Guide
What moves the cost of new siding
Every house is different, so this guide gives no prices. It explains what a contractor counts when pricing a siding job, so written prices are easier to compare.
What goes into the price
Wall area and shape
Siding is priced by the square (100 square feet of wall). Gables, dormers, bays and two-story walls add labor, scaffolding and waste.
The material
Vinyl, insulated vinyl, engineered wood, fiber cement and wood differ widely, and so do product lines within each.
Tear-off
How many layers come off and what they are. An old layer of wood under vinyl takes longer to strip and haul.
Rot behind the siding
Damaged sheathing and framing found once the wall is open is usually priced per sheet or per foot. Ask for the rate up front.
Trim, soffit and fascia
Corners, window and door trim, eaves and fascia can be a large share of the job, especially when they are rebuilt.
Wrap and flashing
A new barrier, window flashing and insulated panels or foam board add material and time, and add value.
Paint and finish
Factory-finished boards cost more up front; primed boards need painting on site.
Permits and HOA
Permit fees, and the time an HOA takes to approve colors and materials.
Season and access
Steep yards, tight side yards, decks and landscaping slow the work. Schedules fill in spring and fall.
Comparing written prices
Two prices for the same house can differ for honest reasons: one includes new wrap and window flashing, the other covers the old wall; one replaces all the trim, the other wraps it. Line them up item by item before comparing totals.
Ask each contractor to name the product, profile and color, say how rot will be priced once the wall is open, and say who pulls the permit. A price without those details is hard to hold anyone to.
Checklist
A written price should show
- The contractor's name, address and South Carolina registration or license
- The scope: walls, trim, soffit, fascia, wrap, flashing and clean-up
- The siding product and the trim product, by name and color
- How hidden rot is handled and priced
- The payment schedule and what is due before work starts
- Start and finish dates, and who pulls the permit
- The maker's warranty and the contractor's workmanship terms
Siding cracked, loose or worn out?
Talk with a siding contractor who works in Greer
One call connects you with an independent siding contractor serving Greer, Taylors, Duncan, Lyman and Travelers Rest. Have the walls looked at, then ask for a written price for the repair or the new siding.
Cracked panels, soft boards or siding that has had its day? Talk it through with a local contractor.
Your call goes to an independent siding contractor serving the Greer area that takes on repairs as well as full replacements.
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