Your siding is very important to your home. It protects your house from the elements, prevents costly heat loss, and boosts its curb appeal. When deciding on siding companies, you may not know where to begin. A good rule of thumb is to start by looking right in your area at local siding company options. Here are several reasons why a local siding contractor is the best option for your installation project.

1. Better Communication

When you get work done on your home, you want contractors that are easy to communicate with. While you can communicate with those at a national company, it may be hard to get the type of response you would get from a local contractor. Local siding companies are right in your area, so it's also easy to get a face-to-face consultation with them. If there's a problem, you're much more likely to get a faster response, especially since they're working in a smaller, specified area.

2. Fast Responses

Speaking of a fast response, it's imperative to have a siding contractor that won't take several days or weeks to get back to you. What if your siding begins falling apart after they do work? With our temperamental Illinois weather, you may have heavy storms to worry about. The elements, ranging from high winds to hail impacts to heavy snow, can do major damage to your exterior and you may need emergency help. Working with a local siding contractor gives you better access to someone who can handle your response in a much faster manner than a bigger national company.

3. More Quality Control

Quality is essential, regardless of whatever type of upgrade you're doing to your home. You especially need the highest quality possible when it comes to protecting your home from the elements. When it comes to your siding, you want to have the best quality control. When you work with a smaller company, it's easier to handle problems quickly.

Products and materials often go through fewer hands than at a national company. As a result, it's much easier to make sure that only the best products, materials, and techniques are used to protect your home exterior. Local companies also can keep better track of the skill of their team members. It's easier for them to check that all of their employees have the right certifications and training, ensuring that an inexperienced person doesn't fall through the cracks and get assigned a job they can't handle.

4. Local Economy Support

The state of the national economy has been in the news cycle constantly. When it comes to ensuring a strong economy, sometimes it's best to start small. According to GlobeNewswire, a leader in industry statistics, in 2022, the global market for the siding industry was valued at $210.4 billion. Based on this statistic, you can see that the siding industry is very lucrative for business. When you support your local siding contractors, you are assisting in a thriving local economy. As each local economy supports itself, it adds to the strength of the overall national one.

5. Community Relationships

Do you plan on staying in your home for several years? If so, you'll likely need more repairs and updates. Even if your siding is beautifully installed, anything can happen, such as a major storm that can cause damage. Over time, you may decide to change the exterior materials and convert them to vinyl, cedar, or cement board for a design upgrade. Whatever you decide to do on your siding work, it'll be helpful if you already have an existing contractor you have a good relationship with.

It's much easier to build such relationships with your local siding companies. With locally owned companies, you may see the same workers on every job. When you have a better relationship with a contractor, the job can go faster. They already know about your home and the type of work they've done on it before.

6. Local, Trusted Products

Local siding companies often use local products. Using local products reduces your carbon footprint, which is better for the environment. After all, when dealing with a company that doesn't have to transport materials all the way from a different region or across the country, there's less gas emissions on the road. Since they're more familiar with local products, these contractors also have knowledge about the best type of products to use for your particular weather region.

Different regions mean different siding needs. It's helpful to have a local siding professional who understands how seasons and weather can impact your exterior protection, especially with our ever-changing Illinois weather patterns. In addition to installing the siding, they can use materials like sealants to further protect it from these elements. When your chosen contractor has lived in the area longer than you have, you can rest assured that they'll only choose the optimal materials for your siding project.

7. Payment Options

Working with smaller companies in your local vicinity often comes with access to different payment options. Because you'll have a closer working relationship with these local siding companies, they may be more willing to have various payment plans for customers. It may also be easier to negotiate pricing with them. Local contractors may also offer enticing benefits to using their services. Here at Dillman Brothers, we offer free quotes, veteran discounts, and more.

8. Personalized Care

What customer doesn't want to have more personalized care? When you work with a national company, you'll be one of many customers they'll deal with on a daily basis. As a result, don't be surprised if things can often feel rushed, especially communication. However, a local siding company provides more personalized care because they are working in a smaller service area and can take the time to get to know customers better.

9. Warranty Protection

A quality warranty is a must, especially when getting such extensive work on your home. Local siding companies can provide better warranty protection because they must rely on their local reputation for business. They are dedicated to client satisfaction, so you're sure to get the quality siding work that you deserve. You may even get a better warranty option that can last longer than one from a national company.

10. Cost Savings

Whenever you do a home upgrade, you want to get the best deal and fairest pricing possible. One of the best ways to save money is by working with a local siding company. Since these local contractors use local materials, they often have lower overhead costs. Thanks to the ability to source local materials and travel a shorter distance than national companies, they can operate with fewer expenses. As a result, that can trickle down to the customer, who can benefit from lower costs. As a loyal local customer, you may also get discounts over time.

Your siding is a vital feature of home safety and aesthetics. You need to maintain its integrity and find the right contractor for the job, whether it be emergency repairs or an entire installation. While you can work with national companies, local siding companies bring many special qualities to the job that a bigger one can't. When you hire a local siding contractor, you're taking steps to support your local economy, help the environment, get better quality materials, and develop a better contractor relationship. Get the ball rolling on supporting a local contractor by contacting our team at Dillman Brothers for a consultation today.