National cost guide

Siding cost: what you can expect to pay in 2026

New siding has a wide price range because material, wall area, labor, stories, removal, trim, and repairs all matter. Use these ranges to start planning, then compare local written estimates for your actual home.

Quick answer

Installed siding commonly falls between $4 and $22 per square foot before project-specific work. A standard vinyl project sits at the lower end of the material spectrum, while stone veneer and complex masonry work sit much higher.

Siding cost by material

MaterialLowExpectedHighLabor share
Vinyl siding$4$6$958%
Fiber cement siding$5$8$1358%
Engineered wood siding$4$7$1055%
Wood siding$5$8$1250%
Steel siding$6$9$1455%
Aluminum siding$4$7$1055%
Stucco siding$6$10$1460%
Brick veneer siding$7$12$1965%
Stone veneer siding$10$16$2250%

National dollars per square foot installed. The baseline excludes existing-siding removal and disposal, which the calculator adds only when selected.

What drives the final price

Exterior wall areaLiving area is not the same as siding area. A contractor’s field measurement accounts for walls, openings, gables, and waste.
Material and profileInsulated panels, factory finishes, shakes, vertical layouts, and masonry veneers can add material or installation complexity.
Stories and accessScaffolding, height, landscaping, and a complex roofline can increase labor time and safety requirements.
Old siding removalRemoval and disposal are priced separately because they are not needed on every project and the existing material changes the effort.
Trim and repairsWindow and door trim, soffit, fascia, flashing, water damage, and sheathing repairs can change a scope materially.
Local labor marketLabor availability and local conditions can move a national baseline up or down, which is why the calculator asks for ZIP.

How to use this guide

Start with the material you are considering, use the calculator to add your project basics, and request local estimates when you are ready. Keep the scope comparable across quotes: ask whether removal, disposal, wrap, trim, permits, cleanup, repairs, and warranty work are included.

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