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Siding Replacement in Ottawa

A full siding replacement in Ottawa costs the installed price of the new material plus $1-$3 per sq ft to remove the old siding: about $7-$13 per sq ft for vinyl and $11-$19 for fiber cement. Most homes take a few days to about a week on site, longer if the sheathing underneath needs repair. Estimate your cost.

Vinyl $6-$10, fiber cement $10-$16, wood or steel $8-$14 per sq ft installed

Old siding removed and hauled away

Sheathing checked and repaired before new siding goes on

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Taupe vinyl lap siding on a gable wall with two vents and two white windows in Nepean

What to know

What a full siding replacement actually involves

Replacement is more than swapping old panels for new ones. Once the existing siding comes off, we can see the sheathing and house wrap underneath, which older Ottawa homes often haven’t had exposed since they were built. Any water-damaged sheathing, gaps in the moisture barrier, or missing insulation get flagged before new siding goes on, since covering a problem instead of fixing it just moves the repair down the road. A full replacement is also the point where most homeowners switch materials, commonly moving from aging aluminum or early-generation vinyl to a modern insulated or fiber cement product.

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Beige vinyl siding partly installed over OSB sheathing on a gable wall

Signs it is time to replace, not repair

A repair makes sense for isolated, recent damage. Full replacement is the better call once warping or buckling shows up across more than a small section of a wall, when cracking and fading are widespread rather than localized, or when the same section has already been repaired more than once. Moisture found behind the siding during an inspection, especially with visible sheathing damage, is also a replacement signal, since patching over a compromised wall assembly does not fix the underlying problem. An honest assessment during your on-site quote will tell you which situation applies before any work is scoped. Siding that is original to an older Ottawa home is worth an inspection to see where it stands.

What a full re-side includes

Complete tear-off

Old siding and any damaged house wrap removed and hauled away.

Sheathing checked underneath

Water damage or moisture-barrier gaps are found and repaired before new siding goes on.

Any material you choose

Vinyl, fiber cement, wood, or steel, whichever fits your budget and the home.

Our Process

Your siding replacement, start to finish

1

Inspect & Quote

On-site measurement and a look at the current siding's condition, then a written quote.

2

Tear-Off

Old siding and any damaged house wrap removed.

3

Sheathing Repair

Any water-damaged sheathing or gaps in the moisture barrier repaired before new siding goes on.

4

New Siding Installed

New material installed to manufacturer spec, trim finished, and a final walkthrough.

Siding replacement FAQs

How much does a full siding replacement cost in Ottawa?

It depends on material and home size. Vinyl runs $6-$10 per sq ft installed, fiber cement $10-$16, and wood or steel $8-$14. Removing the old siding adds roughly $1-$3 per sq ft on top. The Estimate your cost link at the top of this page gives a starting range; a written quote from an on-site measurement gives you an exact figure.

Do you remove and dispose of the old siding?

Yes, tear-off and disposal of the old material is part of a replacement project.

Will you find problems once the old siding is off?

Sometimes. Water damage to sheathing or a missing moisture barrier isn't visible until the old siding comes off. If we find something, you get a written scope and price for the additional work before we proceed, not a surprise bill.

Can I change siding material during a replacement?

Yes, replacement is the most common time to switch materials, for example from older aluminum or vinyl to a modern insulated or fiber cement product.

Does old siding need to be tested for asbestos before removal?

It can. Some siding and the materials behind it on homes built before the 1980s contain asbestos, and Ontario's asbestos regulation (O. Reg. 278/05) requires the owner to find out whether asbestos is present before work that could disturb it. If your siding is that old, have it tested before tear-off.