Free siding proposal template
A proposal needs six parts. This template has all six, filled in with a sample siding job so you can see how it reads. Download it, or write your own from a few typed notes.
What is in it
Typed by the siding contractor: "full replace approx 2200 sq ft fiber cement lap, remove old vinyl, house wrap and flashing, new trim, prefinished color, rotten sheathing $95/sheet w photo, gutters off and back on"
- Full siding replacement, about 2,200 square feet of fiber cement lap.
- Remove and haul the old vinyl.
- House wrap and flashing.
- New trim, prefinished color.
- Rotten sheathing $95 per sheet, with a photo sent first.
- Gutters taken off and put back.
Warranty: 5 years on workmanship, manufacturer warranty on siding
Deposit at signing: $7,440
Signature block: typed name, date, and the E-SIGN Act line.
Or fill it in from your notes
Type the job the way you would text it. It comes out in this format in about five seconds. No account needed.
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Finished siding estimates to copy from
- Full siding replacement estimate example, $24,800, 7 working days
- Siding repair and match estimate example, $1,650, 2 days
- Soffit and fascia replacement estimate example, $5,900, 3 days
How to use it
Replace the company block with yours, keep the structure, and write the scope as a short list of what you will do, one item per line. Put one total price on it. Add a timeline and payment terms every time. Date it and give it an expiry, usually 30 days.
The parts most siding contractors leave out
- Payment terms. "30% upfront, 40% at halfway, 30% on completion" on the proposal means it is never a conversation at the end of the job.
- A valid-through date. Prices move. Without one, an old bid can be accepted months later.
- A way to accept on the spot. A printed PDF has to be signed, scanned, and emailed back, and plenty of customers put that off. A link they can tap and type their name on takes a minute.
What to fill in on a siding proposal
- Square footage, material, and profile
- House wrap, flashing, and what gets replaced behind the siding
- Rotten sheathing priced per sheet
- Paint or prefinished, and whether trim, soffit, and gutters are in the price
Rotten sheathing is the surprise. Put a per-sheet price on the bid and say photos are sent before it is replaced.
Questions about siding estimates
What should a contractor estimate include?
Six parts: who it is from and who it is for, the scope of work as a short list, one total price, a timeline, payment terms with any deposit, and a way for the customer to accept. A warranty line and a valid-through date keep it from being argued over later.
Is an estimate legally binding?
Once the customer accepts it in writing, yes, for the scope and price on it. A typed name and e-signature on a phone counts under the E-SIGN Act. A number texted back and forth is much harder to hold anyone to.
Can I use this template as is?
Yes. Download the PDF, replace the company block with yours, and keep the structure. Or type your own job below and it is laid out for you in a few seconds.
Can I bid two materials?
Yes. Put fiber cement and vinyl as two packages on one estimate. The customer picks one and signs.
How do I handle the rotten sheathing?
A per-sheet price on the bid, agreed to at signing. Send the photo, replace it, and it is already approved.
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