Siding Cost in Maine (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Maine
Plan on roughly $12,760 to $18,420 for new vinyl siding on a 50 x 38 ft. ranch in Maine - about 1,930 sq. ft. of wall. Stepping up to HARDIE fiber cement brings it to $22,140 to $31,980.
These figures use our siding calculator with its defaults: a 50 x 38 ft. footprint, a 5/12 roof (the gable ends are sided too), a simple house shape, wraps around 10 windows and doors, and no tear-off. Prices run about 7% above the national average.
Siding Cost in Maine by Material
Swap the siding and the bill moves fast: $22,140 to $31,980 for fiber cement and $22,610 to $32,660 for cedar shingles, against $12,760 to $18,420 for standard vinyl.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $12,760 to $18,420 | $15,750 | $756.54 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,490 to $18,030 | $15,410 | $739.33 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $16,890 to $24,400 | $20,860 | $1,021.28 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $22,140 to $31,980 | $27,340 | $1,357.05 |
| Cedar clapboard | $20,360 to $29,410 | $25,130 | $1,242.97 |
| Cedar shingles | $22,610 to $32,660 | $27,920 | $1,387.18 |
Priced for a 50 x 38 ft. house, one story, simple shape and 5/12 roof with sided gables; 10 openings wrapped; no tear-off.
Extras for This House
Not every house is a one-story box. For the vinyl estimate above, each change works out to:
- Old siding off first: about $2,210 to strip vinyl or aluminum, about $4,410 for wood.
- Taller walls: $4,800 more for a 1.5-story raised ranch, $11,990 more for a full two stories.
- Corners and angles: plan on $1,900 extra for a moderately complex outline and $3,220 for one broken up by many corners.
- Trim wraps: $114.07 for every additional window or door.
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 Maine climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $524.72. Paint jobs on fiber cement and cedar come on top; lives are typical, cut where the climate is harder on a material (freeze-thaw cycles).
Price Your Exact Siding Job in Maine
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.
$12,760 – $18,420typical $15,750
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $756.54 · one story
How Maine Weather Treats Siding
Every region wears siding out in its own way. For Maine, with summer highs near 79°F, the main factors are these:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Maine sits in region 1.
Freeze-thaw. Water that gets behind siding and then freezes pries seams and caulk apart. With winter lows near 6°F, flashing at windows and kick-out flashing where a roof meets a wall are worth more than a fancier panel.
Plowed snow. Shoveled and plowed snow piles up against siding beside driveways and walks. Those walls need the toughest panels and a well-sealed bottom edge.
Salt air. Near the coast, salt corrodes ordinary fasteners. Stainless or hot-dip galvanized nails and corrosion-resistant trim coil keep siding from streaking and working loose.
With a compressed building season, timing affects the price. Collecting bids in the off-season gives you time to compare before contractors book up.
Price New Siding for Your ZIP Code
Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Maine
Siding bids vary widely. Compare these points before you sign:
- 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.
What Siding Costs Across Maine
City size moves the price a little: bigger metros run a few percent above the statewide figure, small towns a bit below. Vinyl siding on the same house, by city:
Vinyl siding, typical house
- Portlandpop. 68,000$12,840 – $18,550
- Lewistonpop. 38,000$12,740 – $18,400
- Bangorpop. 32,000$12,710 – $18,350
- South Portlandpop. 26,000$12,800 – $18,480
Bigger metros price a little higher and small towns a little lower: at most ±6% from the statewide figure, matching each city guide.
Common Questions About New Siding in Maine
Does fiber cement pay off over vinyl?
Fiber cement ($22,140 to $31,980) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($12,760 to $18,420) costs less now and never needs painting.
What is a square of siding, and what does it cost here?
Contractors measure the walls in squares of 100 sq. ft. Here, vinyl comes to roughly $756.54 a square and fiber cement $1,357.05, with extras on top.
Can new siding go over the old siding?
Not always. Installing over sound, flat siding saves about $2,210-$4,410 on this house; removal is the safer choice when there is water damage or uneven walls.
These are modeled prices, not quotes. They follow our siding calculator with local cost adjustments for Maine; real bids vary with the house shape, height and product line.
