Cost to Reside a House in Paterson, NJ (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Paterson, NJ
Plan on roughly $12,910 to $18,640 for new vinyl siding on a 50 x 38 ft. ranch in Paterson - about 1,930 sq. ft. of wall. Stepping up to HARDIE fiber cement brings it to $22,410 to $32,370.
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. Metro labor rates push Paterson quotes roughly 2% above the statewide vinyl figure of $12,680 to $18,310.
Siding Cost in Paterson by Material
Swap the siding and the bill moves fast: $22,410 to $32,370 for fiber cement and $22,890 to $33,060 for cedar shingles, against $12,910 to $18,640 for standard vinyl.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $12,910 to $18,640 | $15,940 | $765.66 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,640 to $18,250 | $15,600 | $748.23 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $17,100 to $24,690 | $21,110 | $1,033.59 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $22,410 to $32,370 | $27,670 | $1,373.40 |
| Cedar clapboard | $20,610 to $29,760 | $25,440 | $1,257.95 |
| Cedar shingles | $22,890 to $33,060 | $28,250 | $1,403.89 |
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
Extras change the total too. Added cost for this 1,930 sq. ft. vinyl job:
- Old siding off first: about $2,230 to strip vinyl or aluminum, about $4,460 for wood.
- Taller walls: $4,860 more for a 1.5-story raised ranch, $12,130 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: $115.45 for every additional window or door.
Siding Cost Spread Over Its Service Life
The upfront price is only half the story. Each bar divides the estimate above by how long that siding typically lasts in the Paterson climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $531.05. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: freeze-thaw cycles); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
Build Your Own Siding Estimate
Get a number that matches your walls. This keeps the length, width and stories you set above and reprices the whole job for Paterson.
$12,910 – $18,640typical $15,940
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $765.66 · one story
How Paterson Weather Treats Siding
Before you pick a material, look at what the Paterson weather does to an exterior wall over the years:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); New Jersey sits in region 3.
Shoreline exposure. Wind-driven salt spray wears finishes and metal parts first. Rinse the walls a few times a year, and check that the bid names coastal-rated fasteners.
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.
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.
In Paterson, the mild weeks of spring and autumn are the favorite time for siding, so they fill first. Crews manage fine in summer; hard winter cold slows vinyl and caulk work. About 13 miles north of Newark, Paterson has its own labor market, and the siding prices on this page are worked out for Paterson rather than taken from the bigger city.
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Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Paterson
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 $12,130 on this footprint for ladders, staging and slower work.
Siding Prices Near Paterson
How Paterson compares with the rest of New Jersey for this house:
- Newark, NJ: about $13,030-$18,810, 13 miles south
- Jersey City, NJ: about $13,020-$18,800, 14 miles south
- Lakewood, NJ: about $12,890-$18,610, 60 miles south
- Elizabeth, NJ: about $12,880-$18,610, 20 miles south
Siding Questions
Is there a typical per-square siding rate in Paterson?
Plan on $765.66 per square for vinyl and $1,373.40 for fiber cement, labor included. Wraps, height and tear-off are priced on top of that.
Should the old siding come off?
Take it off when you need to see the sheathing. On this house removal runs $2,230 for vinyl or aluminum and $4,460 for wood, and it is the only way to find hidden rot.
Is HARDIE board worth the higher price?
Vinyl is the budget pick ($12,910 to $18,640); HARDIE fiber cement ($22,410 to $32,370) costs more but looks closer to wood, handles heat and impact better and suits higher-value homes.
These are modeled prices, not quotes. They follow our siding calculator with local cost adjustments for Paterson; real bids vary with the house shape, height and product line.
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