Cost guide
What moves the cost of new siding
This guide gives no prices. A number on a website can't see your walls, your material or the season, and only a written quote can. What it does explain is what goes into the number, so you can compare quotes on equal terms.
What goes into the price
Size and shape of the house
Wall area is the start, but corners, gables, dormers and a second story add cutting, trim and ladder or scaffold time.
The material
Vinyl, insulated vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood and wood differ in what they cost and in how long they take to install.
Tear-off and disposal
Removing one or more old layers, and hauling them away. In Parma, all debris must be hauled from the job site, and an on-site dumpster needs its own permit.
What's behind the old siding
Rotted sheathing, soft sills and missing flashing are often found only once the old siding is off.
House wrap and flashing
Parma's siding permit requires an air vapor barrier. Better window and door flashing adds labor and materials.
Trim, soffit and fascia
Whether eaves, corner posts and window trim are included or left as they are.
Lead-safe work
On houses built before 1978, disturbing old painted surfaces means EPA lead-safe practices.
Permits and registration
Permit fees and the time to get them. Contractors working in Parma register with the city each year.
Access and season
Tight side yards, fences, landscaping, and cold-weather work all change the schedule.
Comparing quotes
Line the quotes up item by item
Two quotes for the same house can be far apart for good reasons. One includes a full tear-off, new house wrap, flashed windows, new trim and soffit; the other goes over the old siding and reuses the trim. Compare the scope, not only the total.
Ohio's Department of Commerce lists warning signs when hiring a contractor, among them pressure to sign quickly and a request for a large or full down payment before work starts (Ohio Commerce).
Before you sign
A siding contract should show
- The material, the profile and color, and the house wrap
- Whether old siding is removed, and how rotted sheathing is handled and priced
- Trim, soffit, fascia and flashing that are included
- Who pulls the permit, and the contractor's registration with your city
- The schedule, the payment terms, and debris removal
- Proof of the contractor's insurance
Want a real number?
Get the house looked at and priced
One call connects you with an independent siding contractor serving Parma, Parma Heights, Seven Hills, Middleburg Heights, Broadview Heights and North Royalton. Describe the house and the problem, and arrange a visit if it makes sense to you.
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