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Schenectady Siding Cost Estimate and Top-Rated Contractors

Run the numbers for Schenectady above, then look past the estimate at 5 contractors Google's reviewers rated, not a license office. 1941 is about when a typical Schenectady home went up, old enough that a repricing conversation like this one is common.

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Estimated cost in Schenectady

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

For Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, 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 →

$29.19median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

What siding contractors earn near Schenectady

The $29.19 median hourly wage for carpenters in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 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 Schenectady, 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).

1941median year homes were built

What's typical in Schenectady

The typical Schenectady home dates to around 1941, and 85% of the local housing stock predates 1980 entirely.

A Schenectady house that old is rarely on its first exterior, which is exactly the re-siding math this calculator is built to price.

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).

5 top-rated siding contractors near Schenectady

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. Herman Exterior HomesSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 123 Google reviews · Schenectady 12304Google reviews
  2. S&G Roofing IncSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 659 Google reviews · Schenectady 12304Google reviews
  3. J&D Windows and Doors General Contracting, LLC.Siding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 60 Google reviews · Not listedGoogle reviews
  4. All Seasons Roofing LLCSiding contractor · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 25 Google reviews · Schenectady 12303Google reviews
  5. Leak Proof Roofing & Construction LLCSiding contractor · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 13 Google reviews · Not listedGoogle 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