Vinyl Siding Cost: $6,000–$18,380 (Average $12,000) in 2026
Author: CostGuideHQ Editorial·✓ Fact-checked·Updated July 2026·5 min read·4 sources Quick answerQuick answer: Vinyl siding installation typically costs $6,000 to $18,380 for a full home, averaging around $12,000 nationally. Per square foot installed, expect $3 to $12 depending on grade and style — builder's grade runs cheapest, insulated and premium panels cost the most. Home size, siding grade, and old-siding removal drive the final price.
- ✓The national average cost to install vinyl siding is about $12,000, with most projects falling between $6,000 and $18,380 (Fixr, HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila).
- ✓Per square foot, installed vinyl siding runs $3 to $12, with builder's grade on the low end and insulated or premium panels on the high end (Fixr, HomeAdvisor).
- ✓Removing old siding before installation adds roughly $1,000 to $2,500 to the project (Fixr).
- ✓Labor typically accounts for 30% to 50% of the total project cost (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila).
How much does vinyl siding cost?
National average
$12,000
total project
Typical range
$6,000–$18,380
Most projects
Whole project
$6,000–$18,380
$3,600avg $12,000$25,732+
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Cost by material / type
| Type | Low | High |
|---|
| builder's/economy grade (per sq ft) | $2 | $6 |
| traditional lap (per sq ft) | $2 | $7 |
| dutch lap/beaded (per sq ft) | $2 | $9 |
| board and batten (per sq ft) | $3 | $10 |
| scalloped/decorative (per sq ft) | $4 | $10 |
| brick/stone-look (per sq ft) | $4 | $11 |
| premium/thick grade (per sq ft) | $6 | $10 |
| insulated vinyl (per sq ft) | $7 | $12 |
What affects the cost?
- Home size and total square footage of siding needed (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila)
- Siding grade and thickness selected, from builder's grade up to insulated/super-thick panels (Fixr, HomeAdvisor)
- Style complexity — board and batten, scalloped, and brick/stone-look styles cost more than plain clapboard (Fixr, HomeAdvisor)
- Labor, which typically runs 30-50% of the total project cost (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila)
- Old siding removal, roughly $1,000-$2,500 when replacing existing siding (Fixr)
- Home layout complexity, including stories, eaves, and gables (Bob Vila)
- Hidden structural damage discovered once old siding comes off (HomeAdvisor)
- Geographic location and regional labor rates (Bob Vila)
- Permit fees, roughly $150-$1,500 depending on locality (Fixr)
Why does vinyl siding cost so much?
The price mainly comes down to home size and siding grade. A typical whole-house job costs $6,000 to $18,380, averaging around $12,000 nationally (Fixr, HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila). Broken down per square foot, installed vinyl siding runs $3 to $12 depending on what you choose: builder’s grade and traditional lap sit at the low end around $2 to $7 per sq ft, while board and batten and brick/stone-look styles run $3 to $11 per sq ft, and insulated or premium panels reach $6 to $12 per sq ft (Fixr, HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila). Labor makes up roughly 30% to 50% of the total (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila), and homeowners replacing existing siding should budget another $1,000 to $2,500 for removal (Fixr). Larger homes and pricier insulated panels push total project costs toward $24,000, which is why the full range reported across sources stretches so wide.
What affects the cost?
A few factors explain most of the spread between a $6,000 job and an $18,000+ one:
- Home size. More square footage means more material and labor hours; a small ranch and a large two-story home can differ by thousands of dollars (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila).
- Siding grade and thickness. Builder’s grade runs $2 to $6 per sq ft, while premium and insulated grades run $6 to $12 per sq ft (Fixr).
- Style. Plain clapboard costs less than board and batten, scalloped, or brick/stone-look styles, which run $4 to $11 per sq ft (Fixr, HomeAdvisor).
- Old siding removal. Tearing off existing siding before the new install adds $1,000 to $2,500 (Fixr).
- Layout complexity. Multiple stories, eaves, and gables slow down installers and add labor cost (Bob Vila).
- Hidden damage. Rot or structural issues found once old siding comes off can add unplanned repair costs (HomeAdvisor).
- Region. Local labor rates vary, which is a big reason national estimates differ from source to source (Bob Vila).
How to lower your vinyl siding cost
- Choose traditional lap or clapboard over insulated or premium panels if your climate allows it — both run several dollars less per square foot (Fixr, HomeAdvisor).
- Leave sound old siding in place when possible. Installing over solid existing siding (where code allows) avoids the $1,000 to $2,500 removal cost (Fixr).
- Get quotes for both economy and standard residential grades. Material and labor pricing between these tiers can vary enough between contractors that comparing bids is worth the time.
- Bundle the whole exterior into one job. Contractors often price a full-house job more efficiently per square foot than piecemeal sections.
- Ask about off-season scheduling. Since labor is 30% to 50% of the total cost, booking during a contractor’s slower season can help on pricing (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila).
Prices vary by region, home complexity, and the grade you choose, so treat the figures above as a planning budget. Get two or three local quotes, and confirm whether removal and permit fees are included, before committing to a final number.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to side a 2,000 sq ft house with vinyl?+
At $3 to $12 per square foot installed, a 2,000 sq ft home runs roughly $6,000 to $24,000 depending on grade and style (Fixr, HomeAdvisor). At Fixr's standard residential-grade rate of $4 to $7 per square foot, that works out to about $8,000 to $14,000 for a home that size (Fixr).
What's the cheapest type of vinyl siding?+
Builder's/economy grade is generally the least expensive, at about $2 to $6 per square foot installed, followed by traditional lap and clapboard styles at $2 to $7 per square foot (Fixr, HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila).
How much more does insulated vinyl siding cost than standard vinyl?+
Insulated vinyl runs about $7 to $12 per square foot installed versus $2 to $7 for builder's or traditional lap grades, per Fixr and HomeAdvisor. Bob Vila reports insulated at $8 to $10 per square foot, roughly double the $2 to $5 cost of economy-grade hollow panels.
Does the quoted cost include removing old siding?+
Usually not as a given — it depends on the quote. When replacing existing siding, removal is commonly a separate line item that adds about $1,000 to $2,500 on top of the new installation cost (Fixr).
Why do cost estimates vary so much between sources?+
National averages range from about $11,451 (Bob Vila) to $12,307 (HomeAdvisor), reflecting differences in home size, siding grade, style complexity, and local labor rates, which alone can make up 30% to 50% of the total (HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila).
Is a permit required to install vinyl siding?+
Many localities require one for full siding replacement. Permit fees typically run $150 to $1,500 depending on where you live (Fixr).
Sources
Figures synthesized and cross-checked across these sources (retrieved 2026-07-24):
- Fixr — National average total cost $12,000; range $6,000-$24,000. Cost per square foot $3-$12 overall. By grade per sq ft: Builder's $2-$6; Standard Residential $4-$7; Premium/Thick $6-$10; Insulated/Super Thick $7-$12. By style per sq ft: Clapboard/Smooth $2-$6; Beaded/Dutch Lap $2-$7; Log-look/Vertical $3-$8; Board & Batten/Vinyl Shake $3-$10; Scalloped $4-$9; Brick/Stone-look $4-$11; Insulated $5-$12. Old siding removal $1,000-$2,500; permit fees $150-$1,500; labor 30-50% of total.
- HomeAdvisor — Average total cost $12,307; range $6,372-$18,380. Cost per square foot $3-$12. By type per sq ft: Vinyl shake $6.50; Traditional lap $2-$7; Insulated vinyl $8; Vertical vinyl $5.50; Log siding $4; Dutch lap $2-$7; Board and batten $3-$8; Scalloped $5-$10. Professional installation labor accounts for 30% to 50% of total project cost.
- Bob Vila — National average $11,451; cost range $6,000-$17,527. Labor $2.15-$5.25 per sq ft, averaging $3.70. By type per sq ft: Economy/builder grade $2-$5; Clapboard $2-$6; Traditional lap ~$4; Dutch lap $3-$9; Board-and-batten $4-$9; Brick/stone-look $5-$10; Insulated vinyl $8-$10 (hollow $2-$5); Premium brands (Rollex, Alside) $3-$8.50.
- Homewyse — May 2026 national average range $7.32-$12.51 per square foot installed, including material (Dutch lap style solid PVC siding), basic labor, supplies (fasteners, flashing, caulking, weather stripping), equipment, and optional removal/disposal. Excludes general contractor markup (13-22%), permits, taxes, and hazardous material remediation.
National average and range reflect whole-project figures from three independently reported sources: Fixr ($12,000 average, $6,000-$24,000 full range), HomeAdvisor ($12,307 average, $6,372-$18,380 typical range), and Bob Vila ($11,451 average, $6,000-$17,527 typical range). These average to roughly $12,000, and the range used here ($6,000-$18,380) reflects the typical range most sources agree on; large homes with premium materials can push total cost toward Fixr's high end of $24,000. Per-square-foot figures ($3-$12 installed, cited by both Fixr and HomeAdvisor) come from cross-referencing Fixr, HomeAdvisor, and Bob Vila's by-grade and by-style breakdowns, which mostly agree within a dollar or two per square foot for each category. Two by-type entries are synthesized ranges combining the low end from one source and the high end from another: dutch lap/beaded ($2-$9) uses the $2 low from Fixr/HomeAdvisor ($2-$7 each) and the $9 high from Bob Vila ($3-$9); scalloped/decorative ($4-$10) uses the $4 low from Fixr ($4-$9) and the $10 high from HomeAdvisor ($5-$10). Homewyse's itemized calculator shows a narrower but higher per-sq-ft range ($7.32-$12.51) because its example uses a smaller, more labor-intensive job and a different mix of included line items (supplies, equipment rental) than the whole-house averages from the other three sources. Figures generally include material and standard installation labor; old-siding removal, structural repairs, and permits are typically quoted as separate add-ons.