Vinyl Siding Cost Calculator helps homeowners accurately estimate vinyl siding installation & replacement costs.

Your instant price quote will include labor and materials for different regions of US, adjusted for your local cost-of-living.

Calculate the cost to install vinyl siding by simply entering your house dimensions.

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On average, homeowners across the US spend about $4-5 per sq.ft installed on standard quality vinyl siding. Thus, outfitting a simple 2,000 sq.ft. one-storie home with standard vinyl siding costs $8,000-10,000.

Premium vinyl siding costs $7-9 per square foot installed, bringing the total cost for a 2,000 sq. ft. house to $14,000-18,000

These estimates do not include tear-off, as vinyl can usually be installed over existing siding (because its so light-weight). However, if tear-off is needed, you can expect to spend $1,000 – 2,000 on tear-off, depending on the size of your home and the type of old siding being removed.

If you are ready to replace your old siding, contact your local siding pros for FREE ESTIMATES

Cost of Insulated Vinyl Siding

One of the newest products on the market is insulated vinyl siding. It is manufactured with layer of expanded polystyrene foam (offers R value of 2-6).

By installing this siding you eliminate the need to install a separate layer of insulation, therefore reducing labor costs. Moreover, this insulated siding can help qualify your house for an Energy Star credit.

Expect to pay about 15% more for insulated vinyl siding than a standard product.

Cost of Extra Length of Vinyl Siding Panels

Another premium feature of vinyl siding that can significantly boost your home’s curb appeal is extra panel length.

Standard vinyl siding comes in 12 ft. long panels, which must be overlapped during installation.

This creates many noticeable and unattractive seams, making the house look cheap. Longer panels can greatly reduce the number of these seams, creating a much more attractive exterior.

You will pay at least 30% more for longer panels as compared to standard size.

Cost Of Designer Vinyl Siding

Transform the look of your house by installing premium vinyl siding, such as vinyl cedar shake, that replicates the look of natural wood.

There are many beautiful options available from a number of brand name vinyl siding manufacturers, such as Mastic, Gentek, and CertainTeed.

Creating this more upscale look can be particularly advantageous if your house is located in an expensive neighborhood and you are looking to match the style of the homes around you.

Another reason why you may choose to invest into premium vinyl siding is to increase the resale value and attractiveness of your home, if you are planning to sell in the near future.

Cost: depending on the brand and the style you want, expect to pay 30-40% more, compared to standard vinyl siding.

Factors That Impact Total Vinyl Siding Cost

There are a number of factors that may impact your total vinyl siding installation cost.

– You will pay more for thicker panels. Standard available sizes range from 0.35 – 0.55 inches thick.

Most premium vinyl siding brands, such as CertainTeed, that cost more, start at 0.40 inches and up. We recommend installing the thickest siding you can afford, because thin panels has a greater chance of sagging, cracking upon impact and getting torn off by strong wind.

– If you have a two-storie or more home your labor cost will go up significantly, not only due to increased overall square footage, but also due to a more challenging and time consuming nature of the work.

– Presence of any unique architectural details which need to be worked around will also increase labor cost.

– The number of windows and doors wraps will impact the total price.

How To Save On Vinyl Siding Installation Cost

The following tips can help you realize significant savings when installing vinyl siding

Hire an independent pro rather than order installation from a big box home improvement store

While stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot may offer great prices for vinyl siding itself, they tend to rip you off if you also order installation from them.

Initially they lure you in with “quality workmanship” and “labor warranties”, the truth is that they hire subcontractors to do the install, but add on a crazy up-charge.

You can end up paying $10+ per sq. ft. installed for standard siding, as opposed to $4-5 per sq. ft. installed for the same quality siding if you hire an independent contractor.

That is double the price and a major rip off! Also, keep in mind that big box stores pay very little to their subcontractors, which in turn leaves them with no incentive to do a quality job for you.

Get quotes from at least 3-4 local contractors

If you want the best deal on your vinyl siding install, you better shop around. Typically estimates from small companies that are in the mid-range offer the best bang for your buck, as they do a quality job at a reasonable cost.

Make sure to ask for at least 3 references of recent vinyl siding jobs in the area, and take the time to drive by those houses to take a look for yourself.

We recommend working with experienced contractors who are insured. Trying to save too much on labor at the expense of quality has a tendency to backfire, resulting in unexpected problems and costly repairs.

Purchase vinyl siding from discount online stores

If you are on a very tight budget and are not after premium quality or designer looks, you can save at least 30-40% off the cost of materials by shopping on line.

For example, BuildDirect.com offers a variety of vinyl siding (different colors and styles) at a fraction of the cost: $0.95-1.35 per sq. ft..

One great thing is that you can order free samples for the majority of their products so that you know exactly what your new siding will look like.