Virginia cost guide
Siding replacement cost in Virginia
In Virginia, siding replacement prices run close to the national average — whether you're in Virginia Beach, Richmond, or Arlington. Here's what a complete, permitted job should cost, and how to tell whether the quote in your hand is fair.
Typical Virginia range
$11,800 – $37,200
Vinyl runs roughly $6–$13 per sq. ft.; fiber cement $10–$20 per sq. ft.
Included at this price: Removal, house wrap, trim, flashing, disposal, and permits.
Virginia prices by project type
| Project | Virginia range | Unit check |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $9,800 – $25,500 | Vinyl commonly runs $6–$13 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Fiber cement (James Hardie and similar) | $17,600 – $51,000 | Fiber cement commonly runs $10–$20 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Wood or engineered wood siding | $15,700 – $47,000 | Wood and LP-style products commonly run $9–$18 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Stucco or EIFS | $13,700 – $44,100 | Three-coat stucco commonly runs $9–$20 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Siding repair or partial wall | $800 – $5,900 | Partial replacement is typically priced per wall or per square. |
Reviewed 2026. Editorial benchmarks from public cost surveys (Zonda Media / Remodeling magazine, Houzz, Angi / HomeAdvisor), adjusted by a state construction-cost index. Not a bid, appraisal, or licensed estimating data.
What a common size costs in Virginia
Vinyl siding, installed: $6–$13 per sq. ft. of wall area, adjusted for Virginia construction costs.
| Size | Virginia estimate |
|---|---|
| 1,500 sq. ft. | $8,800 – $19,100 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $11,800 – $25,500 |
| 2,500 sq. ft. | $14,700 – $31,900 |
| 3,000 sq. ft. | $17,600 – $38,200 |
Per-unit rate from the public cost guides cited above, multiplied by size and the Virginia construction-cost index. Access, demolition, repairs, and permits can add to it — this is a benchmark, not a bid.
Red flags in Virginia siding replacement quotes
- House wrap or weather-resistive barrier — brand and whether it is included
- Trim, corners, and J-channel material and color
- Window and door flashing details
- Rot and sheathing repair priced per unit before demolition
- Insulation or furring behind the siding
Commonly missing line items: weather-resistive barrier, window head and sill flashing, rot repair allowance, disposal of old siding, caulking and paint touch-up.
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