Siding installer and slider installer

Steveo · 07-06-2021, 05:00 PM

Looking for someone who could do a siding job on my house in Alton Bay. Existing home with wood siding that needs to be replaced. Also need to replace 2 sliders on the same house. I realize I might have to wait a year for install, just want to get process started and get in line for the work.

Thanks

TheTimeTraveler · 07-06-2021, 06:42 PM

In addition to the local folks, don't forget to get a written quote from Lowe's and Home Depot.

During the labor (and material) shortage they may be the best "go to" guys around....

John Mercier · 07-06-2021, 11:14 PM

There is no shortage of beveled wood siding.

As for a slider, unless it is in-stock... vinyl would be about 4 to 6 weeks out, while Andersen or Marvin would be about 9-10 weeks out for the middle lines and 18 weeks to 24 weeks out for the aluminum clad.
(Andersen will state 4 weeks, but not all the parts will come on time).

Any of the lumber yards should have a contractor contact list.

Lilah · 07-07-2021, 03:57 PM

Herb’s contracting Laconia 339-933-1655

boo · 10-14-2021, 05:32 PM

Bluemoonbuilders@msn.com or 603-393-5229

TiltonBB · 10-14-2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by boo

Bluemoonbuilders@msn.com or 603-393-5229

I used Blue Moon Builders about 8 years ago to shingle a roof on a house. Excellent, on time, good price.

About 4 years ago I used him again and it was a disaster. Poor work, numerous no shows, and he failed to come back and fix problems. And when he was done, I had to hire someone to redo everything he said he did because it leaked.

I don't know what happened to him (I have my suspicions) because he wouldn't return calls.

thinkxingu · 10-15-2021, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I used Blue Moon Builders about 8 years ago to shingle a roof on a house. Excellent, on time, good price.

About 4 years ago I used him again and it was a disaster. Poor work, numerous no shows, and he failed to come back and fix problems. And when he was done, I had to hire someone to redo everything he said he did because it leaked.

I don't know what happened to him (I have my suspicions) because he wouldn't return calls.

Oof, some not-so-awesome reviews are out there for these last few years, as well.

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winni83 · 10-15-2021, 07:03 AM

Sort of like "Once in a blue moon"

His LLC business entity was administratively dissolved by the NH Secretary of State on September 1, 2009 -- 12 years ago and his trade name registration was terminated at the same time as his LLC was formed in 2007.

BroadHopper · 10-15-2021, 08:19 AM

Make sure you are knowledgeable about sidings, especially the installation process and maintenance. I've seen far too many bad installs and improper maintenance.

The worst installs were vinyl sidings. I've to strip too many of them when the underlayment was rotted to the point it had to be replaced.

The best install I've seen was from BensonWood. See this link if you want the details. https://nakamotoforestry.com/wp-cont...ing-Manual.pdf

It may be extreme but it's a great guideline to go with when designing a statement of work with an installer.

Steveo · 10-15-2021, 02:40 PM

I ended up going with H&H Exteriors in Pittsfield. So busy so can't start until next May.

phoenix · 10-16-2021, 01:46 PM

i used blue moon for roofs and siding. He is a one man band and juggles projects. He was late and i worried about getting it done but have to tell you he did a great job at a fair price.

TiltonBB · 10-16-2021, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

i used blue moon for roofs and siding. He is a one man band and juggles projects. He was late and i worried about getting it done but have to tell you he did a great job at a fair price.

How long ago?

phoenix · 10-19-2021, 10:11 AM

roof was 2014 and siding 2016 so a while ago

TiltonBB · 10-19-2021, 04:44 PM

I think the problem with dependability and quality of work are more recent. Although, I did hear of an island job that went bad about 10 years ago.

It remains difficult to get decent tradespeople to show up on time and do a good job at a fair price.

Some construction people that I know and have used for years act like they are doing you a favor to show up. Maybe they are...............

07-06-2021, 05:00 PM	#1
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 524 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	Siding installer and slider installer Looking for someone who could do a siding job on my house in Alton Bay. Existing home with wood siding that needs to be replaced. Also need to replace 2 sliders on the same house. I realize I might have to wait a year for install, just want to get process started and get in line for the work. Thanks

10-14-2021, 05:32 PM	#5
boo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Siding Bluemoonbuilders@msn.com or 603-393-5229

10-15-2021, 08:19 AM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,572 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Siding Make sure you are knowledgeable about sidings, especially the installation process and maintenance. I've seen far too many bad installs and improper maintenance. The worst installs were vinyl sidings. I've to strip too many of them when the underlayment was rotted to the point it had to be replaced. The best install I've seen was from BensonWood. See this link if you want the details. https://nakamotoforestry.com/wp-cont...ing-Manual.pdf It may be extreme but it's a great guideline to go with when designing a statement of work with an installer. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

10-15-2021, 02:40 PM	#10
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 524 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	Went with H&H I ended up going with H&H Exteriors in Pittsfield. So busy so can't start until next May.

10-16-2021, 01:46 PM	#11
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 60 Thanked 275 Times in 193 Posts	i used blue moon for roofs and siding. He is a one man band and juggles projects. He was late and i worried about getting it done but have to tell you he did a great job at a fair price. __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

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TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 878 Thanks: 277 Thanked 285 Times in 176 Posts	In addition to the local folks, don't forget to get a written quote from Lowe's and Home Depot. During the labor (and material) shortage they may be the best "go to" guys around....

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07-06-2021, 11:14 PM	#3
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,369 Thanks: 3 Thanked 594 Times in 490 Posts	There is no shortage of beveled wood siding. As for a slider, unless it is in-stock... vinyl would be about 4 to 6 weeks out, while Andersen or Marvin would be about 9-10 weeks out for the middle lines and 18 weeks to 24 weeks out for the aluminum clad. (Andersen will state 4 weeks, but not all the parts will come on time). Any of the lumber yards should have a contractor contact list.

07-07-2021, 03:57 PM	#4
Lilah Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Herb’s contracting Laconia 339-933-1655

10-15-2021, 07:03 AM	#8
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 429 Thanks: 17 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	Sort of like "Once in a blue moon" His LLC business entity was administratively dissolved by the NH Secretary of State on September 1, 2009 -- 12 years ago and his trade name registration was terminated at the same time as his LLC was formed in 2007.

10-19-2021, 10:11 AM	#13
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 60 Thanked 275 Times in 193 Posts	roof was 2014 and siding 2016 so a while ago __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

10-19-2021, 04:44 PM	#14
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,994 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,196 Times in 931 Posts	I think the problem with dependability and quality of work are more recent. Although, I did hear of an island job that went bad about 10 years ago. It remains difficult to get decent tradespeople to show up on time and do a good job at a fair price. Some construction people that I know and have used for years act like they are doing you a favor to show up. Maybe they are...............