Iron Crest Exteriors: Services, Costs and How It Works

What is Iron Crest Exteriors?

Iron Crest Exteriors is a contractor that works only on the outside shell of a building: the siding, the windows and the exterior doors. Its home page puts it plainly: "We only do exteriors," and "Not kitchens, not bathrooms." The company's argument is that the parts of a house that keep weather out (the flashing behind a window, the lap of the house wrap, the gap a siding board needs to expand) are where rushed crews cut corners, so a crew that does nothing else should do them better. That is the company's own pitch, and this guide reports it as such.

The work falls into three service lines, each with its own section of the site:

• Siding installation and replacement, which the company calls its "hero service": fiber cement, engineered wood, vinyl and steel siding, plus soffit, fascia, trim and the moisture barrier behind it.
• Replacement windows: double-hung, casement, slider, picture, bay and bow, and egress windows in vinyl and fiberglass frames.
• Exterior doors: front entry doors in fiberglass, steel and wood, sliding and French patio doors, storm doors and security doors.

Around those, the site lists repair work (siding repair, dry rot and water damage, storm and hail damage, window repair, door repair) and work for property managers, HOA boards and home builders. It also publishes ten planning guides and four free online tools, covered below.

Most of the customers the site speaks to are homeowners in the Treasure Valley, the area around Boise in southwest Idaho. The company stresses a free on-site estimate, a written price, a full clean-up at the end and a 3-year workmanship warranty.

Who owns or runs Iron Crest Exteriors?

The site does not name an owner, manager or any team member. What it does say is that Iron Crest Exteriors is "the exterior remodeling division of Iron Crest Remodeling Group LLC." The About page links that company name to ironcrestremodel.com, and the footer of every page reads "Iron Crest Exteriors, a division of Iron Crest Remodeling Group LLC." The About page explains the split this way: "Rather than spreading across every kind of project, this division does one thing: the building envelope."

If you want to know who will run your job, who the crew lead is, or whether installers are employees or subcontractors, the site does not say. Ask at the estimate. The site describes its installers as "manufacturer-trained" but does not name the training programs.

Is Iron Crest Exteriors legit?

Here is what a homeowner can see and check from the public site:

• A stated contractor registration number. Every page lists "Licensed Idaho contractor (RCE-60810)." Idaho requires most contractors to register with the state, and registrations are handled by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), which runs a public lookup on its website. eSEOspace did not confirm this number in the state lookup for this guide, so treat it as the company's own listing and check it yourself at dopl.idaho.gov before you sign.
• A named legal entity. The company names Iron Crest Remodeling Group LLC as its parent. You can look up any Idaho LLC in the Idaho Secretary of State's business search.
• A written warranty. The site promises a 3-year workmanship warranty on the installation.
• A phone number and published hours. (208) 779-5646, Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM.
• Plain statements about what it is not. The site says it is "an independent installer and is not a certified, affiliated, or factory-authorized dealer of any manufacturer," and that it makes "no promises about coverage" on insurance claims.

Things the site does not publish: a street address, an email address (the contact page shows "Coming soon"), named staff, a founding year, customer reviews or review scores, project photos with addresses, or proof of liability insurance. None of that means anything is wrong, but these are fair things to ask for before work starts. A certificate of liability insurance and a copy of the warranty terms are standard requests for any exterior contractor.

Siding services, one by one

Siding is the largest part of the site. The company describes a full re-side as more than swapping boards: it says it removes the old siding down to the sheathing, inspects and repairs rot, installs a continuous weather-resistive barrier (house wrap) with flashing at windows, doors and penetrations, then installs the new siding to the manufacturer's published instructions.

On choosing a material, the company says there is "no single best answer." Its own summary: fiber cement resists UV fade, moisture and insects with low upkeep but costs more to install; engineered wood gives a warmer grain and will need repainting; quality vinyl is the most affordable and holds up when installed with the right expansion allowance. A free tool on the site, the Siding Selector, asks a few questions and suggests a material, and a side-by-side table compares James Hardie and LP SmartSide on weight, look, fire resistance, maintenance and warranty type. The site notes that fiber cement is non-combustible while engineered wood is a combustible product that "meets code."

How long a re-side takes: the company says most residential re-sides run "a few days to a couple of weeks," depending on house size, material, weather and what turns up behind the old siding. It adds that fiber cement takes longer to install than vinyl and that it does not hang or finish siding in heavy rain or a hard freeze.

For older homes, the site points to the federal EPA lead-safe rule (Renovation, Repair and Painting) as relevant when painted surfaces on homes built before 1978 are disturbed. The site lists the rule as a reference but does not state the company's own lead-safe certification, so ask about it if your home was built before 1978.

Replacement windows

The window pages explain the two ways to replace a window, and the company says it picks per opening rather than using one method everywhere:

• Insert (pocket) replacement sets a new window inside the existing frame. The site calls it "faster, less expensive" and says it keeps your trim, but only works when the old frame is "square, dry, and sound."
• Full-frame replacement removes everything down to the rough opening. It costs more and disturbs more trim, but lets the installer fix the flashing and air sealing. The company recommends it when the frame is rotted, out of square or was never flashed properly, or when you want to change the window size.

Window styles listed: double-hung, casement, slider, picture, bay and bow, and egress. Frame materials: vinyl ("the most affordable, insulates well, and never needs painting") and fiberglass (more stable through big temperature swings and paintable, at a higher cost). On glass, the company calls double-pane low-E glass with gas fill "the practical baseline for our climate," with triple-pane worth it in some rooms for added insulation and noise reduction.

The site explains the two ratings on a window's NFRC label: U-factor (lower insulates better) and SHGC, the solar heat gain coefficient. One page notes Idaho sits in the ENERGY STAR Northern climate zone, where a low U-factor matters most. On savings, the company is careful: "we won't quote a specific dollar or percentage figure" for lower energy bills, because results vary too much from home to home.

Egress windows get their own page. These are bedroom and basement windows big enough to serve as an emergency exit. The company says it handles the window well, drainage, and cutting and reinforcing the foundation for a larger opening, and that it measures for egress at the estimate and flags any code issue before ordering.

Timing: the site says insert replacements for a whole house often take "one to two days" (another page says "a day or a few days"), that full-frame work and large units take longer, and that the wait for windows to be built and delivered is usually longer than the install itself. It also says it installs single windows and small quantities, not just whole-house jobs.

Exterior doors

The door section covers front entry doors, patio doors, storm doors and security doors, plus repair.

• Entry doors in fiberglass, steel and wood. The company calls fiberglass "the workhorse for our climate" because it does not warp, rust or rot; steel is "strong and budget-friendly" but can dent; wood is the most customizable and the most work to maintain in dry air and big temperature swings.
• Patio doors: sliding (gliding) doors for space and wide glass, and hinged French doors that open fully.
• Storm doors, which add a weather layer in front of the main door.
• Security doors in reinforced steel with heavy-duty frames and locks, including storm-security combinations, in powder-coated finishes. The company says it reinforces the hinges, strike and opening, since "security is an assembly, not just a tough door."

Every door install, per the site, includes repairing rotted framing or sill, setting the door plumb and square, flashing the head and sill, air-sealing the perimeter, adjusting the threshold and weatherstripping, and installing and testing the lockset, deadbolt or smart lock. A single-door swap is "typically a half-day to full-day job"; sidelights, transoms, wide patio units or framing repairs take longer.

The company also notes that many Treasure Valley subdivisions have HOA rules on front-door color, style and glass, and says it can help you document the proposed door for your HOA submittal.

Repairs: dry rot, storm damage, windows and doors

Not every job on the site is a replacement. The company publishes repair pages for each trade and repeatedly says it will tell you when a repair is enough.

• Siding repair: cracked, loose or damaged boards replaced and color-matched. The company warns that on older, sun-faded siding "an exact match isn't always possible."
• Dry rot and water damage repair: opening the wall, tracing the water to its source, removing rotted sheathing, framing and trim back to sound wood, then re-flashing and re-siding. Warning signs listed include soft or spongy walls, peeling paint that keeps coming back, dark staining, a musty smell, and siding that flexes when pressed.
• Window repair: replacing fogged or broken glass units (a failed seal often means only the glass unit needs replacing), balances, cranks, locks, rollers and weatherstripping. The company says it confirms parts are still available for older windows before starting.
• Door repair: weatherstripping, thresholds, hinges, locks, deadbolts and handlesets, alignment for sticking doors, and cracked or fogged glass and sidelights. The site says most of these are "same-visit fixes."

The siding page gives one rule of thumb: if more than "a quarter or so" of the wall is failing, replacement "often costs less over time than chasing repairs." For windows, the company says that if only one or two units have failed seals, repair may be enough. The site also has a longer repair-or-replace guide covering all three trades.

Commercial, HOA and new-construction work

Three siding pages are aimed at people other than homeowners:

• Commercial siding for offices, retail and light-commercial buildings, "primarily in fiber cement and metal cladding," with scheduling around business hours and occupied suites, coordinated with the property manager.
• Multifamily and HOA siding for apartments, condos, townhomes and HOA communities: matching the board's approved colors and materials, phasing work building by building to manage resident access, parking and noise, and a final walkthrough with the board or manager.
• New-construction siding for production and custom builders and general contractors: plan review and material takeoff, crews slotted into the build schedule, trim and finish packages, and a punch walkthrough with the builder.

The windows and doors sections each have a new-construction page as well. For all of these, the company says it prices after a site or plan review, not over the phone.

Which brands does it install?

The site lists these product lines: James Hardie and LP SmartSide siding; Milgard, Andersen, Marvin and Pella windows; and Therma-Tru, ProVia, Pella and Masonite doors. Each has its own page.

The company is direct that it is an independent installer, not a dealer: "Iron Crest Exteriors is an independent installer and is not a certified, affiliated, or factory-authorized dealer of any manufacturer." The Milgard page adds, "we don't claim a dealer tier or certification we haven't earned." What it promises is installation to each maker's published instructions, which it notes is what keeps the product warranty valid. Product warranties themselves come from the manufacturer, on that manufacturer's terms.

If a specific manufacturer's extended warranty requires a certified or preferred installer, this matters. Ask the company, and check the manufacturer's own warranty terms, before you choose a product.

Where does it work, and when is it open?

The company lists 16 towns and has a page for each: Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, Star, Garden City, Middleton, Mountain Home, Emmett, Fruitland, Payette, Homedale, Parma and New Plymouth. The service-area page says that coverage "spans Ada and Canyon County and reaches into Gem, Elmore, Owyhee, and Payette County on the edges."

The city pages add local detail. The Boise page, for example, names the North End, East End, the Bench, Southeast Boise, Harris Ranch and West Boise, and describes the mix of older wood-sided homes, mid-century ranches with hardboard siding, and 1990s to 2000s vinyl now reaching replacement age.

No street address or showroom is published. The work happens at your property, and the estimate is an on-site visit. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday.

How much does Iron Crest Exteriors cost?

Iron Crest Exteriors does not publish prices, price ranges or per-square-foot rates. That is a deliberate choice, explained in its cost guide: "You won't find dollar amounts or percentages here, and that's deliberate." The company says a phone quote "would be a guess" and gives a free, written estimate after an on-site visit instead. The estimate is described as free and with no obligation.

The site does explain what moves the price. Shared across all three trades:

• Square footage of wall, or the number and size of openings
• Home height and number of stories (upper floors need staging)
• Access: tight side yards, steep grade, landscaping
• Material and product tier
• Trim, corners and detail work
• Removal and disposal of old material
• Rot or substrate repair found once the old surface comes off
• Permits and inspections

The company says the biggest source of uncertainty is what's hidden behind the old siding, window or door, and that it flags likely substrate repairs up front. It also says combining work, such as new windows during a re-side, "tends to be more efficient than separate visits." An online Cost Factors tool lets you pick your home size, stories, tear-off, material and trim level and see which factors will drive your siding price. It does not produce a dollar figure.

Financing and payment: the site does not mention financing, payment plans, deposits or accepted payment methods. Ask at the estimate.

Does it help with storm insurance claims?

Partly. For wind and hail damage, the company says it will inspect every elevation, document the damage "with notes and photos," and give a repair estimate. Its storm checklist tool walks you through 16 things to look for after a storm (cracked or dented siding, torn soffit, fogged glass, doors that no longer latch) and what to record before filing a claim, such as photos before repairs and the date of the storm.

It is just as clear about what it does not do: "We handle the construction side; any claims or insurance process is between you and your provider, and we don't make promises about coverage or adjuster outcomes." In other words, it is not a public adjuster and does not negotiate your claim. This guide is not insurance advice; check your own policy and talk to your insurer.

What happens step by step

The home page sums it up in three steps (tell us the project, we install it right, clean finish). The service pages give more detail. For a typical siding job:

1. Free on-site consultation. The company walks the home, checks the siding and trim, probes for soft sheathing, and looks at how the flashing and house wrap were done. You get a written estimate.
2. Material and color selection. Options are laid out with pros and cons for your home and budget.
3. Tear-off and inspection. Old siding comes off to the sheathing; rot and water damage are repaired and anything that changes the scope is documented.
4. Weather barrier and flashing. A continuous house wrap is lapped and flashing is integrated at openings.
5. Siding install to the manufacturer's published specifications.
6. Trim, clean-up and walkthrough. Soffit, fascia and trim are finished; the site is cleaned with a magnetic nail sweep; you walk the job together.

Window jobs follow a similar path: precise measuring and frame checks, choosing insert or full-frame per opening, removal and prep, setting with sill and head flashing and perimeter air sealing, then trim and a walkthrough where every window is opened and locked. Door jobs end with the company testing the latch, deadbolt and seal with you.

On clean-up, the FAQ says: "Every job ends with a full clean-up," including hauling away old siding, windows, doors and packaging.

Warranty, registration and permits

• Workmanship warranty: 3 years on the installation, from Iron Crest. The site does not publish the full warranty terms, so ask for them in writing with your estimate.
• Product warranties: from each manufacturer, on that manufacturer's terms. The company says installing to the maker's specifications keeps those warranties valid.
• Registration: Idaho contractor registration RCE-60810, as listed on the site. Check status in the state's public lookup.
• Permits: the company says that when a project needs a permit, "we coordinate it with your city or county before work begins," and that it will tell you whether your job needs one. Its pages note that a full re-side usually needs a permit in most Treasure Valley jurisdictions, that small siding repairs and like-for-like door swaps often do not, and that rules vary between Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell and the counties.
• HOA approval: the company says it can help you prepare what an architectural committee needs for siding, window and door changes.

Cancellation, deposit and change-order policies are not published.

How it compares with other options

There are a few common ways to get siding, windows or doors replaced. Here is how Iron Crest Exteriors' published approach lines up against general categories, without naming anyone.

Which is right depends on your project. If you want a specific brand's extended warranty, a certified dealer may be required. If you are also redoing a kitchen, a full-service remodeler may suit you better. If you are replacing siding and windows together, an exterior specialist that does both is the case this company makes for itself.

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

Questions to ask before you hire

• Can you send a certificate of liability insurance and confirm your Idaho registration number?
• Who will be on site, and are they your employees or subcontractors?
• What exactly does the 3-year workmanship warranty cover, and can I have it in writing?
• Is any rot or sheathing repair priced in the estimate, or billed separately if found?
• For windows: insert or full-frame for each opening, and why?
• Does this job need a permit, and who pulls it?
• For a pre-1978 home: how will you handle painted surfaces under the EPA lead-safe rule?
• What deposit is required, and when are payments due?
• What is the lead time on materials, and how long will crews be on site?
• Does the product I want carry a manufacturer warranty that requires a certified installer?

How to get started

1. Call (208) 779-5646 on a weekday between 7 AM and 6 PM, or fill out the "Request Free Quote" form on the contact page (name, phone, email, job address and a short description).
2. Optional: use the site's free tools first (Siding Selector, Hardie vs LP, Cost Factors, Storm Checklist) to narrow your options.
3. Book the free on-site visit. The company walks the exterior with you and talks through materials.
4. Review the written estimate. Compare it with other bids on the same scope.
5. If you go ahead, confirm permits, HOA approval, schedule and warranty terms in writing.

Visit Iron Crest Exteriors

Terms you'll see on the site

• Building envelope: the outer shell of a building that separates inside from outside (walls, windows, doors, roof).
• Weather-resistive barrier (house wrap): the layer under siding that catches water that gets past the siding and drains it out.
• Flashing: strips of material at windows, doors and joints that steer water away from the wall.
• Sheathing: the panels nailed to the wall framing that siding is attached over.
• Re-side: removing old siding and installing new siding on the whole house or a full wall.
• Fiber cement: siding made of cement, sand and cellulose fiber; non-combustible.
• Engineered wood: siding made of wood strands bonded with resin and treated against rot and insects.
• Soffit and fascia: the underside of the roof overhang and the board along its edge.
• Insert (pocket) replacement: a new window set inside the existing frame.
• Full-frame replacement: removing the whole window down to the rough opening.
• U-factor: how well a window resists heat flow; lower insulates better.
• SHGC: solar heat gain coefficient, how much of the sun's heat the glass lets in.
• Low-E glass: glass with a thin coating that reduces heat transfer.
• Egress window: a window large enough to serve as an emergency exit from a bedroom or basement.
• RCE number: an Idaho contractor registration number.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

All pages checked on 22 October 2026.

1. Iron Crest Exteriors, home page: ironcrestexteriors.com
2. About: ironcrestexteriors.com/about
3. Contact and free estimate: ironcrestexteriors.com/contact
4. FAQ: ironcrestexteriors.com/faq
5. Services overview: ironcrestexteriors.com/services
6. Service area: service area overview, Boise
7. Siding: siding overview, James Hardie, dry rot repair, storm and hail damage
8. Commercial and builder siding: commercial, multifamily and HOA, new construction
9. Windows: windows overview, egress windows, window repair, Milgard windows
10. Doors: doors overview, security doors, door repair
11. Guides: guides index, what drives cost, repair or replace, Treasure Valley climate
12. Tools: tools index, cost factors, Hardie vs LP, storm checklist
13. Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (contractor registration lookup): dopl.idaho.gov