How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost in 2026?
By Michael JohnsonUpdated 9 sources comparedHow we estimate
Most homeowners pay $8,000 to $25,000 to replace the siding on a typical house, and about $15,700 is a realistic national average. That figure is the rounded mean of four published national averages: HomeAdvisor ($11,533), Fixr ($14,500), the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report's vinyl project ($17,950) and This Old House ($19,000). The price depends mostly on the material, the wall area to cover (driven by home size and number of stories), and how much tear-off, sheathing and trim work the old siding leaves behind.
- Typical cost
- $8,000–$25,000
- National average
- $15,700
- Full range
- $3,600–$81,000
The typical range covers tearing off and replacing about 1,500–2,500 square feet of wall with vinyl, engineered wood, metal or fiber cement, including disposal, basic trim and a permit; full brick or natural stone on a large home can reach the national high. Prices are per home.
Siding replacement cost per square foot by material
Siding is priced per square foot of wall, or per "square" of 100 square feet. The table compiles installed prices (material plus labor) from five national sources. The QuoteRuler range is where they overlap for a standard installation, and the last column applies it to about 1,800 square feet of wall, the low end of what Fixr estimates a 2,000-square-foot home needs.
| Material | Installed per sq ft in sources | QuoteRuler typical (per sq ft) | About 1,800 sq ft of wall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $3–$12 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Hover); This Old House avg $6.13 | $4–$9 | $7,200–$16,200 |
| Engineered wood | $1–$12 (HomeAdvisor $1–$6, Fixr $2–$10, Hover $7–$12) | $5–$10 | $9,000–$18,000 |
| Metal (aluminum or steel) | Aluminum $3–$10, steel $4–$16 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Hover); This Old House aluminum $7.32 | $5–$12 | $9,000–$21,600 |
| Fiber cement | $5–$15 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Hover); This Old House avg $9.00 | $6–$14 | $10,800–$25,200 |
| Wood (cedar, pine) | $1–$15 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Hover); This Old House cedar $11.70 | $6–$15 | $10,800–$27,000 |
| Stucco | $7–$17 (HomeAdvisor $7–$9, Fixr and Hover $7–$17); This Old House $9.66 | $7–$14 | $12,600–$25,200 |
| Brick or stone veneer | Brick veneer $3–$13, stone veneer $5–$35 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Hover); This Old House $14.16–$20.00 | $8–$20 | $14,400–$36,000 |
| Full brick or natural stone | Brick $8–$27, stone $7–$45 (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Hover) | Quote individually | $14,400–$81,000 (Fixr's brick $8–$21 and stone $20–$45) |
The sources disagree most on engineered wood and veneers. HomeAdvisor's engineered wood range ($1–$6) looks like a material-heavy figure, while Hover's ($7–$12) reflects installed jobs; we used the overlap. Thin brick and manufactured stone veneers vary widely by product, which explains brick veneer running from $3 per square foot (HomeAdvisor) to $20 (This Old House's Homewyse figure). This Old House's whole-job average ($19,000) is higher than HomeAdvisor's ($11,533) partly because HomeAdvisor reports what its users paid, and those jobs include small houses and partial re-siding.
Estimate your cost
Pick your new siding material, choose the wall area that matches your home, and tick the extra work your project needs.
Ranges come from the sources listed at the end of this guide. The labor portion is adjusted for your state with BEA price data. Your final price depends on site conditions and local codes.
Cost by home size and number of stories
Floor area is only a rough guide; what you pay for is wall area. Fixr estimates 1,200–1,300 square feet of siding for a 1,000-square-foot home, 1,800–2,000 for a 2,000-square-foot home and 2,300–2,500 for a 3,000-square-foot home. Stories change the math: Hover estimates a one-story 1,500-square-foot home needs 14–18 squares, but a two-story home of the same size needs 20–24.
| Home | Siding area | Vinyl, full project (Hover) | All materials (Fixr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 1,200–1,300 sq ft | not listed | $3,600–$19,500 |
| 1,500 sq ft, one story | 1,400–1,800 sq ft | $9,900–$18,700 | $4,800–$27,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft, two stories | 2,000–2,400 sq ft | $13,500–$24,000 | (same as above) |
| 2,000 sq ft, one story | 1,800–2,300 sq ft | $12,300–$23,200 | $5,400–$30,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft, two stories | 2,500–3,000 sq ft | $16,500–$29,500 | (same as above) |
| 3,000 sq ft | 2,300–2,500 sq ft | not listed | $6,900–$37,500 |
Hover's figures assume vinyl at $6–$9 per square foot installed plus $1,500–$2,500 for permits, trim and removal. Fixr's wide ranges span everything from budget vinyl to fiber cement and stucco. Multi-story homes also need scaffolding or lifts, which raises labor; This Old House notes fiber cement labor reaches the top of its $2–$8 per square foot range on multi-story or hard-to-reach homes.
Cost vs. Value: does new siding pay back?
Siding is one of the best-recouping exterior projects in the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report from the Journal of Light Construction (the latest edition available at the time of this update). Its national figures for replacing 1,250 square feet of siding:
| Project | Job cost | Resale value | Cost recouped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding replacement | $17,950 | $17,313 | 96.5% |
| Fiber-cement siding replacement | $21,485 | $24,420 | 113.7% |
These are national averages for a defined scope, not a guarantee. Resale value depends on your local market and on what the old siding looked like.
Labor vs. materials
Labor is a large share of siding cost, and it is a bigger share for cheaper materials. In This Old House's Homewyse figures, labor makes up about 48% of installed vinyl ($3.16 material vs. $6.13 installed) and 40% of fiber cement ($5.37 vs. $9.00), but only about 24% of cedar and brick veneer, where material is expensive. HomeAdvisor and Fixr put labor at $1–$4 per square foot, and Fixr gives $1,800–$8,000 of labor for an average home. This Old House prices fiber cement labor at $2–$8 per square foot.
We use a labor share of 45% in our state adjustments, matching vinyl and fiber cement, which account for most siding jobs. Brick, stone and premium wood jobs have a lower labor share.
What drives the price up or down
- Material. The largest factor. Fiber cement runs about 20%–50% more than vinyl on the same house (Cost vs. Value 2025, This Old House), and brick or stone veneer two to three times as much (This Old House).
- Wall area and stories. More squares mean more material and labor; two-story walls also need staging.
- Tear-off. Removing old siding costs $1,000–$2,500 for a typical home (Fixr) or $0.70–$2 per square foot (This Old House), plus disposal.
- Sheathing and rot repair. Damage found under the old siding is the most common change order. This Old House's examples include $5,500 for structural repairs and trim work on a larger job.
- House wrap and insulation. This Old House prices house wrap at $0.50–$1.00 per square foot. Hover lists foam insulation board at $500–$1,000, and says insulated vinyl costs 20%–50% more than standard vinyl.
- Trim, soffit and fascia. Fixr prices trim at $0.50–$30 per linear foot, soffit at $6–$30 and fascia at $7–$22.
- Permits. $150–$1,500 according to HomeAdvisor and Fixr; This Old House gives $100–$500.
- Asbestos siding. Older cement-asbestos shingles must be handled under abatement rules; HomeAdvisor puts asbestos siding replacement at about $3,200 on average.
- Paint. Factory-finished fiber cement avoids a separate paint job; painting on site adds $1–$6 per square foot (Fixr).
Siding replacement cost by state
Siding crews are local, so labor costs track regional wages and living costs. The table below starts from our national range, compiled from the sources listed on this page, and adjusts only the labor portion (45%) using the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for each state.
| State | Typical range | Average | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $7,650–$23,900 | $15,000 | -4.5% |
| Alaska | $8,050–$25,200 | $15,800 | +0.8% |
| Arizona | $8,050–$25,100 | $15,800 | +0.5% |
| Arkansas | $7,500–$23,500 | $14,700 | -6.1% |
| California | $8,450–$26,400 | $16,600 | +5.7% |
| Colorado | $8,050–$25,200 | $15,800 | +0.6% |
| Connecticut | $8,150–$25,400 | $16,000 | +1.7% |
| Delaware | $7,950–$24,900 | $15,700 | -0.3% |
| District of Columbia | $8,400–$26,200 | $16,500 | +4.9% |
| Florida | $8,150–$25,400 | $15,900 | +1.6% |
| Georgia | $7,900–$24,600 | $15,500 | -1.5% |
| Hawaii | $8,300–$26,000 | $16,300 | +3.9% |
| Idaho | $7,700–$24,000 | $15,100 | -3.9% |
| Illinois | $7,950–$24,900 | $15,600 | -0.5% |
| Indiana | $7,700–$24,100 | $15,100 | -3.5% |
| Iowa | $7,600–$23,700 | $14,900 | -5.0% |
| Kansas | $7,650–$23,900 | $15,000 | -4.5% |
| Kentucky | $7,650–$23,900 | $15,000 | -4.3% |
| Louisiana | $7,600–$23,700 | $14,900 | -5.3% |
| Maine | $7,900–$24,700 | $15,500 | -1.3% |
| Maryland | $8,150–$25,400 | $16,000 | +1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $8,300–$25,900 | $16,300 | +3.7% |
| Michigan | $7,800–$24,300 | $15,300 | -2.6% |
| Minnesota | $7,950–$24,800 | $15,600 | -0.7% |
| Mississippi | $7,550–$23,600 | $14,800 | -5.7% |
| Missouri | $7,700–$24,100 | $15,100 | -3.7% |
| Montana | $7,650–$23,900 | $15,000 | -4.4% |
| Nebraska | $7,650–$23,900 | $15,000 | -4.3% |
| Nevada | $7,900–$24,700 | $15,500 | -1.3% |
| New Hampshire | $8,200–$25,600 | $16,100 | +2.4% |
| New Jersey | $8,300–$26,000 | $16,300 | +4.0% |
| New Mexico | $7,650–$23,900 | $15,000 | -4.3% |
| New York | $8,250–$25,900 | $16,200 | +3.4% |
| North Carolina | $7,800–$24,300 | $15,300 | -2.7% |
| North Dakota | $7,600–$23,700 | $14,900 | -5.1% |
| Ohio | $7,700–$24,100 | $15,100 | -3.7% |
| Oklahoma | $7,600–$23,700 | $14,900 | -5.3% |
| Oregon | $8,150–$25,500 | $16,000 | +2.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $7,900–$24,700 | $15,500 | -1.1% |
| Rhode Island | $8,050–$25,200 | $15,800 | +0.6% |
| South Carolina | $7,750–$24,200 | $15,200 | -3.1% |
| South Dakota | $7,550–$23,700 | $14,900 | -5.4% |
| Tennessee | $7,750–$24,200 | $15,200 | -3.4% |
| Texas | $7,900–$24,700 | $15,500 | -1.3% |
| Utah | $7,800–$24,400 | $15,300 | -2.2% |
| Vermont | $7,900–$24,600 | $15,500 | -1.5% |
| Virginia | $8,050–$25,100 | $15,700 | +0.3% |
| Washington | $8,300–$26,000 | $16,300 | +3.9% |
| West Virginia | $7,650–$23,900 | $15,000 | -4.6% |
| Wisconsin | $7,750–$24,200 | $15,200 | -3.1% |
| Wyoming | $7,650–$24,000 | $15,100 | -4.1% |
Treat the state figure as a starting point. Metro areas often run well above rural counties in the same state, and demand spikes after hailstorms can push prices up for months.
Repair or replace?
Repair is reasonable for a few cracked, warped or storm-damaged boards, especially if matching pieces are available. HomeAdvisor puts siding repair at $360–$1,500, and Fixr at $2–$20 per square foot. Replace when damage is widespread, moisture has reached the sheathing, the material can no longer be matched, or repair bids approach half the cost of new siding, the threshold both Fixr and Angi suggest.
Look for these signs before you decide: soft or rotting boards, blistering paint inside the house on exterior walls, mold or peeling wallpaper, loose or buckled panels, and rising heating and cooling bills.
DIY vs. pro: Experienced DIYers can install vinyl on a one-story house and save the $1–$4 per square foot that labor costs (HomeAdvisor). Fiber cement is heavy and creates silica dust when cut, stucco is a specialty trade, and two-story work requires scaffolding, so most homeowners hire a pro for those. If your home was built before 1978, the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces to be certified in lead-safe work practices; hire a certified firm.
How to save money on siding
- Choose the material that fits your climate and budget. Vinyl is the cheapest to install, and fiber cement recoups more of its cost at resale (Cost vs. Value 2025).
- Coordinate with other exterior work. Replacing windows or gutters at the same time avoids re-flashing and re-trimming twice. Install windows before siding, and gutters after; see our window replacement cost guide and gutter installation cost guide.
- Know there is no federal tax credit. The IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, which covered insulation and air sealing materials, applies only to improvements made through December 31, 2025. Siding itself was not listed as a qualifying item.
- Ask about insurance coverage if siding was damaged by hail or wind. Your policy may pay for repair or replacement minus your deductible.
- Get at least three quotes priced on the same material, product line, wall area and trim package.
- Budget a contingency of 10%–20% for hidden rot and sheathing repairs, as This Old House recommends.
How to compare siding quotes
A complete quote should list:
- Brand, product line, profile and thickness (for vinyl, the gauge), color and finish.
- Square footage or number of squares, and the waste allowance (This Old House suggests 10%–15%).
- Tear-off and disposal of old siding, including dumpster fees.
- Sheathing inspection and a per-sheet or per-square-foot price for replacement.
- House wrap or weather barrier, flashing at windows and doors, and any insulation board.
- Trim, corners, soffit, fascia and window surrounds.
- Permit, inspections and who pulls them.
- Manufacturer warranty and a separate workmanship warranty.
Red flags: a price per house with no square footage; no mention of house wrap or flashing; "we'll go over your old siding" without inspecting what's underneath; large up-front deposits; or storm-chasing crews with out-of-state plates who push same-day signing.
Hidden costs people forget
- Rotten sheathing or framing found after tear-off.
- Removal and disposal: $1,000–$2,500 (Fixr); Hover lists $700–$2,000 for about 1,000 square feet and $250 for a dumpster rental.
- Soffit and fascia: $6–$30 and $7–$22 per linear foot (Fixr).
- Gutters and downspouts taken down and rehung or replaced: $4–$40 per linear foot (Fixr).
- Shutters, light fixtures, vents and outlets that must be removed and reinstalled; Hover's itemized vinyl example lists $468 for shutters and $300 for outlets, vents and hydrants.
- Scaffolding or ladder rental for multi-story work: $150–$400 (Hover).
- Asbestos abatement on older homes.
If the roof is near the end of its life, consider pricing it at the same time; our roof replacement cost guide covers the numbers.
Bottom line
Replacing siding typically costs $8,000 to $25,000, and about $15,700 is a fair national midpoint. Vinyl on a one-story home can come in under $10,000, while fiber cement or veneer on a large two-story house can pass $30,000. Tear-off, rotten sheathing, trim and house wrap are the items that move a quote most. Get three itemized bids that state square footage, product line and what happens if damage is found under the old siding.
Frequently asked questions
How much does siding cost for a 2,000 sq ft house?
A 2,000-square-foot home usually needs about 1,800 to 2,000 square feet of siding (Fixr), or 25 to 30 squares if it is two stories (Hover). Fixr puts the total at $5,400–$30,000 depending on material, and Hover estimates a full vinyl project at $12,300–$23,200 for one story and $16,500–$29,500 for two stories.
How much is vinyl siding for a 1,500 sq ft house?
Hover estimates a full vinyl siding project on a 1,500-square-foot home at about $9,900–$18,700 for a one-story house and $13,500–$24,000 for two stories, including removal, trim and permits. This Old House's example for a 1,500-square-foot ranch with basic vinyl is $12,500–$15,000.
What is the cheapest siding to install?
Vinyl is usually the cheapest full-replacement option, at about $4–$9 per square foot installed across our sources, with This Old House putting the average at $6.13. Some wood and engineered wood products can start lower per square foot, but they need painting or staining and more maintenance over time.
What is the lifespan of vinyl siding?
This Old House lists vinyl siding at 20 to 40 years, the same as aluminum and cedar. Fiber cement is rated at 50 years or more, stucco at 50 to 80 years, and brick or stone veneer at 100 years or more. Actual life depends on climate, installation quality and maintenance.
Does new siding increase home value?
According to the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, replacing 1,250 square feet of siding with vinyl costs about $17,950 nationally and recoups 96.5% at resale, while fiber cement costs $21,485 and recoups 113.7%. Those are national averages; local results vary.
How do I measure my house for siding?
Measure the length and height of each wall, multiply to get square feet, add triangular gable areas, and subtract large openings like garage doors. Divide by 100 to get squares, the unit siding is sold in. This Old House recommends adding 10%–15% for waste.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace siding?
For isolated damage, repair is far cheaper: HomeAdvisor puts siding repair at $360–$1,500 and Fixr at $2–$20 per square foot. Fixr and Angi both suggest replacing instead once repair costs approach about half the price of new siding, or when moisture has damaged the sheathing underneath.
Sources
We compared these sources to build the QuoteRuler range. State figures adjust the labor portion (45% of the total) using the BEA Regional Price Parities.
- How Much Does It Cost to Replace Siding on a House? — HomeAdvisor (Angi Inc.). Used for: Page titled 2025 data (Google snippet dated June 20, 2026 shows $5,559–$17,727). Average $11,533, range $5,560–$17,646; $1–$30 per sq ft; vinyl $3–$12, fiber cement $5–$14, engineered wood $1–$6, wood $1–$15, stucco $7–$9, aluminum $3–$6, steel $4–$16, brick $10–$20, brick veneer $3–$10, stone $7–$30, stone veneer $5–$11; totals by home size; labor $40–$75 per hour; asbestos siding replacement about $3,200; permits $150–$1,500; repair $360–$1,500..
- How Much Does It Cost to Replace or Install Siding? — Angi. Used for: 2025 data, same parent company and dataset as HomeAdvisor (not counted as independent): average $11,536, range $5,567–$17,651; labor $1–$4 per sq ft; repair worthwhile if under 50% of replacement cost..
- Siding Replacement Cost — This Old House. Used for: Updated June 12, 2026 (Homewyse data). Typical $8,000–$30,000, average $19,000; installed per sq ft (material/installed): vinyl $3.16/$6.13, aluminum $4.11/$7.32, fiber cement $5.37/$9.00, stucco $6.36/$9.66, cedar $8.95/$11.70, stone veneer $11.41/$14.16, brick veneer $15.30/$20.00; 2,000 sq ft totals (vinyl $12,252, aluminum $14,649, stucco $19,320, cedar $23,400, stone veneer $28,320); 1,500 sq ft ranch vinyl example $12,500–$15,000; house wrap $0.50–$1.00 per sq ft; permits $100–$500; waste 10%–15%; contingency 10%–20%; structural repairs and trim example $5,500; lifespans by material..
- Fiber Cement Siding Cost — This Old House. Used for: Updated April 1, 2026. Fiber cement $5–$14 per sq ft, national average $14,674; labor $2–$8 per sq ft (high end for multi-story or hard-to-access homes); removal of existing siding $0.70–$2 per sq ft..
- How Much Does It Cost to Replace Siding? — Fixr. Used for: Updated January 23, 2026. National average $14,500 (2,000 sq ft home), range $8,500–$20,000; $3–$15 per sq ft; engineered wood $2–$10, wood $2–$15, vinyl $3–$12, aluminum $3–$10, steel $4–$16, fiber cement $5–$14, stucco $7–$17, brick veneer $3–$13, brick $8–$21, stone veneer $5–$11, stone $20–$45; siding area and cost by home size (1,000 sq ft: 1,200–1,300 sq ft, $3,600–$19,500; 2,000 sq ft: 1,800–2,000 sq ft, $5,400–$30,000; 3,000 sq ft: 2,300–2,500 sq ft, $6,900–$37,500); labor $1–$4 per sq ft or $1,800–$8,000; removal $1,000–$2,500; trim $0.50–$30, soffit $6–$30, fascia $7–$22 per linear foot; gutters $4–$40 per linear foot; repair $2–$20 per sq ft; permits $150–$1,500; paint $1–$6 per sq ft..
- House Siding Cost — Hover. Used for: Updated September 8, 2026. Installed per sq ft: vinyl $4–$12, insulated vinyl $5–$18, aluminum $6–$10, fiber cement $6–$15, wood $2.25–$15, engineered wood $7–$12, stucco $7–$17, steel $7–$16, brick veneer $8–$13, brick $11–$27, stone veneer $10–$35, stone $21.50–$38.75; vinyl totals by size and stories (1,500 sq ft one story 14–18 squares, $9,900–$18,700; two stories 20–24 squares, $13,500–$24,000; 2,000 sq ft one story $12,300–$23,200; two stories 25–30 squares, $16,500–$29,500); removal $700–$2,000; house wrap $150–$300; insulation board $500–$1,000; insulated vinyl 20%–50% more; dumpster $250; shutters $468; outlets/vents $300; scaffolding $150–$400; permits $50–$500. Hover sells measurement software and cites no data sources..
- Cost vs Value 2025: National Results — Journal of Light Construction (Zonda). Used for: 2025 national averages (no 2026 edition found): vinyl siding replacement job cost $17,950, resale value $17,313, 96.5% recouped; fiber-cement siding replacement $21,485, resale value $24,420, 113.7% recouped. Project scope per the report's project descriptions: replace 1,250 sq ft of existing siding including trim..
- Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit — IRS. Used for: Credit applies to improvements made through December 31, 2025; insulation and air sealing materials qualified; siding is not listed as a qualifying item..
- Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program — U.S. EPA. Used for: Anyone paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing built before 1978 must be certified in lead-safe work practices..
- Regional Price Parities by State, 2023 — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Used for: state cost adjustments.