How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost?

A quick guide for ballpark pricing on siding replacement.
Graphic comparing the cost to replace vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood siding, including typical tear-off costs, installation costs, and factors that affect siding replacement pricing.

Quick Answer: How Much Will It Cost to Replace My Siding?

If you’re looking for a quick answer, most siding replacement projects fall within a fairly predictable range—but every home is different. The two main factors are what you’re tearing off and what you’re putting on.

Tear Off Cost Breakdown

In Minnesota, most homes have vinyl, metal, or hardboard (cedar, fiber cement, etc.) siding. A smaller percentage is stucco, and most homes with Brick either have it as an accent or only on one side of their house. The costs to tear off differ between each of the materials.

Existing Siding Material Typical Tear-Off Cost Per Square (100 sq. ft.)
Vinyl Siding $50 ($)
Metal Siding $60 ($)
Wood Siding $75 ($$)
Brick Veneer $250 ($$$)
Stucco $250 ($$$)

 

Repalcement Cost Breakdown

After you tear off the existing siding, you will need to replace it with new siding. Replacement cost refers to the cost of the material and installation. In Minnesota, we use four main materials: vinyl, steel, fiber cement, and engineered wood. Each product has many different manufacturers and different price ranges.

New Siding MaterialTypical Installation Cost Per Square (100 sq. ft.)
Vinyl Siding$800–$900 ($)
Steel Siding$950–$1,150 ($$)
Fiber Cement Siding$1,100–$1,300 ($$)
Engineered Wood Siding$1,200–$1,600 ($$-$$$)

Keep in mind: These are quick ballpark pricing ranges. Further in this article, we will go into the basic common factors that will drive up the price for a siding replacement project.

Siding Cost Difference by Percentage

Base Product ↓ / Compared Product →VinylSteelHardieLPDiamond Kote
Vinyl — $7.91+33.5%+48.5%+55.5%+101.8%
Steel — $10.56-25.1%+11.3%+16.5%+51.1%
Hardie — $11.75-32.7%-10.1%+4.7%+35.8%
LP — $12.30-35.7%-14.1%-4.5%+29.8%
Diamond Kote — $15.96-50.4%-33.8%-26.4%-22.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the siding replacement cost include soffit and fascia?

No. The siding costs shown in this guide are for the siding portion of the project. Replacing the soffit and fascia would be an additional cost and depends on the amount and type of material being installed. Typically, you can get your soffit and fascia replaced at a discounted rate if you are already replacing your siding.

Does the siding replacement cost include a dumpster and disposal?

The tear-off pricing should account for the removal and disposal of the existing siding. Dumpster costs are not included in the figures above. Our typical dumpster cost is $500 per dumpster. If you have over 4,000 square feet of roofing and/or siding, an additional dumpster will likely be needed.

Does the siding cost include replacing rotten or damaged sheathing?

No. Repairs to rotten or damaged wall sheathing are additional because the extent of the damage may not be known until the existing siding is removed. We like to have a predetermined rate for how we will invoice sheathing or framing repairs before we start work. 

Does the siding replacement cost include trim around windows and doors?

No. The costs shown above do not include replacing window or door trim. They only include standard siding accessories, such as J-channel or utility trim, where required for the siding installation. Custom or replacement window and door trim would be an additional cost.

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