How much does siding installation cost?
New siding costs $7,000 to $22,000 for an average home, or about $13,500. Installed pricing runs $4 to $25 per square foot: vinyl is the budget standard, fiber cement the value leader, and brick or stone veneer the premium tier.
National average
$13,500
Typical low
$7,000
Typical high
$22,000
Per square foot
$4 – $25
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Estimated project cost
$6,000 – $16,500
Most homeowners pay around $11,250
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Cost by material
Installed pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4 – $11 |
| Engineered wood | $6 – $13 |
| Fiber cement | $8 – $16 |
| Cedar or wood | $8 – $18 |
| Steel or aluminum | $7 – $16 |
| Stucco | $8 – $15 |
| Stone or brick veneer | $15 – $35 |
Cost by home size
Wall area is roughly 1.2x the home footprint for two-story homes.
| Home size | Vinyl | Fiber cement | Stone veneer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | $4,500 – $11,000 | $8,500 – $17,000 | $16,000 – $37,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $6,500 – $16,000 | $12,500 – $25,000 | $23,000 – $54,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $8,500 – $21,000 | $16,500 – $33,000 | $31,000 – $72,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $10,500 – $26,000 | $20,500 – $41,000 | $38,000 – $89,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $12,500 – $32,000 | $24,500 – $49,000 | $46,000 – $107,000 |
Lifespan and maintenance
| Material | Lifespan | Upkeep |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | 20 – 40 years | Wash annually |
| Engineered wood | 25 – 40 years | Repaint every 10-15 years |
| Fiber cement | 30 – 50 years | Repaint every 12-15 years |
| Cedar | 20 – 40 years | Stain every 3-7 years |
| Stucco | 50 – 80 years | Patch cracks, repaint 8-10 years |
| Brick or stone | 75 – 100 years | Repoint occasionally |
Where the money goes
A typical project budget, broken down by line item.
- Materials40% · $5,400
- Labor40% · $5,400
- Removal and disposal10% · $1,350
- Trim, wrap and flashing10% · $1,350
Cost by region
Labor markets move the number more than any other single factor.
Northeast metro
$8,400 – $26,400
+20% vs. national average
West Coast metro
$8,260 – $25,960
+18% vs. national average
Mountain West
$7,350 – $23,100
+5% vs. national average
Midwest
$7,000 – $22,000
At the national average
South & Southeast
$6,440 – $20,240
-8% vs. national average
Rural nationwide
$6,090 – $19,140
-13% vs. national average
Common add-ons
Line items that show up on most quotes but rarely in the headline price.
House wrap / weather barrier
Per square foot
Sheathing replacement
Per square foot
Insulated backing
Per square foot
Soffit and fascia
Per linear foot
Shutters and decorative trim
Per opening
DIY vs. hiring a pro
Hire a pro
$7,000 – $22,000
Do it yourself
$2,500 – $8,000
Vinyl on a single-story ranch is the only realistic DIY. Fiber cement requires specialty cutting and two people per plank, and bad flashing details cause expensive rot.
Ways to save
Practical levers that lower the bill without cutting quality.
- Side over existing vinyl where code allows to skip removal and disposal.
- Choose a standard color and profile — custom orders add 15% to 25%.
- Book in late fall or winter when exterior crews slow down.
- Do the whole house at once; partial jobs never blend and cost more per square foot.
- Fix sheathing and flashing properly now rather than repairing rot in five years.
Questions to ask your contractor
- 01Will you remove the old siding or side over it, and why?
- 02What weather barrier and flashing details are included?
- 03How do you handle rotted sheathing you find mid-job — what is the unit price?
- 04Is the trim, soffit and fascia included in this number?
- 05What is the manufacturer warranty and your labor warranty?
- 06How many days will my house be open to the weather?
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Siding Installation cost in Los Angeles, CA
$8,680 – $27,280
Siding Installation cost in San Diego, CA
$8,260 – $25,960
Siding Installation cost in San Jose, CA
$9,660 – $30,360
Siding Installation cost in San Francisco, CA
$10,150 – $31,900
Siding Installation cost in Oakland, CA
$9,240 – $29,040
Siding Installation cost in Sacramento, CA
$7,560 – $23,760
Siding Installation cost in Fresno, CA
$6,860 – $21,560
Siding Installation cost in Long Beach, CA
$8,540 – $26,840
Siding Installation cost in Anaheim, CA
$8,400 – $26,400
Siding Installation cost in Santa Ana, CA
$8,330 – $26,180
Siding Installation cost in Irvine, CA
$8,820 – $27,720
Siding Installation cost in Riverside, CA
$7,420 – $23,320
Siding Installation cost in San Bernardino, CA
$7,210 – $22,660
Siding Installation cost in Bakersfield, CA
$6,790 – $21,340
Siding Installation cost in Stockton, CA
$7,140 – $22,440
Siding Installation cost in Modesto, CA
$7,000 – $22,000
Siding Installation cost in Chula Vista, CA
$8,050 – $25,300
Siding Installation cost in Fremont, CA
$9,450 – $29,700
Siding Installation cost in Pasadena, CA
$8,960 – $28,160
Siding Installation cost in Glendale, CA
$8,750 – $27,500
Siding Installation cost in Santa Clarita, CA
$8,120 – $25,520
Siding Installation cost in Torrance, CA
$8,610 – $27,060
Siding Installation cost in Oxnard, CA
$7,980 – $25,080
Siding Installation cost in San Mateo, CA
$9,800 – $30,800