Checklist: Recommended Questions for a Siding Contractor

Questions about the Siding Contractor
How long have you been a siding pro?
Were you formally trained or how did you acquire your experience?
Do you belong to any professional associations?
Are you licensed and registered with the state?
Are you insured?
Do you have any references I may contact?

Questions about Your Siding Professional's Work
Do you give written warranties?
Will this project require a permit?
Can you estimate how long this will take?
Will you provide options for different materials?

Interview Question for References
Were you happy with the project?
Was the job completed on time?
Were there any unexpected expenses?
Would you use this siding professional again?
Would you recommend this siding contractor?

Interviewing this extensively is overkill if you only need a siding pro to address a small siding problem. The interviews only become necessary with total siding replacement or new siding installation.