Vinyl Siding Cost Calculator
Vinyl siding costs $4 to $12 per square foot installed, about half of it labor, or $8,400 to $25,200 for the average house. A 2,000 square foot house has roughly 1,700 square feet of siding, which comes to $6,800 to $20,400. Clapboard and Dutch lap are the cheapest styles at $4 to $7, insulated vinyl the dearest at $6 to $12. Pick your house size and style for the installed price, removal and the cost per year.
Your house
Sets the siding area.
Wall area, if you measured it.
Lap styles are cheapest.
Adds $0.70 to $2 per sq ft.
HomeGuide coverage for a 2,000 sq ft house
1,700 sq ft × $4 to $12
per square of 100 sq ft, installed
no old siding to remove
about half of it labor; rounded to $100
total ÷ 40 to 30 years
National averages. The siding area for each house size is HomeGuide’s estimate; real coverage depends on the design and the number of windows. Other materials are on the siding cost calculator.
Comparing materials, or doing the trim too?
Vinyl is the cheapest common siding. These two tools price the alternatives and the eaves.
Vinyl siding cost by house size
HomeGuide’s vinyl guide prices each house size by the siding it actually needs, which is less than the floor area because of windows, doors and the shape of the walls: about 1,700 square feet of siding on a 2,000 square foot house. The average column is HomeGuide’s table; the clapboard and insulated columns are our arithmetic on its style prices.
| House size | Siding area | Any vinyl | Clapboard | Insulated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 sq ft | 720 sq ft | $2,900 to $8,650 | $2,900 to $5,000 | $4,300 to $8,600 |
| 1,000 sq ft | 800 sq ft | $3,200 to $9,600 | $3,200 to $5,600 | $4,800 to $9,600 |
| 1,200 sq ft | 1,000 sq ft | $4,000 to $12,000 | $4,000 to $7,000 | $6,000 to $12,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft | $4,800 to $14,400 | $4,800 to $8,400 | $7,200 to $14,400 |
| 1,800 sq ft | 1,500 sq ft | $6,000 to $18,000 | $6,000 to $10,500 | $9,000 to $18,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 1,700 sq ft | $6,800 to $20,400 | $6,800 to $11,900 | $10,200 to $20,400 |
| 2,200 sq ft | 1,850 sq ft | $7,400 to $22,200 | $7,400 to $13,000 | $11,100 to $22,200 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 2,100 sq ft | $8,400 to $25,200 | $8,400 to $14,700 | $12,600 to $25,200 |
| 2,700 sq ft | 2,250 sq ft | $9,000 to $27,000 | $9,000 to $15,800 | $13,500 to $27,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft | $10,000 to $30,000 | $10,000 to $17,500 | $15,000 to $30,000 |
| 3,500 sq ft | 2,900 sq ft | $11,600 to $34,800 | $11,600 to $20,300 | $17,400 to $34,800 |
HomeGuide’s general siding guide prices a house by its full floor area instead, which puts the same 2,000 square foot house at $8,000 to $24,000 in vinyl; our siding cost calculator follows that guide. The difference is only in the area assumed. Coverage varies a lot with the design and the number of windows, so if you know your wall area, enter it instead; the siding calculator works it out from your walls and gables.
Vinyl siding cost by style
| Style | Per sq ft installed | Per square |
|---|---|---|
| Clapboard or traditional lap | $4 to $7 | $400 to $700 |
| Dutch lap | $4 to $7 | $400 to $700 |
| Board and batten | $5 to $9 | $500 to $900 |
| Insulated vinyl | $6 to $12 | $600 to $1,200 |
| Vertical | $4 to $9 | $400 to $900 |
| Vinyl shake | $4 to $10 | $400 to $1,000 |
| Vinyl log | $4 to $8 | $400 to $800 |
| Vinyl brick | $5 to $11 | $500 to $1,100 |
| Vinyl stone | $5 to $11 | $500 to $1,100 |
- Clapboard, or traditional lap, and Dutch lap are the cheapest and most popular. Dutch lap has a notched, slightly concave top edge that casts a deeper shadow.
- Board and batten vinyl comes with the battens molded in place over the seams, which keeps water out.
- Insulated vinyl has foam bonded to the back of each plank, saving the cost of separate insulation.
- Vinyl shake, log, brick and stone imitate natural materials for less: vinyl stone at $5 to $11 against $10 to $45 for natural stone, vinyl shake at $4 to $10 against $6 to $16 for cedar shake. They are often used as accents alongside lap siding.
Labor, quality and brand
Labor makes up around half of a vinyl siding job: contractors charge $40 to $80 an hour, or $2 to $6 per square foot, more in the warmer months when they are busiest and on multi-story houses or complex angles. Thicker, premium vinyl can cost up to twice as much as basic builder’s grade, but HomeGuide says it handles extreme temperatures better, quiets noise and sags and fades less. Brands such as CertainTeed, Georgia Pacific and Ply Gem sell several lines at different price points. HomeGuide’s ways to save: choose economy grade, compare brands, look for deals, book in the off-season, and remove the old siding yourself if you can.
Vinyl siding replacement cost
Replacing siding adds removal and disposal of the old, $0.70 to $2.00 per square foot. For a 2,000 square foot house with about 1,700 square feet of siding, that makes $8,000 to $23,800 in all. HomeGuide advises confirming the estimate includes removal and disposal. Cracks, holes, warped boards and heavy fading are the usual signs vinyl is due; for small damage, a repair runs $2 to $14 per square foot, though older, faded vinyl can be hard to match.
Vinyl vs other siding: cost per year
Vinyl is the cheapest of the common sidings but not the longest lasting. For the same 1,700 square feet, with each total divided by the material’s lifespan, using HomeGuide’s general siding figures:
| Material | Per sq ft | 1,700 sq ft | Lifespan | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4 to $12 | $6,800 to $20,400 | 30 to 40 years | $170 to $680 |
| Aluminum | $6 to $10 | $10,200 to $17,000 | 25 to 40 years | $255 to $680 |
| Engineered wood | $7 to $12 | $11,900 to $20,400 | 30 to 50 years | $240 to $680 |
| Fiber cement | $6 to $15 | $10,200 to $25,500 | 50 to 75 years | $135 to $510 |
| Steel | $7 to $16 | $11,900 to $27,200 | 40 to 70 years | $170 to $680 |
| Cedar | $6 to $16 | $10,200 to $27,200 | 20 to 40 years | $255 to $1,360 |
On cost per year, vinyl lands in the same range as aluminum and steel, and fiber cement comes out cheapest because it lasts longest. The siding cost calculator prices every material for your house, and the Hardie board siding cost page covers fiber cement in detail.
Pros, cons and upkeep
HomeGuide lists vinyl’s advantages as low cost, very low maintenance, fast installation, many colors and styles, and insect resistance. Against it: it fades in direct sun, can crack in extreme cold or melt in extreme heat, and some buyers see it as inferior. Upkeep is a wash at least once a year with a garden hose, soapy water and a soft brush. Pressure washing a house costs $170 to $300 or more; start at low pressure so the vinyl does not crack. Vinyl in good condition can be painted for $1 to $3 per square foot, though that may void the warranty. It lasts 30 to 40 years on average, and more than 60 with good care.
What this page does not give
- Local prices. These are national averages; labor varies by region and season.
- Trim, soffits and gutters. They are priced separately, on the soffit and fascia and gutter pages.
- Hidden damage. Rotted sheathing found under old siding is extra.
Sources
- HomeGuide vinyl siding cost guide, dated January 28, 2025: prices and siding area by house size, styles, labor, quality, removal, painting, cleaning, lifespan and return on investment.
- HomeGuide house siding cost guide, dated October 29, 2025: the other materials in the comparison, repairs, and the floor-area method.
- Read on November 5, 2026. The style columns, replacement example and cost per year are our arithmetic, rounded to the nearest $100 and $5. Every source is listed on the methodology page.
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Vinyl siding cost FAQ
How much does vinyl siding cost?
$4 to $12 per square foot installed, or $8,400 to $25,200 for the average house, according to HomeGuide, which puts the national average at $16,800. Plain clapboard and Dutch lap styles are cheapest at $4 to $7 per square foot.
How much does vinyl siding cost per square foot?
$4 to $12 installed, about half of it labor. By style it runs from $4 to $7 for clapboard and Dutch lap to $6 to $12 for insulated vinyl. Premium, thicker vinyl can cost up to twice as much as builder's grade.
How much is vinyl siding for a 1,500 sq ft house?
$4,800 to $14,400, according to HomeGuide, which estimates about 1,200 square feet of siding on a 1,500 square foot house. In clapboard or Dutch lap it comes to $4,800 to $8,400.
How much does it cost to replace vinyl siding on a 2,000 sq ft house?
About $8,000 to $23,800, including removing the old siding: $6,800 to $20,400 for the roughly 1,700 square feet of new siding HomeGuide estimates, plus $0.70 to $2.00 per square foot to strip and haul away the old.
What is the labor cost to install vinyl siding?
Siding contractors charge $40 to $80 per hour or $2 to $6 per square foot, and labor makes up around half of a vinyl siding job. Rates are highest in the warmer months, when installers are busiest.
How much does a square of vinyl siding cost?
A square covers 100 square feet, so installed vinyl siding runs $400 to $1,200 a square, or $400 to $700 for clapboard and Dutch lap.
How much does insulated vinyl siding cost?
$6 to $12 per square foot installed. The planks have foam insulation bonded to the back, which saves installing separate insulation. For a 2,000 square foot house that is $10,200 to $20,400.
How much does it cost to paint vinyl siding?
$1 to $3 per square foot of surface. Paint can refresh faded vinyl that is in good condition, but HomeGuide warns it may void the manufacturer's warranty.
How long does vinyl siding last?
30 to 40 years on average, and more than 60 with regular cleaning and maintenance, depending on the climate and sun exposure. Cracks, holes, warped boards or heavy fading are the signs it is time to replace it.
Does vinyl siding add value to a home?
Yes. HomeGuide cites the National Association of Realtors' Remodeling Impact Report, which puts the return on new vinyl siding at 82 percent, along with better curb appeal.
How much does it cost to pressure wash vinyl siding?
HomeGuide puts pressure washing a house at $170 to $300 or more, and advises starting at low pressure so the vinyl does not crack. A yearly wash with a hose, soapy water and a soft brush is the basic upkeep.
Is vinyl siding cheaper than Hardie board?
Yes. Vinyl costs $4 to $12 per square foot installed against $6 to $15 for fiber cement in HomeGuide's siding table, and its text puts James Hardie at $16 to $40. Fiber cement lasts longer, 50 to 75 years against 30 to 40.