Know what your siding should cost
A 1,700 sq ft siding costs $7,300 to $11,400 in 2026, about $6 per sq ft installed. Across every option it runs from $6,800 (vinyl) to $46,200 (stone veneer).
Four questions gets you an itemised range, adjusted for construction wages where you live. The whole number, up front, before we ask for anything.
What siding work costs in 2026
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Vinyl The most common choice and the cheapest installed | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Aluminium | $7,650 – $12,000 |
| Stucco | $9,850 – $15,400 |
| Cedar or wood Needs refinishing every few years | $13,100 – $20,500 |
| Fibre cement James Hardie and similar, heavy, durable, labour-intensive | $13,900 – $21,700 |
| Stone veneer | $23,300 – $36,500 |
Where the money goes
Siding material
$3,740 · 40% of the job
Installation labour
$3,180 · 34% of the job
Removal and disposal
$940 · 10% of the job
Trim, corners and accessories
$840 · 9% of the job
Permits and inspection
$650 · 7% of the job
Siding cost by state
Labour is the part of this job that moves with geography. These are the same 1,700 sq ft project, priced against construction wages in each state.
- California $7,650 – $12,000 +4.6% vs national
- Texas $7,350 – $11,500 +1.3% vs national
- Florida $6,850 – $10,700 -6.0% vs national
- New York $7,600 – $11,900 +4.4% vs national
- Indiana $7,200 – $11,200 -1.8% vs national
- Kansas $7,000 – $10,900 -4.4% vs national
- Kentucky $7,000 – $10,900 -4.3% vs national
- Louisiana $7,300 – $11,400 -0.1% vs national
- Massachusetts $8,050 – $12,600 +10.5% vs national
- Maryland $7,350 – $11,500 +0.6% vs national
- Maine $6,900 – $10,800 -5.1% vs national
- Michigan $7,350 – $11,500 +0.4% vs national
Questions homeowners ask
How much does it cost to side a 1,500 sq ft house?
A 1,500 square foot house has roughly 1,700 square feet of siding. In vinyl at mid-range quality that runs about $7,300 to $11,400. Fibre cement on the same house is closer to $17,800.
How much does 2,000 sq ft of siding cost?
Around $9,450 to $14,800 in vinyl at mid-range quality. Note that 2,000 square feet of siding is not a 2,000 square foot house, wall area typically runs 110 to 120% of floor area, more with gables.
Is fibre cement worth the extra over vinyl?
It costs nearly twice as much, about $17,800 against $9,350 on a typical house, and lasts far longer, resists fire and holds paint well. The trade-off is weight and labour, which is where most of the extra goes.
Does the old siding have to come off first?
Usually, at about $1.20 per square foot on top. Installing over existing siding is sometimes possible with vinyl, but it hides rot and sheathing damage rather than fixing it, and rot repair found mid-job runs about $1,500.
Reviewed and maintained by Anchorcost. Last checked September 3, 2026. Figures are verified against this page's own calculator on every build. How these figures are worked out.