Siding is priced per square foot of wall, not floor area.
Material
Vinyl is least expensive; fiber cement and cedar cost more but last longer.
Sheathing and rot repair
Water-damaged sheathing behind old siding is common here and adds cost.
Trim and paint
Factory-finished boards cost more but skip on-site painting.
Ways to save
How to keep the price down
Pair siding with window replacement – trim and flashing are done once.
Ask for a line item for sheathing repair so bids compare fairly.
Factory-finished fiber cement usually costs less over its life than primed boards you repaint.
How we price
Ranges are typical installed prices for the Seattle–Tacoma–Everett area, checked against published local pricing (sources below). They’re for planning. Your written quote is the real number.
It resists rot, pests and fire, holds paint for years, and is one of the best-recouping exterior upgrades at resale.
Sources
Where these prices come from
Our typical range, $13–$21 per sq ft for fiber cement, installed, sits inside what local contractors and cost publishers report. Their numbers differ because each prices a different scope, finish level or home size.
What the range includes
Tear-off, house wrap, fiber cement lap siding, standard trim and disposal.
Not included
Sheathing or framing repair, soffit and fascia, paint beyond the factory finish, permits.
Prices checked September 30, 2026 by Clearview Home Guide.