Cost Of Siding Installation | Vinyl Siding Calculator

The cost of installation or the labor costs on a siding project typically accounts for a third of the total price. There are lots of factors that can drive this percentage up or down, including how well known or popular the contractor, the installation requirements, the size of the project and the time of year that its schedueld. We will breakdown the installation cost for the most popular types of home siding available. Installation prices does not include the cost of the siding itself or any additional materials.

Fiber Cement

The cost of installation for fiber cement siding will run $2 to $5 per square foot. This is considerably more than vinyl siding due to the weight of the panels and the requirements for cutting. Fiber cement boards weigh more than vinyl panels and therefore require more labor to install the panels. In addition, fiber cement must be cut with a spcialized cutting tool. Finally, cutting the boards gives off dust that is considered a hazard and often contractors will charge more per job because of this.

-- Cost Of Installation: $2 to $5 psf --

Vinyl

The cost of installation for vinyl siding will run $1 to $2 per square foot. Vinyl siding is rather easy to install, although installers screw it up all the time. For the most part, vinyl siding panels are lightweight and can be installed easily.

-- Cost Of Installation: $1 to $2 psf --

Shingles

The cost of installation for shingles will run $1 to $2.50 per square foot. The shingles are light and can easily be installed by one person with a nail gun.

-- Cost Of Installation: $1 to $2.50 psf --

Metal

The cost of installation for metal siding will run $3 to $5 per square foot. Metal shingles and panels are much heavier than lap siding and require a higher degree of skill and expertise from the contractor.

-- Cost Of Installation: $3 to $5 psf --

Brick

The cost of installation for brick siding will run $3 to $8 per square foot. Brick often requires a mason, who are charge more than most siding contractors. The work can be slow and tedious and demands an eye for detail that exceeds lap and fiber cement siding.

-- Cost Of Installation: $3 to $8 psf --