Modern Makeovers Construction Inc.

Millbury requires a building permit for re-siding through the town Building Department. Because most homes predate 1978, lead paint is the default assumption, so siding that disturbs old painted wood must follow the federal Lead RRP rule with an EPA-certified, lead-safe contractor. Asbestos-cement shingles are common on Millbury's mid-century homes and require licensed abatement before removal rather than standard tear-off. Lots near the Blackstone River or town wetlands may need Conservation Commission review for staging. Reputable contractors pull the permit and flag lead or asbestos before demolition.

Millbury siding costs run in the lower-mid tier for central Massachusetts — below the Boston metro and eastern suburbs. A standard vinyl re-side typically runs $10,000–$22,000 depending on size and stories; insulated foam-backed vinyl runs roughly $13,000–$27,000. Fiber-cement (James Hardie) lands around $17,000–$39,000 for a whole house, with cedar higher. Wall area, story count, asbestos-shingle removal, and multi-family complexity are the main cost drivers here.

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 Millbury page.