Vinyl Siding Cost
Are you tired of repainting your home’s exterior every few years? If so, vinyl siding may be the solution youve been looking for. Vinyl siding is low-maintenance and can last up to 100 years, making it a long-term investment that pays off in the end.
But, what will it cost you? The price for a new vinyl siding job usually ranges from $7.50 to $14.50 per square foot installed, or around $750 to $1,450 per square (100 square feet) installed. This can translate to a total project cost range of $15,000 to $29,000 for an average two-story house or 2,000 square feet of new vinyl siding installed. However, your total cost will depend on a couple of factors, primarily the grade of materials, the quality of installation, and your homes geographic location, accessibility, level of difficulty, etc.
Nearly all of todays vinyl siding undergoes a series of quality checks for impact strength, shrinkage, wind-load resistance, and more. However, manufacturers sell vinyl siding in a Good-Better-Best product continuum, with the top-of-the-line grades fetching an additional $50 to $100 per square (100 sq. ft.) of materials. Depending on the aesthetic options, such as beaded seam, board and batten, imitation cedar shakes, and Victorian-style fish scales, among others, the cost can go up to around $100-$300 per square for materials and trim only.
Installation is a critical factor that will impact your vinyl sidings life expectancy. Vinyl expands and contracts aggressively with changes in temperature, and it demands a loose installation. If an inexperienced contractor hangs the panels too loosely, the siding will bang and rattle in the wind, and lively panels can result in buckling and cracking. Major manufacturers of vinyl siding certify installers and provide names for customers, but finding a contractor who specializes in old housework will add costs to the job.
Vinyl siding is also a cost-effective option compared to other materials like cedar clapboarding, middle-grade wood, fiber-cement, and engineered wood siding. Fiber-cement siding carries a premium in terms of cost versus vinyl, with an average cost to install ranging between $10.50 and $16.50 per square foot or $1,050 to $1,650 per square.
Home Exterior Solutions LLC, located in Richmond VA, provides residential siding replacement services. Our team of experienced and certified installers can guarantee a professional and high-quality job. We specialize in old housework and offer premium bids per square for trim pieces, moldings, shutters, window channels, fascia pieces, soffits, and the like. Contact us today for a free quote and transform your home’s exterior with vinyl siding.