Siding guide

Siding replacement: cost, materials and planning

Published by Clear House · Updated October 13, 2026

Short answer

Replacing 1,250 sq ft of siding averaged $17,950 in vinyl and $21,485 in fiber cement in the U.S. in 2025, according to the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. Larger homes, more stories and more trim raise the cost.

Decide on the material and how much of the house you want to re-side before asking for quotes. Clear House lets you plan the job, preview siding colors on a photo and see a ballpark, then send it to one local pro where one covers your ZIP code.

Key points

Wall area, number of stories and trim details drive cost.
Fiber cement usually costs more than vinyl to buy and install.
Damaged sheathing behind old siding is often priced separately.

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What affects the cost of siding replacement

Total wall area and the number of stories.
Material: vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood or others.
Removal of old siding and disposal.
House wrap, insulation board and sheathing repair.
Trim, soffit and fascia work around windows, doors and eaves.

Published cost benchmarks

These are average costs for specific, defined projects from an independent annual report. Use them to sanity-check a budget, not as a price for your home.

2025 average siding replacement costs (1,250 sq ft)
Project (defined scope)	South Atlantic region	U.S. average
Siding replacement — vinyl	$16,491	$17,950
Siding replacement — fiber cement	$19,628	$21,485

Average job cost from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda / JLC). Each figure is for one defined project scope, not your home. Your price depends on size, materials, access, damage found and the contractor.

Siding replacement — vinyl: Replace 1,250 sq ft of siding with vinyl siding and trim.
Siding replacement — fiber cement: Replace 1,250 sq ft of siding with factory-finished fiber-cement siding and trim.

How to plan it

Note damaged, warped or loose areas and any signs of moisture behind the siding.
Decide whether you are replacing all sides or just damaged sections.
Choose a material and color family before quotes.
Ask whether windows, gutters or trim should be done at the same time.

Questions to ask a contractor

Can I see your license or registration, if my state requires one for this work, and a current certificate of insurance?
Who pulls the permit, and is the permit fee included in the price?
What exactly is included and excluded in this quote, line by line?
What warranty do you give on labor, and whose warranty covers the materials?
What is the payment schedule, and how much is due before work starts?
How will you price damaged sheathing if you find it?
Is house wrap included, and which product?

How Clear House helps with siding replacement

Clear House is a planning app and marketplace. It does not do the work itself. You choose the project, answer a few short questions and add a photo if you have one. Clear House then shows a planning ballpark so you have a starting budget before anyone visits your home.

For this kind of project you can also preview some of your choices on a photo of your own home. Previews use preview credits and are illustrations, not a promise of the finished result.

When you are ready, Clear House checks whether a reviewed independent pro covers your ZIP code and this trade. If one does, you send your project to that one pro, who can review it and send a quote in the app. You are not obligated to accept a quote, and your request is not sent to a crowd of contractors. If no pro covers your area yet, you can join the waitlist and Clear House emails you when one is available.

Common questions

Is fiber cement worth the extra cost?

It depends on your budget, climate, how long you plan to stay and the look you want. Compare total installed prices and warranties for both.

Can I replace only part of my siding?

Often yes, but matching older siding can be hard. Ask the contractor whether the material is still available.

Ready to plan?

Free to plan. See a ballpark before anyone visits. Your project goes to one pro at a time, only where a pro covers your area.

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Sources

Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — South Atlantic region and national averages — Published 2025. Costs are averages for a defined project scope, not quotes.
2025 Cost vs. Value Report — Methodology — Explains how job costs (Verisk XactRemodel data) and resale values were estimated.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission — How To Avoid a Home Improvement Scam — Advice on licenses, insurance, written estimates, contracts and down payments.

Clear House is a marketplace, not a contractor. Costs on this page are published averages or planning ranges, not quotes, and your price will differ. Always confirm licensing, insurance and permits with the pro you hire.