Replacing your home’s siding is a significant project with various factors influencing the final cost. While getting an exact quote requires consultations with contractors, understanding the general price ranges and influencing factors can help you budget and make informed decisions.
General Siding Costs
In general, the average American homeowner can expect to pay anywhere between $5,000 and $25,000 for siding installation.
- Vinyl Siding: $5.00 to $16.00 per square foot installed.
- Fiber Cement Siding: Can reach as much as $24.00 per square foot installed.
Factors Influencing Siding Price
Several factors contribute to the final cost of your siding project:
Siding Material
The type of material chosen is the biggest price influencer. Here’s a breakdown by typical cost per 100 square feet (including installation):
- Aluminum: Around $500 per 100 square feet. This is often the most affordable option.
- Vinyl: Ranges from $650 to $1,400 per 100 square feet. Vinyl is very popular due to its cost-effectiveness and widespread availability.
- Wood: Around $700 or above per 100 square feet. While a traditional choice, wood requires significant ongoing maintenance, adding to the long-term cost.
- Fiber Cement: Averages between $1,400 and $1,800 per 100 square feet. This is typically the most expensive among these common options, but it offers a high-end aesthetic, durability, and low maintenance.
Different Siding Styles
Customizing the texture, style, and color of your siding can increase the final price. For instance, styles that mimic more expensive materials like brick or stone, or intricate designs like scalloped or shake, will often cost more per square foot than traditional lap or smooth vinyl.
Disadvantages of Insulated Vinyl Siding
While insulated vinyl siding offers enhanced thermal performance, improved appearance, and a more solid feel, its main disadvantage is its higher price. Adding insulation can raise the cost of the siding by 20% to 50% compared to standard vinyl. Although labor costs for insulated vinyl are similar to standard vinyl, proper installation by an experienced contractor is crucial to ensure the insulation benefits are fully realized and to prevent issues like holes in the insulation backing.
Your Home’s Size and Location
- Home Size and Layout: The total square footage of your home’s exterior and its architectural complexity (e.g., multiple stories, intricate designs, many windows or gables) will directly impact the amount of material and labor needed, thus affecting the price.
- Location: Siding installation costs vary significantly by geographic region due to differences in labor rates and material shipping costs. For example, the average pricing for siding installation in New York is around $12,000, while in Cleveland, it’s closer to $8,000.
Extra Costs
Beyond the primary factors, several additional expenses can impact the final project price:
- Trim Installation: Adding a trim package (fascia, soffit, windows, doors, rakes, etc.) can add hundreds to several thousand dollars to the overall cost.
- Old Siding Removal: If existing siding needs to be stripped before replacement, this can add an extra $5 to $10 per 100 square feet.
- Other Home Improvements: You might choose to replace gutters, add gutter guards, or install new shutters concurrently, which will add further expenses to the project.
Understanding all these factors will help you make a more informed decision and adjust your budget for a siding replacement project that not only enhances your home’s aesthetic but also provides crucial protection against the elements.