Installed price todayevery product line we offer
$32,779–$98,881
whole-house siding, typical 2,500 sq ft of wall
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Real siding projects in Quincy, installed by our own crew.
$32,779–$98,881
whole-house siding, typical 2,500 sq ft of wall
$48,500
median written estimate, 2022–2026
$36,500middle half of jobs$58,000
Typical measured house: 29 squares of wall
From our measured estimates, 2022–2026 — signed and unsigned. Every job is priced line by line, so yours will differ. These are the typical quantities.
How we estimate a siding jobReplacing siding on a Quincy house means dealing with salt air, nor'easters and the mix of old and new construction typical of the city. We have installed fiber cement, vinyl and composite siding on capes, colonials and two-family homes across Quincy since 2022, so we know what the local building department looks for and how to keep the job moving through New England weather.
Most siding jobs in Quincy start with a full tear-off of the old clapboard, shakes or asphalt siding down to the sheathing. On houses built before 1978, Massachusetts lead-safe rules apply: we contain the work area with plastic and use HEPA vacuums to keep lead dust off the soil and out of the living space.
With the walls open, we inspect the OSB or plank sheathing for rot and replace damaged sections before any new material goes on. The next layer is a drainage house wrap taped at the seams, followed by aluminum flashing at corners, window heads and the bottom edge to direct water outward. Near the coast, these flashing details matter more than they do inland because wind-driven rain finds every gap.
Salt air, wind-driven rain and freeze-thaw cycles rule out the weakest options quickly. Fiber cement and composite siding hold paint and edges well near the coast, vinyl stays economical and never needs repainting, polymer shakes mimic cedar without the upkeep, and real cedar suits older colonials and capes if you plan on periodic painting.
We start with a free visit to your house so a project manager can measure every wall and check the existing siding, sheathing and trim. You tell us what bothers you about the current siding and which style and color direction you prefer. Within a few days you receive a written proposal that lists the exact product line, profile, color, trim detail and scope of work, so you can compare quotes line by line.
Once you approve the proposal we pull the building permit with the City of Quincy and order your materials. Our own crew handles the tear-off, repairs any damaged sheathing, installs house wrap and flashing, hangs the new siding and trim, and hauls away every piece of debris. When the job is done we walk the house with you to make sure every detail matches the proposal and you are satisfied.
Our Quincy projects range from full tear-offs to replacement siding on older two-family houses. Homeowners here often choose James Hardie fiber cement or CertainTeed vinyl for durability against coastal wind and salt air, with lap siding the most common style.
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Yes, the City of Quincy requires a building permit for siding replacement. We take out the building permit as part of the project and schedule the town inspections so the work stays on track. The inspector checks the weather-resistant barrier, flashing and final installation against the Massachusetts building code.
Fiber cement and certain composite sidings resist salt spray and wind-driven rain better than wood, which is why many Quincy homeowners near the water choose James Hardie or Everlast. Vinyl also performs well when installed with a proper drainage plane behind it. The flashing and house wrap details matter more than the siding material itself.
Any Quincy house built before 1978 may have lead paint under the old siding or on the original trim. We follow the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule: our crew contains the work area, uses HEPA vacuums and cleans up daily. The siding goes over the contained surface, so the lead is sealed in place without spreading dust around your property.
Check that the contractor holds a Massachusetts HIC license and pulls the town permit in their name, not yours. Ask whether the crew is their own employees or subcontractors. A written proposal should list the exact siding brand, style, color, trim details and scope of sheathing repair, not just a lump-sum price. Also confirm they carry liability and workers' compensation insurance.
We can. For historic or traditional Quincy homes we often use CertainTeed Cedar Impressions polymer shakes or James Hardie lap siding in colors like Sterling Gray or Light Maple to keep the original character. If your house is in a local historic district, we coordinate with the review board on the approved materials and colors before we order anything.
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