Manchester, NH Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement and Cedar (2027)
Price your siding in Manchester, NH
A one-story 50 x 38 ft. house in Manchester takes about 19.3 squares of siding: $12,940 to $18,680 in vinyl, $22,460 to $32,440 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 7% above the national average. Expect a modest city premium: Manchester bids run near 1% over New Hampshire prices ($12,760 to $18,430 for this house).
Siding Cost in Manchester by Material
Swap the siding and the bill moves fast: $22,460 to $32,440 for fiber cement and $22,940 to $33,130 for cedar shingles, against $12,940 to $18,680 for standard vinyl.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $12,940 to $18,680 | $15,970 | $767.31 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,660 to $18,290 | $15,630 | $749.85 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $17,130 to $24,750 | $21,150 | $1,035.81 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $22,460 to $32,440 | $27,730 | $1,376.35 |
| Cedar clapboard | $20,650 to $29,820 | $25,490 | $1,260.66 |
| Cedar shingles | $22,940 to $33,130 | $28,310 | $1,406.92 |
Priced for a 50 x 38 ft. house, one story, simple shape and 5/12 roof with sided gables; 10 openings wrapped; no tear-off.
Extras for This House
Tear-off, height and a complex shape are the big extras. What each adds to the vinyl estimate for this house:
- Old siding off first: about $2,240 to strip vinyl or aluminum, about $4,470 for wood.
- Taller walls: $4,870 more for a 1.5-story raised ranch, $12,160 more for a full two stories.
- Corners and angles: plan on $1,930 extra for a moderately complex outline and $3,260 for one broken up by many corners.
- Trim wraps: $115.70 for every additional window or door.
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 Manchester climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Lowest cost per year: Vinyl siding ($532.19). Typical service lives with routine care, adjusted for local wear (freeze-thaw cycles). Paint for fiber cement or cedar is not counted.
Price Your Exact Siding Job in Manchester
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.
$12,940 – $18,680typical $15,970
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $767.31 · one story
How Manchester Weather Treats Siding
Siding in Manchester has to cope with winter lows near 10°F and summer highs near 81°F. These are the local conditions that decide which material lasts:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); New Hampshire sits in region 1.
Cold winters. Nights near 10°F reward a tight weather barrier. Taped house wrap and foam board under the siding also cut drafts, which shows up on the heating bill.
Deep snow. Snow banks sit against the bottom of the walls for weeks. Keep the first course well above grade and use a material that does not soak up water, such as vinyl or sealed fiber cement.
Roof-line leaks. Where roofs build up ice, water often runs down inside the wall instead of over the siding. Kick-out flashing and a proper drip edge close that path.
With a compressed building season, timing affects the price. Collecting bids in the off-season gives you time to compare before contractors book up. Manchester is in Hillsborough 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 Manchester
Put quotes side by side on equal terms. These details explain most of the gap:
- Rot repair. Ask how damaged sheathing is priced once the old siding comes off.
- Shape. A cut-up house with many corners adds about $3,260 over a simple box.
- Warranty and cleanup. Get the labor warranty, disposal and permit fees in writing.
How Nearby Cities Price New Siding
Shopping around the region? Here is the vinyl price elsewhere in New Hampshire:
- Nashua, NH: about $12,900-$18,630, 15 miles south
- Concord, NH: about $12,890-$18,620, 20 miles north
- Derry, NH: about $12,850-$18,550, 10 miles southeast
Siding Questions
Vinyl or HARDIE siding - which is the better value?
Fiber cement costs $22,460 to $32,440 for this house against $12,940 to $18,680 for vinyl. It resists fire, impact and fading and can be repainted; vinyl wins on upfront cost and needs almost no upkeep.
Is there a typical per-square siding rate in Manchester?
Siding is priced by the square (100 sq. ft. of wall). In Manchester, vinyl runs about $767.31 per square and fiber cement about $1,376.35, materials and labor, before trim and tear-off.
Do I have to remove old siding first?
Not always. Installing over sound, flat siding saves about $2,240-$4,470 on this house; removal is the safer choice when there is water damage or uneven walls.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for Manchester, 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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