Cost to Replace Siding – Estimates and Prices at Fixr

How much does it cost to replace siding?

House siding is crucial to curb appeal,necessary to close the exterior surface of the building envelope, and offers an opportunity to choose enhancements in appearance as well as insulating properties. Therefore, a good-quality siding can have a major impact on the resale value of a home.

The typical cost of installed average house siding will vary by siding material, its finish quality, the house size, the number of windows and doors, the insulation, climate, the amount of decorative detail,the labor rate and whether or not the material in question needs to be painted or primed by the installer.

The Material choices and typical costs for installed house siding include:

Lowest cost

Wood finish

Economy appearance

Surface maintenance

Lowest cost

No painting

Economy appearance

Easily dented

Not insulating

It might fade over time

It can corrode in some climates

Low cost

No painting

Insulating

Economy appearance

Easily dented

It might fade over time

It can corrode in some climates

Low cost

No painting

Insulating

Economy appearance

Cracking

It might melt in hot climates

Visible seams3

No painting

Better appearance

Insulating

More costly

Easily dented

Wood finish

Good appearance

No painting

Good appearance

Insulating

No maintenance

Stylish

Durable

Costly

Long construction

No maintenance

Stylish

Durable

More costly

Long construction

No maintenance

StylishDurable

Very costly

Long construction

Durability

Low maintenance

Highest return on investment

Costly

Durability

Low maintenance

Insulating

Nicer appearance

An example of a house siding project requires 1,500 square feet of siding not including the window and door areas. The project is to install the house siding and trim around doors and windows. Removal costs (not included) for old siding are shown in the following tables.

In the following tables the Material Cost figures are what the alert DIY persons should expect to pay for all material necessary to complete the installation.

Fir Faced Plywood1 Siding

Standard Grade Non-insulating Aluminum

Standard Grade Insulating Aluminum

Standard Grade Insulating Vinyl2

Deluxe Grade Insulating Aluminum

Redwood4 Faced Plywood1 Siding

Deluxe Grade Insulating Vinyl2

Fiber cement6

Fiber cement6 insulating

Cultured Stone Smooth Veneer5

Cultured Stone Terrazzo Veneer5

Granite Stone Smooth Veneer5

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