New Siding in Dover, DE: 2027 Installed Prices
Price your siding in Dover, DE
Plan on roughly $11,350 to $16,390 for new vinyl siding on a 50 x 38 ft. ranch in Dover - about 1,930 sq. ft. of wall. Stepping up to HARDIE fiber cement brings it to $19,690 to $28,440.
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 4% below the national average. Siding quotes in Dover tend to land near 1% below Delaware figures; statewide, this house costs $11,360 to $16,400.
What Each Siding Material Costs in Dover
Same walls, six materials. Vinyl stays the low-cost choice, fiber cement sits in the middle at $19,690 to $28,440, and real cedar costs the most.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,350 to $16,390 | $14,010 | $672.85 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,110 to $16,040 | $13,710 | $657.54 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,030 to $21,700 | $18,550 | $908.30 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $19,690 to $28,440 | $24,310 | $1,206.92 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,110 to $26,150 | $22,350 | $1,105.46 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,110 to $29,050 | $24,830 | $1,233.72 |
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
Tear-off, height and a complex shape are the big extras. What each adds to the vinyl estimate for this house:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $1,960; old wood siding, about $3,920.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,270; two stories add about $10,660.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,690, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,860.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $101.45.
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 Dover climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $466.68. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: freeze-thaw cycles and humidity); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
Custom Siding Estimate for Dover
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for Dover. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$11,350 – $16,390typical $14,010
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $672.85 · one story
Choosing Siding for the Dover Climate
With summers around 89°F and winter nights down near 27°F, the Dover climate puts its own demands on a wall. What matters most here:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Delaware sits in region 3.
Coastal homes. Salt, fog and wind arrive together on the shore. Fiber cement and vinyl both handle salt well; the weak points are nails, flashing and aluminum trim, so ask what grade the crew uses.
Moisture. Over the long run, trapped water does more damage here than cold. A rainscreen gap or drainable house wrap behind the siding lets the wall dry out instead of soaking the sheathing.
Winter joints. Repeated freezing and thawing is hard on every joint. Ask how the crew will lap seams, seal trim and keep the bottom course clear of snowy ground.
In Dover, the mild weeks of spring and autumn are the favorite time for siding, so they fill first. Crews manage fine in summer; hard winter cold slows vinyl and caulk work. The nearest city in this guide is Middletown, about 25 miles to the northwest. Its siding prices sit on a separate page if you collect bids from both.
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Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Dover
Low bids often leave work out. Hold each quote to these terms:
- Wall area. Ask each contractor for their square count - this house has about 19.3 squares including the gables.
- Tear-off. Removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $1,960; old wood siding, about $3,920.
- Trim and wraps. Each window or door wrap costs about $101.45 here; count the openings on the bid.
How Nearby Cities Price New Siding
The same vinyl job in other Delaware cities:
- Wilmington, DE (40 mi north): $11,440 to $16,520
- Newark, DE (35 mi north): $11,310 to $16,330
- Middletown, DE (25 mi northwest): $11,380 to $16,440
Common Questions About New Siding in Dover
Should the old siding come off?
Removal costs about $1,960 (vinyl/aluminum) to $3,920 (wood) for this house. It is worth it when you suspect rot, want new insulation or the old layer is not flat.
Is HARDIE board worth the higher price?
For the lowest price and easy care, choose vinyl. Choose fiber cement ($19,690 to $28,440 here) for durability, a painted wood look and better fire resistance.
How do contractors price siding in Dover?
Plan on $672.85 per square for vinyl and $1,206.92 for fiber cement, labor included. Wraps, height and tear-off are priced on top of that.
Treat these numbers as a budget guide for Dover. They come from our siding calculator with local cost factors; an on-site measure gives the exact figure.
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