Billings, MT Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement and Cedar (2027)
Price your siding in Billings, MT
In Billings, MT, vinyl siding on an average single-story home (19.3 squares of wall) comes to $11,610 to $16,770 with labor. The fiber cement version costs $20,150 to $29,110.
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 contractors in Billings charge somewhat more than the Montana average - about 1% - so the same house costs $11,440 to $16,530 in vinyl statewide.
Billings Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Cedar
Here is the 1,930 sq. ft. job in each siding the calculator covers. Cedar shingles top the list at $20,580 to $29,730; plain vinyl starts at $11,610 to $16,770.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,610 to $16,770 | $14,330 | $688.52 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,360 to $16,410 | $14,030 | $672.85 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,380 to $22,210 | $18,980 | $929.45 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,150 to $29,110 | $24,880 | $1,235.02 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,530 to $26,760 | $22,870 | $1,131.21 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,580 to $29,730 | $25,410 | $1,262.45 |
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
Extras change the total too. Added cost for this 1,930 sq. ft. vinyl job:
- Old siding off first: about $2,010 to strip vinyl or aluminum, about $4,010 for wood.
- Taller walls: $4,370 more for a 1.5-story raised ranch, $10,910 more for a full two stories.
- Corners and angles: plan on $1,730 extra for a moderately complex outline and $2,930 for one broken up by many corners.
- Trim wraps: $103.82 for every additional window or door.
What Each Siding Costs per Year It Lasts
Divide the installed price by the years of service and the ranking can change. Hover a bar to see the math for Billings.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $573.05. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: hail and freeze-thaw cycles); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
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 Billings.
$11,610 – $16,770typical $14,330
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $688.52 · one story
Choosing Siding for the Billings Climate
With summers around 83°F and winter nights down near 11°F, the Billings climate puts its own demands on a wall. What matters most here:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Montana sits in region 1.
Freeze-thaw. Water that gets behind siding and then freezes pries seams and caulk apart. With winter lows near 11°F, flashing at windows and kick-out flashing where a roof meets a wall are worth more than a fancier panel.
Fire codes. Some parts of Billings limit what can go on an exterior wall because of wildfire risk. Ask whether your address is covered - fiber cement passes almost everywhere.
Hail. Hail can crack vinyl, especially on a cool day when the plastic is stiff. Fiber cement resists hail far better, which can matter for insurance claims.
The siding season in Billings 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. Siding costs for Billings (Yellowstone County) are figured on their own; Bozeman, the nearest listed city at roughly 120 miles west, has a separate price page.
Siding Cost Near You
Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Billings
Put quotes side by side on equal terms. These details explain most of the gap:
- 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 Billings
Shopping around the region? Here is the vinyl price elsewhere in Montana:
- Missoula, MT (270 mi west): $11,540 to $16,660
- Great Falls, MT (180 mi northwest): $11,500 to $16,610
- Bozeman, MT (120 mi west): $11,490 to $16,590
Siding Questions
Do I have to remove old siding first?
Not always. Installing over sound, flat siding saves about $2,010-$4,010 on this house; removal is the safer choice when there is water damage or uneven walls.
Does fiber cement pay off over vinyl?
For the lowest price and easy care, choose vinyl. Choose fiber cement ($20,150 to $29,110 here) for durability, a painted wood look and better fire resistance.
What is a square of siding, and what does it cost here?
Per square installed: about $688.52 for vinyl and $1,235.02 for HARDIE fiber cement in Billings. Multiply by the wall area, then add trim wraps and any tear-off.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for Billings, adjusted for local labor and material costs. Use them to budget and to check quotes - your price depends on wall area, material, trim and how much old siding comes off.
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