The average cost to install James Hardie siding is about $21,500, based on regional project data. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned exterior remodeling company and James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor established in 2011, serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine with 7,000+ installations completed since 2011, and our team quotes each home on its own measurements.
What Homeowners Need to Know
Regional average: JLC puts the average fiber cement project near $21,500. Book a free estimate for a number built on your measurements.
What is included: Ask whether tear-off, house wrap, trim, labor, and disposal sit inside the quote. Two bids only compare when the full siding project scope matches.
Lower up front: Vinyl siding averages about $18,000 in the same report. Fiber cement sits higher and reads as the premium option.
Return at resale: Hardie fiber cement returns roughly 144.9% at resale, while vinyl returns about 97%. That gap matters most before a planned sale.
Warranty value: Every Hardie board, trim, and soffit carries a transferable 30-year non-prorated warranty. Coverage stays full and does not shrink over time.
| Option | Pros | Cons | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hardie fiber cement | Highest resale return at 144.9%, fire-resistant, 30-year warranty | Higher cost up front | Long-term owners and resale | About $21,500 |
| Vinyl | Lower upfront cost, low maintenance, 97% return | Lower resale return | Budget-focused projects | About $18,000 |
Choosing the Right Siding for Your Home
Top Recommendation: Fiber cement for the strongest resale return on the cost to install James Hardie siding. Book your free estimate today.
Great for budget: Vinyl at about $18,000 lowers upfront cost while still returning about 97%.
Smart for resale: Fiber cement near $21,500 delivers roughly 144.9% back at sale.
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Last Updated: September 2026
Sources:
- Fiber cement siding averages about $21,500 and vinyl about $18,000 across New England. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025 New England, JLC’s regional remodeling cost and resale value report. (2026)
- Fiber cement siding returns about 144.9% at resale and vinyl about 97%. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025, JLC’s national remodeling cost versus resale value analysis. (2026)
- All Hardie siding, trim boards, and soffit carry a transferable 30-year non-prorated substrate warranty. James Hardie Lifetime Value Siding Products, James Hardie’s official page on product warranty and long-term value. (Accessed August 2026)
