- Large cash deposits demanded upfront
- No written, itemized estimate
- Can't show a license or certificate of insurance
- Door-to-door 'storm chasers' after hail events pressuring quick insurance claims
- No local address or references
- Vague warranty terms
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Never pay large cash deposits, insist on a written itemized contract, and verify license and insurance before signing.
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.