Siding Cost

McAllen Siding proudly offers our signature Price Match Guarantee to all of our clients. We are on your team throughout this process, and we don’t want you to pay more than you should for your new siding. If you find a better quote from another licensed contractor, we will gladly match that price.

Please see the spreadsheet below to gain a better understanding of siding’s financial breakdown:

*Prices listed here are all inclusive (labor cost, strapping installation, building paper, siding materials, and waste removal).

One of the first challenges of taking on a new exterior renovation or construction project is finding a well-qualified contractor that you trust. This can be a confusing process for many home or business owners who have never interviewed a construction professional before. When you aren’t familiar with the industry, it is difficult to know what questions you should be asking. To help you out, our team at McAllen Siding has written up a list of questions to get your interviews off to a good start.

Here are our suggestions for questions to ask your potential hires:

• How long have you been in the exterior installation business?
• Is your contractor’s license currently valid? Will it remain so for the entirety of the project?
• Is quote all inclusive? (i.e. unexpected delays, waste removal, etc.)
• Is the construction and renovation of siding your main area of business? (If not, what is?)
• Are you familiar with all major siding materials? (i.e. vinyl, cedar, fiber cement, natural wood, etc.)
• What is the earliest date that you can begin this project?
• When do you expect this project to be complete?

If you have gone through all of the above questions with your potential hire and are satisfied with the answers given, you can go ahead and move forward to the next step. After selecting a contractor, you will need to draw up an official, legally-binding contract. Before you sign your name on the dotted line, it’s a good idea to ensure that all costs and services that you have discussed with your hire are clearly listed.

SIDING MATERIAL COST COMPARISON

Whatever your budget, there is a new siding material that will work for you and your building. If you are in a place to afford higher-quality materials, it is a worthwhile investment. A top-notch exterior will serve you and your building well over the long term. There are also a number of financial factors to consider beyond the price of the building materials themselves.

Here is a list of financial factors that you will want to consider:

• Are there any post-installation costs associated with my siding material of choice? (i.e. preservative treatment, paint, stain)
• Does the manufacturer of my chosen product guarantee the material?
• How will local weather patterns wear and tear at the material? How soon will it need to be replaced?
• How much will the resale value of my home or business increase?

SIDING INSTALLATION COST

Every region has a different siding market, and every contractor offers a different set of services for a different price point. Supply and demand play a huge role in cost determination, with the next largest predictor of price being the credentials and experience of the contractor. Less influential factors such as the brand and quality of the siding materials chosen and the architectural complexity of the building in question also play a role. Labor costs vary depending on the location and materials, typically ranging from six to twelve dollars per square foot. Vinyl is the easiest, and therefore least expensive, products to install, making it a popular material. Fiber cement, the most common siding material in the McAllen area, is somewhat difficult to install, fetching a higher installation price than it’s vinyl counterpart. Fiber cement still ranks below cedar in terms of installation costs, though. Cedar is a difficult material to install properly and require high-paid experts to do it.

While it can be tempting to take on siding installation yourself and save the cost of labor, it is ill-advised to do so without proper training. Siding materials are specific and often finicky. Going the DIY route may save you some money right now, but it is unlikely to pay off over the long term. Self-installed siding rarely lasts for more than a few years, but professionally-installed siding can last for upwards of two decades. It is well worth the money to hire a well-trained, fully-licensed contractor.