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Free siding estimate template

A siding estimate with 11 common line items already listed, each with its unit, and the terms siding jobs need. Add your quantities and prices, and send it.

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The siding estimate template, with its line items listed

What’s on a siding estimate

Every line is one part of the siding job, priced on its own so the client can see what each part of the job costs.

Line itemUnitWhy it’s its own line
Existing siding tear-off and debris removalper sq ftTear-off is priced by area and includes hauling the old siding away.
OSB wall sheathing repair and replacementper sq ftDamaged sheathing only shows after tear-off. Price it per square foot as an allowance.
House wrap weather barrier installationper sq ftThe weather barrier behind the siding keeps water out, and it’s priced by area.
Window and door opening flashing tapeper linear ftOpenings are where walls leak. Flashing them is linear work clients should see.
Vinyl siding starter strip installationper linear ftStarter runs along the bottom of every wall, priced by the foot.
Vinyl outside corner post installationper linear ftCorners are counted in linear feet and vary with the shape of the house.
Vinyl J-channel installation at openingsper linear ftJ-channel trims every window and door, so the number of openings shows in the price.
Vinyl siding panel installationper sq ftPanels are priced per square foot of wall.
Fiber cement lap siding installationper sq ftFiber cement is heavier and slower to cut and fasten than vinyl, so it’s priced separately.
Vinyl soffit panel installationper sq ftSoffit is priced by area under the eaves, separately from the walls.
Aluminum fascia cover installationper linear ftFascia covers run along the roof edge and are priced by the foot.
How to fill it in

Your siding estimate in four steps

  1. 1

    Add your details

    Put in your business name, phone, email and license number once, and save the file as your master copy.

  2. 2

    Measure the job

    Measure each wall in square feet and subtract large openings, then measure starter, corners, J-channel, fascia and trim in linear feet.

  3. 3

    Price each line

    Enter a quantity and your unit price on each line the job needs, in square feet and linear feet. Delete the lines you don’t need and add any that are missing.

  4. 4

    Send it for a signature

    Read the terms, fill in the blanks, save it as a PDF and send it. The client signs the acceptance line before you start.

How siding jobs are priced

Siding is priced by the square foot of wall, or by the square of 100 square feet, the same as roofing. Measure each wall, subtract large openings such as garage doors, and add waste for cuts around windows and gables. The material sets most of the price: vinyl goes up fastest, fiber cement is heavier and slower to cut and fasten, and wood shingles are slower still.

Everything that isn’t a panel is linear: starter strip, outside and inside corners, J-channel around openings, fascia and trim boards. On a house with many windows and corners, that trim adds up to a large share of the job, which is why it gets its own lines instead of hiding in the per-square-foot price.

Tear-off shows you the wall underneath. Price sheathing repair as an allowance per square foot, and list the house wrap and the flashing at openings so the client sees the weather barrier, not just the finish.

Terms already on the template

Fill in the blanks, or change them to match how you work.

  • This estimate is valid for 30 days.
  • Includes up to ____ sq ft of sheathing repair; more is billed at $____ per sq ft.
  • Color and profile are as selected by the client. Special-order material can’t be returned.
  • A deposit is due at signing; the balance is due on completion.
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Siding estimate template FAQ

01Is this siding estimate template free?
Yes. Download the PDF, Word or Excel file and use it for as many jobs as you like. There’s no sign-up.
02Why are the prices blank?
Prices for siding work depend on your area, your suppliers and your crew, so the template lists the work and its unit and leaves the quantities and prices to you. In the Excel version, each line, the subtotal, the tax and the total calculate themselves once you fill them in.
03Can BuildWell price the estimate for me?
Yes, with a subscription. Describe the job by voice, text or photos and BuildWell lists the line items, prices materials at stores near the job (checked within 30 days) and labor at your metro’s median wage for each trade, plus your overhead and markup. It costs $7.99 a week or $79.99 a year after a 3-day free trial.
04Should siding be quoted per square or per square foot?
Either. A square is 100 square feet, and the template uses square feet so you can price partial walls. Multiply squares by 100 to fill it in.
05Why is trim a separate line from the siding?
Trim, corners and J-channel are measured in linear feet and depend on how many windows, doors and corners the house has. Two houses with the same wall area can need very different amounts.
06How do I price rotten sheathing I can’t see yet?
As an allowance: a set number of square feet included and a price per square foot beyond it, both in the terms. The template has a term for each.

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