SIDING REPLACEMENT · 2026 PLANNING MODEL

Siding replacement cost calculator

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ZIP code optionalNot used to change the current national estimate.Finished home square footageWe estimate exterior wall area from home size and number of stories.StoriesNew siding materialExterior complexityTrim and openingsExisting siding removalHidden sheathing, rot, mold, or water damage discovered after removal is not included in the estimate.

This is a planning estimate. Exact wall dimensions, local labor, trim, flashing, insulation, sheathing repairs, permits, and product selection can materially change a real quote.

Cost examples

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Open either section for common siding replacement examples.

By house sizeSiding replacement cost by home sizeView

Two-story home, vinyl siding, typical exterior complexity, standard trim, and existing-siding removal.

Finished home size	Estimated siding area	Planning range
1,000 sq ft	1,540 sq ft	$8,200–$17,600
1,500 sq ft	1,880 sq ft	$10,000–$21,300
2,000 sq ft	2,170 sq ft	$11,500–$24,500
2,500 sq ft	2,430 sq ft	$12,800–$27,300
3,000 sq ft	2,660 sq ft	$14,000–$29,800

For a 2,000 sq ft two-story home, this model is roughly $11,500–$24,500 under these assumptions.

By materialVinyl vs. fiber cement vs. woodView

Same 2,000 sq ft two-story example; only the siding material changes.

Siding material	Planning range
Vinyl siding	$11,500–$24,500
Fiber cement siding	$12,600–$25,600
Engineered wood siding	$10,400–$24,500
Cedar / wood siding	$17,200–$33,500
Aluminum siding	$11,500–$24,500

Product grade, trim, weather barrier, flashing, soffit and fascia work, hidden sheathing damage, permits, and local labor can change the quote.

What moves the number

Why siding quotes can vary so much

Living square footage is not the same as exterior wall area. Stories, footprint, gables, bump-outs, windows, doors, trim, tear-off, and the siding material all change the amount of labor and material required.

Material: vinyl is usually one of the lower-cost choices, while fiber cement and wood typically cost more to install.
Height: multi-story work adds staging, safety, and labor time.
Exterior complexity: gables, dormers, bump-outs, and intersecting walls create more cuts and detail work.
Trim and openings: windows, doors, corners, soffits, fascia, and decorative trim can materially increase labor.
Tear-off: removing old siding can reveal hidden sheathing, moisture, or rot that was impossible to price beforehand.

Questions worth asking

Before you accept a siding quote

Why does the calculator estimate siding area?

Most homeowners know their home's living square footage but not its exterior wall area. We use a simple geometric estimate based on home size and stories, subtract an allowance for doors and windows, then add a waste/cut allowance. A contractor should measure the exterior before giving a final quote.

Does the estimate include hidden wall damage?

No. Rot, mold, damaged sheathing, missing flashing, and other problems behind the existing siding are often discovered only after tear-off.

How should I compare contractor quotes?

Compare the exact siding product, tear-off, housewrap or weather barrier, flashing, trim, soffit/fascia scope, sheathing-repair pricing, permits, cleanup, and both workmanship and manufacturer warranties.

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