# Siding Replacement | Grand Rapids Siding Contractors > New siding on your whole Grand Rapids house in vinyl, fiber cement or wood. We take the old siding off first. Straight price ranges and a free estimate. URL: https://grandrapidssidingcontractors.com/siding-replacement/ ![Siding crew installing new lap siding on a two-story Grand Rapids colonial after tearing off the old siding](/images/misc/siding-crew-on-pump-jacks-installing-new-lap-sidin.webp) 01 / Grand Rapids, MI # Whole-House Siding Replacement in Grand Rapids, Done Right Last updated: November 6, 2026 New siding on the whole house in vinyl, fiber cement or wood, with the old siding taken off first. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) How We Price It [#how-we-price →](#how-we-price) - 20+ Years On Grand Rapids siding - Free Estimates No pressure to sign - Straight Price Ranges Written, not over the phone - Tear-Off First No new siding over old ## What Is Whole-House Siding Replacement? Wondering what siding replacement in Grand Rapids really involves? As siding contractors in Grand Rapids [/ →](/) , we take every wall of your house down to the sheathing and put new siding on all of it. When the siding is past fixing, we replace it in vinyl, fiber cement or wood. The old siding comes off first so we can see what’s underneath. Here’s the order we follow: 1. Strip the old siding down to the sheathing. 2. Fix any rot we find. 3. Put on fresh house wrap and flashing. 4. Hang the new siding. Local houses are a big reason we work this way. According to NeighborhoodScout, about 37% of Grand Rapids homes were built before 1939, and another 31% went up between 1940 and 1969. Plenty of those houses still wear their second or third layer of siding. Putting new siding over all of that hides problems and makes it sit wavy. That’s why every replacement job we do starts with a **full tear-off**. Nothing goes on over old siding. ## When Is It Time to Replace Instead of Repair? We’d rather fix a few panels than sell you a whole house of siding, and we’ll tell you straight when a repair is enough. Plenty of damage that people assume means new siding is work our siding repair [/siding-repair/ →](/siding-repair/) crew can handle. But some houses really are done: - Cracks, warping or rot on most walls, not just one corner - Siding so faded or discontinued that patches stand out from the street - Water getting into the walls from failed house wrap or missing flashing - More than one layer of old siding that needs to come off anyway Water is the sneaky one. The Building America Solution Center, run by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, points out that older wood siding shows water trouble through peeling paint. Newer vinyl and fiber cement can hide the same problem for years. So siding that looks fine from the street can still be hiding trouble. If you’re on the fence, our guide on siding repair vs. replacement [/guide/siding-repair-vs-replacement/ →](/guide/siding-repair-vs-replacement/) walks through how we make that call. ## What Goes On Behind the New Siding? The siding you see is only the outer layer. What keeps water out of your walls is the stuff behind it, and that’s where we spend a lot of our time. Once the old siding is off, here’s what we check and install: - **OSB sheathing:** We check it for soft spots and rot. - **Weather-resistive barrier:** This is the house wrap. It goes over the whole wall, with seams sealed using housewrap tape. - **Window and door flashing:** Every opening gets flashed. - **Kick-out flashing:** Where a roof meets a sidewall, it sends water into the gutter instead of down behind the siding. - **Z-flashing:** It goes where siding meets other materials. - **Drip edge:** It goes where water needs to shed. Kick-out flashing is small, but it matters. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s guidance says it’s what diverts water away from the spot where a sloped roof eave meets a vertical sidewall. Without it, that water can soak the wall for years before anyone notices. The new siding then starts with a level **starter strip** at the bottom, with **corner posts** and **J-channel** around windows and doors. We use **corrosion-resistant fasteners** and hang vinyl loose enough to move, because Michigan’s **freeze-thaw cycles** push and pull siding all year. That loose fit isn’t a shortcut. The Vinyl Siding Institute’s installation manual says vinyl can expand and contract 1/2 inch or more over a 12-foot-6-inch length. It also calls for about 1/32 inch of clearance under each fastener head, and warns that nailing too tight makes siding buckle. ## Which Material Is Right for Your House? We replace siding in three materials, and each has its place on West Michigan houses: - ** Vinyl siding [/vinyl-siding/ →](/vinyl-siding/) ** costs the least, needs the least upkeep and comes in a lot of colors and profiles. - ** Fiber cement siding [/fiber-cement-siding/ →](/fiber-cement-siding/) ** gives you the look of painted wood lap siding on a board that doesn’t rot. - ** Wood and cedar siding [/wood-and-cedar-siding/ →](/wood-and-cedar-siding/) ** is real wood, with real warmth and real upkeep. For a side-by-side look at upkeep, durability and cost tier, read our vinyl vs. fiber cement vs. wood siding guide [/guide/vinyl-vs-fiber-cement-vs-wood-siding/ →](/guide/vinyl-vs-fiber-cement-vs-wood-siding/) . Every material we install carries a **manufacturer warranty**, and we go over yours in writing at the estimate. Warranty terms vary a lot by brand, so read them closely. James Hardie, for example, backs its fiber cement with a 30-year non-prorated warranty. Its ColorPlus factory finishes get a separate 15-year limited warranty covering paint and labor. ## What Does the Price Include? Your estimate lists everything below, with a straight price range: - Tear-off and disposal - House wrap and flashing - Siding and trim - Cleanup If we find damage under the old siding that we couldn’t see at the estimate, we stop and show you before fixing it. That way the number you agreed to doesn’t change without you knowing why. For a rough market snapshot, HomeYou’s 2026 data from 42 completed Grand Rapids projects puts typical siding replacement at $7,355 to $10,630. Individual jobs ranged from $2,443 to $15,640. Think of that as context, not a quote, since house size, material and hidden repairs all move the number. For more budget context before you call, see our guide on siding replacement cost in Michigan [/guide/siding-replacement-cost-michigan/ →](/guide/siding-replacement-cost-michigan/) . When you’re ready for a real number on your house, reach out and we’ll set up your estimate. ## Common Problems We Fix Problem 01 ### Siding that cracks every winter Old, brittle siding that keeps cracking through freeze-thaw cycles has usually reached the end. Patching it every spring stops making sense. Problem 02 ### Water stains inside the house Stains under windows or soft drywall on exterior walls often mean the wrap or flashing behind the siding has failed. Replacement lets us fix it at the source. Problem 03 ### A mix of patched colors Years of repairs with whatever matched at the time can leave a patchwork. New siding gives you one color and one profile again. Problem 04 ### Siding put on over old siding Some houses have two or three layers. We take them all off so the new siding sits flat on a solid, wrapped wall. Straight Price Ranges ## How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost in Grand Rapids? Price depends on house size, stories, material, trim and any sheathing repair. We give you a straight price range at the free estimate. No figures over the phone Factor 01 ### Wall area The square footage of wall to cover, measured on site, is the biggest single driver. Gables and bump-outs count too. Factor 02 ### Material Vinyl usually sits in the lowest cost tier. Fiber cement and cedar cost more in material and labor. Factor 03 ### Stories and access Second and third stories need pump jacks or scaffolding and more time on the wall. Factor 04 ### Tear-off and disposal Every job includes taking the old siding off and hauling it away. More layers mean more work. Factor 05 ### Trim and details Window and door trim, corners, soffit and fascia add to the job depending on how much you replace. Factor 06 ### Sheathing repair If we find soft or rotted sheathing under the old siding, we show you and price it before we fix it. Your number, in writing We look at the house, measure, and give you a written estimate with a straight price range. It costs nothing and there is no pressure to sign. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Read the Cost Guide [/guide/siding-replacement-cost-michigan/ →](/guide/siding-replacement-cost-michigan/) Why Us for Replacement ## Why Grand Rapids Homeowners Call Us for Siding Replacement 01 ### Old siding always comes off We don't hide problems under a new layer. Tear-off lets us check the wall and gives the new siding a flat, solid base. 02 ### You see the rot before we fix it If the sheathing is soft, we stop and show you, then explain what it adds to the price. No surprise line items at the end. 03 ### A price range in writing Your estimate spells out tear-off, wrap, trim and cleanup with a straight price range. No vague number over the phone. 04 ### 20+ years of Michigan winters We install for freeze-thaw, lake-effect snow and summer heat, with corrosion-resistant fasteners and room for the siding to move. ![Contractor fitting kick-out flashing where the roofline meets a sidewall before new siding goes up](/images/misc/contractor-fitting-kick-out-flashing-where-a-roof-.webp) Grand Rapids 20+ Years Siding Field Report / Replacement ## How Does Siding Replacement Work? 1. 01 ### Free estimate and walk-around We walk the house with you, measure the walls, look at the trim and talk about material. You get a written estimate with a straight price range. 2. 02 ### Tear-off and inspection The old siding comes off one section at a time. We look at the OSB sheathing, show you any rot and explain what fixing it adds before we touch it. 3. 03 ### Wrap and flashing Fresh house wrap with taped seams, flashing at windows and doors, kick-out flashing where roofs meet walls, and drip edge where it's needed. 4. 04 ### New siding, trim and cleanup Starter strip, corner posts, J-channel and the new siding go up, fastened so it can move with the seasons. Then we clean up and walk the job with you. Timing depends on the size of the job and Michigan weather. You get a timeline with your estimate. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Recent Work ## Our Siding Replacement Work Real houses, real walls. Click any photo to see it larger. Click any photo to enlarge 01 / Ranch house with faded, cracked old siding before replacement 02 / The same ranch house after whole-house siding replacement 03 / Dumpster of torn-off siding with tarps protecting the yard 04 / New lap siding meeting a corner post and J-channel around a window Free Tool ## How Much Siding Does Your House Need? Estimate your wall area and squares of siding, including gables, windows and waste. Try the Siding Calculator [/tools/ →](/tools/) ## Not sure what your replacement job needs? We'll look at it, tell you straight whether a repair is enough, and put the price range in writing. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) From the Neighbors ## What Customers Say About Our Replacement Work 01 > “The estimate gave us an actual price range and listed the tear-off, house wrap and trim. When they found some soft sheathing under the old siding they showed us before fixing it. No surprises.” Mike and Jen D. Grand Rapids, MI / Siding Replacement 02 > “Three other companies told us we needed all new siding. They replaced six cracked panels on the back of the house, matched the color about as close as you could ask, and left the rest alone.” Karen V. Grand Rapids, MI / Siding Repair 03 > “Our old cedar had woodpecker holes and a few split boards. They swapped the bad boards, stained them to blend in, and you honestly can't tell where the repair is.” Tom R. Heritage Hill, Grand Rapids / Wood and Cedar Siding Straight Answers ## Siding Replacement FAQs Still have a question? Ask us at your free estimate. We'll look at the siding and give you a straight answer. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) 01 ### Do you put new siding over the old siding? No. We take the old siding off first so we can check the sheathing, fix any rot and put on fresh house wrap and flashing before the new siding goes up. 02 ### How much does siding replacement cost in Grand Rapids? It depends on the size of the house, the number of stories, the material, the trim and how much old siding has to come off. We measure and give you a straight price range at the free estimate instead of a guess over the phone. 03 ### How long does a whole-house siding replacement take? It depends on the size of the house, the material and the weather. We give you a timeline with your estimate and keep you posted if rain or hidden rot changes it. 04 ### What happens if you find rot under the old siding? We stop and show you. Then we explain what needs replacing and what it adds to the price before we fix it, so the new siding goes on a solid wall. 05 ### Is there a warranty on new siding? New siding products carry a manufacturer warranty, and we go over the warranty details for your material and our workmanship at the estimate so you have them in writing. 06 ### Can you put siding on in the winter? Some work can be done in cold weather, but vinyl gets brittle and caulk and paint need warmer temperatures, so we plan around it. Big replacement jobs often go best booked for spring through fall. 07 ### Which siding material should I pick for my house? Vinyl costs the least and needs the least upkeep. Fiber cement gives a painted-wood look and holds its shape. Cedar is real wood with real upkeep. We walk you through all three at the estimate, and our material comparison guide covers the trade-offs. 08 ### Can you replace the soffit and fascia at the same time? Yes. Doing soffit and fascia with new siding is common, since the trim, colors and roofline all tie together. We can quote it as part of the same job. 09 ### Do I need to be home while you work? Not the whole time. We like to walk the job with you at the start and the end, and we'll call you if we find anything under the old siding that needs a decision. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Read Before You Decide ## Siding Replacement Guides Plain answers to the questions we hear most, written by our crew. 1 guide ![Two-story Michigan colonial mid-reside, with half old siding and half new](/images/featured/two-story-michigan-colonial-in-the-middle-of-a-res.webp) 01 / Cost ### How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost in Michigan? What drives siding replacement cost in Michigan by material: house size, stories, tear-off, trim and sheathing repair. Free estimate. Read the guide [How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost in Michigan? →](/guide/siding-replacement-cost-michigan/) Also on the Job List ## Related Siding Services ![Siding contractor on a ladder replacing one cracked vinyl panel on a Grand Rapids house](/images/misc/siding-contractor-on-a-ladder-replacing-a-single-c.webp) Repair ### Siding Repair Cracked, loose or missing panels and damaged boards fixed, with the rest of your siding left in place when it's still in good shape. See the service [Siding Repair →](/siding-repair/) ![Grand Rapids two-story house with new Dutch lap vinyl siding and white trim](/images/misc/grand-rapids-two-story-house-with-new-sage-green-d.webp) Vinyl ### Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding put on new, and vinyl repairs where we look for the closest color and profile to what's already on your house. See the service [Vinyl Siding →](/vinyl-siding/) ![Craftsman-style Grand Rapids house with new painted fiber cement lap siding and white corner boards](/images/misc/craftsman-style-grand-rapids-house-with-new-deep-b.webp) Fiber Cement ### Fiber Cement Siding Fiber cement lap siding and panels, for when you'd like the look of painted wood on a siding that holds its shape. See the service [Fiber Cement Siding →](/fiber-cement-siding/) ![Contractor installing aluminum fascia wrap and vented soffit along a Grand Rapids roofline](/images/misc/contractor-on-a-ladder-installing-white-aluminum-f.webp) Soffit & Fascia ### Soffit and Fascia The soffit under the eaves and the fascia board along the roofline, repaired or replaced, on their own or with new siding. See the service [Soffit and Fascia →](/soffit-and-fascia/) ![Grand Rapids house with fresh lap siding and white trim in late afternoon light](/images/misc/grand-rapids-two-story-house-with-fresh-lap-siding-2.webp) Free Estimate / No Pressure ## Ready for a Straight Price on Siding Replacement? Tell us about the house. We'll come out, take a look and give you a free written estimate with a straight price range. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Compare Siding Materials [/guide/vinyl-vs-fiber-cement-vs-wood-siding/ →](/guide/vinyl-vs-fiber-cement-vs-wood-siding/) - 20+ years experience - Straight price ranges - Written estimate