Canadian industry

238170 Siding contractors

Entrepreneurs en travaux de parements

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing siding of wood, aluminum, vinyl or other exterior finish material (except brick, stone, stucco, or curtain wall). The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleSiding contractors
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code23817 - Siding contractors
International correspondenceF4390*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityProvincial workers' compensation boards and provincial trades certification bodies

Inclusions

  • installing eavestroughs, gutters and downspouts

Exclusions

  • glass cladding installation (See 238150 Glass and glazing contractors (US))
  • installing brick, stone, or stucco building exterior finish materials (See 238140 Masonry contractors (US))
  • installing curtain wall (See 238190 Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors (US))
  • installing sheet metal duct work (See 238220 Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (US))

Examples

  • eavestroughing, contractors
  • fascia and soffit, metal and plastic, installation
  • siding, contractors (installation and repair)
  • vinyl siding, soffit and fascia, installation
  • wood siding, installation
  • aluminum siding, installation
  • cladding, installation (except glass)
  • down spout and gutter, installation, contractors
  • eavestroughing, contractors
  • fascia and soffit, metal and plastic, installation
  • flashing installation, contractors
  • gutters, seamless roof, formed and installed on-site
  • ice apron, roof, installation
  • installing eavestroughs, gutters and downspouts
  • metal siding, installation
  • siding (aluminum, steel, asbestos, cement, plastic, hardboard), installation
  • siding, contractors (installation and repair)
  • vinyl siding, soffit and fascia, installation
  • wood siding, installation

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: F4390*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 238170

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 238170
Siding contractors

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 238170 Siding contractors. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 238170
eavestroughing, contractors

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as eavestroughing, contractors. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238170 Siding contractors to a business file.

03 238170
fascia and soffit, metal and plastic, installation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as fascia and soffit, metal and plastic, installation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238170 Siding contractors to a business file.

04 238170
siding, contractors (installation and repair)

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as siding, contractors (installation and repair). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238170 Siding contractors to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Civil worksBuilding tradesRenovation crewsSite preparationRetrofit projects

In this section

  • 238170Siding contractors

Commonly confused with

238150 — Glass and glazing contractors

glass cladding installation (See 238150 Glass and glazing contractors (US))

238140 — Masonry contractors

installing brick, stone, or stucco building exterior finish materials (See 238140 Masonry contracto...

238190 — Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors

installing curtain wall (See 238190 Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors (...

238220 — Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors

installing sheet metal duct work (See 238220 Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (US...

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

F4390*Other specialized construction activities

Approximate correspondence

Siding contractors

US NAICS reference238170 - Siding Contractors

Source row

238170Siding contractors

This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.

Frequently asked questions

What does code 238170 cover?

Siding contractors: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing siding of wood, aluminum, vinyl or other exterior finish material (except brick, stone, stucco, or curtain wall). The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations,...

Which level of the hierarchy is 238170?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 238170?

It rolls up to 23817 Siding contractors.

Should I stop at 238170 or go lower?

This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 238170?

Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.

Are there exclusion notes for 238170?

Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 238170 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 19 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Civil works, Building trades, Renovation crews, Site preparation, Retrofit projects.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 238170?

Yes. The page shows F4390* Other specialized construction activities.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Siding Contractors.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.