Full Siding Replacement, Done as One Job

What “full replacement” actually means

A full replacement strips the wall back to sheathing and rebuilds the exterior system in the right order. Any contractor quoting a full job should be able to walk you through these steps without hesitation:

1. Inspection and written scope. Every wall, all trim, corners, and wall-roof intersections. The scope names the material, profile, and finish — not just “new siding.”
2. Tear-off and disposal. Old siding and failed trim come off and leave the site. Older Hartford homes sometimes hide two or three generations of siding; disposal cost should reflect that.
3. Sheathing repair. Soft or rotted sheathing is replaced before anything new goes up. Get the pricing method in writing — per sheet, per hour, or included up to a stated amount.
4. House wrap and flashing. Fresh weather barrier lapped to drain, with sealed flashing at windows, doors, corners, and where walls meet roofs and decks.
5. New siding, trim, and finish. Panels or planks, corner boards, window and door trim, fascia and soffit where included, then paint or factory finish as specified.
6. Cleanup and walk-around. Nails picked up, site left clean, and a final inspection with you present.

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What a full job should cost

Connecticut planning ranges run roughly $12,000–$22,000 for vinyl, $20,000–$40,000 for fiber cement, and $18,000–$35,000 for engineered wood on a typical home, with the whole-house range across materials around $16,500–$41,250. The quote that matters is the one measured on your walls, itemized by material, tear-off, sheathing method, wrap, flashing, and trim. See the pricing guide for the cost drivers to check it against.