New Day Construction is a family-owned, licensed general contractor serving homeowners in Seattle and the surrounding area. We handle siding replacement and installation as part of larger home remodeling, additions, and construction projects. Our team coordinates siding with the surrounding windows, doors, trim, and other exterior work so these elements are planned together.
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New Day Construction is a family-owned, licensed general contractor serving homeowners in Seattle and the surrounding area. We handle siding replacement and installation as part of larger home remodeling, additions, and construction projects. Our team coordinates siding with the surrounding windows, doors, trim, and other exterior work so these elements are planned together.
Siding is part of a larger project with New Day, not a standalone repair service. Our minimum project budget is around $20,000, although larger exterior projects are estimated individually. If you only need a few damaged boards replaced or a small section patched, a dedicated siding repair contractor may be a better fit.
Seattle rain makes water management part of any exterior job. Siding is one layer of the wall, and the flashing, the drainage, the sealant joints, the trim transitions, and the sheathing behind it matter just as much. Covering damaged material without fixing the cause lets moisture keep working out of sight.
Siding work may involve one exterior wall or the entire house, depending on the condition of the existing materials and the scope of the larger project. During a remodel or addition, siding may also need to be removed and replaced where new framing, windows, doors, or exterior transitions are involved.
Isolated damage may be repairable. Widespread deterioration, recurring moisture, or failed sheathing can make replacement more practical than patching again and again. A good inspection separates cosmetic wear from a problem in the building envelope.
Our Tulalip project began as emergency water damage restoration after a kitchen flood. It grew into a full-home remodel with a new addition and an exterior renovation. We restored the kitchen first, in 7 weeks, and then built the addition over 5 months. The combined project cost $353,000 (as published in October 2026).
The project illustrates how exterior improvements can be coordinated with interior remodeling and an addition. Its details don't specify the siding material or the exact exterior scope, so we don't present it as a standalone siding replacement case study. See the Tulalip project and gallery →
Fiber cement, including James Hardie products, is chosen for durability, dimensional stability, and a wide range of profiles. Storage, cutting, flashing, clearances, fastening, joint treatment, and finishing all affect how it performs, so the installer matters as much as the product.
Engineered wood gives you the look of wood in a manufactured panel or lap system, such as LP SmartSide. Installation has to follow the current product instructions, especially at cut edges, clearances, penetrations, and spots that get splashback.
Wood suits traditional Seattle homes and detailed architectural styles. It needs the right finish and drainage, clearance from the ground, and ongoing maintenance. Existing wood siding can sometimes be repaired when the damage is limited and compatible material is available.
Vinyl comes in many profiles and needs less surface care than painted wood. Product quality, fastening, expansion clearance, trim, and transitions shape the result, so don't pick vinyl on price alone.
Siding work is usually scheduled alongside other exterior construction, such as framing, window installation, or an addition. The timeline depends on the size of the exterior scope, material availability, weather, and any concealed damage discovered during removal. If the larger project requires permits, that approval process may also affect when exterior work begins. We develop the construction schedule around the full project rather than promising a standard siding installation timeline.
The wall area and the number of stories matter, and so do access, removal and disposal, the material and profile, trim complexity, and the details around windows and doors. Repairs behind the old siding, painting or finishing, and permit requirements add to the total. A written estimate should name the included elevations, the material system, the trim, the allowances, the exclusions, and how concealed-condition work gets approved.
Because siding is usually included in a larger remodeling or construction project, we estimate it in relation to the full scope rather than using a standard siding-only price. For major projects, we also review current subcontractor pricing before finalizing the bid.
Our goal is to account for the work we can reasonably identify before construction begins. Additional costs may arise if you request changes or if removing the existing siding reveals hidden rot, structural problems, or other conditions that couldn't reasonably be identified during the initial assessment. We explain the findings, discuss the available options, and review any resulting change order before the additional work proceeds.
It depends on the work. SDCI's guidance lists roofing and siding replacement on detached one- and two-family houses among the work that usually doesn't need a permit, as long as you are not changing the building envelope and the work is as good as the existing structure. That list doesn't apply in an environmentally critical area, and the city requires a permit for work on load-bearing supports or changes to the envelope no matter how small the project. A multi-family property or anything beyond like-for-like replacement is worth a call to SDCI at (206) 684-8600. When permits are required, review times depend on the project and jurisdiction. For some remodeling projects, we've seen permitting take roughly six weeks to three months, with Seattle taking somewhat longer than Bellevue. Larger additions may require substantially more time for design, engineering, and city review.
Ask for a written scope that names the siding product and the trim, the flashing approach and the preparation, the cleanup, the exclusions, and the way concealed damage is handled. Compare relevant exterior work, current registration, insurance, and references, and ask how changes get priced and approved. You can check a contractor's registration with the state's L&I Verify tool. Our Washington contractor license is NEWDADC823QR.
The starting price matters, but so does the contractor's ability to stay close to it. A $50,000 estimate is a good deal if the contractor completes the agreed work for $50,000. It becomes a different situation when an incomplete scope and repeated change orders push the final bill toward $100,000. At New Day, our approach is to build estimates around the work that can reasonably be identified upfront and to explain potential hidden-condition risks before construction begins. That's what we mean when we emphasize being on budget and on time.
Siding costs depend on wall area, material selection, access, trim details, and whether concealed damage needs to be repaired. New Day handles siding as part of larger remodeling, additions, or construction projects rather than standalone installations. Our project minimum is around $20,000, but that isn't a starting price for siding replacement. We estimate the exterior work based on the actual project scope.
No single material wins on every house. Fiber cement, engineered wood, cedar, and vinyl each differ in cost, look, maintenance, and detailing. In Seattle's wet climate, the flashing and drainage behind the siding matter as much as the product on the outside. Choose after you review the home's architecture, the condition of the walls, the exposure, and the upkeep you are ready to do.
We price by project and not by the hour. An hourly figure hides the total, and it says nothing about the scope, the materials, or what happens if we find rot. Ask any contractor for a written scope with a total price, including trim, flashing, cleanup, and the process for concealed damage. That lets you compare bids on equal terms.
Siding installation can be scheduled during much of the year, although rain, temperature, drying conditions, and manufacturer requirements can affect the work. At New Day, we don't offer a separate seasonal pricing schedule. Since siding is one phase of a larger construction project, we plan the exterior work around the overall construction timeline and suitable installation conditions rather than choosing the season based on a potential discount.
Look for a contractor with relevant exterior project experience, current registration and insurance, and a written estimate that clearly defines the scope. Ask whether siding, flashing, trim, and window or door transitions are included, who will perform the installation, and how unexpected damage will be handled. If the siding is part of a larger remodel or addition, make sure the contractor can coordinate it with the other trades and keep the work under one project schedule.
New siding protects the wall from Seattle's rain and gives the house a fresh look. When done well, it gives you a chance to fix flashing, drainage, and sealant problems at the same time. It can also reduce the upkeep of an older painted exterior, depending on the material you choose. Resale value and energy savings vary by house and market, so don't count on a guaranteed return.
The usual ones are failed sealant around windows and doors, cracked or warped boards, peeling finishes and moisture behind the siding. Small, localized damage can often be repaired with compatible material. Widespread rot, recurring leaks or failed sheathing usually call for replacement and a fix for the cause, such as flashing or drainage.
Follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions for your material. Keep drainage paths clear and watch the sealant and the penetrations. Trim back plants near the walls and fix damaged finishes or leaks before moisture reaches the material behind the siding.
Planning a larger remodel, addition, or construction project that includes siding work? Tell New Day Construction about your home, the exterior changes you're considering, and how the siding fits into the overall scope. We'll review your project and help determine whether it's a good fit for our team. You can also explore our home remodeling and home addition services.
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