How Much Does a Siding Replacement Cost in 2026?
Removing old siding and installing new exterior cladding including vinyl, fiber cement, wood, or metal siding.
pie_chartCost Breakdown
Percentages show typical range of total project cost. Actual breakdown varies by scope and specifications.
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trending_upROI & Resale Value
75-85% cost recovery on resale
mapRegional Cost Adjustments
National average costs should be adjusted based on your location. Coastal cities and high cost-of-living areas run significantly higher.
| Region | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Northeast (NYC, Boston) | +20-35% |
| West Coast (SF, LA, Seattle) | +15-30% |
| Mountain West (Denver, SLC) | +5-15% |
| Midwest (Chicago, Detroit) | -5% to +10% |
| Southeast (Atlanta, Charlotte) | -5% to +5% |
| South Central (Dallas, Houston) | -10% to +5% |
| Rural areas | -10% to -20% |
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insightsWhat Actually Drives Siding Replacement Costs
Residing a home costs $7,000 to $35,000, and the cladding you choose does most of the sorting since siding material takes 35-50% of the budget. Vinyl remains the entry point at $4.50-$7 per square foot installed in 2026; fiber cement occupies the middle at $9-$14, carrying higher labor because it is heavy, dusty to cut, and needs paint; engineered wood runs similar; and natural wood, stone veneer accents, or steel push past $20. Stories and complexity are the second lever, because a two-story colonial with gables and bump-outs needs staging and produces more cut waste than a single-story ranch of equal area. The third is what tear-off reveals: sheathing rot behind old siding bills by the sheet and is the most common change order in the trade.
Where homeowners overspend is mixing premium accent materials across too much of the facade; stone veneer at $30-plus per square foot delivers its curb-appeal punch on the front gable and entry, not wrapped around the whole house. Where thrift backfires is everything under the cladding. House wrap, flashing tape at windows, and kick-out flashing where roofs meet walls cost 5-8% of the job and are the difference between siding that protects the structure and siding that hides slow rot for a decade. Thin builder-grade vinyl under 0.042 inches oil-cans in sun and cracks in cold, so panel thickness is worth checking on low bids. Insulated vinyl adds modest R-value but its bigger benefit is stiffness and straighter walls.
A solid siding quote names the product line and thickness or series, includes tear-off and disposal, specifies house wrap and flashing details, prices trim and corners separately since accessories run 5-10% of cost, and states a unit price for replacing rotten sheathing. That sheathing number is your protection against surprise change orders. Permits run 1-3% and most municipalities require them for full replacement. A typical 1,500-square-foot-wall home takes 1-3 weeks depending on material and weather. Manufacturer-certified installers cost more but unlock longer warranties, particularly with fiber cement. Your negotiation angle: siding crews price partly on staging time, so bundling gutters, soffit, and fascia into the same contract gets those items 20-30% below standalone pricing.
helpFrequently Asked Questions
How much does a siding replacement cost in 2026?
A siding replacement costs between $7,000 and $35,000 for most projects, with a mid-range average of $16,000. Luxury or custom projects can reach $70,000 or more.
How much does siding replacement cost per square foot?
Installed prices run $4.50 per square foot for standard vinyl, around $10.50 for fiber cement or engineered wood at mid-range, and $23 or more for premium wood, steel, or stone-accented projects. A typical home with 1,500 square feet of wall area totals $7,000 to $35,000, with most replacements landing near $16,000.
Is vinyl or fiber cement siding better value?
Vinyl wins on upfront price and zero painting, at roughly half fiber cement's installed cost. Fiber cement wins on fire resistance, impact durability, and appearance, but needs repainting every 12-15 years. Both last 30-50 years installed correctly. In wildfire-prone or hail-prone regions the fiber cement premium tends to pay for itself through insurance and longevity.
Can I put new siding over old siding?
Vinyl can sometimes go over flat, sound wood siding with furring and approval, saving 5-10% in tear-off costs. It is usually a false economy: overlay hides sheathing rot, complicates window flashing depths, and stacks up problems for the next replacement. Most quality installers insist on tear-off, and fiber cement always requires it.
What is the ROI on new siding?
Siding replacement recovers 75-85% of its cost at resale, among the best returns of any exterior project, because curb appeal directly shapes buyer first impressions and appraisal photos. Adding insulated sheathing during the job also trims heating and cooling loads, stacking a modest energy return on top of the resale recovery.