I have some small hail damage on my home.Basically two quarter size holes and a 5 inch crack. My insurance company gave us only 1,000 for the vinyl. now my question is this. Is his estimate for replacing only each piece, which according to this sight can't be done without re-doing the whole side of the house.Not to mention the price for taking down the old siding.Or does the insurance company not have to pay for the labor and taking down the old? Comparing this to all these other quotes on here something looks wrong. Could someone reply please with your experience in this type of situation? It would be most appreciated! Thanks
Went with Home Depot for assurance which did not happen. Had crane 7 installed with aluminum coil wrap on porch beams and doors, windows 6 months ago. Installed trim on top of PT wood now they have to redo all trim. What a joke.
I am still researching what I want to put on my home and stopped to read some of these articles. I see mostly ppl saying siding and quotes and one comment saying get as many quotes as possible. What I dont see is anyont talking about the quality of the siding or companies that are giving the quotes. If all you want is a cheap price I know a guy that will slap it up for a couple cases of beer. he'll drink the whole time he's installing it too. what you should be looking for is the quality of the material. thickness for example. i'm looking for a nice beaded siding I think. I will pay a little more but its worth it. when youre getting as many quotes as possible what is your determining factor to who you will use. cheapest price? ask the right questions such as how long have you been in business. what is your insurance policy. are your workers covered by your insurance. if someone falls off a ladder is my homeowners insruance going to have to pick up the bill. will an accident come out of my pocket. youre going to get what you pay for. if you go cheap youre going to get cheap. have fun tracking down your siding after the next heavy wind. good luck finding the fly by night contractor that installed it to come back out and do repairs. if you pay for quality you'll get it
Had aluminum siding removed and disposed of, house wrapped in Typar (seams taped). Replaced with Mastic Quest double 5" .046". 2 rake boards recovered in aluminim trim coil. All accessory blocks/trim pieces/gable vents replaced w/ mastic. 4 pairs of new vinyl shutters installed. Price included permit which contractor obtained.
I got 5 estimates, this was tied for second highest cost, but felt most comfortable with this contractor. Lowest quote was 3k cheaper, Contractor is fully licensed and insured, provided copies of his license and insurance, and several references. Checked out his work before signing the contract. Contractor has Mastic "Master Elite" status.
3 man Crew was on the job at 7:15 each day worked hard through 3 and only broke for lunch. Owner's son was foreman, owner was on site two of the 7 days. Very professional operation.
CertainTeed Cedar Shake siding - different style cost comparisons
Amount: $5,775.00
Posted by: jboahn in Blounts Creek, .
Posted: September 25th, 2011 10:09AM
Sq Ft of Home: 1400
Sq ft of siding: 850 (not siding front side full porch
Brand: CertainTeed
Installer:
Is there much price variation in the styles of CertainTeed Cedar Shake siding, i.e., we want the rough/rustic look, darker gray. The quote was given with us semi-describing but didn't know if there was a large difference in that and the even cut cedar shake look.
I have installed vinyl siding/exterior trim for 15 years. I have also installed windows for 15 years. For vinyl siding with a 1/4 in foam insulation with materials a fair price is $350.00 per square. Everyone gets caught up in the mil of the siding and worries about that, but remember we are talking about fractions of a millimeter. Bigger companies use this ploy as a way to pitch exclusivity on there product and charge you $800.00 to 1000.00 a square. For covering your facia and installing new soffit,and covering rake boards, a fair price is \r\n$10.00 a foot. To cover the trim on existing windows with material $100.00 a piece is not out of line. Replacement windows 350-450 is not out of line. For those pricing Crane siding with the insulation on the back be prepared to pay dearly. the material is expensive and it is a pain in the rear to install. Unless you live in Antarctica I dont see the need in it. people tend to want to go overboard on the insulation on their homes and seal them tightly. Your home needs to breathe! As for the 1/4 inch backer board that companies pitch you, we installers call it wall flattener, because mainly thats what it is ( makes a really nice job). It has an r value of 1. You should already have insulation in your home, and if your house is old and doesnt then spend some money to get an insulation contractor to blow insulation in your walls. Dont put too much stock in the insulation that is installed with vinyl siding. Finally, the reason everyones prices are all over the place is because you have smaller contractors and large corporations. The large corporations have salesman to pay, marketers to pay, finance people to pay, so they pitch you and try to convince you how much better their product is. Therefor their price is much higher. I would pay more attention to the wuality of the install rather than the product. After all its just vinyl siding. I hope I helped everyone. Thanks.
Just received this quote yesterday, I was in shock, my home needs only on the back side of the house siding, the soffits and four windows and two doors wrapped. The guy who gave estimate told me one board, where my pergola is attached to, they would not even put siding on it "because it is to labor intensive" I told him I do not want all new siding and leave a stretch of 18 feet by 8 inches with the old stuff. the quote was from a large national company that starts with a S....