The Ranking
Our top 7 siding contractors in Edmonton
Edmonton siding takes a beating. Winter lows well below freezing, repeated freeze and thaw cycles, summer hail and the occasional windstorm all test cladding, and reviewers on this list mention storm damage more often than anything else. Vinyl and metal are the most common siding types in Alberta according to one company on this list, which says vinyl can last up to 40 years with care. James Hardie fibre cement, Canexel, engineered wood and stone accents are the other materials these companies describe. Prices vary widely: one reviewer comparing siding quotes saw prices run from $12,000 to $34,000 across companies, so get at least three written quotes.
Alberta has no provincial trade licence for siding contractors, so the usual licence check does not exist. Ask each company for its Alberta WCB clearance letter, proof of liability insurance and its City of Edmonton business licence, and read the warranty in writing. Manufacturer programs such as James Hardie Elite Preferred are worth asking about, because Hardie warranties can be voided by improper nailing. Check with the City of Edmonton whether your project needs a permit, especially if you are adding exterior insulation or changing the wall assembly. If your house was built before 1978, old paint on trim, soffit and fascia may contain lead, so ask how the crew handles removal and review Health Canada's guidance on lead paint. Contracts signed at your door can generally be cancelled within a short window under Alberta's direct sales rules, so confirm the details with Service Alberta before signing anything on the spot.
Seven companies passed our checks. Only Blue Jay Exterior Renovations works exclusively on siding. The other six also do roofing, and most of their Google reviews describe roof work, which is why each entry notes how thin or deep its siding evidence is. Two of the seven, Advanced Level Roofing and Great Canadian, are regional companies with Edmonton offices rather than single-city firms.