Siding Replacement Cost Calculator

Estimate your siding replacement cost based on wall area, material, number of stories, and removal needs — materials, labor, and total cost breakdown.

Project Details

Average home exterior is 1,200-2,000 sq ft — measure or estimate all walls minus windows and doors

Estimated Cost

Location

Low

$10,550

Average

$18,950

High

$29,050

Cost Breakdown

Materials

ItemQtyLowMidHigh
Vinyl Siding1500 sq ft$4,500$7,500$12,000
House Wrap / Weather Barrier1500 sq ft$750$1,500$2,250
Trim, Corners & J-Channel1 job$500$1,200$2,000
Subtotal$5,750$10,200$16,250

Labor & Fees

ItemQtyLowMidHigh
Siding Installation Labor1500 sq ft$3,000$6,000$9,000
Old Siding Removal & Disposal1500 sq ft$1,500$2,250$3,000
Cleanup & Hauling1 job$300$500$800
Subtotal$4,800$8,750$12,800

Notes

  • Estimate based on 1500 sq ft of vinyl siding on a 1-story home with old siding removal.
  • Prices vary significantly by region, contractor, and market conditions. Use this as a planning estimate and compare at least three written quotes.

About the Replacement Cost Calculator

Siding replacement transforms your home's curb appeal, weather protection, and energy efficiency. Whether you're upgrading from aging vinyl, switching to fiber cement, or considering brick veneer, our calculator breaks down costs by material, wall area, number of stories, and removal scope — helping you compare options and set a realistic budget.

How We Calculate Replacement Cost

We calculate per-square-foot costs for your selected siding material and add corresponding labor rates. A story multiplier adjusts for height access: 2-story homes add 15%, 3-story homes add 30% for scaffolding and difficulty. If removing existing siding, tear-off labor is added at $1-$2 per square foot. House wrap, trim, and cleanup are included as standard line items.

Factors That Affect Replacement Cost

Key factors affecting siding replacement cost: total wall area (minus windows and doors), siding material (vinyl is cheapest, brick veneer is most expensive), number of stories (scaffolding adds cost), whether old siding must be removed, condition of underlying sheathing (rot repair adds cost), trim complexity (corners, soffits, window surrounds), and regional labor rates.

Replacement Cost by Exterior Wall Area

Exterior Wall AreaLowAverageHigh
800 sq ft$6,000$10,900$16,800
1,100 sq ft$7,950$14,350$22,050
1,500 sq ft$10,550$18,950$29,050
2,300 sq ft$15,750$28,150$43,050
3,000 sq ft$20,300$36,200$55,300
4,500 sq ft$30,050$53,450$81,550

National average at typical settings — use the calculator above for your exact inputs and location.

Planning a larger project? You may also want to estimate costs for window replacement cost, soffit installation cost, foundation repair cost, or roof replacement cost.

Sources

Costs are based on current industry ranges and vary by location and market conditions. See how we calculate costs — cost data last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions