Six exterior projects, explained plainly
What the work involves, what it typically costs, and what to ask before you sign.
Every cost range on these pages comes from a published guide that we link at the bottom of the page. They are national averages and survey results. Your price depends on your house, your region, and the pro, so use the numbers to sanity-check a quote, not to replace one.
Siding replacement
Vinyl, fiber cement, cedar and more: what each costs, how long it lasts, and what a fair quote includes.
Costs and questions
Roof replacement
When to repair, when to replace, and what the quote should itemize: tear-off, underlayment, flashing, vents.
Costs and questions
Window replacement
Frame materials, glass packages, insert versus full-frame: what changes the price and the comfort of your rooms.
Costs and questions
Decks
Pressure-treated, cedar, or composite: realistic cost ranges, permit and footing questions, and how long each lasts.
Costs and questions
Trim, fascia and soffit
The small boards that finish and protect the edges of your roof and walls, and why rot here is a roof-and-wall problem.
Costs and questions
Gutters and downspouts
Materials, sizes, and where the water should go. A short, boring system that protects your foundation and siding.
Costs and questions
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