Cost $4,300Adds $8,342
Your estimate
Cost
$20,600
Adds at resale
$18,334
Recouped
89%
National planning figure: $20,600 cost, 89% recouped. Ranked #8 of 27 projects by ROI.
Replacing tired siding with fiber-cement boards (such as James Hardie) gives a house a new skin that looks like painted wood, resists rot and insects, and holds paint for years.
Why it scores where it does
- Whole-house exterior change: every photo and every drive-by improves.
- Buyers and inspectors value low-maintenance, fire-resistant cladding.
- Covers up the worst curb-appeal problem many older houses have.
Get the most from it
- Factory-primed or pre-finished boards save repaint costs.
- Check whether sheathing or house wrap needs work before quoting; that is where surprises hide.
- In wildfire-prone regions fiber cement can help with insurance too.
Fiber-cement siding replacement ROI by region
| Region | Cost | Value added | % recouped | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | $24,720 | $23,468 | 95% | |
| Mountain | $20,600 | $19,434 | 94% | |
| South Atlantic | $19,570 | $17,601 | 90% | |
| New England | $23,072 | $20,167 | 87% | |
| West South Central | $18,952 | $15,951 | 84% | |
| East South Central | $18,540 | $15,401 | 83% | |
| Middle Atlantic | $22,660 | $18,701 | 83% | |
| West North Central | $20,188 | $16,134 | 80% | |
| East North Central | $20,394 | $15,767 | 77% |
Frequently asked questions
Fiber cement or vinyl siding for resale?
Fiber cement usually recoups a higher percentage despite costing more, because buyers see it as a premium material. Vinyl is cheaper and still returns a solid share.
How long does fiber-cement siding last?
Manufacturers commonly warrant it for 30 years or more; the paint finish typically needs renewing every 10 to 15 years.
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