Siding installers give written estimates before any work starts, usually after a site visit to measure walls and inspect the existing siding and sheathing. Homeowners often compare two or three bids, looking at the product, the price per square, whether tear-off and trim are included, and the warranty.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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Shows how the price was built and prevents arguments if the client thought a garage, gable, or dormer was part of the job.
Prices vary widely between a builder-grade vinyl and a premium fiber cement, so naming the product makes bids comparable.
Some bids leave out removing the old siding or hauling it away. State whether it is included and how many layers you're allowing for.
Housewrap, window flashing, and trim material affect both performance and cost. Spelling them out keeps your bid from looking more expensive than a bid that omitted them.
State that sheathing and framing repairs are extra and give a unit price so surprises don't become disputes.
Siding is weather dependent. Giving an estimated schedule and noting that rain or wind can shift it avoids complaints.
State your workmanship warranty, who pulls any needed permit, and how long the price is good, since material prices change.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding, installed | per square | $350-700 |
| Fiber cement (lap) siding, installed | per square | $650-1,200 |
| Wood or cedar siding, installed | per square | $800-1,500 |
| Old siding tear-off and disposal | per square | $60-150 |
| House wrap and flashing | per square | $40-100 |
| Soffit and fascia (vinyl or aluminum) | per linear foot | $6-15 |
| Rot repair and sheathing replacement | per hour | $55-95 |
| Siding repair (small patch or replace damaged panels) | per visit | $250-600 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Start with total squares at your per-square rate, then add tear-off, wrap, trim, soffit, and repair allowances as separate lines. Clients can then see why one bid is higher than another.
Include about 10 percent waste for lap siding, more for diagonal or intricate layouts. For quotes valid 30 days or less, you protect yourself from supplier price increases.
Presenting vinyl, fiber cement, and an upgraded trim package side by side helps clients choose by budget rather than just picking the lowest number.
If you recommend continuous foam or a better weather barrier, show it as an optional line. Clients are more willing to pay when they see what it does.
Most siding contractors give free estimates for full-house jobs. For complicated work, such as storm damage documentation or repairs requiring a lot of investigation, a fee that is credited back if the client hires you is reasonable.
Thirty days is common. Material prices can change, and fiber cement and trim products have had frequent increases, so a short expiration date protects your margin.
You can, but state that the price assumes sound sheathing and framing. Include a unit price for repairs so any extra work is already agreed upon in principle.
Compare the scope first. Differences in product, tear-off, flashing, or warranty often explain the gap. If you do lower the price, adjust the scope in writing rather than cutting corners on installation.
Use the Siding Installer invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Siding Installer invoice template