September 13, 2022
Bellwether is proud to be an Elite Preferred James Hardie contractor because we believe in the quality and the benefits
When it’s time for a siding replacement and the vision of your dream home starts taking shape, there’s a question for sure lingering over your planning process: How much will it cost to replace my siding?
Our Bellwether sales team gets this question right off the bat, and the real answer is: it depends!
Of course, that can be a frustrating answer, that maybe feels like a side-step around the question. The truth is, we want your siding replacement estimate to be thorough, transparent, and as accurate as possible. There is no blanket answer for the cost of siding replacement and there are a lot of reasons why.
Not all siding materials are created equal, and the materials you choose for your siding replacement will determine a huge percentage of the project cost. Some siding options, such as vinyl siding, are generally lower-cost than other more high-quality materials, like fiber cement siding—but the cheapest material doesn’t always save you money over time.
While there are cheaper options on the market, it’s important to determine which siding materials are appropriate for your home needs and environment. In Colorado, a product like fiber cement siding from James Hardie saves you money over the course of many years because it is low-maintenance and backed by the most generous warranties on the market. Choosing a siding material that doesn’t require upkeep or potential future replacement means a greater return on your investment.
Certain siding materials may cost more than others, and the siding profile you choose plays a role as well. For example, traditional lap siding with fiber cement from James Hardie will cost less than a board & batten design in the same material, and this has to do with the amount of the material used to complete the design. Your sales representative can demonstrate the breakdown of each material and design during the proposal process.
We want you to have your dream home, and so your design plans may include other features, like unique architectural elements or wood accents. Our design teams are well-equipped—and excited—to dream up these special touches, and they will disclose how these additional features impact your final price.
When you want to overhaul your home exterior, you’ll need to take a look at more than just the siding. Ultimately, if you need new windows, doors or gutters, it is most efficient and economical to complete these projects during your siding replacement. Our sales team will estimate additional costs for replacing soffits and fascia, gutters and downspouts, doors and windows, and can breakdown the effect on your total home exterior renovation cost. We can also include interior components, such as insulation and new sheathing.
It’s simple math, but a larger home will require more siding materials to complete a home exterior renovation. We will measure the square footage of your home so that your sales estimate reflects the materials necessary for your specific siding replacement project.
While our sales team representative’s estimate will include the demo of your existing siding, it can’t account for what we can’t see. If, upon tearing away the old siding, we find damaged walls, this will increase the final total of your siding replacement project.
If you home contains asbestos, the job becomes significantly larger, as we have to bring in our trusted asbestos removal partners.
We need to be able to deliver materials and transport crew members to your property to complete your siding replacement project. If your home is in the mountains or another remote area, it may add to the project cost if we need to navigate materials to a difficult location or house crew members during the duration of your project.
Siding replacement is a big investment, and like most investments, the cost will only increase as time goes by. Each year, our sales teams see an increase in siding materials, and this impacts the total cost of your home exterior renovation
Additionally, prolonging siding replacement when your siding is damaged only increases the capacity for more damage, raising the possibility of necessary repairs.
Though all of these factors can greatly impact the actual cost of your siding replacement project, we understand the need to plan for this investment. Our sales team has averaged all of these factors for a reliable estimate on the actual cost of a siding replacement in the Denver area.
For homeowners choosing James Hardie fiber cement siding, our recommended siding material for Colorado homes, conservative estimates range from $15/sq. ft. to $25/sq. ft. Customers looking to include window replacement can plan for an extra $2,000 per opening for high-quality vinyl windows.
At Bellwether, we want happy customers in the safe and beautiful homes of their dreams. This includes an expert siding replacement with high-quality siding materials—probably the biggest project you’ll ever complete on your home. Ultimately, our goal is to understand your needs and design goals while educating about siding materials, the impact of the Colorado environment, and how to plan for a lifetime in your dream home. We work with our customers to navigate this big project and financial investment so that you feel comfortable moving forward.
Knowing the cost is only one piece of the puzzle, and we understand that payment options create questions as well. During our sales process, our team members will work with you to understand, not only your needs and goals for your home, but for your budget too.
Bellwether works with many trusted financial partners to offer financing options. We can work with you to find a plan that makes sense for your budget and help you accomplish your siding replacement project.
We want to make sure that you feel safe and protected in a beautiful home that you love—and we also want our customers to feel like this investment is a collaboration toward that goal. Though there are many factors involved in determining your siding replacement cost, Bellwether will be in communication every step of the way, offering clear answers and explanations so that you feel comfortable investing in your home with us.
Our team is proud to serve our homeowners on the Front range of Colorado. We know the unique needs of our clients and deeply care about the look and durability of your home’s exterior. Our team of experts are here to guide you through the process of repairing or replacing your home’s siding and windows.
30 - year Product Warranty | 15 - year Finish Warranty
Personalized Exterior Design Service
Excellent Service & Support Throughout Project Lifecycle
3D & HD Renderings of Your Home
Unique to Bellwether, we offer a pre construction meeting where we provide a clear and detailed scope before we begin building.
Open communication with project manager crew leader, and internal representatives.
It's not over until you say so. We value your satisfaction with our product above all else. We offer final walkthrough to guarantee you are pleased.
Our team is proud to serve our homeowners on the Front range of Colorado. We know the unique needs of our clients and deeply care about the look and durability of your home’s exterior. Our team of experts are here to guide you through the process of repairing or replacing your home’s siding and windows.
30 - year Product Warranty | 15 - year Finish Warranty
Exellent Service & Support Throughout Project Lifecycle
Personalized Exterior Design Service
3D & HD Renderings of Your Home
Board and batten siding is a popular siding installation method in which siding planks are installed vertically, alongside each other, and then a smaller board, or a batten, is installed on top of the vertical planks at the seam to cover up the space between.
Board and batten siding resembles an old rural look. Stylistically, board and batten siding creates a clean and multi-dimensional effect that is popular in older Midwestern-style architecture as well as the current popular farmhouse style.
The board and batten style can be accomplished with any siding material. We recommend James Hardie fiber cement siding because it is resistant to fire, extreme temperatures, moisture damage, and baking sun.
Bellwether is proud to be an Elite Preferred James Hardie contractor because we believe in the quality and the benefits
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