Savannah, GA Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement and Cedar (2027)
Price your siding in Savannah, GA
Plan on roughly $11,560 to $16,690 for new vinyl siding on a 50 x 38 ft. ranch in Savannah - about 1,930 sq. ft. of wall. Stepping up to HARDIE fiber cement brings it to $20,060 to $28,970.
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. Metro labor rates push Savannah quotes roughly 2% above the statewide vinyl figure of $11,360 to $16,400.
Comparing Siding Materials in Savannah
Here is the 1,930 sq. ft. job in each siding the calculator covers. Cedar shingles top the list at $20,490 to $29,590; plain vinyl starts at $11,560 to $16,690.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,560 to $16,690 | $14,270 | $685.33 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,310 to $16,340 | $13,960 | $669.74 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,300 to $22,100 | $18,890 | $925.15 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,060 to $28,970 | $24,760 | $1,229.31 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,440 to $26,640 | $22,770 | $1,125.98 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,490 to $29,590 | $25,290 | $1,256.61 |
House priced: 50 x 38 ft. footprint, one story, 5/12 roof (gable ends sided), simple shape, 10 window/door wraps, new siding over the old.
Extras for This House
Not every house is a one-story box. For the vinyl estimate above, each change works out to:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,000; old wood siding, about $3,990.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,350; two stories add about $10,860.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,720, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,910.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $103.34.
Siding Cost Spread Over Its Service Life
Divide the installed price by the years of service and the ranking can change. Hover a bar to see the math for Savannah.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $570.40. Paint jobs on fiber cement and cedar come on top; lives are typical, cut where the climate is harder on a material (strong sun and humidity).
Build Your Own Siding Estimate
Get a number that matches your walls. This keeps the length, width and stories you set above and reprices the whole job for Savannah.
$11,560 – $16,690typical $14,270
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $685.33 · one story
Choosing Siding for the Savannah Climate
Siding in Savannah has to cope with winter lows near 36°F and summer highs near 93°F. These are the local conditions that decide which material lasts:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Georgia sits in region 5.
Damp, shaded walls. North walls and spots under trees stay wet for days. Plan on an occasional soft wash, and use rot-proof materials close to the ground and around decks and steps.
Summer heat. Hot summers push siding to its limits. If you want a dark vinyl color, ask for a line made for it, and make sure panels hang loose enough on their nails to move as they warm.
Hailstorms. After a storm, check the walls that faced the wind. A cracked or holed panel lets water in and should be replaced, often under a homeowner's policy.
Winter is a good time to reside here: dry, mild days suit installation and caulking, and contractors are less busy than in spring. Compared with the northernmost cities in this Georgia guide, Savannah lies about 1.7° farther south; stronger sun makes fade-resistant colors a smart choice here. Savannah is in Chatham County, and most siding crews here cover the wider county. Ask at least one contractor from outside the city for a bid; travel rarely adds much on a whole-house job.
Check the Siding Price Where You Live
How to Compare Siding Bids in Savannah
A siding estimate is only as good as what it includes. Check each of these:
- Insulation. Ask if foam board or insulated panels are priced in, and what R-value they add.
- Soffit and fascia. Find out if the roof edge is covered or left as is.
- Payment terms. A small deposit and the balance after the final walk-around is normal.
Siding Prices Near Savannah
The same vinyl job in other Georgia cities:
- Atlanta, GA - $11,750 to $16,970 (220 mi northwest)
- Columbus, GA - $11,610 to $16,760 (220 mi west)
- Augusta, GA - $11,600 to $16,760 (110 mi northwest)
- Macon, GA - $11,560 to $16,700 (160 mi west)
Savannah Siding Questions, Answered
Should I pay more for fiber cement siding?
Fiber cement ($20,060 to $28,970) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($11,560 to $16,690) costs less now and never needs painting.
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 $685.33 a square and fiber cement $1,229.31, with extras on top.
Is tear-off worth paying for?
Not always. Installing over sound, flat siding saves about $2,000-$3,990 on this house; removal is the safer choice when there is water damage or uneven walls.
Every figure here is a model for Savannah built on our siding calculator, not an offer. Measured wall area, the product line and the trim work will set your real price.
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