A full exterior renovation in Ottawa (siding + roof + windows + doors + soffit/fascia + landscaping) typically runs $45K-$165K depending on home size and finish selections. Here's 2026 pricing for each component plus total package costs.
Siding replacement (vinyl): $8-$13/sq ft installed ($16K-$26K typical home). Siding (engineered wood or fibre cement): $12-$22/sq ft ($24K-$44K). Siding (insulated vinyl): $14-$22/sq ft ($28K-$44K). Roofing (asphalt, 30-year): $5.50-$8.50/sq ft ($11K-$17K for 2,000 sq ft roof). Roofing (metal, 50-year): $14-$22/sq ft ($28K-$44K). Windows (vinyl): $1,200-$2,800 each installed. Windows (premium aluminum-clad wood): $2,800-$6,500 each. Exterior doors: $1,800-$4,500 (entry), $3,500-$9,500 (sliding p...
Modest exterior facelift (vinyl siding + asphalt roof + 6 windows + entry door + soffit/fascia): $45K-$75K. Mid-range (fibre cement siding + premium asphalt + 10 windows + premium doors + new eavestrough): $75K-$125K. Premium (insulated siding or stucco + metal roof + 12 premium windows + custom entry + porch rebuild): $125K-$220K. Luxury (stone veneer + standing seam metal + premium windows throughout + custom entry + landscape design): $220K-$420K.
Highest ROI: front entry door replacement 95-115%, garage door replacement 85-110%, new asphalt roof 75-95%, vinyl siding 70-85%, fibre cement siding 75-90%, new windows 65-85%, landscaping refresh 80-105%. Lower ROI: stucco (60-75%), stone veneer (55-75% — high upfront cost), full porch rebuild (60-80%). Exterior renovations consistently have the strongest curb-appeal ROI in Ottawa, especially in mature neighbourhoods where dated 1970s-90s exteriors significantly impact buyer perception.
Best months: May through October. Acceptable shoulder season: April, November (weather-dependent). Avoid: December-March for roofing, siding, windows (most premium contractors won't quote winter installs). Book by January-February for spring start; by April for fall start. High-season premiums of 5-15% common from June through August.
Most exterior renovations don't require building permits if it's like-for-like replacement (siding, roof, windows in same size openings, doors in same openings). Permits required for: changing window/door opening sizes, adding new openings, structural changes (porch rebuild over a new foundation), heritage districts (all exterior changes require heritage permit). Best sequence: roof first (so workers don't damage new siding), then siding, then windows/doors, then soffit/fascia/eavestrough, then ...
2026 ranges: modest facelift $45K-$75K, mid-range $75K-$125K, premium $125K-$220K, luxury $220K-$420K. Most Ottawa homeowners doing a comprehensive exterior reno spend $85K-$165K.
Front entry door replacement: 95-115% ROI. Garage door replacement: 85-110%. Landscaping refresh: 80-105%. Asphalt roof: 75-95%. Fibre cement siding: 75-90%. Vinyl siding: 70-85%. Exterior is consistently the highest-ROI renovation category.
Roof: 2-5 days. Siding (full home): 2-3 weeks. Windows (10-12 windows): 3-5 days. Doors: 1-2 days. Full exterior renovation start-to-finish: 4-8 weeks of active work, but typically spread over 8-12 weeks due to scheduling between trades.
Like-for-like replacement: usually no. Structural changes, new openings, heritage districts: yes. Always check City of Ottawa permit requirements for your specific scope before contractors start.
Vinyl: $8-$13/sq ft, 30-year lifespan, more colour fading. Fibre cement (Hardie): $12-$22/sq ft, 50-year lifespan, more impact resistant, paintable. Fibre cement is the better long-term value for permanent-residence Ottawa homes; vinyl is fine for shorter-horizon ownership.