Anyone installing fiber-cement siding will need to be licensed at both the state and local level. There are many types of licensing that siding installation contractors need to have. Due to the confusion this can create, most local government offices will be able to tell you what licenses are required for contractors in your area.

Ask the contractor if there are any local buildings that he or she has worked on in the past. If there are, then you should take some time to check out the quality of the siding. Nothing will help you decide on a contractor faster than seeing examples of work he or she has done in the past.

Ask for an estimate before you decide on a contractor for your siding. The estimate should cover every conceivable cost involved with the installation of your siding. This means that the estimate should include parts, labor, and travel costs. If you and the contractor agree to a deposit payment, never agree to anything over 30 per cent. There is no reason for a contractor to expect you to pay more than this as a deposit.