Full-House Siding Installation Crew
Lead a small crew that re-sides whole homes and small commercial buildings.
- $12k-50k
- Full-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
9,142 US businesses with employees in this field, -0.5% in a year
NAICS 238170 “Siding contractors”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
Complete exterior re-siding projects: removing old cladding, fixing sheathing, adding house wrap and flashing, and installing new siding and trim on whole houses or small buildings.
Your first three steps
- Confirm the contractor license and any bonding your state, county or city requires, and form an LLC if it suits you
- Get quotes for general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and set up accounts with local siding suppliers
- Line up a reliable installer or two, then market with yard signs, Google Business Profile and before-and-after photos of finished jobs
Who pays
Homeowners (often financing the work), landlords, small property developers, builders and small commercial building owners.
How it makes money
Quoted price per project, usually based on square footage and material choice. You earn on labor and a markup on materials, with deposits and stage payments.
Skills that help
- Experience installing siding or related exterior trades
- Estimating and quoting full projects
- Managing a small crew and schedules
- Sales and customer communication
Watch out for
- State or local contractor license, bonding and permit rules for exterior work, check with your licensing board and building department
- EPA lead-safe (RRP) rules may apply on pre-1978 homes, check if firm certification is needed
- Workers' compensation insurance once you hire, and rules on treating workers as employees or contractors
- Material costs and weather delays can squeeze profit, build a buffer into quotes
- Work at height needs fall protection and OSHA-aware safety habits
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a siding installation business?
Startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on your tools, vehicle, insurance and licensing needs, and how large a crew you build.
What licenses and rules apply to siding installation?
Check state or local contractor license, bonding and permit rules with your licensing board and building department. EPA lead-safe (RRP) rules may apply on pre-1978 homes, and workers' compensation matters once you hire.
How much can a siding installation crew earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $45,000, depending on the number and size of projects. Material costs and weather delays can squeeze profit, so build a buffer into your quotes.
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