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Siding Contractors Houston
Comparing quotes that don't line up? Here's what to ask so you can judge each bid side by side.
- Questions to ask every bidder
- What a fair quote lists
- Permit rules explained
Before you hire
Siding Contractor Houston: Questions Worth Asking
Every bid looks fine until you compare them side by side. Ask each company the same questions so you're comparing the same job:
- Will you tear off the old material, or go over it?
- What happens, and how is it priced, if you find rot?
- Is new housewrap and flashing included?
- Who checks whether a permit is needed?
- Who hauls away the old material?
The answers tell you more than the price does.
Warning signs
Red Flags in a Bid
- A price given over the phone without seeing the house
- No mention of wrap, flashing or rotted sheathing
- Pressure to sign the same day
- A much lower price that goes over old siding to save labor
None of these means a company is bad, but each one is worth a follow-up question.
Reading a quote
Siding Contractor Houston TX Quotes: What Should Be Listed
A good quote lets you see exactly what you're paying for. Look for these lines:
- Tear-off and disposal of the old material
- Wall area, profile and color of the new panels
- Housewrap, flashing and trim
- How rotted sheathing will be priced if found
- Soffit and fascia, if included
To judge whether a number is reasonable, a full vinyl re-side typically costs $8,000 to $24,000 for about 2,000 square feet of wall. Our vinyl siding Houston page explains what moves that number.
Approvals
Permits and Neighborhood Approvals
Re-siding often needs a permit, and in the City's historic districts, exterior changes also need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Many Houston neighborhoods have deed restrictions with their own approval step. We check all three for your address before ordering material.
Comparing bids? Call and ask us the same questions.
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How We Answer Those Questions
We tear off rather than cover over, replace rotted sheathing before new wrap goes on, flash every opening, and haul the old material away. Our quote shows how wall repairs are priced, so you know ahead of time how a surprise behind the old boards is handled.
After a storm
Door Knockers and Big Deposits
After a big storm, crews often go door to door offering fast fixes. Some are fine, but slow down before you sign:
- Ask for a local phone number and check that it's answered
- Don't pay the full price before work starts
- Get the scope and price in writing, not just a total
- Be wary of anyone who asks you to sign over an insurance check up front
A good company will still be happy to quote the job next week.
Quick answers
Hiring Questions We Hear
How many quotes should I get?
Two or three is usually enough, as long as each covers the same scope. A tear-off bid and a cover-over bid aren't a fair comparison.
Is the cheapest bid a bad sign?
Not always, but check what it leaves out. Low bids often skip tear-off, new wrap or flashing.
Should a siding contractor see the house before quoting?
Yes. Rot, flashing problems and wall area can't be judged from photos alone.
Who is responsible for permits?
Usually the contractor, but ask to be sure, and get the answer in writing.
How do I compare materials across bids?
Ask each bidder for the product line and panel thickness in writing, so you're comparing like for like.
Do you work in Houston?
Yes. Call (832) 924-6020 and ask us anything on this page.
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Put Our Answers Next to Anyone's
Call and ask us the same questions you'd ask anyone else. We'll set up a time to see the house and quote the full job.