Siding replacement cost in 2026: real prices by material
Full siding replacement runs $12,000–$38,000 nationally in 2026 — vinyl at roughly $6–$13 per square foot installed, fiber cement at $10–$20. Siding estimates are where scope hides: the wrap, the trim, the flashing, and the rot-repair allowance are the difference between a bid that holds and one that grows once the old siding comes off.
Cost by work type
The single biggest driver of price is which version of the job you are doing. These are typical national ranges for a complete, permitted job on a mid-size single-family home.
| Work type | Typical range | Unit sanity check |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $10,000 – $26,000 | Vinyl commonly runs $6–$13 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Fiber cement (James Hardie and similar) | $18,000 – $52,000 | Fiber cement commonly runs $10–$20 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Wood or engineered wood siding | $16,000 – $48,000 | Wood and LP-style products commonly run $9–$18 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Stucco or EIFS | $14,000 – $45,000 | Three-coat stucco commonly runs $9–$20 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Siding repair or partial wall | $800 – $6,000 | Partial replacement is typically priced per wall or per square. |
Vinyl vs. fiber cement: what the price gap buys
Vinyl is the budget leader: lowest material cost, no painting, but a shorter life and a look some buyers discount. Fiber cement costs roughly 60–80% more installed, holds paint for 15+ years, is fire- and insect-resistant, and typically returns more at resale.
Bids that quote 'siding' without naming the product line, exposure (reveal width), and finish warranty are not comparable — the same material category spans entry to premium grades.
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The scope items that make siding quotes diverge
- House wrap / weather-resistive barrier — brand, and whether it's included at all
- Window and door flashing details (head and sill)
- Rot and sheathing repair priced per unit before demolition
- Trim, corners, fascia, and soffit — included or excluded
- Insulation or furring behind the siding
- Removal and disposal of the old material
How your state moves the number
Construction labor and material markets vary widely by state. A $12,000–$38,000 national range can land roughly 28% higher in California or New York and about 15% lower in Mississippi or Arkansas, based on state-level construction wage and cost indexes.
This is why a quote that looks expensive against a national average can be perfectly normal in a high-cost metro — and why a 'great deal' in a low-cost state sometimes just means narrower scope. When you upload a quote for review, the benchmark range is adjusted by your state's cost index and the scope size you select before anything is compared.
Where these numbers come from
These are editorial benchmark ranges compiled from publicly available homeowner cost surveys and government price data (reviewed 2026). They are not licensed estimating data, not a bid, and not an appraisal — two contractors can both be fairly priced thousands of dollars apart because their scope differs.
- Cost vs. Value Report — Zonda Media / Remodeling magazine: Annual national and regional job costs for 20+ common remodeling projects.
- Houzz U.S. Houzz & Home Study — Houzz: Reported homeowner spend medians by project category.
- True Cost Guide — Angi / HomeAdvisor: Homeowner-reported project costs aggregated nationally and by metro.
- Producer Price Index — Construction Materials — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Material price movement used to keep ranges current.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Construction trade wages by state, the basis of the state cost index.
- Construction Cost Indexes — U.S. Census Bureau: Regional construction cost variation used to sanity-check the state index.
Frequently asked
- How much does it cost to side a 2,000 sq. ft. house?
- A 2,000 sq. ft. home typically has 1,400–1,800 sq. ft. of siding surface. Vinyl lands around $10,000–$23,000 installed, fiber cement $14,000–$36,000, adjusted for your state and how much trim and repair scope is included.
- Why are my siding bids $10,000 apart?
- Usually material grade plus hidden scope: one bid includes the weather barrier, flashing, trim, and a rot-repair allowance while the other prices bare panels over the old walls. Compare the scope lists, not the totals.
- Can I just side over the old siding?
- Sometimes, but it hides the condition of the sheathing, makes flashing details harder, and can void manufacturer warranties. Most full replacements include removal for a reason.
- Can I check my siding quote before signing?
- Yes — the free scan benchmarks the price for your state and checks the proposal for the wrap, flashing, trim, and rot-allowance items siding estimates most often leave out.