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Siding Replacement Quotes: The Hidden Items to Compare
House wrap, flashing and trim decide how long new siding lasts. Make sure every quote includes them.
Oct 25, 2026, 1 min read
Siding Replacement Cost & How to Compare Siding Quotes
Siding quotes differ most in the layers you never see: removal of the old siding, the weather barrier and the flashing around windows and doors. Make sure every quote prices the same material, area and trim.
National cost ranges
Siding replacement, 1,500 sq ft of wall, before regional adjustment.
| Material level | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | $6,000 | $9,000 | $12,750 |
| Standard | $8,250 | $12,000 | $16,500 |
| Premium | $9,000 | $15,750 | $22,500 |
Source: Fixr siding guide (Jan 2026); This Old House siding cost (Apr 2026), data from 2026-10-26, confidence medium.
What a complete siding quote should mention
If a quote leaves one of these out, ask about it before comparing prices.
- ✓Removal of old siding
- ✓House wrap / weather barrier
- ✓Flashing at windows, doors and roof lines
- ✓Trim, corners and J-channel
- ✓Soffit and fascia
- ✓Sheathing repair terms
- ✓Debris removal / haul-away
- ✓Permit and inspection
- ✓Site cleanup
- ✓Written warranty
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Siding questions
How much does siding cost?
For siding replacement (1,500 sq ft of wall), our current data puts the national range at about $6,000 to $12,750, typically around $9,000. Prices vary by region, materials and access — use the cost estimator for your ZIP code. Data source: Fixr siding guide (Jan 2026); This Old House siding cost (Apr 2026), 2026-10-26.
What should a siding quote include?
A complete quote should mention: removal of old siding, house wrap / weather barrier, flashing at windows, doors and roof lines, trim, corners and J-channel, soffit and fascia, sheathing repair terms, debris removal / haul-away, permit and inspection, site cleanup, written warranty. If one is missing, ask the contractor before comparing prices.
How do I compare siding quotes?
Make sure each quote describes the same job — siding material, wall area — then compare the written scope, deposit, payment schedule and warranty, not just the total. You can compare up to three quotes free.