Siding Cost in North Dakota (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in North Dakota
A one-story 50 x 38 ft. house in North Dakota takes about 19.3 squares of siding: $11,770 to $17,010 in vinyl, $20,440 to $29,520 in HARDIE fiber cement, installed.
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 1% below the national average.
North Dakota Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Cedar
Same walls, six materials. Vinyl stays the low-cost choice, fiber cement sits in the middle at $20,440 to $29,520, and real cedar costs the most.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,770 to $17,010 | $14,540 | $698.34 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,530 to $16,650 | $14,230 | $682.45 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,600 to $22,520 | $19,250 | $942.71 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,440 to $29,520 | $25,230 | $1,252.65 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,790 to $27,140 | $23,200 | $1,147.35 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,870 to $30,150 | $25,770 | $1,280.46 |
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
Not every house is a one-story box. For the vinyl estimate above, each change works out to:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,040; old wood siding, about $4,070.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,430; two stories add about $11,070.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,760, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,970.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $105.30.
What Each Siding Costs per Year It Lasts
A longer-lasting wall can cost less per year even when it costs more today. The bars show price per year of service for this house.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $581.23. 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).
Custom Siding Estimate for North Dakota
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for North Dakota. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$11,770 – $17,010typical $14,540
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $698.34 · one story
Choosing Siding for the North Dakota Climate
With summers around 83°F and winter nights down near 1°F, the North Dakota climate puts its own demands on a wall. What matters most here:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); North Dakota sits in region 1.
Freeze-thaw. Water that gets behind siding and then freezes pries seams and caulk apart. With winter lows near 1°F, flashing at windows and kick-out flashing where a roof meets a wall are worth more than a fancier panel.
Gusty weather. Wind is hard on loose trim and corners. Fiber cement and heavier vinyl lines stay put better, and careful crews add fasteners on exposed gable walls.
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 North Dakota 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.
Check the Siding Price Where You Live
How to Compare Siding Bids in North Dakota
A siding estimate is only as good as what it includes. Check each of these:
- Wall area. Ask each contractor for their square count - this house has about 19.3 squares including the gables.
- Tear-off. Removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,040; old wood siding, about $4,070.
- Trim and wraps. Each window or door wrap costs about $105.30 here; count the openings on the bid.
What Siding Costs Across North Dakota
Statewide numbers hide local differences. The same 1,930 sq. ft. vinyl job, city by city:
Vinyl siding, typical house
- Fargopop. 132,000$11,960 – $17,280
- Bismarckpop. 75,000$11,870 – $17,140
- Grand Forkspop. 59,000$11,830 – $17,090
- Minotpop. 48,000$11,800 – $17,040
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
How much does siding cost per square in North Dakota?
One square covers 100 sq. ft. of wall. Our North Dakota rates: $698.34 for vinyl, $1,252.65 for fiber cement, installed; this house needs about 19.3 squares.
Do I have to remove old siding first?
Removal costs about $2,040 (vinyl/aluminum) to $4,070 (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?
Vinyl is the budget pick ($11,770 to $17,010); HARDIE fiber cement ($20,440 to $29,520) costs more but looks closer to wood, handles heat and impact better and suits higher-value homes.
Treat these numbers as a budget guide for North Dakota. They come from our siding calculator with local cost factors; an on-site measure gives the exact figure.
