James Hardie Preferred Contractor · Austin, Travis County
Siding replacement
in Austin, TX.
James Hardie HardiePlank and LP SmartSide siding installed across Austin and Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Bee Cave, Manor. Full tear-off, house wrap, factory ColorPlus finish (15-year paint warranty). Cement-fiber durability built for Travis County hail. Mueller and Circle C HOA approvals handled at no extra charge.
For Austin homeowners — particularly in Mueller and Circle C and across Travis County — James Hardie HardiePlank with factory ColorPlus finish is our default recommendation for full siding replacement. Typical project: $24,000–$38,000 for a 2,000-2,400 sq ft single-story home. LP SmartSide engineered wood comes in roughly 15-20% lower for traditional and country-style architecture. 1-year Glacier labor warranty stacks on top of the manufacturer warranty (30-year Hardie, 50-year LP).
Siding We Install in Austin
Built for Travis County hail & UV.
Featured · Preferred Contractor
James Hardie
Cement-fiber siding engineered for hail, fire, and intense UV. HardiePlank lap, HardiePanel board-and-batten, HardieShingle cedar-shake profile. 30-year limited warranty. ColorPlus factory finish carries a 15-year paint warranty — no field-painting cost for the first 15 years.
Value · Engineered Wood
LP SmartSide
Engineered wood siding pre-treated with SmartGuard for moisture and termite resistance. Warmer aesthetic than cement-fiber, often a better fit for traditional and country architecture. 50-year limited substrate warranty. Roughly 15-20% lower installed cost than James Hardie ColorPlus.
Profiles & Trim
Multi-Profile
HardiePlank lap on the main field, HardiePanel board-and-batten on gables, HardieShingle cedar-shake on accent walls — works with Central Texas Hill Country architectural language. HardieTrim and Boral TruExterior trim for window casings, corners, and frieze boards.
Your Austin siding project, start to finish.
- Free on-site walkthrough. 45-60 minutes. We measure every elevation, photograph current condition, check sheathing for moisture, inspect window and door flashings, and discuss profile, color, and warranty preferences.
- Hardie vs LP SmartSide selection. ColorPlus color sample boards on-site. Profile options. HOA architectural review requirements if your Mueller and Circle C community needs them.
- Written itemized quote within 48 hours. Per-square-foot pricing. Trim packages itemized. Manufacturer warranty registration paperwork. 1-year Glacier labor warranty in writing. Quote good for 90 days.
- Manufacturing & HOA submission. 3-5 weeks for James Hardie ColorPlus to ship factory-finished. HOA architectural review submitted in parallel — most Travis County ARBs return approvals in 2-3 weeks.
- Tear-off + install (4-7 days). Same Glacier crew that quoted. Full tear-off, house wrap, flashing tape on windows and doors, factory-finished siding installed per manufacturer spec, trim and caulking. Daily site cleanup. Final walk-through with you before sign-off.
Austin siding questions.
Does Austin Historic Landmark Commission affect my siding project?
If your home sits within a designated historic district (Hyde Park, Clarksville, Old West Austin), yes — HLC reviews exterior changes including siding. Cedar lap or board-and-batten matching original profile is typically required for contributing structures. For non-contributing or secondary structures, James Hardie with simulated profile is usually approved.
Are there Austin Energy rebates for siding?
Austin Energy doesn’t run a siding-specific rebate as of 2026, but insulated siding upgrades may qualify for the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR rebate when combined with other energy improvements. Federal Section 25C tax credit can apply to siding insulation in some cases.
How much does siding replacement cost in Austin?
A typical Austin-area home (2,000-2,800 sq ft, 2,000-2,400 sq ft of siding surface) runs $24,000-$38,000 for James Hardie HardiePlank with factory ColorPlus finish, full tear-off, house wrap, and 1-year Glacier labor warranty. LP SmartSide engineered wood runs $20,000-$32,000 for the same home. Multi-profile combinations (lap + board-and-batten + shingle) run 15-25% above single-profile.
How long does a Austin siding install take?
From signed contract to install start: typically 4-6 weeks. Manufacturing lead time on James Hardie ColorPlus drives most of the timeline. HOA architectural review runs 2-3 weeks in parallel where applicable. On-site install: 4-7 working days for most Austin homes.
Why factory ColorPlus instead of field-painted Hardie in Austin?
Three reasons. (1) ColorPlus factory finish carries a 15-year paint warranty — field-applied paint typically lasts 5-7 years in Central Texas UV. (2) ColorPlus eliminates the cost and disruption of repainting the home twice over the 30-year siding life. (3) Factory-baked finish bonds to the cement-fiber substrate more durably than field paint. ColorPlus typically adds 10-15% to the project cost but pays back through eliminated repainting.
Your Austin siding. Elevated.
Free on-site walkthrough. 48-hour written quote, ColorPlus color samples on-site. Same per-sq-ft pricing across all 26 Central Texas cities.