Cost to Reside a House in Portland, OR (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Portland, OR
In Portland, OR, vinyl siding on an average single-story home (19.3 squares of wall) comes to $13,700 to $19,780 with labor. The fiber cement version costs $23,770 to $34,340.
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 11% above the national average. Expect a modest city premium: Portland bids run near 4% over Oregon prices ($13,200 to $19,060 for this house).
Portland Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Cedar
Same walls, six materials. Vinyl stays the low-cost choice, fiber cement sits in the middle at $23,770 to $34,340, and real cedar costs the most.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $13,700 to $19,780 | $16,910 | $812.30 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $13,410 to $19,360 | $16,550 | $793.82 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $18,140 to $26,200 | $22,390 | $1,096.55 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $23,770 to $34,340 | $29,350 | $1,457.06 |
| Cedar clapboard | $21,860 to $31,570 | $26,990 | $1,334.58 |
| Cedar shingles | $24,280 to $35,070 | $29,970 | $1,489.42 |
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
Extras change the total too. Added cost for this 1,930 sq. ft. vinyl job:
- Removal: wood siding comes off for roughly $4,730; vinyl or aluminum for roughly $2,370.
- Stories: a 1.5-story raised ranch runs about $5,150 higher; a two-story house about $12,870 higher.
- Complexity: about $2,040 added for a medium outline, about $3,450 for a cut-up one.
- Window and door wraps: about $122.48 apiece beyond the ones included.
Price per Year of Siding
Cheaper siding is not always cheaper to own. Here is each estimate spread over its expected life in Portland - tap or hover a bar.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $563.40. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: humidity); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
Build Your Own Siding Estimate
The table prices a simple house with vinyl over the old siding. Change the material, the old layer, the shape and the window count below to price your own job with the same math.
$13,700 – $19,780typical $16,910
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $812.30 · one story
Siding, Seasons and the Portland Climate
Price is not the only test. In Portland - about 84°F in summer, 26°F on winter nights - these weather factors shape the right choice:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Oregon sits in region 3.
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.
Fire codes. Some parts of Portland limit what can go on an exterior wall because of wildfire risk. Ask whether your address is covered - fiber cement passes almost everywhere.
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.
Rain sets the siding calendar here. A good contractor pauses rather than cover wet sheathing, so a summer start usually finishes fastest. Portland is in Multnomah 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 Portland
Low bids often leave work out. Hold each quote to these terms:
- 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 $12,870 on this footprint for ladders, staging and slower work.
Other Oregon Cities Compared
Shopping around the region? Here is the vinyl price elsewhere in Oregon:
- Eugene, OR (100 mi south): $13,460 to $19,450
- Salem, OR (45 mi southwest): $13,460 to $19,450
- Gresham, OR (11 mi east): $13,510 to $19,510
Portland Siding Questions, Answered
Do I have to remove old siding first?
Take it off when you need to see the sheathing. On this house removal runs $2,370 for vinyl or aluminum and $4,730 for wood, and it is the only way to find hidden rot.
Is HARDIE board worth the higher price?
Fiber cement ($23,770 to $34,340) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($13,700 to $19,780) costs less now and never needs painting.
How much does siding cost per square in Portland?
Plan on $812.30 per square for vinyl and $1,457.06 for fiber cement, labor included. Wraps, height and tear-off are priced on top of that.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for Portland, 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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