Siding installation costs $4 to $13 per square foot in 2026: materials run $1 to $12 and labor $1 to $4 per square foot.
What's in an installation quote
- Materials: panels, trim, J-channel, corners
- Labor: $1–$4/sq ft; more for multi-story or complex walls
- House wrap / moisture barrier
- Old siding removal: $0.70–$2.00/sq ft
- Soffit, fascia and trim (often priced separately)
- Permits and disposal
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How much is labor to install siding?
Labor typically runs $1 to $4 per square foot, higher for tall, complex or hard-to-reach walls.
Sources: national figures ($4–$13/sq ft installed, vinyl $4.50–$8.20/sq ft, materials $1–$12 and labor $1–$4/sq ft, old-siding removal $0.70–$2.00/sq ft, stone up to $50/sq ft) come from the SidingCostEstimate 2026 cost guide. Other material ranges, project totals, climate recommendations and city/state adjustments are SidingCostEstimate editorial estimates based on typical scope, materials and labor — not survey data. Always compare written quotes from licensed local contractors.