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Siding in Des Moines, IA

Compare 5 local siding pros. Typical service: $4–$9.

Top Siding Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Ultimate Exteriors

    4.9★ (150 reviews)

    4.9★ from 150 reviews

    +15154197459Website

  2. 2.American Dream Exteriors

    4.8★ (39 reviews)

    4.8★ from 39 reviews

    +15153481388Website

  3. 3.Gold Lions Construction Group LLC

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +15154472031Website

  4. 4.Sosa Construction LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18432279286Website

  5. 5.Moises siding llc

Siding Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Vinyl siding, installed$4–$9/sq ft
Whole-house vinyl siding$8,104–$24,312/job
Siding repair$304–$1,519/job

Siding prices in Des Moines run about 1% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.9★ on average across 201 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling siding.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor
  • Registration carries a $50 fee and requires an Iowa unemployment insurance account number
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov

Siding FAQs for Des Moines

How much does siding cost in Des Moines?

Vinyl siding in Des Moines typically runs $4-$9 per square foot installed; fiber cement and wood cost more.

How many siding contractors serve Des Moines?

We track 5 siding contractors serving Des Moines.

Is siding installation in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Exterior carpentry labor in Des Moines runs about +1.3% versus the national average.

Does a siding contractor in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor. A full re-side in Des Moines usually needs a building permit; patch repairs often do not.

Which siding holds up to the weather in Des Moines?

With about 36.02 inches of rain a year and winter lows near 14F in Des Moines, moisture management behind the siding matters as much as the siding itself.

Does siding fade in Des Moines summers?

Summer highs near 86F in Des Moines favor UV-stable vinyl colors or painted fiber cement; dark vinyl can warp in direct sun.

How many quotes should I get for siding in Des Moines?

Three is typical; with 5 siding contractors serving Des Moines, ask each for the per-square-foot price and what trim and house wrap are included.

When is the best time to install siding in Des Moines?

Mild, dry weeks are best; vinyl gets brittle below freezing, and Des Moines winter lows average around 14F.