Siding subcontractor jobs near you
Siding work comes from builders finishing new homes and from remodelers re-siding older ones. Contractors post the elevations, square footage and product, so you can price the job before you drive out to it.
The siding work contractors post
- New construction siding for builders and subdivisions
- Full re-sides on existing homes
- Fiber cement, LP SmartSide and vinyl installs
- Soffit, fascia and trim wrap
- Storm repairs and partial replacements
Every project is posted by a builder or general contractor we've reviewed, with the town and ZIP code, bid due date and files. You see how far each job is from your shop.
How it works
- Set up your profile. Pick siding and any other trades you do, your home ZIP code and how far you'll travel.
- Find and watch projects. Open the plans and photos, ask the contractor questions, and watch the ones you're pricing.
- Send your bid. Your price, earliest start date and notes, from your phone or computer. Only that contractor sees it.
No lead fees and no cut of the job. You agree on the contract and payment directly with the contractor.
Pricing siding work from a listing
What contractors compare, and where siding bids usually differ.
Check the listing for
- Squares of siding, or elevation drawings with dimensions
- Product, profile, exposure and color
- Whether old siding comes off, and what's under it
- Number of windows and doors to trim, and corners
- House wrap and flashing: who supplies it and whether it's in your scope
How it's usually priced
Usually per square (100 square feet) of wall, with trim, soffit and fascia priced by the linear foot and separate prices for tear-off, wrap and window trim.
Contractors compare bids side by side, so naming your units and what's included makes yours easy to pick.
Say what's in or out
- House wrap and tape at openings
- Window and door flashing on re-sides
- Gable vents, light blocks and mounting blocks
- Rotten sheathing found after tear-off
- Paint for fiber cement if it isn't pre-finished
Licenses and insurance for siding subcontractors
Most states don't license siding as its own trade, but many require a home improvement or contractor registration for work on existing homes. On homes built before 1978, disturbing old painted siding or trim falls under the EPA's lead-safe (RRP) rule, which requires a certified firm.
On Contracting Bridge you can add your certificate of insurance and license to earn the Insured and Licensed badges, which show on every bid. Some projects require them. You can still see those projects and get your badges in place before you bid.
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change by state and city, so check with your state's licensing board and your insurance agent. What insurance subcontractors need
Questions from siding subcontractors
Can I bid labor only?
Yes. Every bid says whether it's labor and materials or labor only, and many builders supply siding packages themselves. Check the listing for who supplies material.
What if the old siding might contain asbestos?
Some older cement-board siding does. Say in your bid that testing and abatement are excluded unless the contractor provides results, and ask the contractor before you price the tear-off.
Is it really free?
Yes. Posting, bidding, messaging and reviews are free while we launch, with no limits. General contractors will stay free. When a Pro plan for trades arrives, Founding Members get a lower price, and the free plan stays.
Where does Contracting Bridge work?
Anywhere in the United States. Projects are matched by distance from each trade's home ZIP code, so you'll see more activity as more companies join near you.
Do I pay to bid on an invitation?
No, and you never will. When a contractor invites you to bid, seeing the project and bidding on it is free on every plan.
Find siding work near you
Create a free trade account with your trades, ZIP code and travel distance. We review every company before it can bid.