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Replace worn, cracked, faded or outdated siding on your whole house or on single walls. Signs it is time, how the job works and what it typically costs.

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Siding does more than make a house look good. Together with the weather barrier behind it, it keeps rain, snow and wind out of your walls. When siding cracks, warps, fades or comes loose, water can get into the sheathing and framing, and small problems turn into rot, mold and higher energy bills. Replacing it gives the house a new look and a sealed, protected shell.

Signs your siding needs to be replaced

Cracked, warped, buckled or loose panels on several walls
Soft spots, rot or peeling paint that keeps coming back
Heavy fading, chalky surface or mismatched patches from old repairs
Hail or wind damage over a large area
Water stains or peeling paint on interior walls near exterior walls
Siding that is simply 30 or more years old and looks dated

What a whole-house siding replacement costs

Project	Typical range*
Siding replacement, typical home (all materials)	$8,000 – $30,000
Vinyl, average home	$6,400 – $18,400
Fiber cement, average home	$6,600 – $23,200
Removal and disposal of old siding	$1,000 – $3,000
House wrap / weather barrier	$0.50 – $1.00 per sq ft

*General US ranges from published 2026 cost guides (Angi, This Old House), for orientation only. Local contractors set their own prices after measuring your home.

How a siding replacement works

The contractor measures the walls and talks through materials, profiles, colors and trim
The old siding is removed and hauled away
Sheathing is inspected, and rotted boards are replaced
A weather-resistive barrier (house wrap) goes on, with flashing at windows, doors and roof lines
New siding, corners, trim, soffit and fascia are installed
The crew cleans up the site and walks the finished job with you

Many whole-house jobs take one to two weeks once materials arrive. Multi-story homes, custom trim and repairs to the wall underneath can take longer.

Full re-side or partial replacement?

If only one or two walls are damaged and your current siding is still made, a partial replacement can work. The problem is matching: older vinyl fades, and many colors and profiles are discontinued, so new panels can stand out. Many homeowners replace the siding on a whole side of the house, or the entire house, to get a uniform look.

Older homes: asbestos and lead paint

Some homes built before the 1980s have asbestos-cement siding shingles, and homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint on wood siding and trim. Both must be handled under federal, state and local rules. Tell the contractor the age of your home so they can plan the right removal method – contractors who disturb painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes need EPA Lead-Safe certification.

Related guides

Vinyl costs the least, fiber cement lasts the longest, engineered wood sits in between. Your contractor helps you compare options for your home.

FAQ

Common questions

Can new siding be installed over old siding?

Sometimes, but most installers recommend removing the old siding first. Tear-off lets them check the sheathing for rot, install a proper weather barrier and keep the walls from getting too thick at windows and doors.

Does homeowners insurance pay for new siding?

Insurance may cover siding damaged by a covered event such as hail, wind or a fallen tree, but not normal wear and aging. Check your policy and talk to your insurer before work begins.

Do I need a permit to replace siding?

Many cities and townships require a building permit for re-siding. Your contractor usually knows the local rules and pulls the permit as part of the job.

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