SGO Construction Inc.

Taunton requires a building permit for a full re-side through the Building Department. Properties in the Taunton Green Historic District near the downtown common need Historical Commission review for visible changes in material, profile, or color. Pre-war and mill-era wood-frame homes predate 1978, so removing painted clapboard triggers EPA RRP lead-safe rules and requires a Lead-Safe certified contractor. Asbestos-cement shingles on mid-century homes require a licensed abatement contractor and MassDEP-compliant disposal before new siding is installed.

Taunton siding costs run slightly below the broader South Coast / Bristol County market. A standard vinyl re-side on a single-family typically lands $12,000–$22,000; insulated vinyl runs $16,000–$27,000. Fiber-cement (HardiePlank) is usually $20,000–$42,000 depending on trim, and cedar runs higher. Older two- and three-family homes near downtown cost more per job because of wall area and lead-safe clapboard handling. Without a gas account with an investor-owned gas company, the insulation portion gets no state weatherization rebate and costs more out of pocket here than in towns on an investor-owned utility, so factor the full cost into your budget.

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 Taunton page.