Siding Installation Cost Estimator
Enter the wall area and material for professionally installed siding pricing.
Runs entirely in your browser — your numbers never leave this page.
How it works
Installed siding = wall area × material rate (+ removal):
- Vinyl (~$7.50/sq ft): cheapest, 20–30 year life, fades eventually.
- Fiber cement (~$13/sq ft): the pro pick — wood look, 30–50 years, fire and pest resistant.
- Wood (~$14/sq ft): beautiful, needs paint every 5–7 years.
- Stucco (~$11/sq ft): great in dry climates; cracks in freeze-thaw zones.
- Removal (+$1.50/sq ft): worth it on old homes — exposes sheathing damage and lets you add proper housewrap.
- ROI: fiber cement re-siding recoups ~70%+ — among the best exterior ROIs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does siding installation cost?
About $7.50/sq ft vinyl, $11 stucco, $13 fiber cement, $14 wood — installed, plus ~$1.50/sq ft for old siding removal.
What is the best siding material?
Fiber cement (Hardie): wood look, 30–50 year life, fire-resistant — the contractor favorite and best ROI.
How much to side a 2,000 sq ft house?
Roughly $15,000 vinyl, $26,000 fiber cement — wall area is typically ~2,000 sq ft for that house size.
Should I remove old siding?
Yes on older homes — it exposes sheathing rot and lets you install proper housewrap. Adds ~$1.50/sq ft.
How long does it take?
1–2 weeks for a typical house with a good crew.
Does new siding add value?
Fiber cement re-siding recoups ~70%+ at resale — one of the best exterior project ROIs.
Vinyl vs fiber cement?
Vinyl: half the price, 20–30 yrs, fades. Fiber cement: 2x price, 30–50 yrs, holds paint, fire-resistant.
Can siding be installed in winter?
Vinyl gets brittle in extreme cold — fiber cement and wood install fine year-round.
What about insulation?
Add insulated sheathing or housewrap during re-siding — the labor is already paid for.
How do I measure wall area?
Perimeter × wall height, minus ~15% for windows/doors. This calculator takes the final number.