
Siding & Exterior in Pittsburgh, PA
Compare 30 siding & exterior contractors near you in Pittsburgh and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.7/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.
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The Steel City Siding Co
~4 years onlineCousins Roofing Siding & Decks
5.0Energy Saver Window & Exterior Inc.
5.01+ year onlineIdeal Siding Pittsburgh
5.07½+ years onlineIdeal Siding South Hills
5.07½+ years onlineMRV Siding Supply
5.024 years onlineRabbit Roofing LLC
5.0~2 years onlineLegacy Remodeling
4.920½+ years onlineOaks Roofing & Siding
4.93+ years onlinePerfect Roofing & Siding
4.9~5 years onlineRichards Superior Remodeling LLC
4.93+ years onlinePJ Fitzpatrick
4.827½+ years onlineTrinity Supply & Installation - Pittsburgh
4.87+ years onlineAllegheny Millwork & Lumber
4.7~17 years onlineExceptional Exteriors & Renovations, Inc
4.717½+ years onlineHome Genius Exteriors
4.7~8 years onlineNew Horizons Home Exteriors & Windows Company
4.7~22 years onlineAlside
4.3~30 years onlineQXO
4.2ABC Supply Co. Inc.
4.0~28 years onlineModern Builders Supply, Inc. Pittsburgh Branch
4.028 years onlineExterior Products-Pittsburgh
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Siding & Exterior in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh siding installation has to handle freeze-thaw cycles, acid rain legacy from the steel-era atmosphere, and the city's mix of 1900-1940 brick and frame homes that often need historic-sympathetic restoration. Many Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, and Lawrenceville homes have asbestos shingles or aluminum siding that requires careful removal. Fiber cement (James Hardie) or insulated vinyl are the modern choices, with insulated vinyl popular because it adds R-2-3 to the wall assembly and helps with old-home heat loss. NeedInstall connects you with Pittsburgh siding contractors who handle abatement, navigate Historic Review Commission approvals in protected neighborhoods, and pull permits through PLI.
Pittsburgh siding runs $8-$14 per sq ft for fiber cement, $5-$10 for insulated vinyl. Permits ($125-$300) required through PLI. PA requires HICPA registration. Asbestos siding removal demands a licensed abatement contractor (separate from siding work) — adds $4-$8 per sq ft and EPA-compliant disposal. Historic Review Commission approval needed for designated neighborhoods (Allegheny West, Manchester, etc.). Allow 4-8 weeks if HRC review is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is my old siding asbestos?
- Many pre-1980 Pittsburgh homes have asbestos cement shingle siding. It's safe if undisturbed, but removal needs licensed abatement. Test before any siding project — a $100 sample test now beats a $20,000 abatement surprise.
- Can I do vinyl in a historic district?
- Generally no — Pittsburgh HRC requires sympathetic materials in designated districts. Wood, fiber cement clad to look like wood, or pre-finished panels are typically approved.
- Insulated vinyl worth it?
- For 100-year-old uninsulated walls in Pittsburgh, yes. Adding R-3 to a 2x4 stud wall with no cavity insulation is meaningful — knocks 8-12% off heating bills in many older homes.
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