How Much Does New Siding Cost in Montgomery, AL? (2027)
Price your siding in Montgomery, AL
Plan on roughly $11,590 to $16,740 for new vinyl siding on a 50 x 38 ft. ranch in Montgomery - about 1,930 sq. ft. of wall. Stepping up to HARDIE fiber cement brings it to $20,120 to $29,060.
The estimate includes materials, labor and trim wraps for 10 openings on a simple 50 x 38 ft. house; removing old siding is priced separately below. Local costs sit about 5% below the national average. Siding contractors in Montgomery charge somewhat more than the Alabama average - about 2% - so the same house costs $11,350 to $16,390 in vinyl statewide.
Siding Cost in Montgomery by Material
Same walls, six materials. Vinyl stays the low-cost choice, fiber cement sits in the middle at $20,120 to $29,060, and real cedar costs the most.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,590 to $16,740 | $14,310 | $687.32 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,340 to $16,380 | $14,000 | $671.67 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,350 to $22,170 | $18,950 | $927.83 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,120 to $29,060 | $24,840 | $1,232.87 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,500 to $26,720 | $22,840 | $1,129.23 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,550 to $29,670 | $25,360 | $1,260.24 |
Basis: 50 x 38 ft. footprint, one story, gables sided (5/12 roof), simple corners, trim wraps on 10 openings, installed over the existing siding.
Extras for This House
The base price assumes new siding over the old, one story and a simple box shape. Change any of that and the vinyl estimate grows:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,010; old wood siding, about $4,010.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,360; two stories add about $10,890.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,730, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,920.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $103.64.
Price per Year of Siding
The upfront price is only half the story. Each bar divides the estimate above by how long that siding typically lasts in the Montgomery climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Lowest cost per year: Vinyl siding ($572.05). Typical service lives with routine care, adjusted for local wear (strong sun and humidity). Paint for fiber cement or cedar is not counted.
Set Up Your House, Get Your Price
Your house is probably not the default. Pick the siding, say what is on the walls now and count your windows and doors - the estimate updates as you go, using the size set in the box above.
$11,590 – $16,740typical $14,310
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $687.32 · one story
How Montgomery Weather Treats Siding
Siding in Montgomery has to cope with winter lows near 35°F and summer highs near 92°F. These are the local conditions that decide which material lasts:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Alabama sits in region 5.
Water management. With this much humidity, how the wall drains matters as much as the panel. Flashing over windows, sealed pipe and vent openings and a clear gap above soil and mulch keep water out of the framing.
Wind-driven rain. In a hurricane, rain gets behind siding even when the panels hold. Taped house wrap and well-flashed openings are what really protect the wall.
Sun-facing walls. The south and west sides of a house age first here. Fade-resistant colors, a heavier vinyl panel or prefinished fiber cement all slow that wear; glare off a neighbor's window can even mark vinyl, which a good contractor will point out.
Crews can install siding almost all year in Montgomery. Midsummer heat is the main scheduling problem, so expect early starts and short afternoons. Siding costs for Montgomery (Montgomery County) are figured on their own; Birmingham, the nearest listed city at roughly 85 miles north, has a separate price page.
Check the Siding Price Where You Live
Reading Siding Estimates in Montgomery
A siding estimate is only as good as what it includes. Check each of these:
- Product line. Compare panel thickness and series, not just "vinyl" or "fiber cement".
- Weather barrier. House wrap, flashing and sealed seams belong in the scope.
- Height. A second story adds about $10,890 on this footprint for ladders, staging and slower work.
Siding Prices Near Montgomery
Shopping around the region? Here is the vinyl price elsewhere in Alabama:
- Huntsville, AL (160 mi north): $11,610 to $16,770
- Birmingham, AL (85 mi north): $11,590 to $16,740
- Mobile, AL (160 mi southwest): $11,580 to $16,720
- Tuscaloosa, AL (95 mi northwest): $11,500 to $16,610
Common Questions About New Siding in Montgomery
What is the price of siding per 100 square feet?
Contractors measure the walls in squares of 100 sq. ft. Here, vinyl comes to roughly $687.32 a square and fiber cement $1,232.87, with extras on top.
Should the old siding come off?
Take it off when you need to see the sheathing. On this house removal runs $2,010 for vinyl or aluminum and $4,010 for wood, and it is the only way to find hidden rot.
Is HARDIE board worth the higher price?
For the lowest price and easy care, choose vinyl. Choose fiber cement ($20,120 to $29,060 here) for durability, a painted wood look and better fire resistance.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for Montgomery, adjusted for local labor and material costs. Use them to budget and to check quotes - your price depends on wall area, material, trim and how much old siding comes off.
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