Siding Replacement Cost in South Portland, ME (2027 Prices)
Price your siding in South Portland, ME
Residing a typical 1,930 sq. ft. one-story house in South Portland, ME with vinyl costs about $12,800 to $18,490 installed. Fiber cement (HARDIE) for the same walls runs about $22,220 to $32,090.
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. Crews in South Portland usually bid a little below the Maine average - about 1% - against $12,760 to $18,430 statewide for vinyl.
Siding Cost in South Portland by Material
Same walls, six materials. Vinyl stays the low-cost choice, fiber cement sits in the middle at $22,220 to $32,090, and real cedar costs the most.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $12,800 to $18,490 | $15,800 | $759.15 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,530 to $18,100 | $15,470 | $741.87 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $16,950 to $24,480 | $20,930 | $1,024.80 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $22,220 to $32,090 | $27,430 | $1,361.72 |
| Cedar clapboard | $20,430 to $29,510 | $25,220 | $1,247.25 |
| Cedar shingles | $22,690 to $32,780 | $28,010 | $1,391.95 |
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
What the common extras add to the vinyl job above in South Portland:
- Old siding off first: about $2,210 to strip vinyl or aluminum, about $4,420 for wood.
- Taller walls: $4,810 more for a 1.5-story raised ranch, $12,030 more for a full two stories.
- Corners and angles: plan on $1,910 extra for a moderately complex outline and $3,230 for one broken up by many corners.
- Trim wraps: $114.47 for every additional window or door.
What Each Siding Costs per Year It Lasts
The upfront price is only half the story. Each bar divides the estimate above by how long that siding typically lasts in the South Portland climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $526.53. 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).
Custom Siding Estimate for South Portland
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for South Portland. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$12,800 – $18,490typical $15,800
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $759.15 · one story
How South Portland Weather Treats Siding
Siding in South Portland has to cope with winter lows near 6°F and summer highs near 79°F. These are the local conditions that decide which material lasts:
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.
Deep snow. Snow banks sit against the bottom of the walls for weeks. Keep the first course well above grade and use a material that does not soak up water, such as vinyl or sealed fiber cement.
Shoreline exposure. Wind-driven salt spray wears finishes and metal parts first. Rinse the walls a few times a year, and check that the bid names coastal-rated fasteners.
The siding season in South Portland is short, so the best crews fill their calendars early. Ask for quotes in late winter for a spring or summer start; cold-weather installs can cost more or get pushed back. The nearest city in this guide is Portland, about 2 miles to the northeast. Its siding prices sit on a separate page if you collect bids from both.
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How to Compare Siding Bids in South Portland
Low bids often leave work out. Hold each quote to these terms:
- 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 $12,030 on this footprint for ladders, staging and slower work.
Siding Prices Near South Portland
How South Portland compares with the rest of Maine for this house:
- Portland, ME: about $12,840-$18,550, 2 miles northeast
- Lewiston, ME: about $12,740-$18,400, 30 miles north
- Bangor, ME: about $12,710-$18,360, 110 miles northeast
Siding Questions
Should the old siding come off?
Often, yes, if the old siding is flat, dry and sound. Tear-off adds about $2,210 for old vinyl or aluminum here, but it lets the crew fix rot and add a proper weather barrier.
Does fiber cement pay off over vinyl?
That depends on your plans. For a long stay or a higher-value home, fiber cement at $22,220 to $32,090 makes sense; for the lowest cost, vinyl at $12,800 to $18,490 is hard to beat.
How do contractors price siding in South Portland?
Plan on $759.15 per square for vinyl and $1,361.72 for fiber cement, labor included. Wraps, height and tear-off are priced on top of that.
These are modeled prices, not quotes. They follow our siding calculator with local cost adjustments for South Portland; real bids vary with the house shape, height and product line.
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