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How much does a siding replacement cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20262 sources

A siding replacement costs $5,559 to $17,727 in the US, with a typical job around $11,588. Basis: per house: typical range of customer-reported projects. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per house: typical range of customer-reported projects

Low
$5,559
Typical
$11,588
High
$17,727

Siding replacement cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Siding replacement cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$5,559$11,588$17,727Per house: typical range of customer-reported projects (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of a siding replacement

  1. Home size and shape

    Cost rises with wall area and corners.

  2. Material

    Siding materials range from $1 to $30 per sq ft.

  3. Removal of old siding

    Tear-off and disposal add labor and dumpster fees.

  4. Labor

    Labor runs $40 to $75 per hour, higher on multi-story homes.

  5. Asbestos

    Homes built before 1980 may need asbestos removal, averaging $3,200.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Whole-house siding jobs usually need a building permit, which runs $150 to $1,500 depending on local rules; small repairs often don't.

What’s usually included

  • Removal of the old siding
  • House wrap and trim in the agreed scope
  • New siding and installation labor

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Siding replacement cost: questions

How much does a siding replacement cost?

A siding replacement costs $5,559 to $17,727 in the US, with a typical job around $11,588. Basis: per house: typical range of customer-reported projects. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of a siding replacement?

Home size and shape: cost rises with wall area and corners. Material: siding materials range from $1 to $30 per sq ft. Removal of old siding: tear-off and disposal add labor and dumpster fees. Labor: labor runs $40 to $75 per hour, higher on multi-story homes.

Do I need a permit for a siding replacement?

Whole-house siding jobs usually need a building permit, which runs $150 to $1,500 depending on local rules; small repairs often don't.

What is usually included in the price?

Removal of the old siding; House wrap and trim in the agreed scope; New siding and installation labor. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Siding installation cost”, updated June 20, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Siding installation cost · page updated June 20, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; permit.
  2. Journal of Light Construction: 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: Siding Replacement, Vinyl · page updated 2025 · checked October 2026Used for: Regional adjustment ratio.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $5,559 to $17,727. Editorial policy

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