New Siding in Durham, NC: 2027 Installed Prices
Price your siding in Durham, NC
Residing a typical 1,930 sq. ft. one-story house in Durham, NC with vinyl costs about $11,660 to $16,850 installed. Fiber cement (HARDIE) for the same walls runs about $20,250 to $29,250.
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. Siding contractors in Durham charge somewhat more than the North Carolina average - about 3% - so the same house costs $11,360 to $16,400 in vinyl statewide.
Comparing Siding Materials in Durham
Material is the biggest price lever. The table prices every option the calculator offers on the same house; the per-square rate is materials plus labor for 100 sq. ft. of wall.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,660 to $16,850 | $14,400 | $691.82 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,420 to $16,490 | $14,100 | $676.08 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,450 to $22,310 | $19,070 | $933.91 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,250 to $29,250 | $25,000 | $1,240.95 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,620 to $26,890 | $22,980 | $1,136.64 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,680 to $29,870 | $25,530 | $1,268.51 |
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
What the common extras add to the vinyl job above in Durham:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,020; old wood siding, about $4,030.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,390; two stories add about $10,960.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,740, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,940.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $104.31.
Price per Year of Siding
Divide the installed price by the years of service and the ranking can change. Hover a bar to see the math for Durham.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $575.80. 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).
Price Your Exact Siding Job in Durham
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for Durham. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$11,660 – $16,850typical $14,400
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $691.82 · one story
Choosing Siding for the Durham Climate
Price is not the only test. In Durham - about 90°F in summer, 30°F on winter nights - these weather factors shape the right choice:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); North Carolina sits in region 4.
Moisture. Over the long run, trapped water does more damage here than cold. A rainscreen gap or drainable house wrap behind the siding lets the wall dry out instead of soaking the sheathing.
Hurricanes. Storm winds strip siding that was not fastened to the maker's high-wind schedule. Ask for a panel with a published wind-load rating and the nailing pattern local code requires.
UV exposure. Ultraviolet light does more harm than cold in Durham. Dark vinyl soaks up heat and can distort, while a factory-baked finish on fiber cement holds its color much longer than paint applied on site.
Mild days between seasons suit siding best: vinyl cuts cleanly, paint and caulk cure properly, and rain is less likely to stall the job. Siding costs for Durham (Durham County) are figured on their own; Raleigh, the nearest listed city at roughly 20 miles southeast, has a separate price page.
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Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Durham
A siding estimate is only as good as what it includes. Check each of these:
- 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 $10,960 on this footprint for ladders, staging and slower work.
Other North Carolina Cities Compared
Shopping around the region? Here is the vinyl price elsewhere in North Carolina:
- Charlotte, NC (120 mi southwest): $11,840 to $17,100
- Raleigh, NC (20 mi southeast): $11,740 to $16,960
- Greensboro, NC (50 mi west): $11,670 to $16,850
- Winston-Salem, NC (75 mi west): $11,640 to $16,810
Durham Siding Questions, Answered
When is removing old siding worth it?
Often, yes, if the old siding is flat, dry and sound. Tear-off adds about $2,020 for old vinyl or aluminum here, but it lets the crew fix rot and add a proper weather barrier.
Vinyl or HARDIE siding - which is the better value?
For the lowest price and easy care, choose vinyl. Choose fiber cement ($20,250 to $29,250 here) for durability, a painted wood look and better fire resistance.
What is a square of siding, and what does it cost here?
One square covers 100 sq. ft. of wall. Our Durham rates: $691.82 for vinyl, $1,240.95 for fiber cement, installed; this house needs about 19.3 squares.
These are modeled prices, not quotes. They follow our siding calculator with local cost adjustments for Durham; real bids vary with the house shape, height and product line.
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