Siding Cost in Montana (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Montana
Residing a typical 1,930 sq. ft. one-story house in Montana with vinyl costs about $11,440 to $16,520 installed. Fiber cement (HARDIE) for the same walls runs about $19,860 to $28,690.
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 4% below the national average.
Comparing Siding Materials in Montana
Swap the siding and the bill moves fast: $19,860 to $28,690 for fiber cement and $20,280 to $29,300 for cedar shingles, against $11,440 to $16,520 for standard vinyl.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,440 to $16,520 | $14,120 | $678.54 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,200 to $16,180 | $13,830 | $663.10 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,150 to $21,890 | $18,710 | $915.99 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $19,860 to $28,690 | $24,520 | $1,217.13 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,260 to $26,380 | $22,540 | $1,114.82 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,280 to $29,300 | $25,040 | $1,244.16 |
Assumes one story on a 50 x 38 ft. footprint, sided gable ends under a 5/12 roof, a plain box shape, 10 wrapped windows and doors and the old siding left in place.
Extras for This House
Not every house is a one-story box. For the vinyl estimate above, each change works out to:
- Removal: wood siding comes off for roughly $3,950; vinyl or aluminum for roughly $1,980.
- Stories: a 1.5-story raised ranch runs about $4,300 higher; a two-story house about $10,750 higher.
- Complexity: about $1,710 added for a medium outline, about $2,890 for a cut-up one.
- Window and door wraps: about $102.31 apiece beyond the ones included.
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 Montana.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $564.75. Paint jobs on fiber cement and cedar come on top; lives are typical, cut where the climate is harder on a material (hail and freeze-thaw cycles).
Price Your Exact Siding Job in Montana
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.
$11,440 – $16,520typical $14,120
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $678.54 · one story
Siding, Seasons and the Montana Climate
Every region wears siding out in its own way. For Montana, with summer highs near 83°F, the main factors are these:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Montana sits in region 1.
Cold winters. Nights near 11°F reward a tight weather barrier. Taped house wrap and foam board under the siding also cut drafts, which shows up on the heating bill.
Embers. Wind-blown embers are the usual wildfire threat. Noncombustible siding, enclosed eaves and screened vents help a house resist a passing fire; check local building rules before choosing.
Impact resistance. Where hail is common, compare toughness, not just price. A thicker vinyl panel helps; fiber cement helps more.
With a compressed building season, timing affects the price. Collecting bids in the off-season gives you time to compare before contractors book up.
Siding Cost Near You
Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Montana
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.
Siding Costs by Montana City
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
- Billingspop. 120,000$11,610 – $16,760
- Missoulapop. 77,000$11,540 – $16,660
- Great Fallspop. 60,000$11,500 – $16,600
- Bozemanpop. 56,000$11,490 – $16,590
Each city row applies a size adjustment of no more than ±6% (population plus metro area) to the statewide price, the same one its city page uses.
Siding Questions
What is a square of siding, and what does it cost here?
One square covers 100 sq. ft. of wall. Our Montana rates: $678.54 for vinyl, $1,217.13 for fiber cement, installed; this house needs about 19.3 squares.
Do I have to remove old siding first?
Removal costs about $1,980 (vinyl/aluminum) to $3,950 (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?
That depends on your plans. For a long stay or a higher-value home, fiber cement at $19,860 to $28,690 makes sense; for the lowest cost, vinyl at $11,440 to $16,520 is hard to beat.
Figures are planning estimates for Montana from the same math as our siding calculator. A contractor's measured quote is the final word on your project.
