Hardie board cost · sourced figures
How Much Does James Hardie Siding Cost?
Two respected cost guides disagree by a wide margin on Hardie board. Here is why, and how to read them before a contractor measures your house.
- Per square foot and whole-house
- By style: lap, shingle, board and batten
- Two sources, compared
How much does James Hardie siding cost per square foot?
Angi puts Hardie board siding at $7 to $18 per square foot, averaging $12.50, with a Pennsylvania average job of $20,200. HomeGuide quotes $16 to $40 per square foot, but its figure bundles tear-off of the old siding and wall prep. Which one fits depends on what your old walls need.
These are published national estimates from the sources listed, dated where the publisher dates them. They are not a quote for your house; we set a price only after a free inspection and measure.
Hardie board cost by style (per sq ft)
| Style | Angi (Oct 28, 2026) | HomeGuide, incl. tear-off (Oct 24, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Lap / plank | $4–$14 | $18–$30 |
| Shingle | $5–$14 | $19–$32 |
| Board and batten | $6–$18 | $20–$35 |
| Panel | — | $16–$28 |
These are published national estimates from the sources listed, dated where the publisher dates them. They are not a quote for your house; we set a price only after a free inspection and measure. A dash means the source gives no figure for that style.
How much more does James Hardie siding cost than vinyl?
About $3 to $6 more per square foot, comparing the ends of the published ranges: Angi puts Hardie board at $7 to $18 installed and HomeGuide puts vinyl at $4 to $12. On 1,500 square feet of wall that is roughly $4,500 to $9,000 more for Hardie, before trim, removal and repairs.
The trade-offs beyond price are on the fiber cement vs. vinyl comparison. These are published national estimates from the sources listed, dated where the publisher dates them. They are not a quote for your house; we set a price only after a free inspection and measure.
Hardie board on 1,500 sq ft of wall, from the published ranges
| Basis | Per sq ft | Range for 1,500 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Angi, all Hardie styles | $7–$18 | $10,500–$27,000 |
| Angi, lap / plank | $4–$14 | $6,000–$21,000 |
| HomeGuide, lap incl. tear-off and prep | $18–$30 | $27,000–$45,000 |
| HomeGuide vinyl, for comparison | $4–$12 | $6,000–$18,000 |
Arithmetic on the published ranges only. These are published national estimates from the sources listed, dated where the publisher dates them. They are not a quote for your house; we set a price only after a free inspection and measure.
How much does Hardie board cost for a whole house?
Angi's national average is $21,300, with most owners paying $15,000 to $25,000 and a 2,000 square foot job ranging $11,900 to $30,600. HomeGuide's 2,000 square foot range, including tear-off and prep, is $27,200 to $68,000. Board and batten and shingle styles sit at the top of both guides.
Angi's per square foot range for board and batten tops out highest of the three styles it lists.
What drives Hardie siding cost up on a Springfield, PA house?
Removal of the old siding, especially asbestos-cement that needs licensed abatement; sheathing repairs; second-story and gable work that needs staging; trim around many windows; and factory-finished boards, which Angi prices $1 to $2 per square foot above primed. A stone or brick front lowers the total by cutting wall area.
HomeGuide lists asbestos removal at $7 to $10 or more per square foot, separate from the siding.
Hardie cost questions
Why does HomeGuide show higher Hardie prices than Angi?
Is primed or pre-painted Hardie board cheaper overall?
Sources
- Angi, Hardie board siding cost (updated Oct 28, 2026) accessed Nov 2, 2026
- HomeGuide, Hardie board siding cost (Oct 24, 2025) accessed Nov 2, 2026
- HomeGuide, vinyl siding cost (Jan 28, 2025) accessed Nov 2, 2026
Last checked 2026-11-02.
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