Installed siding cost-per-square-foot bands by material
Typical published planning values — NOT a certified spec or professional advice. Coverage and exposure vary by product and installation; confirm on the manufacturer’s installation instructions and stated coverage. Moisture, flashing, sheathing and pre-1978 lead paint on old siding are a pro’s call — follow the manufacturer’s instructions, local code and the EPA RRP rule and hire a certified firm; lead-paint abatement, structural and moisture repairs and code certification are not engineered here.
Installed siding is usually priced per square foot, all-in (material + labor). The bands below are LABELED planning bands — a sanity guide only; you enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by wall and gable geometry, material and exposure, waste and trim, tear-off, house wrap and insulation, complexity, region and labor. Use them with the cost per square foot and contractor quote checker.
| Material | Band (low) | Band (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $3.00/sq ft | $8.00/sq ft |
| Engineered wood / LP SmartSide | $4.00/sq ft | $9.00/sq ft |
| Aluminum siding | $4.00/sq ft | $9.00/sq ft |
| Steel siding | $6.00/sq ft | $12.00/sq ft |
| Wood / cedar siding | $5.00/sq ft | $12.00/sq ft |
| Fiber cement / James Hardie | $6.00/sq ft | $13.00/sq ft |
LABELED planning bands — a sanity guide only, all-in (material + labor) per square foot installed. Enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by material and exposure, wall/gable geometry, waste and trim, tear-off, house wrap and insulation, complexity, region and labor.