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Exterior Alternatives, Inc.

siding contractor

About us

Exterior Alternatives works closely with you on your siding, window, roofing, decking, porch or other general construction projects, offering quality products, great workmanship and good value.

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes

Reviews

4.999 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 99 reviews

Mary Anne B.
02/2023
5.0
Good company to work with, Fran does an outstanding job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Melissa M.
07/2022
5.0
I've already recommended exterior alternatives, inc to our family and friends. But I feel the need to write a review on here as well. We could not be more pleased with this company. The moment we started our project, companies came out of the woodwork to give us a quote for vinyl siding. Fran took the time to go over details, giving her honest recommendations. Never once did I feel pressure from her. This was huge, believe me there was plenty of pressure from other companies. Fran took time to make sure we knew exactly what we needed. She was extremely easy to work with. The project itself was very fast once it got started. The crew was extremely professional, respectful, and conscientious of my family. I was able to approach them with questions if needed, and Fran came out to check quality everyday. The team has been together for several years now, which is impressive in this line of work. The quality of their craftsmanship is excellent as well. We have more projects in mind for the future. And we will be going with exterior alternatives, inc. We really are grateful to have found such a solid team to work with for our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000

James N.
02/2022
5.0
Contractor completed an inspection, provided a detailed description of the work required, provided displays of the material to be used, provided a breakdown of the cost, time frame to complete the activity and acceptable payment options. Work force were proficient in their actions and on time everyday.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dan S.
03/2021
5.0
Fran and the work crew headed up by Orlando did a fantastic professional job from start to finish. The pricing was very reasonable and the quality of the work is five stars. They made design suggestions along the way that added to the looks and performance of the siding and they made certain everything was done correctly and on time and the job site cleaned up better than they found it. I really appreciated seeing Fran each day checking on me and my satisfaction with the job being done, it's not often you get that kind of attention. I would highly recommend Exterior Alternatives.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000

Robert S.
07/2020
5.0
I hired Exterior Alternatives to replace our roof, gutters, siding, and exterior window trim. Fran was great to work with. She brought over siding samples on a few different occasions to help us with the color choice, and responded to emails/texts promptly throughout the entire process. She also visited the job site frequently to check on the work and to make sure we were satisfied with everything. She definitely cares about the quality of work she provides. I would highly recommend Exterior Alternatives to anyone looking for exterior work on their home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chad R.
05/2020
5.0
Fran and her crew are awesome. Upfront , professional, curteous and talented. Fran is a no nonsense person and knows her stuff, she kept us informed and answered all of our questions. 100% go with her and her crew! We are more than happy with how our home has turned out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Felicia H.
04/2020
4.0
Fran was there to explain it all every step of the way. It was as if I was giving birth & she was the midwife!!!! LOL! Very important for a woman homeowner to trust contractors without feeling pressured or duped in the process & it was nice dealing with a woman contractor. Nice crew as well!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Gary J.
03/2020
5.0
I was very pleased with this company and would highly recommend them. The quality of their work was first rate and the job was completed ahead of schedule. Fran and her crew were a pleasure to do business with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joe R.
03/2020
5.0
Detail oriented company. Fran,the owner, was on jobsite everyday. Completed job in timely manner. Thorough cleanup. Would highly recommend!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Melissa T.
03/2020
5.0
Fran was easy to work with quick to respond, and the guys were so fast!! Do to rain delays they came out on the one nice weekend we had in weeks and finished so we could close on time for the sale!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Neil Jr W.
06/2019
5.0
Fran s team provided timely responses, a great value and quality work. The home looks beautiful. Highly recommend

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

bobby b.
09/2018
5.0
Fran and crew did an awesome job on a very large project! New siding, New windows (24 windows), New roof, frame repair, door install(s), gutter install and decorative stone was installed on a last minute decision. Reliable and and walked us through the whole process. She came back to tidy up the punch list and the wife and I are extremely satisfied with her honesty and professionalism. Fran's pricing and workmanship are actually unbelievable comparing apples to apples with other companies/estimates . . . they could not touch her! We have her estimating another job right now.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Leigh Ann H.
07/2018
5.0
Great company! They were fast, efficient and honest.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000

Denise C.
06/2018
5.0
I never give 5s on evaluations, but with this company, I will make an exception. The price that was quoted was everything, even if more material was needed during installation. Because of the season and how wet it had been, we were promised it would be about 6 weeks before they could start. Within two weeks they started and were done in a week. Part of the job was quite difficult with some strange angles and roof lines. No problem. Her crew completed the job, then came back a week or so later to tie up a few loose ends that could not be completed during the installation. Overall, we are very happy with not only the job, but the professionalism of Fran Slaughter. We would recommend her services to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000

Gregory L.
06/2018
5.0
Fran and Orlando did an outstanding job! We couldn’t not be more pleased with the way our house turned out. Excellent customer service and at an unbeatable price! Would definitely recommend them for siding install.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Nathaly G.
02/2018
5.0
Fran and her team did a wonderful job. They were very dependable, reliable and professional. Fran went above and beyond to help us complete our project after we got left high and dry from a previous contractor. I wish I would have known about her company before the ordeal. I have recommended them to all my family and friends. We love our new siding. If you want a professional job, a dependable contractor and zero stress, hire Exterior Alternatives! You will not be disappointed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Shawn D.
09/2017
5.0
Very knowledgeable and professional. They were extremely easy to work with and even turned up early to get work done before the hurricanes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ara D.
07/2017
5.0
We had new roof, siding and gutters installed. The process was seamless from start to finish. Fran is fantastic to work with, responds immediately to questions and is frequently onsite. The crews were all friendly and professional. Also beat every other quote by quite a bit. I would recommend them without question.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Darrell G.
05/2017
5.0
Fran was absolutely fantastic to deal with from beginning to end... I found her very knowledgeable... Her crew was very thorough... After doing Masonite tare off they discovered rot on chimney and window frames, she brought in her carpenter immediately to repair.... I received many quotes from different companies over a 1 year period..I felt most comfortable with Fran who will too.....A+ experience and beautiful finished product....

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Danielle B.
03/2017
5.0
A bird built a nest in one of our exterior light fixtures, and it caught fire. Luckily, no one was hurt and our neighbors and the fire department saved our house. Our siding, however, wasn't so lucky. We got quotes from 6 different companies in the Richmond area and Exterior Alterations provided, by far, the best price for the same materials! The owner, Fran, was super personable - we communicated frequently throughout the process by phone, text and email. She was always available to answer our questions and those coming from our insurance company (so much required paperwork!). Her team was always on time and completed our entire house in 3 days! They were polite, respectful and made sure to clean-up after each work day. Highly, highly recommend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rick S.
10/2016
5.0
Fran provided outstanding customer service throughout the entire process and provided exceptional value for the work that was done. The crew, led by Orlando were professional, fast and delivered a quality result. A complete tear off of the original siding, trim boards, rake boards, made minor repairs, installed new siding, wrapped windows, weatherproofed all work and clean-up took a grand total of 3.5 days, and would have been done in three with the exception of a rain delay. This is the speed, quality and customer service I am accustomed to in New York and Fran and her crew are only 1 of 2 contractors in Virginia I have hired that I would not hesitate to call on again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Wladimer M.
09/2016
5.0
We also had vinyl siding, new shutters, porch posts and windows installed and were completely happy with the entire process, from the estimate, the color selection and workmanship. Every part was done timely and cleanup always done each day with Fran checking on each step personally, prompt responses to any concern we thought we had always explained. Other contractors we checked were either too high or used inferior materials for the price quoted. No hidden surprises, just straight talk and honest communication. What we signed on the contract is what we paid. We would definitely recommend using Fran's company for any home improvement or work needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$27,700

Lisa H.
06/2016
5.0
Fran and her crew were fantastic!! We got new windows, siding AND a roof. We had prices from another contractor and Fran came in at 1/2 the amount, and the products are top quality. She was very knowledgable and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Her crew did a TERRIFIC job of not only installing, but of cleaning up, too, and the work was done quickly and efficiently. We highly recommend Fran and Exterior Alternatives.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$23,000

Billy B.
04/2016
5.0
Fran and her team were AWESOME!!!!!!! We had all our trim, shutters and siding on our shop building done. What a GREAT job they did. I would highly recommend Fran & her team to do your work. They were so professional and took pride in their work. The team made sure everything was cleaned up perfect each day. The Brady's Mechanicsville, Virginia

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200

Laura M.
08/2015
5.0
Fran and her staff were AWESOME! We had vinyl installed on our home as well as all the windows and sliding door replaced. We are extremely pleased and would HIGHLY recommend! She wasn't the cheapest nor the most expensive, however her other reviews spoke well of her service and you get what you pay for!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,635

Contact information

5101 King William Road, Richmond, VA 23225


Service hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705022588
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Expiration
11/30/2025
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

siding contractor

FAQ

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Yes, Exterior Alternatives, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Exterior Alternatives, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Exterior Alternatives, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Exterior Alternatives, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Exterior Alternatives, Inc. offers warranties.

Contact information

5101 King William Road, Richmond, VA 23225


Service hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed