Siding Installation cost in Fontana, CA
Fontana homeowners typically pay $7,300 – $22,900 for siding installation. Local labor and materials price 4% above the national average.
Fontana average
$14,000
Typical low
$7,300
Typical high
$22,900
Per square foot
$4 – $26
Sample ZIP
92335
What drives Fontana pricing
Local labor
Licensed Fontana contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 4% above the national labor average. Demand in the Inland Empire market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Fontana follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Fontana building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Inland Empire jurisdictions add high-wind and fire-hardening requirements in foothill zones.
Climate & conditions
Fontana sits in a hot, dry inland climate with Santa Ana wind events, so expect wind-rated fasteners, fire-resistant materials and heat-tolerant finishes.
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Estimated project cost
$6,240 – $16,500
Most homeowners pay around $11,370
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Cost by material in Fontana
Installed Fontana pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4 – $11 |
| Engineered wood | $6 – $14 |
| Fiber cement | $8 – $17 |
| Cedar or wood | $8 – $19 |
| Steel or aluminum | $7 – $17 |
| Stucco | $8 – $16 |
| Stone or brick veneer | $16 – $36 |
Where the money goes in Fontana
A typical $14,000 Fontana project, broken down by line item.
- Materials40% · $5,600
- Labor40% · $5,600
- Removal and disposal10% · $1,400
- Trim, wrap and flashing10% · $1,400
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Fontana 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
Ways to save in Fontana
- 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.
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