House siding costs $4 to $13 per square foot installed in 2026. Vinyl is the most affordable at $4.50 to $8.20 per square foot; material and home size drive the total. For a typical 2,000 sq ft of wall area, that's roughly $8,000 to $26,000 (SidingCostEstimate editorial estimates).
Third-party benchmarks: Angi puts the average siding project at $11,590 (typical $5,559 – $17,728) and This Old House puts the average full replacement at about $19,000 (accessed Oct 27, 2026). See cost to side a house for the sourced breakdown.
Siding cost by material
| Material | Installed cost / sq ft |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4.50 – $8.20 |
| Insulated vinyl | $6 – $11 |
| Engineered wood (e.g. LP SmartSide) | $5 – $10 |
| Fiber cement (e.g. James Hardie) | $6 – $13 |
| Wood (cedar, clapboard) | $6 – $14 |
| Metal / aluminum / steel | $5 – $12 |
| Stucco | $7 – $12 |
| Stone / stone veneer | $15 – $50 |
| Old siding removal (add-on) | $0.70 – $2 |
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Cost guides
Siding cost per square foot
Every material, labor and removal cost.
Vinyl siding cost
The budget favorite, from $4.50/sq ft.
Siding replacement cost
Tear-off, disposal and new siding.
Fiber cement / Hardie cost
Durable, fire-resistant, popular everywhere.
Siding installation cost
Labor, trim and what drives the price.
Cost to side a house
Whole-house totals from Angi, HomeGuide and This Old House.
James Hardie siding cost
Hardie board prices by size, style and add-ons.
LP SmartSide siding cost
Engineered wood prices, warranty and comparisons.
Wood siding cost
Cedar, pine, redwood and more, by species and style.
Stucco siding cost
Traditional vs. synthetic stucco and repair costs.
Siding repair cost
Repair prices by damage type and material.
Best siding for cold climates
What holds up to freeze-thaw winters.
Siding contractors by state
Popular cities
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house siding cost in 2026?
House siding costs $4 to $13 per square foot installed in 2026. Materials run $1 to $12 per square foot and labor $1 to $4 per square foot.
How much does vinyl siding cost per square foot?
Vinyl siding, the most affordable option, costs $4.50 to $8.20 per square foot installed.
Does old siding removal cost extra?
Yes. Removing old siding adds $0.70 to $2.00 per square foot to the project.
About these figures: per-square-foot ranges, project totals, climate recommendations and city/state adjustments in the tables on this page are SidingCostEstimate editorial estimates, scaled from typical national ranges with an estimated local cost factor. They are not survey data or quotes. For dated third-party benchmarks from Angi, HomeGuide, This Old House and the Cost vs. Value Report, see our methodology and cost to side a house. Always compare written quotes from licensed local contractors.