Pak Exteriors
Siding Price Guide
What will your siding really cost? Colorado homeowners often get wildly different siding quotes with no way to evaluate them. We believe transparent pricing is the only honest way to help homeowners plan with confidence.
This guide breaks down what James Hardie siding actually costs in Colorado, what drives pricing variation, and how to decide about your own project before you schedule an appointment.
Why Isn't Siding Pricing Easy to Find?
Most contractors keep siding pricing vague because they worry about variables, competition, or being held to a number. Unfortunately, that lack of clarity is exactly what makes homeowners feel anxious, skeptical, and unprepared.
Ballpark pricing does not mean sloppy pricing. It means sharing realistic ranges based on similar projects so you can decide whether a siding replacement even makes sense for your home and budget.
That is the goal of this guide.
The 5 Key Factors That Impact
James Hardie Siding Costs
Material and Product Type
Pak Exteriors installs James Hardie fiber cement siding exclusively, but there are still several product and design choices. These include lap siding, vertical panels, shingle styles, trim profiles, and finish options. Upgraded styles, thicker trim packages, or factory-applied ColorPlus finishes increase material cost but can significantly improve curb appeal and long-term durability in Colorado's climate.
Wall Area and Square Footage
Siding is measured in squares, where one square equals 100 square feet of exterior wall area. The more wall surface your home has, the more material, labor, and installation time are required. A typical single-family Colorado home often ends up with around 2,500 square feet of exterior wall area, or 25 squares.
Home Design and Complexity
Simple, single-story, box-style homes cost less to side than tall or architecturally complex homes. Multiple stories, steep grades, lots of corners, gables, and decorative details all increase labor time and staging requirements. Accent walls, board-and-batten features, and extensive trim packages also add to the total investment.
Location in Colorado
Siding installation typically costs less in accessible urban and suburban areas like Denver and surrounding communities. In mountain and rural areas, longer travel times, limited access, elevation, snow load considerations, and unpredictable weather increase project complexity and cost. The same siding package may cost noticeably more in a mountain town than in the Denver metro area.
Existing Conditions and Prep Work
If your home has existing siding to remove, underlying moisture damage, rot, or outdated building details, preparation work will affect pricing. Many homes require updates to house wrap, flashing, or insulation before new siding can be installed correctly. Any necessary repairs should be identified, explained, and priced clearly before work begins.
How Siding Is Priced
To keep this guide practical and easy to use, we start with a clear per-unit baseline.
Denver and Surrounding Areas
$1,800 – $2,200
per siding square
$18 to $22 per square foot of exterior wall area
Mountain and Rural Areas
$2,200 – $2,800
per siding square
$22 to $28 per square foot of exterior wall area
These ranges assume full replacement using James Hardie products installed to manufacturer specifications, including proper flashing, weather-resistant barrier integration, and trim details. For consistency, the home pricing examples below use a baseline of approximately 2,500 square feet of exterior wall area.
Typical James Hardie Siding Pricing by Home Size
Denver and Surrounding Areas
Mountain and Rural Areas
Mountain and rural projects often require additional travel and staging.
What's Included in a Typical Siding Replacement
A full replacement is more than just installing new boards. A standard Pak Exteriors project typically includes:
Always Included
- Removal and disposal of existing siding
- Inspection of underlying sheathing and framing
- Recommendations for any required repairs before installation
- Installation of a weather-resistant barrier and flashing at key transitions
- James Hardie siding and trim installed to manufacturer guidelines
- Proper caulking and sealing at joints and penetrations
- Exceptional final cleanup
Additional Line Items
Additional add-ons or upgrades are itemized separately. These items are clearly documented in your contract before any work begins.
- Window and door trim upgrades
- Painting, staining, or additional stucco materials if applicable
- Composite or pressure-treated deck boards
- Permits and inspections (required in most jurisdictions)
How to Start Your Siding Project
You do not have to be committed to siding before starting a conversation. Here is what the process looks like from first contact to a signed contract.
Schedule a Siding Consultation
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. We will ask a few questions about your home, goals, and timeline, then schedule a convenient site visit.
Meet Your Project Advisor
We perform a thorough exterior inspection, take precise measurements, and review siding and trim options with you. You will receive a clear, detailed estimate based on your home, not vague allowances.
Move Forward With Confidence
If the project makes sense for you, we finalize design selections and schedule the work. You receive consistent communication, photo updates, and an exterior built to perform in Colorado's demanding climate.
Don't Take Our Word For It
“Eric and his outstanding team @ Pak Roof did a great job helping us resolve our gutter flashing and heat tape problems! Eric put us on his schedule promptly and identified the issues, then, working with the best resources, got the project done in short order. Everyone involved was professional, timely and easy to communicate with. They took and shared photos, and after the installation, even gave us an in-person tutorial of how the much improved heat-tape and thermostat works. Hard to imagine these days, but doing business with them was actually a pleasure!”
Debby Larson
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Verified Google Review“Tyler was super easy to work with and helped us understand our options when it came to replacing our roof following hail damage. He worked closely with our insurance to ensure everything was handled properly. He also helped with key upgrades like class 4 shingles and proper roof venting to help keep our upstairs cooler in the summer!”
Katie Barends
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