"How much does siding cost?" is one of the most common questions we hear, and the honest answer starts with another question: which house? Two homes on the same street can get very different quotes. Below are the factors that move the price, so you can read any quote, ours or someone else's, and see where the number came from. If you are curious how the same logic works for windows, we covered it in 5 factors that change your window replacement quote.
The size of the home, measured in wall area
Siding is priced by the area of your exterior walls, not the floor area inside. A two-story home has far more wall than a ranch of the same footprint, and gables, bump-outs, and an attached garage all add surface. This is why a quote that skips measuring is a guess.
What is under your current siding
Removing old siding shows what the walls have been dealing with. If moisture has gotten behind the siding, the sheathing underneath may need repair before anything new goes on. Better to know before work starts, and a real estimate should say how repairs like this are handled if they turn up.
The style and profile you choose
Siding comes in several looks, including straightlap, Dutchlap, board and batten, shake, and shingle profiles, plus stone accents. Some are simple to install along clean lines, and some take more time to cut and fit. You can see the options on our siding page.
Trim, corners, soffit, and fascia
New siding meets the rest of the house at windows, doors, corners, and the roofline. Trim and accessories are part of the price, and they are also part of how the finished job looks and sheds water. If a quote lists "siding" as a single line, ask what is and is not included.
Complexity and access
A house with many corners, dormers, or tight access takes more labor than a simple rectangle. Height matters too, since upper walls need more setup.
Work done at the same time
If your windows are also due, ask whether combining the work changes the quote or the schedule. It is a fair question, and the answer should be in writing.
How to compare two siding quotes
Put the quotes side by side and check:
Does each quote list the wall area, and does it match your home?
What happens to the old siding, and who handles disposal?
Is trim, soffit, and fascia included or extra?
How are repairs found during the job priced?
What is the warranty on the product and on the installation, and does it transfer if you sell?
If two quotes are far apart, the difference is almost always in one of these lines.
Why we do not quote a firm number sight unseen
A number over the phone or from a photo cannot account for what is behind your siding or how your house is built. We would rather give you one real number after a visit than a range that changes later. Every CVS estimate starts with someone coming to your home.
Frequently asked questions
Is the lowest quote the best deal?
Not necessarily. Compare what each quote includes, who does the installation, and what is covered by warranty before you compare the totals.
Can I replace only part of my siding?
Sometimes. It depends on how far the damage goes and whether new siding will match the old. We explain how to decide in full siding replacement or spot repair.
Do I need a permit for new siding?
Permit rules differ by municipality. Ask any contractor who handles permits for your address and get the answer in writing.
See what applies to your home
The fastest way to turn these factors into a real number is a visit. Schedule your free estimate and we will walk the property with you.
