Siding Replacement Cost 2026: All Material Types Compared

Average Siding Replacement Costs 2026

• Vinyl siding: $3–8/sq ft installed ($9,000–24,000 for average home)
• Fiber cement (James Hardie): $6–13/sq ft installed ($18,000–39,000)
• Engineered wood: $5–10/sq ft installed ($15,000–30,000)
• Wood (cedar/redwood): $7–15/sq ft installed ($21,000–45,000)
• Brick veneer: $10–25/sq ft installed ($30,000–75,000)

Material Comparison

• Vinyl: Lowest cost, lowest maintenance, 20–40 year life. Fades over time, not paintable, dents. Good budget choice.
• Fiber cement: Best durability, fire-resistant, paintable, 30–50 year life. Higher install cost (heavier, requires specialized labor), but holds up exceptionally well.
• Engineered wood: Better aesthetics than vinyl at lower cost than fiber cement. Susceptible to moisture damage if installation isn't perfect.
• Wood: Premium aesthetics, very long life with maintenance. High maintenance cost (painting/staining every 5–7 years adds $3,000–8,000 cumulatively).

ROI at Resale

Fiber cement siding replacement returns approximately 88% of cost at resale (Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value). Vinyl siding returns ~80%. New siding significantly improves curb appeal and can be decisive in competitive markets. It also improves energy efficiency via air sealing and weather resistance.