Lemieux Construction & Remodeling Inc

Massachusetts requires a building permit for re-siding, reviewed by the Westford building department. Because most homes built before 1978 are presumed to contain lead paint, siding work that disturbs old painted wood must follow the federal Lead RRP rule and use an EPA-certified, lead-safe firm — relevant for the older rural farmhouses. Some older homes carry asbestos-cement (transite) shingles requiring licensed abatement before removal. Homes on private wells and septic don't change siding permitting, and larger lots usually keep staging simple. Reputable contractors pull the permit and flag any lead or asbestos concerns up front.

Westford siding costs sit in the typical MetroWest-suburban range. A standard vinyl re-side generally runs $12,000–$25,000 depending on size and stories; insulated (foam-backed) vinyl runs roughly $16,000–$30,000. Fiber-cement (James Hardie) lands at $20,000–$45,000 for a whole house, trading higher cost for durability and a clapboard look. Natural cedar runs higher still. Straightforward subdivision homes come in toward the lower end, while larger older farmhouses that need sheathing repair or a continuous-insulation upgrade during tear-off push toward the higher end of each band.

Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential siding work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.

More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other siding contractor serving the town, on the Siding in Westford page.