Siding replacement cost per square foot
| Siding material | Installed price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4–$10 | The cheapest and most popular |
| Insulated vinyl | $5.50–$12 | Higher R-value than standard vinyl |
| Engineered wood (LP SmartSide) | $5.50–$11 | Wood look, resists moisture and insects |
| Fiber cement | $6–$14 | Durable and fire-resistant, but heavy |
| Wood | $7–$15 | Needs regular upkeep |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $6.50–$14 | Steel or aluminum |
| Stucco | $7–$16 | Prone to cracking |
Vinyl is the cheapest widely used siding. At typical prices in our data, the other materials cost roughly 30% to 70% more. Quotes differ on what they include, such as trim and removal of the old siding, so confirm both.
Total cost by wall area
| Material | 1,500 sq ft | 2,000 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $6,000–$15,000 | $8,000–$20,000 | $10,000–$25,000 |
| Insulated vinyl | $8,250–$18,000 | $11,000–$24,000 | $13,750–$30,000 |
| Engineered wood (LP SmartSide) | $8,250–$16,500 | $11,000–$22,000 | $13,750–$27,500 |
| Fiber cement | $9,000–$21,000 | $12,000–$28,000 | $15,000–$35,000 |
| Wood | $10,500–$22,500 | $14,000–$30,000 | $17,500–$37,500 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $9,750–$21,000 | $13,000–$28,000 | $16,250–$35,000 |
| Stucco | $10,500–$24,000 | $14,000–$32,000 | $17,500–$40,000 |
The area that matters is the wall surface you're covering, which is usually less than the home's square footage. One guide estimates 1,800 to 2,800 square feet of siding for a home of 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. Your siding contractor should measure it, minus windows and doors, before quoting.
What drives the price
- Material. Vinyl is low maintenance and affordable but can crack in extreme cold and fade over time. Fiber cement is durable and fire-resistant but heavy and needs professional installation. Stucco is prone to cracking and costly to repair.
- Labor. Installation labor is about 50% to 60% of the total, which is why our calculator adjusts that portion for your state's wages.
- Home height. One guide puts vinyl siding on a single-story 2,000 sq ft home at $10,800 to $20,700 and on a two-story home at $15,000 to $27,000.
- Removal and extras. Many quotes include removing the old siding; confirm it. Soffit costs about $4 to $22 per foot and fascia about $5 to $12 per foot, and they are often replaced at the same time.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is removal and disposal of the old siding included?
- Which product, brand and thickness are you quoting?
- Is house wrap, flashing and trim included, and are the windows and doors re-flashed?
- Are soffit and fascia part of the price?
- What does the warranty cover on the siding and on the labor?
Methodology and sources
We price each material per square foot of wall surface, adjust the labor share for your state's building-trades wages, and leave removal, soffit and trim as separate line items to ask about. Read how we estimate costs.
- This Old House: siding replacement cost — installed prices, material tradeoffs
- Your Cost Guide, Modernize and Hover — per-square-foot ranges
- Tri-Link Contracting: siding replacement — home size to siding area, metal, engineered wood
- Hammer: siding cost and siding replacement guide — insulated vinyl, wood, metal
- Honest Casa: siding replacement cost — engineered wood, fiber cement
- 5Estimates: siding cost — labor share, soffit and fascia
- BLS OEWS May 2025, State (SOC 47-2031, Carpenters) — state labor index, used as a building-trades proxy
What each source reports
Our estimate does not rely on any single page. This table lists each page we used and the figures it reports, so you can see where the ranges come from.
| Source | What it reports |
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| This Old House |
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| Your Cost Guide |
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| Modernize |
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| Hover |
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| Hammer (siding guide) |
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| Hammer |
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| Tri-Link Contracting |
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| Honest Casa |
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| 5Estimates | installation labor is 50-60% of total project cost |
Common questions about siding replacement costs
How much does siding replacement cost?
A typical job (2,000 sq ft of vinyl siding) comes to about $12,500 nationally, within a range of $8,000 to $20,000. Use the calculator above to adjust for your state, the options you choose and any extras.
How much does vinyl siding replacement cost?
Vinyl siding runs about $4–$10 per square foot installed, or about $8,000–$20,000 for 2,000 sq ft of wall. Insulated vinyl runs about $5.50–$12 per square foot.
Where do these prices come from?
They come from 9 published cost pages from 9 publishers, last checked Oct 2, 2026. We report what those pages say and do not invent figures; the table above shows each source.
How does my state change the estimate?
The labor part of the price is scaled by the average wage for the relevant trade in your state, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Materials and equipment are not adjusted.
Why might a contractor's quote differ from this estimate?
A quote reflects your specific scope, access, local demand and what the contractor includes. Ask for line items rather than a single total so you can compare bids on the same basis.
All 9 sources behind these prices
Every figure in the calculator comes from one or more of these pages, with the number each one supports in the link text.
- This Old House: installed vinyl $6.13 per square foot; about $12,252 for a typical 2,000 sq ft home
- Your Cost Guide: vinyl $4-$9 per square foot installed
- Modernize: vinyl $4.50-$8.20 per square foot installed, usually around $6.40
- Hover: standard vinyl about $4-$12 per square foot installed
- Hammer (siding guide): vinyl $3-$7 per square foot installed
- Hammer: insulated vinyl $7-$12 per square foot installed versus $4-$8 for standard
- Tri-Link Contracting: engineered wood $5-$12
- Honest Casa: engineered wood $6-$11, standard profiles $6-$8
- 5Estimates: installation labor is 50-60% of total project cost