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Siding in Rochester, NY

Compare 5 local siding pros. Typical service: $4–$9.

Top Siding Companies in Rochester

  1. 1.Graves Brothers Home Improvement

    4.7★ (1,020 reviews)

    4.7★ from 1020 reviews

    +15852883390Website

  2. 2.Long Construction NY LLC

    4.9★ (668 reviews)

    4.9★ from 668 reviews

    +15854335664Website

  3. 3.Highland Contractors

    4.8★ (714 reviews)

    4.8★ from 714 reviews

    +15855073658Website

  4. 4.WNY Exteriors

    5.0★ (53 reviews)

    5.0★ from 53 reviews

    +15854841830Website

  5. 5.Glidden Exteriors

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15857275948Website

Siding Cost in Rochester

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Rochester
Vinyl siding, installed$4–$9/sq ft
Whole-house vinyl siding$7,856–$23,568/job
Siding repair$295–$1,473/job

Siding prices in Rochester run about 2% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Rochester, rated 4.9★ on average across 2,456 customer reviews.

Rochester Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Rochester's weather means for scheduling siding.

Last spring frost
April 27
First fall frost
October 17
Annual precipitation
34.27"
Heating degree days
6,646
Cooling degree days
539
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.6°31.7°2.41"
Feb18.6°34.1°1.95"
Mar25.8°42.8°2.5"
Apr36.6°56°2.73"
May46.3°67.6°2.87"
Jun55.9°76.6°3.34"
Jul60.7°81°3.33"
Aug59.5°79.1°3.47"
Sep52°71.6°3.38"
Oct41.5°59.6°2.72"
Nov33°48°2.94"
Dec23.5°36.5°2.63"

NOAA station data 4.69 miles from Rochester.

Permits & Regulations in NY

  • New York has no statewide handyman license; licensing is local, and New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200
  • Several counties, including Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester, also license home improvement contractors
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No state handyman license; local licensing (NYC: DCWP over $200)

Sources: www.nyc.gov

Siding FAQs for Rochester

How much does siding cost in Rochester?

Vinyl siding in Rochester typically runs $4-$9 per square foot installed; fiber cement and wood cost more.

How many siding contractors serve Rochester?

We track 5 siding contractors serving Rochester.

Is siding installation in Rochester more expensive than average?

Exterior carpentry labor in Rochester runs about -1.8% versus the national average.

Does a siding contractor in NY need a license?

In NY, New York has no statewide handyman license; licensing is local, and New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200. A full re-side in Rochester usually needs a building permit; patch repairs often do not.

Which siding holds up to the weather in Rochester?

With about 34.27 inches of rain a year and winter lows near 18F in Rochester, moisture management behind the siding matters as much as the siding itself.

Does siding fade in Rochester summers?

Summer highs near 81F in Rochester favor UV-stable vinyl colors or painted fiber cement; dark vinyl can warp in direct sun.

How many quotes should I get for siding in Rochester?

Three is typical; with 5 siding contractors serving Rochester, ask each for the per-square-foot price and what trim and house wrap are included.

When is the best time to install siding in Rochester?

Mild, dry weeks are best; vinyl gets brittle below freezing, and Rochester winter lows average around 18F.