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Siding replacement cost
Replacing the siding on 1507 sq ft of wall, about 1,500 sq ft or 15 squares, typically costs $14,000 for vinyl, with most quotes between $10,900 and $18,200 before sales tax. That includes tearing off and hauling away the old siding, new house wrap, new vinyl siding with corners and window and door trim, and the permit. A basic job that keeps the old trim and weather barrier is about $12,300; a premium job in fiber cement with foam insulation board and new soffit and fascia is around $22,900. Pick another material in the calculator to price it on the same house.
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| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $15,300 | $17,400 | $28,300 |
| Illinois | $14,300 | $16,300 | $26,600 |
| Massachusetts | $14,000 | $16,000 | $26,000 |
| California | $14,000 | $15,900 | $26,100 |
| Alaska | $13,700 | $15,700 | $25,600 |
| Washington | $13,800 | $15,700 | $25,700 |
| New York | $13,500 | $15,400 | $25,300 |
| New Jersey | $13,100 | $14,900 | $24,100 |
| Minnesota | $13,100 | $14,800 | $24,100 |
| Connecticut | $12,900 | $14,700 | $23,900 |
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| Wisconsin | $12,700 | $14,400 | $23,400 |
| Indiana | $12,600 | $14,300 | $23,400 |
| Missouri | $12,600 | $14,300 | $23,300 |
| Ohio | $12,600 | $14,300 | $23,300 |
| Oregon | $12,600 | $14,300 | $23,500 |
| Rhode Island | $12,600 | $14,300 | $23,300 |
| Colorado | $12,500 | $14,200 | $23,300 |
| District of Columbia | $12,500 | $14,200 | $23,200 |
| Maryland | $12,500 | $14,200 | $23,300 |
| Michigan | $12,400 | $14,200 | $23,200 |
| Nevada | $12,500 | $14,200 | $23,300 |
| Vermont | $12,500 | $14,200 | $23,300 |
| Maine | $12,400 | $14,100 | $23,200 |
| New Hampshire | $12,400 | $14,100 | $23,100 |
| Montana | $12,200 | $13,900 | $22,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $12,200 | $13,900 | $22,800 |
| Arizona | $12,100 | $13,800 | $22,600 |
| Delaware | $12,100 | $13,800 | $22,600 |
| Iowa | $12,100 | $13,800 | $22,500 |
| North Dakota | $12,100 | $13,800 | $22,500 |
| Kansas | $11,900 | $13,600 | $22,200 |
| New Mexico | $11,900 | $13,600 | $22,500 |
| Wyoming | $11,900 | $13,600 | $22,200 |
| Virginia | $11,700 | $13,400 | $21,900 |
| Kentucky | $11,600 | $13,200 | $21,500 |
| Utah | $11,600 | $13,200 | $21,400 |
| Idaho | $11,500 | $13,100 | $21,400 |
| Nebraska | $11,400 | $13,000 | $21,100 |
| Tennessee | $11,400 | $13,000 | $21,100 |
| South Carolina | $11,300 | $12,900 | $21,000 |
| Florida | $11,300 | $12,800 | $20,900 |
| North Carolina | $11,200 | $12,800 | $20,800 |
| Louisiana | $11,100 | $12,700 | $20,800 |
| South Dakota | $11,200 | $12,700 | $20,700 |
| West Virginia | $11,100 | $12,700 | $20,700 |
| Georgia | $11,100 | $12,600 | $20,700 |
| Texas | $11,100 | $12,600 | $20,600 |
| Mississippi | $11,000 | $12,500 | $20,500 |
| Alabama | $10,900 | $12,400 | $20,400 |
| Arkansas | $10,900 | $12,400 | $20,300 |
| Oklahoma | $10,900 | $12,400 | $20,300 |
What's included
Mid-range
- Tearing off one layer of old siding, with dumpster and disposal
- New house wrap with taped seams and flashing tape around windows and doors
- New vinyl siding with starter strip, J-channel and fasteners
- New outside corner posts and window and door trim
- Building permit
- Cleanup and nail sweep of the yard
What affects the cost
Siding material
Vinyl is the cheapest to install and needs no paint. Fiber cement costs noticeably more, is heavier and slower to cut, but resists fire, rot and pests and holds paint well. Engineered wood sits in between, while cedar, steel and stucco are at the top of the range.
Wall area and shape
Siding is priced by the square (100 sq ft). Gables, dormers, bay windows and lots of corners add cutting and trim, so two houses with the same square footage can price differently.
Number of stories
A two- or three-story house needs pump jacks, scaffolding or lifts and more time moving them, which raises the labor cost noticeably.
Tear-off and what is underneath
Removing one layer is standard. Two layers, such as vinyl over old wood clapboard, cost more to strip. Rotten sheathing found under the old siding is replaced at an extra cost per sheet.
Insulation and weather barrier
House wrap is standard with a new siding job. Adding rigid foam board under the siding improves comfort and energy use, but it also means extending window and door trim.
Trim, soffit and fascia
New corner posts and window trim are usually part of the job. Replacing soffit and fascia, or wrapping them in aluminum, is priced per linear foot and adds a significant amount on a large house.
How to save
- Get quotes priced per square for the same material line, and check that tear-off, wrap and trim are listed.
- Book in late fall or winter, when many siding contractors have more open dates.
- Replace windows first or at the same time, so the new trim fits them properly and only has to be done once.
- Ask for a per-sheet price for sheathing repairs in the contract so surprises are capped.
Grants, tax and rules
Permits and tax
Many towns require a building permit for re-siding, and historic districts can restrict materials and colors, so check with your building department before you sign. Our figures are before sales tax, which varies by state.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace siding on a house?
For 1507 sq ft of wall, about 1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding with tear-off, house wrap and new trim costs about $14,000 before sales tax, with most quotes between $10,900 and $18,200. Fiber cement, cedar, steel or stucco cost more.
Is fiber cement worth it over vinyl?
Fiber cement costs more up front but lasts longer, resists fire and impact better and looks more like painted wood. Vinyl is cheaper and needs no paint. In areas with wildfire risk or hail, fiber cement is often the better long-term buy.
How long does it take to re-side a house?
A crew usually finishes an average house in one to two weeks, depending on size, number of stories, weather and how much sheathing needs repair.
Can new siding go over old siding?
Sometimes vinyl can go over flat, sound wood siding, but most contractors recommend tearing off so they can inspect and repair the sheathing and install a proper weather barrier. Covering rot hides problems that get worse.
What does a square of siding cost?
A square is 100 sq ft. Divide our typical price by the number of squares on your house to compare it with contractor quotes, which often include tear-off, wrap and trim in the price per square.
How this estimate is calculated
Work hours: 100.2 · Labour: $7,515 · Materials: $6,474
Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; Regione Toscana, Prezzario dei Lavori 2026 (CC BY 4.0); ECB exchange rates; market check: vinyl, 1,500 sq ft of wall with tear-off, house wrap, trim and permit, before tax: This Old House (06/2026) 1,500 sq ft vinyl ranch $12,500-15,000, HomeGuide (10/2025) $4-13/sq ft, Fixr (01/2026) avg $14,500, HomeAdvisor (06/2026) avg $11,587, Cost vs Value 2025 vinyl $17,950 for 1,250 sq ft (full remodeler scope).
Last reviewed September 26, 2026 · How we calculate costs · Editorial policy