Siding Installation Cost Calculator (2026)
$4.00–$12.00per sq ft installedtypical 1,500 sq ft of vinyl siding: $6,480–$19,440updated November 2026
Siding is priced per square foot of wall surface, installed. Vinyl is the baseline; fiber cement (James Hardie) runs 40–80% more and wood/stone veneer higher still. Wall area = perimeter × height minus doors and windows — the calculator does that math for you.
Cost calculator — national average
Standard vinyl
$5,573
≈ $4.00 per sq ft installed
Premium vinyl / insulated
$11,146
≈ $8.00 per sq ft installed
Fiber cement or engineered wood
$16,718
≈ $12.00 per sq ft installed
Estimate covers 1,393.2 sq ft (includes 8% waste) × per sq ft installed.
Of the mid-range estimate: $5,573 labor · $5,573 materials (typical split)
Common add-ons not in the base price
- Old siding removaladd $0.5–2 per sq ft
- House wrap / insulation boardadd $1–3 per sq ft
- Soffit, fascia, trimadd $2–6 per linear ft
Price ranges we use
Prices updated November 2026| Tier | Unit price | Typical job (1,500 sq ft of vinyl siding) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard vinyl | $4.00 per sq ft installed | $6,480 |
| Premium vinyl / insulated | $8.00 per sq ft installed | $12,960 |
| Fiber cement or engineered wood | $12.00 per sq ft installed | $19,440 |
Sources
- Angi vinyl siding installation cost Houston TX (2025-09) (retrieved 2026-11-03)
- Angi vinyl siding installation cost Dallas TX (retrieved 2026-11-03)
- Angi vinyl siding installation cost Austin TX (retrieved 2026-11-03)
- HomeGuide vinyl siding cost (national $4-12/sqft) (retrieved 2026-11-03)
- Fixr Vinyl Siding Cost (national) (retrieved 2026-11-03)
- ProMatcher Siding Costs Los Angeles CA (retrieved 2026-11-03)
- Thumbtack Vinyl Siding Install Los Angeles (retrieved 2026-11-03)
- BuildCost Siding Installation Cost in Ohio (2026, vinyl $4-$9.10/sqft, labor 42%) (retrieved 2026-11-03)
Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual prices vary by project details — always confirm with on-site quotes from licensed contractors.
Where the money goes
Line-item breakdown for a typical 1,500 sq ft of vinyl siding. Rows are derived from the same sourced price ranges used above, so they add up to the job total exactly.
| Line item | What & how much | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Standard vinyl siding + house wrap1,620 sqft | $2,463 | $7,387 | derived from tracked prices |
| Labor, install and finish | Siding crew of 2-3per job | $3,240 | $9,720 | derived from tracked prices |
| Job Supplies | Fasteners, J-channel, corner postsper job | $162 | $486 | derived from tracked prices |
| Equipment Allowance | Siding brake and scaffoldingper job | $194 | $583 | derived from tracked prices |
| Remove & Haul | Old siding removal (if required)per job | $259 | $778 | derived from tracked prices |
| Disposal | Construction debris disposalper job | $97 | $292 | derived from tracked prices |
| Unused Min Labor | Job site prep and cleanupper job | $65 | $194 | derived from tracked prices |
| Total, typical job | $6,480 | $19,440 | = page totals | |
Split shares are derived from our tracked labor-share data and typical job cost structures; material quantities are calculated from the job dimensions. Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual prices vary by project details — always confirm with on-site quotes from licensed contractors.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does siding installation cost?
Across the US, expect $4.00–$12.00 per sq ft installed. A 1,500 sq ft of vinyl siding typically runs $6,480–$19,440.
How much of the siding installation price is labor vs materials?
Typically about 50% of the total goes to labor and 50% to materials. Labor share climbs on smaller or more complex jobs and in high-cost metros.
How can I pay less for siding installation?
Get at least three itemized quotes — spreads of 20%+ between contractors are common. Schedule work in the off-season (late fall through winter for most exterior projects), bundle neighboring projects together, and keep finishes at mid-range: upgrades on visible surfaces give the best value per dollar.