Every quote should list
- Material, brand, product line and color
- Square footage (in 'squares' of 100 sq ft)
- Removal and disposal
- House wrap / moisture barrier
- Trim, soffit, fascia and corners
- Permits, timeline, payment schedule
- Labor and manufacturer warranties
Line items up side by side; the lowest bid often leaves something out. Use our calculator to sanity-check totals.
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What should a siding estimate include?
Material and brand, square footage, removal, house wrap, trim and soffit work, permits, timeline, payment schedule and warranties.
Sources: national figures ($4–$13/sq ft installed, vinyl $4.50–$8.20/sq ft, materials $1–$12 and labor $1–$4/sq ft, old-siding removal $0.70–$2.00/sq ft, stone up to $50/sq ft) come from the SidingCostEstimate 2026 cost guide. Other material ranges, project totals, climate recommendations and city/state adjustments are SidingCostEstimate editorial estimates based on typical scope, materials and labor — not survey data. Always compare written quotes from licensed local contractors.