Siding installation costs $4 to $13 per square foot installed, or $10,000 to $32,500 for a 2,500-square-foot home.2 Angi’s average project is $11,588; Fixr’s is $14,500 for a 2,000-square-foot home.13 Vinyl runs $3 to $12 per square foot; premium stone and brick reach $45.123 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on material, home size and layout, old siding removal, and local labor rates.
$4 – $13
per sq. ft. installed, HomeGuide
$11,588
average project, Angi
$14,500
average 2,000 sq. ft. home, Fixr
$1 – $4
labor per sq. ft.
Quick math: Fixr’s $14,500 average on a 2,000 sq. ft. home works out to $7.25 per square foot installed, our arithmetic — right in the middle of all three sources’ per-foot bands.123 Angi’s $11,588 average is lower because it mixes in partial and single-wall jobs, not just full replacements.1
Cost by material
| Material | Installed per sq. ft. | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $3 – $12 | 20 – 40 years |
| Aluminum | $3 – $10 | 25 – 40 years |
| Engineered wood | $7 – $12 | 30 – 50 years |
| Fiber cement | $5 – $15 (Hardie board $16 – $40) | 50 – 75 years |
| Wood / cedar | $5 – $16 | 20 – 40 years |
| Steel | $7 – $16 | 40 – 70 years |
| Stucco | $7 – $17 | 50 – 80 years |
| Brick | $8 – $20 | 100+ years |
| Stone veneer | $5 – $11 | 20 – 75 years |
| Stone | $7 – $45 | 100+ years |
Vinyl is the most popular siding in the U.S. and the cheapest mainstream option; fiber cement costs more upfront and lasts 50 to 75 years with almost no upkeep.23 James Hardie brand fiber cement runs $16 to $40 per square foot installed (HomeGuide) — brand premiums are real.2
Cost by home size
| Siding area | HomeGuide ($4–$13/sf) | Angi (vinyl to premium) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq. ft. | $4,000 – $13,000 | $1,000 – $13,500 (basic) / up to $50,000 |
| 1,500 sq. ft. | $6,000 – $19,500 | $1,500 – $20,250 / up to $75,000 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $8,000 – $26,000 | $2,000 – $27,000 / up to $100,000 |
| 2,500 sq. ft. | $10,000 – $32,500 | $2,500 – $33,750 / up to $125,000 |
HomeGuide’s grid matches its $4 to $13 band exactly — 2,500 sq. ft. × $4 to $13 = $10,000 to $32,500, our arithmetic.2 Note siding area is not floor area: a 2,000 sq. ft. home typically needs 1,800 to 2,000 sq. ft. of siding (Fixr).3
Labor, removal, and extras
Labor runs $1 to $4 per square foot ($40 to $90 per hour), or $1,800 to $8,000 for an average home (Angi, Fixr).13 Old siding removal adds $0.70 to $2.00 per square foot (HomeGuide) — Fixr quotes it flat at $1,000 to $2,500 including disposal.23 Permits run $150 to $1,500 depending on municipality.13 Trim, soffits, fascia, and flashing are often excluded from estimates — trim alone adds $0.50 to $30 per linear foot (Fixr).3 Painting after install adds $1 to $6 per square foot.3
Worked examples
Example 1 — 2,500 sq. ft. home, vinyl. HomeGuide: $4 to $12 per foot = $10,000 to $30,000, our arithmetic matching its grid.2 Add removal of the old siding at $0.70 to $2.00 per foot: $1,750 to $5,000 more, our arithmetic.2
Example 2 — 2,000 sq. ft. home, fiber cement. At $6 to $15 per foot (HomeGuide): $12,000 to $30,000, our arithmetic.2 Fixr’s whole-project average of $14,500 lands at the low end — consistent with a mid-grade fiber cement or premium vinyl job on this size home.3
Example 3 — repair or replace? Both Angi and Fixr use the 50% rule: if the repair quote exceeds half the replacement cost, replace.13 On a $14,500 replacement, a repair quote above $7,250, our arithmetic, tips the decision to new siding — and new fiber cement recoups up to 114% of its cost at resale (Fixr, citing Cost vs. Value).3
FAQ
What is the cheapest siding? Vinyl at $3 to $12 per square foot installed — all three sources agree. Aluminum and engineered wood are close behind.123
What lasts longest? Brick and stone at 100+ years; fiber cement and stucco 50 to 80. Vinyl lasts 20 to 40 (Angi, HomeGuide).12
Is new siding a good investment? One of the best exterior projects: fiber cement recoups up to 114% at resale (Fixr), and Angi cites ROI as high as 80%. Insulated siding can also cut heating costs 7 to 8%, up to $170 per year (Fixr).13
What is not in the estimate? Often trim, soffits, fascia, flashing, gutters, and painting — ask for each as a line item, since trim alone runs $0.50 to $30 per linear foot (Fixr).3
Can I install siding myself? Vinyl on a simple single-story wall is the only realistic DIY scenario; multi-story work, fiber cement, and masonry are pro jobs — the labor is only $1 to $4 per foot of the total.13
DIY shopping: a yearly wash with vinyl siding cleaner keeps new siding looking new for its full lifespan (plain link, no affiliate relationship).
Sources
- Angi, How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost? (2026 data).
- HomeGuide, How Much Does Siding Cost to Install or Replace? (2026).
- Fixr, How Much Does It Cost to Replace Siding? (2026 data).
Related guides
Siding Repair Cost
Exterior Painting Cost
Gutter Installation Cost
Window Replacement Cost
All cost guides