Siding covers a significant part of your home’s exterior, so if you’re planning on having it replaced, hiring the right siding contractor can help ensure your project’s success. Let us share with you some of the biggest questions you should ask – and the answers you should hear – before making your choice:

QUESTION: Are You Properly Licensed?

There are two kinds of licenses in the remodeling business: business and contractor. What you’re looking for is the latter: a contractor license is your proof that the state, city or county has authorized the contractor to engage in the trade they’re licensed in. It is also your assurance that the contractor complies with local and international building codes. The contractor should have no problem providing their license information, and you should be able to independently verify it with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board – we recommend asking for our license information when you call us.

QUESTION: What Does Your Insurance Cover?

As with the contractor license, a siding contractor should be able to provide proof of insurance – specifically coverage for accidental property damage (liability insurance) and injuries (workers’ compensation). There should also be a letter or certification from the insurance provider included with the paperwork. Our designation as a James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor counts both license and insurance among the requirements for becoming one, so you’re essentially hitting two birds with one stone when you hire us for your siding installation project.

QUESTION: May I Have at Least Three References?

Reputation is important for contractors in the remodeling business, which is why we go the extra mile to ensure that we provide the best products and services, bar none. And who better to tell you about it than our past customers? We recommend making the effort to contact references, ask questions about the quality of work, perhaps even personally visit them and let the quality of our work speak for itself.

QUESTION: What is Your Warranty Coverage?

Manufacturer warranties are part and parcel of every siding installation, but not all contractors offer workmanship warranties. Those who do typically have only two years worth of coverage, which is not enough in most situations. At A Cut Above Exteriors, we know you deserve more, so all siding installation projects for our exclusive A Cut Above Water Management System are covered with a Lifetime Transferable Craftsmanship Warranty. As long as you own your house, we will fix any issue caused by craftsmanship that doesn’t meet our standards, with no additional purchase or contract extensions required.

A Cut Above Exteriors is happy to answer your other questions about our siding replacement services. Call us today at 503.334.0733 or fill out our contact form to request a free, no-obligation estimate. We serve many areas in and near Portland, OR.