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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Ideal Siding Boston. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$4,000 – $11,000
Typical exterior project around $7,500
Siding is the whole business at Ideal Siding Boston, a Somerville-based franchise location that says it is owner-operated by Elric Froute. It holds 5 stars from 44 Google ratings and 4.8 from 22 on Angi, and its website lists vinyl, Hardie fiber cement, cedar, aluminum and engineered wood siding across Boston and nearby towns. The jobs run from a few wind-blown pieces to whole building envelopes. A January 2026 customer said a repair after the wind blew siding off was shockingly fast, and an October 2025 reviewer said it had been hard to find a company both qualified and reasonably priced for a small repair until this one. In October 2025, a customer who had stopped using a previous siding contractor had Hardie Board, new windows and gutters installed over their garage to match the house, with point person Ryan on site almost daily. A July 2025 city customer said the crew handled permitting, rot found behind the old siding and the dumpster, and a November 2023 Cambridge customer described a full building envelope with new fascia and crown molding. Several 2025 customers credited project manager June with keeping them updated. In an April 2026 Angi review, a Quincy customer who paid about $17,700 says the siding became uneven and wavy within about three months and the problems continued after several repair attempts. They also describe visible gaps, interior-type screws used outside that have started to rust, cracked trim, holes in siding panels, and being told issues were fixed when they were not. An April 2026 Houzz reviewer says concerns that came up during their project took some time but ended in a settlement they consider a satisfactory resolution. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license, #209117, held by Bendu LLC, is active on the state registry. It is BBB accredited with an A+ grade.
Ideal was meticulous about details of the siding and repair job for our 100 year old home. The crews were highly skilled and efficient. The materials were top quality and the price very reasonable.
Outstanding quality work done by highly skilled tradesmen. We couldn’t be happier about the way the project came out. We were lucky to find this company and its great attention to detail. Very pleased,I would recommend this company to anyone looking to improve their home! Thank you Elric, Gerry and Mary Fimiani
After communicating with the company, they made an effort to address the concerns that came up during my project. Although the process took some time, we were able to reach a satisfactory resolution through a settlement. I appreciate their willingness to work toward resolving the issues, and I consider the matter resolved. Thank you.
I hired this company for a siding project at my home in Quincy, MA for about $17,700. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. Within about three months after installation, multiple issues appeared. The siding became uneven and wavy, and the problems continued even after several repair attempts. Some exterior work was not properly finished, with visible gaps, inconsistent sealing, and components not installed flush to the wall. Interior-type screws were used outside and have already started to rust. I also observed improper material used to seal at least one exterior vent. Additional issues later appeared, including cracking in trim and holes in siding panels. I provided a detailed list and gave multiple chances to fix the work. Some items were acknowledged but not repaired, and I was told issues were fixed when they were not. I recommend carefully reviewing all work before final payment.
Ideal Siding did an excellent job on a small siding and gutter repair project for us. Their quote was competitive, the workmanship seemed to be of high quality, and the whole process was smooth and professional. Elric, June, and the rest of the crew were great to work with. We’re very pleased with the outcome and would gladly recommend them.
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