How Much Does Vinyl Siding Cost in 2025?

Vinyl Siding Cost Factors

Several cost factors will determine the total price of installing new vinyl siding on your home, particularly the amount of siding needed, the type of vinyl you use, whether the siding is being replaced or newly installed, any necessary repairs, and labor costs.

Cost per Square Foot

One of the most important factors of house residing costs is the overall size of the house, as this determines the amount of material and labor hours needed to complete the project.

Type

The type of vinyl siding you choose is among the biggest factors affecting cost. Depending on the brand, style, and quality, you can pay anywhere from $3 to $12 per square foot. For instance, you'll spend closer to $10.50 per square foot for insulated vinyl siding, while traditional lap and smooth vinyl siding costs closer to $4 per square foot. 

Replacement 

It’s more expensive to replace vinyl siding than it is to install during new construction since the old siding must be removed and disposed of. Replacing about 200 square feet of vinyl siding usually costs around $1,600. This figure includes equipment, materials, and labor costs. 

Repairs

In some cases, your home’s vinyl siding may just need repairs instead of replacement, or both might be necessary. Siding repair costs around $2 to $4 per square foot, so you can expect to pay around $400 to $800 to repair 200 square feet of vinyl siding. 

Labor

If you hire a vinyl siding contractor to install vinyl siding for you, you'll likely spend between $2 and $5 per square foot in labor costs, averaging to about $3.70 per square foot. So, if you install 1,200 square feet of vinyl siding, you're looking at around $4,440 in labor costs. 

Painting

In some cases, you might want to paint over your vinyl siding, either for aesthetic reasons or to protect it from weather damage. A complete exterior paint project will cost between $2,000 and $5,000, mostly depending on the size of the home.

Vinyl Siding Cost by Type

There are many varieties of vinyl siding, each of which has its own unique features and typical price ranges to consider.

Shake Siding

Vinyl shake siding typically costs $3 to $10 per square foot, averaging out to about $6.50 per square foot. Vinyl shake siding is designed to look like traditional wood shingles for a more organic, rustic look.

Traditional Lap (Clapboard) 

Traditional lap, aka clapboard siding, is among several types of horizontal lap siding. It looks like simple plank siding but has more durability than wood. It typically costs between $1 and $6 per square foot, with an average of about $4 per square foot. 

Insulated 

Insulated vinyl siding is among the most expensive types because it's made with more material than many other vinyl siding types. Insulated vinyl siding costs between $4 and $12 per square foot, or $8 per square foot, on average. 

Vertical 

You can expect to pay between $3 and $8 per square foot for vertical vinyl siding, depending on the location. On average, homeowners pay around $5.50 per square foot. 

Log

Log vinyl siding costs an average of $4 per square foot, with most homeowners paying between $3 and $5 per square foot. 

Dutch Lap 

Dutch lap features boards with a thinner top and thicker bottom, so the top edge tucks into the bottom edge above. Dutch lap siding costs around $3 to $8 per square foot, or about $6 on average.  

Beaded

Beaded vinyl siding features aesthetic raised beads running along the length of horizontal boards. Beaded vinyl siding costs between $3 and $7 per square foot, averaging to around $5. 

Smooth

Smooth vinyl siding averages about $4 per square foot, with most homeowners paying between $2 and $6 per square foot. 

Brick

Vinyl siding that's made to look like brick usually costs around $7.50 per square foot on average, but it can range from $4 to $10, depending on location. 

Stone

Similar to brick-look vinyl siding, stone-look vinyl siding costs between $4 and $10, or around $7.50 per square foot on average. 

Board and Batten 

Board-and-batten siding consists of boards, usually 12-inch panels, which are attached by battens that overlap the boards. This siding type usually costs between $2.50 and $8 per square foot, or about $6 on average. 

Scalloped

Vinyl siding shingles that feature a scalloped bottom edge usually cost an average of $6.50 per square foot, but most homeowners pay somewhere between $4 and $9 per square foot. 

Does Installing Vinyl Siding Increase Home Value?

Yes, installing new vinyl siding can definitely increase your home’s value. Vinyl siding is not only extremely durable (meaning potential buyers don’t have to worry about the cost of replacing exterior trim and siding anytime soon), but many materials also offer enhanced energy efficiency. These two benefits mean that vinyl siding can significantly increase home value, recouping as much as 67% of your total vinyl siding costs when it’s time to sell the home.

Budgeting for Vinyl Siding 

Vinyl siding is a great way to protect your home, update its look, and save on energy bills. Here are a few tips to save more money when taking on this project:

• Choose your vinyl material carefully—you may be able to save money by choosing thinner materials over a thicker premium material while getting most of the same benefits.

• Opt for simple, flat, or lightly textured siding versus more detailed materials.

• Try to get your vinyl siding replaced in the off-season (fall and winter) for savings on labor costs.

• See if you qualify for any tax breaks for energy-efficient vinyl siding to offset your costs.

• Remove your old vinyl siding yourself to save hundreds or thousands on vinyl siding replacement.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. We surveyed thousands of real customers about their project costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.