Siding ROI Calculator — Resale Value Boost & Payback

Both recoup ~76–77% of mid-range cost at resale. Siding gives instant curb appeal; roof gives structural protection that prevents way more expensive water damage down the line. If you have to choose, replace the roof first if it's leaking or near end of life.

Vinyl has higher upfront ROI (76% vs 67%) because it's cheaper. But over 10 years, Hardie's $500/year maintenance savings ($5,000 total) closes most of that gap. Combined ROI (resale + maintenance minus cost) makes Hardie competitive if you plan to hold the house that long.

NAR data says siding adds roughly 60–80% of its installed cost to home value. A $20k vinyl job adds ~$15.2k. This is a national average — luxury markets add more, starter home markets add less.

Very similar ROI: siding 76%, minor kitchen 74%, major kitchen 55%. Kitchens have higher lifestyle value — you use them daily — while siding has higher curb appeal value — it impacts how buyers perceive the whole house before walking in.

ROI percentage × cost per sq ft. Vinyl at $5/sq ft × 76% = $3.80 value boost per sq ft. Hardie at $10/sq ft × 67% = $6.70 per sq ft. Multiply by your siding area for the full estimate.

Yes — real estate agents consistently report that homes with recently updated siding sell 2–3 weeks faster than homes with original siding of the same age. Curb appeal is the first impression; bad siding kills foot traffic before buyers even see inside.