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Siding Cost Estimator

Wall area, material, trim, house wrap, and tear-off → installed siding price band.

Project
sq ft
15%
Where

Expected in Denver

$20,000–$45,500

Typical $31,000

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Siding estimate

Low
$20,000
Typical
$31,000
High
$45,500

Quick answer

New siding often costs about $4–$11 per square foot for vinyl and $7–$16 for fiber cement installed, plus tear-off and trim details. Enter wall area, material, and options for a regional band before collecting bids.

What this assumes

  • Wall area excludes openings roughly via a default trim percentage — measure net if you know it.
  • Fiber cement includes factory primer; painting may be extra.
  • Two-story access may add labor not fully captured in metro index.

Important

Asbestos or lead paint abatement, sheathing rot, and window flashing repairs are common change-order sources.

Understanding the result

Square feet of wall

Multiply footprint perimeter by wall height and subtract large openings — or use total wall area from plans.

Removal matters

Tear-off exposes sheathing — budget repairs if the home is pre-1980.

How the math works

Installed $ = wall sq ft × material $/sq ft × regional blend × trim/removal/wrap multipliers.

Where to find each input

  • Wall area — perimeter × height minus openings
  • Bid per square — siding line on proposal
  • Trim scope — corners, soffit, fascia
  • Tear-off yes/no — demo line item

Worked examples

2,000 sq ft vinyl

Single story, removal on.

Often mid-teens thousands installed.

2,200 sq ft fiber cement

Wrap on, 15% trim allowance.

Higher band — painting may be extra on some lines.

1,600 sq ft wood

Premium wood, two-story access.

Labor index matters — get scaffold line item.

What this does not include

  • Sheathing rot
  • Window flashing rework
  • Lead/asbestos

Regional adjustment

Northern climates see seasonal labor peaks in late summer.

Accuracy and references

True Trade Path siding-replacement cost guide.

Counterpart bridge

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Common questions

How much does siding cost per square foot?
Vinyl often $4–$11/sq ft installed; fiber cement $7–$16/sq ft in many markets.
Vinyl vs fiber cement?
Vinyl is lower cost; fiber cement is heavier, more fire-resistant, and needs painting on some lines.
Is house wrap included?
Toggle wrap — good practice on full tear-off; verify in quote.
How much trim allowance should I use?
10–20% of wall area equivalent is common for corners, soffits, and fascia tie-ins.
Can I side over old siding?
Sometimes — but hides rot and violates some manufacturer warranties. Full removal is safer.
Does this include soffit and fascia?
Only via trim percentage — itemize soffit/fascia separately on bids.
How long does siding take?
Whole-home reskin often 1–2 weeks weather permitting.
Do I need a permit?
Many jurisdictions require permit for full reskin — ask contractor to pull it.
Is this a quote from a contractor?
No — it is a planning band from published medians and engineering rules. Always collect written, itemized bids.
Can I save my results?
Use Print / save PDF on the shareable card or save to your homeowner account when signed in.
Why does my metro change the number?
Labor and permit costs vary by market. We apply a regional cost index from our metro table.
What vintage are the cost ranges?
2024–2026 residential medians cross-checked with True Trade Path cost guides and RSMeans-style repair data.
Does this include tax?
Unless your quote says otherwise, assume sales tax may apply to materials in your state.
Should I get three quotes?
Yes — three comparable scopes are the standard check before you sign.
What if my house is unusual?
Historic homes, steep sites, and commercial-grade equipment need site-specific quotes — treat this as a screen.
Where is the pro counterpart?
See the counterpart bridge at the bottom — contractors use the paired tool to build defensible pricing.

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