He then said he was going to simply not bid on the project in a very rude fashion. It's one thing to do a sloppy job and let it stay that way but to post a pack of lies three years later is beyond the pale! 'View less' : 'View all' }}. Description of Work Specialty Siding did an abundance of work to our exterior of our home. There are a few things that are outstanding that we are waiting to get completed. I did use them again. I had estimates from two other contractors before finding Specialty Siding on Angies List and selected Specialty Siding based on their professionalism, price and the fact they specialize in just doing siding. Why would they need my paint? The cost of the work was more reasonable than some of the other quotes I received. From the first consultation and visit, through to the end of the entire process, all members of your staff were courteous, informative and professional. Two days later I got an email and they doubled the price to $20,000.00. I thanked him and hung up. We had to pay to have it removed. Eric started the process well. We are Celect Certified. We only work with specific manufacture's to make sure that we can deliver a quality installation with award winning service. In the last couple of years we had 2 different companies do our siding for our house. Great! Their pricing came out exactly the same as another vendor's, but I felt much more comfortable with Dave, as well as the positive reviews on Angie's List. Our contract was with Specialty Siding which was paid in full. Specialty siding did 74% of my house, fascia cover and soffit. Category siding, replacement windows, stucco. I could write a lot more - there was loads of drama - but you get the idea. If you choose to use them, there is a little bit of a wait but it was well worth it! There was no mud and tape (which to be fair, it said in the contract), no corner bead, no casings. He did a great job on the entryway though. As I was walking back into the house I noticed that they hadn't painted the garage door. Yes, Specialty Siding offers free project estimates. I said oh, that was odd since I saw a response on Angie's List saying they go out to Sherman Oaks. The owner also offered to pay a roofer to reinstall the lightweight tiles that the siding guys had to move to do the windows over the garage, AFTER the painters did their work, which was much appreciated. Not only did it cost $1000 more, which I thought would be worth it in time/coordination savings, but the installation was messy. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Specialty Siding was professional and organized. At times that I felt a bit confused with all the details she clarified things for me. Our flat-rate pricing gives you the ability to survey who you want, when you want, without having to worry about overages. Almost every time I called the "mail box was full". This was a drawn out stressful ordeal, and I'm not quite sure where to begin. Specialty pulled the city building permits for us, they removed the old siding, they installed new plywood backing, and they wrapped the entire project prior to installing the siding. Almost three years later!! We are an service provider with Alside, working with them to bring you the Specialty Edition Mezzo Window. They don't service the San Fernando Valley. Nice, and professional. He told me that it would cost less than $10,000.00 for the whole job. As a result, our wooden siding was rotting and falling apart. My only complaint is that this 2 person team needed to grow much sooner to the 4-5 person team needed to move things along. The work crew was professional, courteous and quick. We are SPECIALTY SIDING. Mike, the owner referred us to the general contractor he personally uses, Soyland Enterprises, and he also did a fanstastic job. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. Would definitely recommend this company and would use them again. Debbie and Eric and the staff are all great to work with and got the job done. Unfortunately I convinced my wife that it made the most sense to have Specialty Siding install new windows on the entire front of the house, including a huge bow window, instead of going with the window company (Pacific Shores) that did the new windows in the back. His first visit was for measuring the area and showing me samples. Description of Work Called on 06-18-13 and explained I had a small siding job and needed to replace 8-10 rafters and I was located in the San Fernando Valley. That was a very nice gesture, above and beyond what was initially discussed. Replaced windows. From one simple dashboard, you can manage all the Exterior and Siding Contractor quotes you got. The folks at Specialty Siding did a great job replacing the old wood siding on our house. Eric the salesman was helpful but once you sign on the dotted line you end up dealing with the office staff which is horrendous. Other than some minor scheduling issues with the installation date, the workmanship and materials were excellent. They said that they clean up their job site daily but they didn't clean up their drippings. 1801 N Orangethorpe Park, Anaheim, CA 92801. If they are this bad during the sales process, I can only imagine what it would have been like after signing an agreement. We install exterior cladding, stone veneer, soffit, & gutters. Our house is 45 years old and now looks like new!!!!!!!!! While this may be slightly inconvenient for them, this should be their regular policy and should be stipulated in any contracts with their future customers. Our sales rep Dave was very kind and informative. Two gal at the most. In my original review I stated the problems and said that I would use them again since they did resolve the garage door issue. Description of Work We used Specialty Siding to enclose the eaves on our house, replace our 35 year old siding and to install 2 new larger windows on the front. A customer is considered satisfied about about a question if they answered with 4 or more stars out of 5. Dave Lammy my job manager is 1st rate. I am a business manager myself and unless Elizabeth is the owner she should be let go. Forgot to replace our address light, needed to redo a section and also left boards will nails hanging on our roof at the end of the job. As an aside, about the time we started on the siding, we were having a great deal of difficulty finding a general contractor to address foundation issues (which required excavation), install beams, framing, windows, and plumbing. They were not the cheapest estimate I got, but I really liked Jack and I felt like he was being honest and open and would do an excellent job. The workmanship was excellent and the workers were very easy to talk to. We are licensed and insured. There was approximately 5,000 sq ft of siding that needed to be replaced. Mezzo vinyl windows are made for you. Then they put the exterior wrap and oh they also replaced numerous termite damaged studs on our garage. We are DYIers and bought an older distressed home to gut and remodel. Oh well - in the end, that delay was worth it since the job was done to perfection, and the house looks beautiful! They re-routed the exterior wires on my house (cable TV, etc.) The work crew, Eli and Jose from Specialty Siding arrived as scheduled each day and cleaned everything up at the end of the day. We are proud to be James Hardie Elite Preferred. They left the remaining siding from the job in case of repairs or I replace he water heater with a tankless and need to reside the area behind it. There were small setbacks. Covered all fascia boards and boxed in eaves with soffits. On May 2nd, we received another notice from Ganahl of the unpaid bill and the lien on the house. We were very happy with the work performed. Yes, Specialty Siding offers eco-friendly accreditations. I would hire them again and also recommend them to my friends. Description of Work They worked on my siding. Description of Work Removed old plank siding and installed James Hardie fiber cement, installed new construction windows in the front of the house. We were very satisfied with the job done by Specialty Siding. There were a few minor glitches along the way that caused the project to take a little longer than anticipated but overall we are very happy with the outcome. The final product was putting up new James Hardie Fiber Cement siding and we incorporated staggered shingles in the gables. This review has been verified as part of GuildQuality's survey process. Since the job was not complete I kindly refused to which it seemed they were fine with. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. We'd need to hire someone else to get the job ready for paint. We had them replace window trim and garage door trim. She will bankrupt your company. They know what they are doing. Would definitely recommend Specialty Siding! This caused a domino effect in my contracted patio cover install and paint job. I am known to be a perfectionist so if I am satisfied, I believe you will be too! Both small issues. We get compliments from our neighbors. I am very impressed with the quality of the siding and would definitely recommend them. Our goal is to focus on what we love to do and our "Specialty" is "Siding". They were fine, but I didn't use them. I could write a novel about how many times no one would get back to me for weeks. The construction crew could have done a better job covering the nails and the putty. Flaps of drywall were left hanging and the foreman insisted that he was done. TWICE this same thing happened. Mike said that was the valley was outside of their service area. We're still waiting for that appointment to be scheduled, but I'm confident it will go according to plan. As "the siding experts" we use a combination of premium products and the latest technology for training. We install exterior cladding, stone veneer, soffit, entry doors and windows. Specialty Siding is a great company to work with. I literally called almost everyday for the days leading up to the job start because no one had reached me yet to go over the details. They always showed up on time, worked hard for long hours, and cleaned up the site every day. He was great on his input and followed through on his work. The demolition work was done by a 2 person team and happened over a 2 day period. Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you. Michel Sullivan is a certified chimney sweep through the National Chimney Sweep Guild,(www.ncsg.org/) and Dan Sjostrom is certified thhrough the National Fireplace Institute (http://nficertified.org/pages_consumers/consumers-1.html) These keep us up to date on industry standards for all woodburning and gas fireplaces. Call or visit their website for more information. The management and all people I interacted with during our siding project were professional and helpful. They were quite prompt and responsive. They painted and everything was fine. But the head worker presented a bill to me before the quality of the work had been verified by the city inspector. They removed one layer of existing damaged exterior wood siding on various locations of the home. That saved me a lot of money by not having to replace non-problematic wood just to make the join match. Michel Sullivan is a certified chimney sweep through the National Chimney Sweep Guild,(www.ncsg.org/) and Dan Sjostrom is certified thhrough the National Fireplace Institute (http://nficertified.org/pages_consumers/consumers-1.html) These keep us up to date on industry standards for all woodburning and gas fireplaces. The installation, seaming, and trim were done perfectly. Best quality of materials and workmanship! Everyone acted professionally, and I was able to meet the owner before I made my decision. I think that Specialty Siding did an excellent job on all aspects of the work. That said, the work was done be another contractor working for specialty siding. It has not been reinstalled yet. Friendly, responsive, fair priced and fast installations. Two days later I got an email and they doubled the price to $20,000.00. The house came out fine but they could have protected my concrete or attempted to clean up the mess. Dave is definitely stands by his word on what was delivered. As a widow, I have had some bad experiences with high pressure salesmen. Founded 1989 With Angi since October 2009. Also near the end of the job they ran out of fascia material so the job was on hold for a week. The whole time he was making small talk about restaurants in the area. (714) 680-3000 and info@specialtysiding.com are the best ways to reach us for your free, no pressure bid and estimate. The quality of the crew is limited as well. Specialty siding was the only company we contacted that had their own scaffolding and jump jacks to do the 41 foot high side of home which sloped down a hill. Elegant, sleek style mixed with take-charge strength that meets future ENERGY STAR window compliance today. Specialty Siding provided excellent service, did an outstanding installation job, all for a fair price. If you have questions, read other homeowners reviews or our discussion forum for a second opinion. The workers did great job. They did everything they said they would do, on time and on budget. Specialty siding came out and created a thorough proposal, meeting all of our needs. It's now much sturdier and looks much better too! This page contains customer feedback collected by GuildQuality using impartial third party surveys. Bottom Line!!! The only oddity was that a partial final payment was requested while they were waiting on the additional materials. I noticed that they had my left my paint in the back of their truck when I had purchased it. It's the ultimate energy-efficient window. This is the second time I have used Specialty Siding for siding and windows. It was an absolute pleasure doing business with Specialty Siding.Any concerns or issues were handled in a prompt and professional manner. The crew showed up on time and finished the work really quickly. I would recommend them but I would make sure you get clarification on what is to be painted and make sure it's in writing that you do get your paint back. Read More, TheOur family owned company stresses customer satisfaction. Strong, durable and weather tight, with custom beauty, easy upkeep and excellent value. This review is regarding what occurred after the siding was installed. Super folks! There was two design elements that the salesperson identified and the installers didn't do what was indicated. Which was unpleasant. Honestly, I didn't want to write this review, but I found the company on Angie's List, and feel obligated to share my experience. Also, some of the wood they were replacing had been fashioned into a crude door that was used to access a small storage space. Description of Work The provider was supposed to work on the siding of our condominium complex. After installing insulation, they put on the Hardie Cement Fiber siding and four new windows. He would make sure to ask us each step of the way how we liked what they did cause if not he would change it. Overall very smoothly. Daily clean up was done as well. The photos only reflect the work done by Specialty, we have not begun the hardscape at this time but entire front landscape will be removed and redone. Dave, the sales rep, was knowledgeable, attentive, professional, and explained everything thoroughly. The whole time he was making small talk about restaurants in the area. I contracted through them and I guess they sub out Specialty Siding. Description of Work Replaced siding on exterior of house. When they came to do the paint, they had two buckets of the paint. No complaints. On the last day of the job they worked late to finish, even making the extra effort to install a new outdoor entry light where the siding was replaced. We are proud to be James Hardie Elite Preferred. Established in 1989 with 30 years of experience. No one from the company has called me about any of these issues. The Job foreman was very personable, knowledgeable, and professional as were all the employees. This response from them is a total lie. The original estimate was around 5-6 days to install, but in the end it took closer to 14 days. We hold a General Construction License with specialty licenses in siding, decking, awnings, metal products, and glazing. From a small install to a complete remodel, we have done work on single family residences to entire townhome complexes. On 7/28/15. We were hand selected to work on high profile projects such as Malden Station in Fullerton, and the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. We also carry above industry standards of insurance, bonds, and workmans's compensation. She was very nice but she explained that the garage doors are considered trim but she said they would paint the garage door for an additional $100.00. Kudos to Dave Lamy and Gail (who works in their office). Description of Work Replace the siding on the front of our house. I called the office and spoke with a lady named Gail. The contact lady was great. As "the siding experts" we work with specific manufacture's to make sure that we can deliver a quality installation with award winning service. Hard workers and pay attention to detail. They had the paint on the truck and had no intention of leaving me a drop except for what they dripped everywhere! The closer I look at the work they did, the more impressed I am. Even my emails went unanswered for many days.until I finally got a response AFTER the job was actually supposed to start. They dripped that paint from one end of my concrete work to the other. To learn more about GuildQuality and our survey process visit, {{ showMilestones ? We have solar on our house. Located in Anaheim, California. Because they lie and if you will lie you will steal! Thank god I was able to vet them prior to a contract being signed. The other company didn't put flashing above the windows or put in light mounts. A few minor items were not done as I requested but overall I am satisfied with the finished project. Located in Anaheim, Ca. Let's start with the positive: they did a great job with the siding. Specialty Siding handled the city permits for the siding project. They quoted about $28000. The entire process was well communicated. This was absolutely not the case with Specialty siding. Lastly, had the under eaves boxed in using cement board around the entire house. Specialty Siding accepts the following forms of payment: MasterCard, Discover, Check, Visa, Financing Available, American Express. Everything went VERY well and owner came out personally to inspect when job was completed. I explained that I had paid for the paint and would need it in the case that there would be touch ups. Fiber cementsiding has several benefits since it is resistant totermites, does notrot, isimpact resistant, and hasfireproof properties. The first time was 14 years ago. When I asked about the "touch up kit' shown in the brouchure I was told they no longer would make those available. Our chief installer was so meticulous and accurate, matching my anal style to a 'T'. They did a great job. Jack Dendy was the coordinator. The construction manager was awesome and very detailed. Description of Work I got a referral to call this company for siding. James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Aluminum & Steel Siding, Decorative designer panels, Box-in soffit & fascia at eaves and overhangs, custom wraps, trim work, rotten or damaged wood replacement, custom energy efficient vinyl windows, patio & French doors, painting, general contractor. For example if the "Communication" question is at 95% satisfaction that means that 95% of survey respondents answered that question with 4 or more stars out of 5 possible stars. Removed old siding and hauled away, preserved old foam insulation, installed house wrap and Hardy cement board siding and trim. Everything was going pretty good when they painted the exterior of the mobile home and garage. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today. These guys did a great job. Top notch from start to finish. They will make your property look great and attractive. The door was falling apart as well, and they rebuilt it using the cement siding. Description of Work put on new fiber cement siding, trim and wood replacement where needed. customer surveys. I then asked if he could simply provide me with a day/time that we could meet with the understanding that it had to be on a night or a weekend to present to the HOA. UPDATE: Notice the date the above work was performed and notice the date of the Provider Response! With over 12 years of experience our customer satisfaction is our top priority! I have no issues, it was exactly what we expected and has enhanced the appearance of the house. One of the rain gutters was broken by the dumpster. We would recommend them highly! I did get my paint back. The crew were very friendly and professional. They were just sloppy with the paint job. You won't go wring with Specialty Siding. My project manager, Eric, had some great ideas and provided excellent service on my project. Painted trim and the wood that was replaced. We'll answer your questions, show you a demo, and get you started with your free Extremely professional. Read homeowners reviews before hiring the Exterior and Siding Contractor to help with your project in Anaheim. I am very happy with the way the work was performed. Feel free to contact us. I'm writing this review three months after the install, and I've had no issues whatsoever. Description of Work Remove wood shingle siding and replace with James Hardie plank siding. We are very pleased and get lots of compliments from our neighbors. The old wood siding was leaking with dry rot and termites. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today. I had the painting done by another company. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. Initially, I was asking about vinyl, but they steered me to a different product that looked more like wood, and unlike vinyl could be painted. The company representative (Dave) was very professional. He told me that they were going to keep the paint and the garage door was not included in the price. We will be happy to hear from you! They did say that they would send someone out if I needed repairs. Description of Work They were one of the highest estimates by a slight margin but their professionalism with the calls and estimates won me over. We are here to help. I would recommend Home Depot. Despite the painters' best efforts, the texture still looks way off. I called him to question this, and he had nothing to say but, yeah that's what it is. I got a referral to call this company for siding. The workers they sent over worked very hardabout 10 hours per day. I told them they missed it and they explained that they would call the garage door a trim. When a survey contains the "Review" question, that customer's answer will show up on the member's profile page as a public review. Description of Work Replaced all wood on house with vinyl siding. The owner came out, and was extremely friendly and helpful. The house front looks fabulous, and I no longer have to worry about root rot or blistered and cracked paint. They installed new Douglas Fur wood siding raw in the same location of where the old siding was removed. The man showed up 2hrs late, and never called to say he was going to be late. Also had vinyl applied in multiple areas, Jorge and his crew did a magnificent job. Members have the option to turn off reviews but cannot hide individual reviews. Other than only one guy showing up most days, and therefore taking way longer than expected, there were no major setbacks. What more do you want? With over 1 million home professionals on Houzz, youll easily find the trusted Exterior and Siding Contractor for your next project in Anaheim, CA. We are James Hardie Elite Preferred. Tired of reading all the DIY tutorials? Our original plan was simply to paint the wood, But, you know how that goes - our vision for the project kept growing to the point that we decided to completely replace the wood with cement board siding. I give them my strongest recommendation. Description of Work Removed clapboard siding on patio area and south wall, removed (repaired & reinstalled) shutters, installed concrete clapboard siding. We are VSI Certified, When you call you get a full mailbox and literally have no way of reaching the company while you are trying to get a job done. Description of Work Removed original wood siding and installed Hardie siding. The bar graph and percentage next to the question stand for the percentage of respondents that were "Satisfied" about that particular question. Did what he said he would do and all was right. Shame on me for not switching to another company the first time around. It looks amazing. The crew (Victor and Abraham) were on time each day and worked long hours in order to complete the job. Unfortunately he was on a job in San Diego the week my project was being done.At the end of the job it took over one week to get the portable toilet removed from my front yard. We install James Hardie Siding. She always kept me up to date. The installation is beautiful, and I have it now for over a year. This seems inconvenient for small problems. After wrangling my HOA to come up with a date that we could all meet, we had decided that we would meet on Dec 5th. I then asked if there was a time that we could meet in the evening in the next month, I was then told no, that was not possible. The installer didn't follow the install plan. We hold a General Construction License but focus on what we do best. The fact they were going to keep my paint made me think twice though. Also Gail the owner was wonderful! Also replaced stucco under a bay window with siding. I would definitely hire Specialty Siding again! We are EXTREMELY happy with the outcome of our project that we had envisioned for many many months. I highly recommend Specialty Siding to anyone considering replacing the siding on their house. They were supposed to pay to have it reinstalled. Once the manufacturer delivered the materials, the work was finished within a few days. A few months later, we received a manufacturers lien on the house from Ganahl Lumber in the amount of $1,400. TheOur family owned company stresses customer satisfaction. We enjoyed getting to know all the crew at Specialty Siding and working with them was a pleasure. I sent numerous emails and called numerous times over the month to get a confirmation on the date. It's all or nothing. In fact, we called Ganahl (which we should have done to begin with) and discovered that Specialty owes this lumber company $70,000 and our home and many others homes are now responsible! This means if we fall off your roof, we are liable and not you. Dave knows his stuff, and his knowledge and professionalism is what convinced us to go with Specialty Siding over Home Depot. If we'd have left the windows to the window guys, and the siding to the siding guys, everyone would've been happy. We were expecting a paint-ready job, like we'd gotten for less money last time, so I talked to Dave about it.