Siding replacement returns an average of 113.7% of its cost at resale (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) — one of the best paybacks of any project tracked — while also fixing the moisture and insulation problems that come with an aging exterior.
Below you’ll find project pricing by siding type, our top-ranked siding contractors, and answers to the most common questions. Not sure if you need full replacement? See the signs it’s time to replace your siding, compare siding materials, or check the full cost guide.
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Every project below is priced as an installed national range covering labor and materials. The table lists them at a glance; the cards underneath add scope, timeline, and what pushes a job toward the top of its range. Local labor rates move these figures — your city page carries the adjusted numbers.
| Project Type | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Siding | $8,000–$18,000 | Most popular — durable, low-maintenance, wide color options |
| Fiber Cement (James Hardie) | $14,000–$28,000 | Best long-term investment; strongest resale return of the siding options |
| Engineered Wood | $10,000–$22,000 | LP SmartSide — paintable, wood look without rot issues |
| Wood Siding | $12,000–$30,000 | Premium appearance, requires painting every 5–7 years |
| Stone Veneer Accent | $5,000–$15,000 | Manufactured stone veneer on lower portion of home |
| Soffit & Fascia Replacement | $1,500–$6,000 | Replace rotted or damaged soffit and fascia boards |
These companies are ordered by their real customer rating, taken from public review platforms and dated when we recorded it. It is not an editorial score and not a ranking of build quality — most ratings describe a single branch listing, so read the scope note on each company’s review page before comparing.
Home Genius Exteriors holds Owens Corning Platinum Preferred status (top 1% of contractors) plus James Hardie Elite and CertainTeed 5-Star certifications, and reviews back up the credentials — homeowners repeatedly single out their dedicated project managers for staying in touch throughout the job. Crews are described as fast and considerate of property across windows, roofing, siding, and gutters, not just one specialty. Their promotional "50% off materials" offer explicitly excludes windows and doors — confirm what's actually included before you count on it.
Power Home Remodeling is one of the largest multi-trade exterior remodelers in the country (windows, roofing, siding, doors, gutters), using a "blind pricing" model and their own Project Pulse app to track your job. Reviews consistently praise crew professionalism and finished quality; the most common real feedback is about the door-to-door sales approach itself, which is simply how they generate most leads — you're free to schedule a consultation on your own timeline instead.
Victory Home Remodeling is both the manufacturer and installer for its roofing and siding products in the NJ/NY/PA/DE/MD corridor, which real customers cite as a reason for trusting the finished result — one company accountable start to finish rather than a sales layer over a third-party installer. Reviews consistently describe crews as professional and respectful of property, and the GAF Master Elite designation (top 2% of GAF-certified contractors) backs their roofing warranty.
DaBella is a GAF Master Elite and James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor offering roofing, siding, and windows with financing connected through unaffiliated third-party lenders (DaBella itself doesn't originate the loan). Independent review platforms show a wide range depending on where in the customer journey the review was left — ratings skew highest at the initial in-home consultation stage and are more mixed once you look past that first impression, which is worth knowing going in. Get the full warranty terms and financing APR in writing before signing, and don't feel pressured to decide in a single visit.
Hansons is a Great Lakes multi-trade specialist running its own in-house crews across windows, roofing, and siding, backed by a four-tier Smart Choice warranty system (only the top Smart Choice tier carries the full Lifetime Guarantee — ask which tier your quote includes). Customer reviews consistently describe the sales process as informative rather than pushy, and installation crews are frequently praised for speed on same-day multi-window jobs. Hansons is also an exclusive ProVia siding dealer in its markets, which is worth asking about if you're bundling projects.
Clear Choice markets itself across New England and Pennsylvania, but our own lead-routing data shows their most consistently active market concentrated around Harrisburg, PA — a regional specialist, not a national company. Reviews reflect a company accountable for a tight footprint: crews are praised for communication and clean installs on siding, gutter, and roofing work. Their fiber cement expertise includes James Hardie certification, and they offer detailed written estimates with itemized material and labor breakdowns. Confirm your specific ZIP is in their active service area before requesting a quote.
Homefix Custom Remodeling is a GAF Master Elite contractor (100% Lifetime Guarantee eligible) focused on the Mid-Atlantic, and long-tenured customers — some 10–20 years in — specifically cite durability holding up over time. As with several door-to-door-marketed regional contractors, be direct about your preferred contact method during the initial outreach if you'd rather schedule by phone or online.
Lednor Home Solutions is the regional Gutter Helmet dealer for Maryland, DC, and Virginia, and reviews consistently praise punctual, clean installation crews. A recurring, fair theme in reviews is scheduling speed for repair/warranty service calls — ask about typical response time for service requests before you sign.
Companies are shown in order of real customer rating.See full rankings →
Illustrative photography of this kind of installation — not photographs of jobs booked through us. Treat them as a reference for finish, scale and the visible components of the job, rather than a portfolio of work our partners completed. Your written quote should list the specification, not just images.
Siding contractors, siding installation and siding replacement describe the same trade, but what sits underneath the quote varies enormously by material — and material is the single biggest driver of both price and how the job ages.
Fiber cement is the durability choice at roughly $9 per square foot installed and a 50-year plus service life, and it returns more at resale than any other cladding tracked. Vinyl is roughly $6 and 20–40 years. Engineered wood sits between them but must be repainted and caulked on schedule to keep its warranty intact — the most under-communicated condition in the category.
One practical warning for cold markets: vinyl loses flexibility below freezing and becomes prone to cracking on impact. In a climate with hard winters and hail, that is a real argument for a different material rather than a talking point.
When comparing bids, confirm whether house wrap, trim, and a 10–15% waste allowance are included. Two siding companies can quote the same house thousands apart purely on what they have chosen to leave out of the written scope.
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