Siding Replacement Cost in Columbus, OH (2027 Prices)
Price your siding in Columbus, OH
Residing a typical 1,930 sq. ft. one-story house in Columbus, OH with vinyl costs about $12,730 to $18,390 installed. Fiber cement (HARDIE) for the same walls runs about $22,100 to $31,930.
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 3% above the national average. Expect a modest city premium: Columbus bids run near 4% over Ohio prices ($12,210 to $17,640 for this house).
Comparing Siding Materials in Columbus
Here is the 1,930 sq. ft. job in each siding the calculator covers. Cedar shingles top the list at $22,570 to $32,610; plain vinyl starts at $12,730 to $18,390.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $12,730 to $18,390 | $15,720 | $755.23 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,460 to $18,000 | $15,390 | $738.04 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $16,860 to $24,360 | $20,820 | $1,019.50 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $22,100 to $31,930 | $27,290 | $1,354.68 |
| Cedar clapboard | $20,320 to $29,360 | $25,090 | $1,240.80 |
| Cedar shingles | $22,570 to $32,610 | $27,870 | $1,384.76 |
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
Tear-off, height and a complex shape are the big extras. What each adds to the vinyl estimate for this house:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,200; old wood siding, about $4,400.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,790; two stories add about $11,970.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,900, a cut-up one with many corners about $3,210.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $113.87.
Price per Year of Siding
Divide the installed price by the years of service and the ranking can change. Hover a bar to see the math for Columbus.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $523.81. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: freeze-thaw cycles); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
Price Your Exact Siding Job in Columbus
Get a number that matches your walls. This keeps the length, width and stories you set above and reprices the whole job for Columbus.
$12,730 – $18,390typical $15,720
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $755.23 · one story
How Columbus Weather Treats Siding
Every region wears siding out in its own way. For Columbus, with summer highs near 86°F, the main factors are these:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Ohio sits in region 3.
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.
Humidity and mildew. Damp air keeps shaded walls wet in Columbus, which feeds mildew and green algae. Vinyl and fiber cement wash clean; bare wood needs a sound finish and regular cleaning to avoid rot.
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.
In Columbus, 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. Columbus is in Franklin 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.
Siding Cost Near You
How to Compare Siding Bids in Columbus
Before you pick a siding bid in Columbus, make every contractor cover the same three points:
- 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
The same vinyl job in other Ohio cities:
- Cleveland, OH: about $12,580-$18,160, 120 miles northeast
- Cincinnati, OH: about $12,550-$18,130, 100 miles southwest
- Toledo, OH: about $12,520-$18,090, 120 miles north
- Akron, OH: about $12,470-$18,000, 110 miles northeast
- Dayton, OH: about $12,410-$17,920, 65 miles west
- Parma, OH: about $12,440-$17,970, 120 miles northeast
Siding Questions
Is HARDIE board worth the higher price?
Fiber cement ($22,100 to $31,930) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($12,730 to $18,390) costs less now and never needs painting.
What is the price of siding per 100 square feet?
One square covers 100 sq. ft. of wall. Our Columbus rates: $755.23 for vinyl, $1,354.68 for fiber cement, installed; this house needs about 19.3 squares.
Is tear-off worth paying for?
Not always. Installing over sound, flat siding saves about $2,200-$4,400 on this house; removal is the safer choice when there is water damage or uneven walls.
Figures are planning estimates for Columbus from the same math as our siding calculator. A contractor's measured quote is the final word on your project.
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