HardiePlank, primed
$24k–$46k
- Primed HardiePlank lap siding
- HardieTrim corners and casings
- HardieWrap weather barrier
- Joint flashing at butt joints
- Two coats of 100% acrylic paint
- Painted within Hardie's time limit
James Hardie siding · Licensed & insured · Installed to spec
James Hardie siding installation with product and trim choices explained.
Hardie backs its siding with a 30-year limited product warranty and its ColorPlus finish with a 15-year limited warranty, but only when the boards go on the way its instructions say. A licensed exterior supervisor walks the house, picks the right product for your climate zone and sends three written prices within 24 hours.
Text the house size or a street photo. A supervisor replies within 5 minutes during business hours and tells you which Hardie products fit.
- 30 yrsSiding warranty
- 15 yrsColorPlus finish
- 4.9410 reviews
- 24hWritten estimate
What happens after you text us
A supervisor who knows the Hardie instructions answers. Not a sales rep.
Hardie buyers usually know the brand and want to know about colors, warranty and cost. We answer by text, ask one question about your climate and the house, and bring ColorPlus samples to the visit.
- Climate zone product chosen for your region
- ColorPlus samples seen in daylight on your walls
- Warranty terms explained before you sign
Hi, we have decided on James Hardie for our colonial. We like the dark blue ColorPlus. What would it cost roughly for about 2,200 square feet?
Hi Susan, Greg here, I run the exterior crews at ProBuild Remodeling. For a colonial that size in ColorPlus HardiePlank, most land between $36,000 and $50,000. Could you send a photo of the front and one side?
Sent. We also want shingles in the front gable.
Good choice, HardieShingle in the gable breaks up that tall wall. I will price it as its own line. The dark blue will need a matching ColorPlus trim, and we will seal every cut with Hardie's touch-up.
Great. Can you come Monday after work?
Monday at 5:30 works. I will bring the blue in plank and shingle, and your written estimate will be ready Tuesday night.
What James Hardie siding costs
James Hardie siding costs $24,000 to $84,000 installed. Finish and products set the tier.
Prices assume a 1,500 to 2,500 square foot house, tear-off of one layer of old siding, HardieWrap or equal weather barrier, trim and cleanup. Each tier lists the Hardie product names, so you can check the delivery against the estimate.
HardiePlank, ColorPlus
$30k–$56k
- ColorPlus HardiePlank lap
- ColorPlus HardieTrim to match
- Hardie touch-up on every cut
- 15-year limited finish warranty
- HardieWrap weather barrier
- No site painting needed
Full Hardie exterior
$48k–$84k
- HardiePlank on main walls
- HardieShingle in the gables
- HardiePanel board and batten
- HardieSoffit panels
- ColorPlus in one or two colors
- Wide HardieTrim at each opening
Price your Hardie siding in ten seconds
Choose the Hardie tier, the size of the house and its type. The range moves as you choose, based on the same Hardie tiers our supervisors write estimates from.
A range, not a quote. Your written estimate comes after the visit and does not change once you approve it.
Typical range for your answers
Turn this range into a written Hardie estimateWhere the money goes
Hardie boards and ColorPlus are a third of the price. Careful labor is most of the rest.
Averages from our recent James Hardie jobs in ColorPlus. Labor is high because the instructions set nail placement, clearances and joint details, and skipping them is how cheap bids undercut and warranties get voided.
Get my itemized Hardie estimate
James Hardie or another brand
Pick Hardie for its colors and zone products. Pick another brand when price or panels matter more.
Hardie is not the only fiber cement, and it is not always the best fit. We install several brands, so we can say honestly when Hardie is worth its premium and when another maker suits the house better, and we write that down for you.
| If this is true | We recommend |
|---|---|
| You want a factory color from a wide, proven palette | James Hardie |
| You want large modern panels with hidden clips | Another brand |
| You live where freezes and thaws are frequent | James Hardie |
| You need fiber cement at the lowest price | Another brand |
| You want a matching trim, soffit and shingle line | James Hardie |
| Your HOA already approved another maker's product | Another brand |
How long it takes
A ColorPlus Hardie job takes two to four weeks, with no painting days to wait out.
Primed HardiePlank adds three to five dry days for paint. ColorPlus colors are made in batches, so we order early and confirm the delivery date before tear-off starts.
Before day one
Colors and order
ColorPlus samples checked on your walls, climate zone product confirmed, boards and trim ordered.
First days
Strip and wrap
Old siding removed side by side, sheathing repaired, HardieWrap taped, windows and doors reflashed.
Middle of the job
Plank and trim
HardieTrim set first, HardiePlank blind nailed per the instructions, joint flashing behind each butt joint.
Last days
Touch-up and handover
Cut edges touched up, gaps caulked, walkthrough with you and the Hardie warranty papers handed over.
Remodeling concepts
James Hardie siding installation: conditions and possibilities.
AI-generated examples of existing conditions and remodeling possibilities. Each image is a separate concept, not a documented transformation of the same home.
The Hardie products on your house
Every Hardie product is named in your estimate, down to the trim width and color.
James Hardie makes a family of products that fit together. We list each one by name, texture and color, and install them to Hardie's own instructions, which is what the product warranty depends on.
HardiePlank lap siding
The main lap board, in smooth or cedar-grain texture and reveals from about 4 to 7 inches. Covered by a 30-year limited product warranty.
HardieShingle siding
Shingle panels in straight or staggered edges for gables, dormers or whole walls. Looks like cedar shakes without the rot or repainting cycle.
HardiePanel vertical siding
Four by eight or four by ten foot sheets, often with battens, for board and batten farmhouse walls or modern accent areas.
ColorPlus Technology
Hardie's baked-on factory finish in several coats, in colors picked for your region, with a 15-year limited warranty on paint and labor.
HardieTrim and HardieSoffit
Trim boards and soffit panels in the same material, so corners, casings and eaves move and weather at the same rate as the siding.
HardieZone products
Hardie makes an HZ5 line for freezing climates and an HZ10 line for hot, humid regions. We order the one engineered for your area.
Written into every contract
Six promises you can hold us to.
The approved price is the final price. Change orders only with your written approval.
A credit for every working day of delay we cause. Weather and inspections excepted, in writing.
Dust barriers, floor protection and a clean-up before we leave. Your home stays livable.
A text or email every working day with photos and tomorrow's plan, or the day is free.
Workmanship warranty in writing, transferable to the next owner, backed by a fixed address.
A small deposit, then you pay only for work that is already completed, inspected and photographed.
Who installs your Hardie siding
A Hardie crew that works from the instructions, not from habit.
You meet the crew at a walkthrough before tear-off. Each person is background-checked, works for or under contract with us, and has installed Hardie products on our jobs before joining your house.
AI-generated role illustrations. People shown are fictional, not photographs of your assigned crew.
Exterior supervisor
Checks clearances, nailing and touch-up and texts you photos daily.
Lead Hardie installer
Lays out the courses and nails each HardiePlank where Hardie says to.
Trim and finish installer
Sets HardieTrim, seals every cut and runs the soffit and caulk.
Illustrative project scopes
James Hardie siding installation: scope and budget examples.
Planning examples with illustrative budgets and durations. These are not completed customer jobs, invoices or promises about your project.
Colonial, ColorPlus HardiePlank
- Example budget
- $44,900
- Example duration
- 3 weeks
- Record type
- Illustrative scope
Cape, HardieShingle all over
- Example budget
- $38,700
- Example duration
- 3 weeks
- Record type
- Illustrative scope
Farmhouse, full Hardie exterior
- Example budget
- $71,300
- Example duration
- 5 weeks
- Record type
- Illustrative scope
Your Hardie project is not average
Your house is different. Here is how the Hardie estimate changes.
Every Hardie job starts from the three tiers above, then moves for what makes your house different. Pick the case closest to yours.
Freezing winters
In regions with hard freezes, Hardie's HZ5 products are engineered for freeze and thaw. We order that line, keep boards clear of snow lines and roofs, and seal every cut before the first cold snap arrives.
Price HZ5 Hardie siding for my houseHeat and humidity
In hot, wet regions Hardie's HZ10 line is designed to resist swelling and holds up under strong sun. ColorPlus colors chosen for your region fade less, and we leave the gaps the instructions call for at trim.
Price HZ10 Hardie siding for my houseChoosing ColorPlus colors
Colors look different in sun than on a small chip. We bring full-size ColorPlus boards, hold them against your roof and brick at different times of day, and put the exact color names for siding and trim on the estimate.
Help me choose my ColorPlus colorsFixing an older Hardie job
If Hardie on your house is swelling, cracking or peeling, the cause is usually clearances, nailing or paint. We inspect it, tell you which boards can stay and price replacement boards matched to the current Hardie line.
Book my Hardie siding inspectionHardie in phases
Some owners do the front and one side now and the rest later. ColorPlus colors can vary a little between batches, so we note the color and order details and plan the break at an inside corner where it will not show.
Plan my Hardie siding in phasesA new custom home
Builders often allow a basic siding. We quote HardiePlank, HardieShingle and HardiePanel directly to you, coordinate with the builder's schedule and handle the wrap and flashing details so the Hardie warranty starts clean.
Price Hardie siding for my new homeSelling in a few years
Buyers and agents recognize the Hardie name, and listings often mention it. A single ColorPlus color on HardiePlank with white trim is the practical choice, and the product warranty can pass to the next owner under Hardie's terms.
Price Hardie siding before I sellHardie on a budget
Primed HardiePlank in one texture, painted on site in one color with standard trim widths, is the lowest price for real Hardie. We show what ColorPlus, shingles and wider trim add, so you can pick your upgrades.
Price budget James Hardie sidingWhat this service is
James Hardie siding installation, defined the way we price it.
James Hardie siding installation is the fitting of James Hardie fiber cement products, such as HardiePlank lap siding, HardieShingle, HardiePanel, HardieTrim and HardieSoffit, over a weather barrier and flashing, following Hardie's written installation instructions. ProBuild Remodeling installs these products as a licensed contractor, in primed or ColorPlus finishes, with the product names listed in every estimate.
The service covers tear-off of one layer of old siding, weather barrier and flashing, Hardie siding, trim and soffit, joint flashing, fasteners, ColorPlus touch-up or site painting, and cleanup. It does not include windows, gutters or major framing repairs unless added. Other fiber cement brands are covered on the fiber cement page. The product warranty is issued by James Hardie; our workmanship warranty covers the install.
It is for homeowners who have chosen James Hardie by name, or who want a factory color and a matching family of trim and soffit products. It is not the best fit when the lowest fiber cement price matters most, or when a modern facade calls for large hidden-fastener panels that other makers specialize in; we say so and price the alternative.
The words you will see on your Hardie estimate
- HardiePlank
- James Hardie's lap siding board. Sold primed or with a ColorPlus finish, in smooth or woodgrain textures.
- HardieShingle
- Hardie's shingle-look siding, in straight or staggered edge panels, used on gables or whole walls.
- ColorPlus
- Hardie's factory-applied, baked finish in several coats, backed by a 15-year limited finish warranty.
- HardieZone
- Hardie's climate system: HZ5 products for freezing regions and HZ10 products for hot, humid regions.
- HardieWrap
- James Hardie's own weather barrier, installed behind the siding with taped seams and flashed openings.
- Installation instructions
- Hardie's published rules for nailing, gaps and clearances. The product warranty depends on following them.
- Touch-up kit
- Small containers of matching ColorPlus paint used to seal and color every cut edge made on site.
- Product warranty
- Hardie's 30-year limited warranty on its siding boards, issued by the maker, separate from our own warranty.
Questions we hear about James Hardie
Eight questions people ask before buying Hardie siding.
How much does James Hardie siding cost installed?
On a 1,500 to 2,500 square foot house, primed HardiePlank painted on site runs about $24,000 to $46,000, and ColorPlus HardiePlank $30,000 to $56,000, including tear-off, weather barrier and trim. A full Hardie exterior with shingles and panels runs $48,000 to $84,000.
Is ColorPlus worth it over primed Hardie?
For most owners, yes. ColorPlus costs roughly 15 to 25 percent more, but it carries a 15-year limited finish warranty, removes the painting days from the schedule and usually holds its color longer than site paint. Primed makes sense if you want a custom color.
What does the James Hardie warranty cover?
Hardie offers a 30-year limited, non-prorated product warranty on its siding and a 15-year limited warranty on the ColorPlus finish, under its own terms. Both depend on installation that follows Hardie's instructions. Our workmanship warranty covers the install.
Can improper installation void the Hardie warranty?
Yes. Hardie can deny claims when boards touch roofs or soil, nails are in the wrong place, cuts are left unsealed or primed boards are not painted within the time Hardie allows. We follow the written instructions and photograph key details for your records.
What is the difference between HZ5 and HZ10?
They are Hardie's climate lines. HZ5 products are built for regions with freezing and thawing, snow and ice. HZ10 products are built for hot, humid regions with heavy rain. We order the one Hardie assigns to your area.
Do you have to be a certified installer to install Hardie?
No certification is required to buy or install Hardie siding, and the product warranty applies to proper installation by any contractor. Hardie runs a preferred contractor program; ask any contractor, including us, which status they hold before you sign.
Is James Hardie better than other fiber cement brands?
It is the best known, with the widest color palette and climate-specific lines. Other makers can be cheaper or better for large modern panels. We install several brands and will say in writing which fits your house and budget.
How long does it take to install Hardie siding?
Two to four weeks for most houses in ColorPlus HardiePlank. Add three to five dry days for primed boards painted on site. Full Hardie exteriors with shingles, panels and soffit can take up to five weeks.
James Hardie siding near you
Your remodeling address, within our service area.
Hardie siding is installed by local exterior crews under the license of the state your house is in. Every state's license number is listed.
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
- Florida
- Check your remodeling address
Free James Hardie estimate
Send your answers about your house. Get Hardie prices with every product named.
An exterior supervisor reads your answers, texts back within 5 minutes during business hours and books the ColorPlus sample visit in the same thread.