Bismarck, ND Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement and Cedar (2027)
Price your siding in Bismarck, ND
A one-story 50 x 38 ft. house in Bismarck takes about 19.3 squares of siding: $11,870 to $17,140 in vinyl, $20,610 to $29,760 in HARDIE fiber cement, installed.
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 1% below the national average. There is no real city premium for siding here - Bismarck tracks the statewide range of $11,780 to $17,010.
Siding Cost in Bismarck by Material
Same walls, six materials. Vinyl stays the low-cost choice, fiber cement sits in the middle at $20,610 to $29,760, and real cedar costs the most.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,870 to $17,140 | $14,650 | $704.05 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,620 to $16,780 | $14,350 | $688.02 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,720 to $22,710 | $19,410 | $950.41 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,610 to $29,760 | $25,440 | $1,262.88 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,950 to $27,370 | $23,390 | $1,156.72 |
| Cedar shingles | $21,050 to $30,400 | $25,980 | $1,290.92 |
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
The base price assumes new siding over the old, one story and a simple box shape. Change any of that and the vinyl estimate grows:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,050; old wood siding, about $4,100.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,470; two stories add about $11,160.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,770, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,990.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $106.16.
What Each Siding Costs per Year It Lasts
Cheaper siding is not always cheaper to own. Here is each estimate spread over its expected life in Bismarck - tap or hover a bar.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $585.98. 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).
Set Up Your House, Get Your Price
Get a number that matches your walls. This keeps the length, width and stories you set above and reprices the whole job for Bismarck.
$11,870 – $17,140typical $14,650
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $704.05 · one story
Siding, Seasons and the Bismarck Climate
Before you pick a material, look at what the Bismarck weather does to an exterior wall over the years:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); North Dakota sits in region 1.
Winter joints. Repeated freezing and thawing is hard on every joint. Ask how the crew will lap seams, seal trim and keep the bottom course clear of snowy ground.
High winds. Strong gusts can unlock vinyl panels that were nailed too tight or too far apart. Correct nail spacing and a full lock at every course make the difference.
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. About 190 miles west of Fargo, Bismarck has its own labor market, and the siding prices on this page are worked out for Bismarck rather than taken from the bigger city.
Check the Siding Price Where You Live
Reading Siding Estimates in Bismarck
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.
How Nearby Cities Price New Siding
Shopping around the region? Here is the vinyl price elsewhere in North Dakota:
- Fargo, ND: about $11,960-$17,280, 190 miles east
- Grand Forks, ND: about $11,830-$17,090, 190 miles northeast
- Minot, ND: about $11,800-$17,040, 100 miles north
Common Questions About New Siding in Bismarck
Is tear-off worth paying for?
Often, yes, if the old siding is flat, dry and sound. Tear-off adds about $2,050 for old vinyl or aluminum here, but it lets the crew fix rot and add a proper weather barrier.
Should I pay more for fiber cement siding?
For the lowest price and easy care, choose vinyl. Choose fiber cement ($20,610 to $29,760 here) for durability, a painted wood look and better fire resistance.
What is the price of siding per 100 square feet?
One square covers 100 sq. ft. of wall. Our Bismarck rates: $704.05 for vinyl, $1,262.88 for fiber cement, installed; this house needs about 19.3 squares.
Figures are planning estimates for Bismarck from the same math as our siding calculator. A contractor's measured quote is the final word on your project.
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