How Much Does New Siding Cost in Fargo, ND? (2027)
Price your siding in Fargo, ND
In Fargo, ND, vinyl siding on an average single-story home (19.3 squares of wall) comes to $11,960 to $17,280 with labor. The fiber cement version costs $20,770 to $30,000.
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. Expect a modest city premium: Fargo bids run near 2% over North Dakota prices ($11,780 to $17,010 for this house).
Comparing Siding Materials in Fargo
Here is the 1,930 sq. ft. job in each siding the calculator covers. Cedar shingles top the list at $21,210 to $30,630; plain vinyl starts at $11,960 to $17,280.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,960 to $17,280 | $14,770 | $709.53 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,710 to $16,910 | $14,460 | $693.39 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,840 to $22,880 | $19,560 | $957.82 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,770 to $30,000 | $25,640 | $1,272.72 |
| Cedar clapboard | $19,100 to $27,580 | $23,570 | $1,165.74 |
| Cedar shingles | $21,210 to $30,630 | $26,180 | $1,300.98 |
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:
- Removal: wood siding comes off for roughly $4,130; vinyl or aluminum for roughly $2,070.
- Stories: a 1.5-story raised ranch runs about $4,500 higher; a two-story house about $11,240 higher.
- Complexity: about $1,790 added for a medium outline, about $3,020 for a cut-up one.
- Window and door wraps: about $106.99 apiece beyond the ones included.
Price per Year of Siding
The upfront price is only half the story. Each bar divides the estimate above by how long that siding typically lasts in the Fargo climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Lowest cost per year: Vinyl siding ($590.54). Typical service lives with routine care, adjusted for local wear (hail and freeze-thaw cycles). Paint for fiber cement or cedar is not counted.
Price Your Exact Siding Job in Fargo
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.
$11,960 – $17,280typical $14,770
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $709.53 · one story
How Fargo Weather Treats Siding
Price is not the only test. In Fargo - about 83°F in summer, 1°F on winter nights - these weather factors shape the right choice:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); North Dakota sits in region 1.
Cold-weather impacts. Cold makes vinyl stiff and easier to crack when something hits it. Thicker panels survive a winter of shovels, balls and ladders better; fiber cement ignores the cold, but its cut ends must be sealed.
Storm fronts. Open country and passing fronts bring strong winds. Ask which wind rating the panel carries and how the gable ends will be fastened.
Hailstorms. After a storm, check the walls that faced the wind. A cracked or holed panel lets water in and should be replaced, often under a homeowner's policy.
Most whole-house siding jobs here happen between the spring thaw and the first hard frost. Vinyl turns brittle and hard to cut cleanly in the cold, which is why few crews install it in midwinter. Fargo is in Cass County, and most siding crews here cover the wider county. Ask at least one contractor from outside the city for a bid; travel rarely adds much on a whole-house job.
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How to Compare Siding Bids in Fargo
Before you pick a siding bid in Fargo, make every contractor cover the same three points:
- Crew. Ask if the seller installs with its own staff or a subcontractor.
- Corners and trim. Matching corner posts and starter strip should be in the price, not an extra.
- Old layer. Taking off old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,070 here; get it listed as its own line.
Other North Dakota Cities Compared
How Fargo compares with the rest of North Dakota for this house:
- Bismarck, ND - $11,870 to $17,140 (190 mi west)
- Grand Forks, ND - $11,830 to $17,090 (75 mi north)
- Minot, ND - $11,800 to $17,040 (230 mi northwest)
Siding Questions
How do contractors price siding in Fargo?
Contractors measure the walls in squares of 100 sq. ft. Here, vinyl comes to roughly $709.53 a square and fiber cement $1,272.72, with extras on top.
Can new siding go over the old siding?
It depends on what is under it. Sound, flat walls can take a new layer; soft spots, stains or bulges mean the old siding should come off, at about $2,070 to $4,130 here.
Is HARDIE board worth the higher price?
Fiber cement ($20,770 to $30,000) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($11,960 to $17,280) costs less now and never needs painting.
These are modeled prices, not quotes. They follow our siding calculator with local cost adjustments for Fargo; real bids vary with the house shape, height and product line.
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