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Siding Cost in Grimes, IA, Plus the Top-Rated Local Contractors

Grimes doesn't have a license-based contractor list on this site yet, so 10 names appear below by Google review instead. Those 10 average 5.0 stars on 1,148 combined reviews.

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Estimated cost in Grimes

Estimated cost in Grimes, IA
ProjectNational rangeGrimes estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$6,000 to $21,700
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding$8,950 to $24,600$9,000 to $24,700
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim$11,000 to $34,100$11,100 to $34,300

For Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, the labor portion of each range (near 40%) tracks local pay for this trade, while materials stay at national prices.[2] Build your own estimate →

$29.50median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

Local labor costs in Grimes

The $29.50 median hourly wage for carpenters in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA runs about the same as the $29.12 national figure BLS publishes.

Since labor typically makes up close to half of a siding bill in Grimes, that gap alone can move your estimate more than switching materials does.

U.S. median $29.12/hr

Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (May 2025).

2009median year homes were built

Housing stock behind the Grimes estimate

Grimes's owner-occupied homes carry a median value of $304,700, useful context for sizing a siding budget against the house itself.

71% of Grimes households own rather than rent, and owners are the ones actually paying for a re-side.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, table-based Summary File (2024 table-based Summary File) (2024 table-based Summary File).

Top-rated siding contractors serving Grimes

A business's star rating counts for more once a pile of reviews backs it up, and for less on just a few, which is the math behind this order. That math doesn't check anyone's license, so ask the contractor directly for their license or registration number.

  1. Lion ExteriorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 136 Google reviews · Urbandale 50323Google reviews
  2. NuVu Builders IncSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 101 Google reviews · Grimes 50111Google reviews
  3. Omni Exteriors, LLCSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 79 Google reviews · Grimes 50111Google reviews
  4. Right Roofing & SidingSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 373 Google reviews · Urbandale 50322Google reviews
  5. Hutch Unlimited RoofingSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 64 Google reviews · Grimes 50111Google reviews
  6. TMJ Construction ServicesSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 63 Google reviews · Grimes 50111Google reviews
  7. Titan Roofing & ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 154 Google reviews · Grimes 50111Google reviews
  8. Diamond Ridge ConstructionSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 53 Google reviews · Grimes 50111Google reviews
  9. Haggerty Windows & SidingSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 86 Google reviews · Urbandale 50322Google reviews
  10. Blackstone ExteriorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 39 Google reviews · Grimes 50111Google reviews

Before you compare bids in {city}

  1. Does the bid price wall area only, or does it also include trim, soffit and fascia?
  2. Is removal and disposal of the old siding a separate line item or bundled into the per-foot price?
  3. Which exact product line and thickness is quoted, not just the material name?
  4. Is house wrap included, and is it a standard wrap or a drainable one?
  5. Does the number assume one story, or did the bidder walk the whole house?
  6. What's excluded: a permit fee, sheathing repair, paint, or anything else billed only if it's found?

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Sources

  1. Carpenters (Occupational Outlook Handbook), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accessed 2026-09-30
  2. How Much Does Vinyl Siding Cost? [2026 Data], Fixr, accessed 2026-09-30
  3. How Much Does It Cost to Replace or Repair Fascia Boards and Soffits in 2025?, HomeAdvisor, accessed 2026-09-30