Siding Costs
How Much Does Siding Cost? Prices to Side or Reside a House
Published September 20, 2026
There is no single price for siding, but there are realistic ranges, and knowing them keeps you from being surprised by a quote. This guide gives typical installed prices in US dollars, shows how they turn into a whole-house total, and explains what pushes a project toward the low or high end.
Prices below are planning ranges, not quotes. Labor and material markets shift from year to year and from town to town, so use them to sanity-check bids and then confirm with local contractors.
Typical installed cost by siding material
Installed cost bundles the siding itself, labor, standard fasteners and routine accessories. Here are ballpark ranges per square foot and per square (100 sq ft):
| Material | Installed per sq ft | Installed per square |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4 – $10 | $400 – $1,000 |
| Engineered wood (LP SmartSide-style) | $5 – $11 | $500 – $1,100 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $6 – $14 | $600 – $1,400 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie®-style) | $7 – $14 | $700 – $1,400 |
| Wood and cedar | $8 – $18 | $800 – $1,800 |
Material alone is a smaller slice. Our Siding Cost Calculator starts vinyl at about $2.50 to $7 per sq ft and fiber cement at about $4 to $9 per sq ft for material only, and every figure is editable so you can drop in the prices from your own quotes.
For a closer look at one material, see the price breakdowns for vinyl, fiber cement, Hardie board, cedar, metal and board and batten siding.
What it costs to side a whole house
Measure first. A house’s listed square footage is floor area and says very little about wall area, so a 2,000 sq ft home can need anywhere from about 1,400 to 2,600 sq ft of siding. If you have not measured yet, follow how to measure for siding.
Take a home with 1,700 sq ft of net wall area. Multiply by the per-square-foot ranges above:
| Material | Whole-house estimate |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $6,800 – $17,000 |
| Engineered wood | $8,500 – $18,700 |
| Metal | $10,200 – $23,800 |
| Fiber cement | $11,900 – $23,800 |
| Wood and cedar | $13,600 – $30,600 |
Those totals already assume you bought the right amount. Order too little and you pay for a second delivery; order too much and you pay for waste. Run your numbers through the Siding Calculator to get squares with waste included, then price that quantity.
Residing costs more than siding new construction
Putting new siding on a house that already has siding adds a few line items that a new build does not have:
- Tear-off and disposal, commonly around $1 to $3 per square foot.
- Repairs to sheathing once the old siding comes off. Water damage hides behind failing siding more often than homeowners expect.
- New house wrap or flashing so the wall is properly protected.
- Trim and accessories such as J-channel, corner posts and starter strip. See the starter strip and J-channel calculators for quantities.
Use the Siding Replacement Cost Calculator to add removal and disposal to your estimate.
Why two quotes for the same house can differ so much
- Wall area and complexity. Gables, dormers, bump-outs and many corners raise both waste and labor hours.
- Stories and access. Tall walls need scaffolding or lifts.
- Product tier. Builder-grade vinyl and premium insulated vinyl are both “vinyl” but not the same price.
- Region. Labor rates and demand vary widely across the country.
- Scope. Some quotes include trim, soffit, fascia and wrap; others price siding only. Ask for line items.
- Season. Busy months can carry a premium.
A simple way to check a quote
- Calculate your net area and squares with waste, using the Siding Calculator.
- Divide the contractor’s total by your squares to get a price per square.
- Compare that number with the ranges above and with the other quotes you collected.
- Ask what is and is not included, especially removal, trim and repairs.
A price per square that is far below the range for your material is worth questioning, as is one far above with no clear reason.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Measure accurately so you buy the right quantity, and keep the waste factor realistic instead of padding it.
- Get at least three quotes on identical measurements.
- Compare materials for your climate and budget in vinyl vs. fiber cement.
- Bundle siding with other exterior work if the same crew can do it, such as gutters or window trim.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to side a house?
For a typical 1,700 sq ft of wall area, plan on roughly $7,000 to $17,000 for vinyl and $12,000 to $24,000 for fiber cement, installed. Wood, cedar and premium products can run well above that. Your measurements, region and the condition of the walls underneath decide where you land.
How much does it cost to reside a house?
Residing costs the same as new siding plus the cost of tearing off and disposing of the old material, which often adds roughly $1 to $3 per square foot. Rot repair, new house wrap and trim work are extra when they turn up.
How much is a square of siding?
A square is 100 sq ft. Installed, a square of vinyl typically costs about $400 to $1,000 and a square of fiber cement about $700 to $1,400. Material alone is lower, and premium lines cost more.
How much is vinyl siding per square foot?
Vinyl material commonly runs about $2.50 to $7 per square foot depending on grade and thickness. Installed, most projects land around $4 to $10 per square foot once labor, trim and accessories are included.
Is new siding worth the money?
Siding protects the wall structure from water, so replacing failing siding prevents far costlier repairs. Resale value recovery varies by market and material, so treat it as protection and curb appeal first and an investment second.
How do I get an accurate siding quote?
Measure your walls and gables first, subtract openings and add waste, then ask two or three local contractors to price that same area. Comparing quotes per square on identical measurements makes differences easy to spot.