Siding Contractor Estimate Template
A siding contractor estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 8 lines for replace wood siding on a two-story house with 22 squares of fiber cement lap siding, totalling $20,050.00, with labour the largest share (40%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a siding contractor: replace wood siding on a two-story house with 22 squares of fiber cement lap siding. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Fox Hollow Siding
455 Market Street
Fairview, OR 97024
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0155
Estimate
Prepared for
Avery Lindqvist
140 Orchard Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove existing wood siding | 22 square | $75.00 | $1,650.00 |
| House wrap and flashing tape | 22 square | $35.00 | $770.00 |
| Fiber cement lap siding, primed22 squares plus cutting waste | 24 square | $260.00 | $6,240.00 |
| Install lap siding | 22 square | $290.00 | $6,380.00 |
| Window and door trim, fiber cement | 340 linear ft | $9.00 | $3,060.00 |
| Replace rotted wall sheathing | 6 sheet | $85.00 | $510.00 |
| Boom lift rental for second story | 4 day | $210.00 | $840.00 |
| Dumpster and disposal | 1 each | $600.00 | $600.00 |
- Subtotal
- $20,050.00
- Estimate total
- $20,050.00
Notes
A siding estimate should give measured squares, the siding and trim products, removal of old siding, house wrap, a per-sheet rot repair price and the cost of second-story access.
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Siding Contractor estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Replace wood siding on a two-story house with 22 squares of fiber cement lap siding |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $20,050.00 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Deposit | A deposit of around a third is standard to order siding and trim. |
| Labour (2 lines) | $8,030.00, 40% |
| Materials (3 lines) | $7,520.00, 38% |
| Services (1 line) | $3,060.00, 15% |
| Priced in | square |
Estimate breakdown for replace wood siding on a two-story house with 22 squares of fiber cement lap siding
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove existing wood siding | Labour | 22 square | $1,650.00 |
| House wrap and flashing tape | Materials | 22 square | $770.00 |
| Fiber cement lap siding, primed | Materials | 24 square | $6,240.00 |
| Install lap siding | Labour | 22 square | $6,380.00 |
| Window and door trim, fiber cement | Services | 340 linear ft | $3,060.00 |
| Replace rotted wall sheathing | Materials | 6 sheet | $510.00 |
| Boom lift rental for second story | Equipment | 4 day | $840.00 |
| Dumpster and disposal | Fees | 1 each | $600.00 |
| Estimated total | $20,050.00 |
What to write on a siding contractor estimate
A siding estimate should give measured squares, the siding and trim products, removal of old siding, house wrap, a per-sheet rot repair price and the cost of second-story access.
Materials and products are $7,520.00 of this $20,050.00 estimate (38%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Prices siding by the square (100 sq ft of wall) by material, with trim, house wrap and removal of old siding as separate lines.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 8 lines so the customer sees what the $20,050.00 depends on.
- Remove existing wood siding: 22 square at $75.00 per square ($1,650.00); extra square at the same rate.
- House wrap and flashing tape: 22 square at $35.00 ($770.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Fiber cement lap siding, primed: 24 square at $260.00 ($6,240.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Install lap siding: 22 square at $290.00 per square ($6,380.00); extra square at the same rate.
- Window and door trim, fiber cement: 340 linear ft, $3,060.00.
- Replace rotted wall sheathing: 6 sheet at $85.00 ($510.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Boom lift rental for second story: 4 day of hire ($840.00); longer hire is extra.
- Dumpster and disposal: a flat $600.00.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in square keeps it comparable with the $20,050.00 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $752.00 to this job, which is why many siding contractors limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from siding installation billing
- Bill in squares but show the wall area deducted for windows and doors, because customers who measure their own walls want to see how you got from gross to net area.
- Stripping old siding from a pre-1978 house can disturb lead paint, so list the lead-safe work practices followed and your certification number.
- Rotted sheathing appears only once the old siding is off, so carry a per-sheet price from the estimate to the invoice along with the actual count.
- Record the siding product line and color and whether boards were factory-finished or painted on site, since that decides which warranty covers the finish.
Turning the siding contractor estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Avery Lindqvist to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-9424.
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Record the changes
Update quantities to what was actually used across the 8 lines.
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Switch the document type
Change Estimate to Invoice in the tool; the lines and parties stay.
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Deduct what was paid
Enter any deposit as amount paid so the balance due is correct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a siding contractor estimate?
Describe the job (Replace wood siding on a two-story house with 22 squares of fiber cement lap siding), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($20,050.00 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a siding contractor estimate binding?
An estimate is a forecast, not a fixed price, so the final invoice can differ when the work or materials change. Rules vary by country and state; to stay safe, get written approval before billing noticeably more than the $20,050.00 you estimated.
How long should a siding contractor estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 38% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.