Siding Cost in Rhode Island (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Rhode Island
Residing a typical 1,930 sq. ft. one-story house in Rhode Island with vinyl costs about $12,760 to $18,420 installed. Fiber cement (HARDIE) for the same walls runs about $22,140 to $31,980.
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 7% above the national average.
Rhode Island Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Cedar
Here is the 1,930 sq. ft. job in each siding the calculator covers. Cedar shingles top the list at $22,610 to $32,660; plain vinyl starts at $12,760 to $18,420.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $12,760 to $18,420 | $15,750 | $756.54 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,490 to $18,030 | $15,410 | $739.33 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $16,890 to $24,400 | $20,860 | $1,021.28 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $22,140 to $31,980 | $27,340 | $1,357.05 |
| Cedar clapboard | $20,360 to $29,410 | $25,130 | $1,242.97 |
| Cedar shingles | $22,610 to $32,660 | $27,920 | $1,387.18 |
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:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,210; old wood siding, about $4,410.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,800; two stories add about $11,990.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,900, a cut-up one with many corners about $3,220.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $114.07.
Siding Cost Spread Over Its Service Life
Cheaper siding is not always cheaper to own. Here is each estimate spread over its expected life in Rhode Island - tap or hover a bar.
Lowest cost per year: Vinyl siding ($524.72). Typical service lives with routine care, adjusted for local wear (freeze-thaw cycles). Paint for fiber cement or cedar is not counted.
Set Up Your House, Get Your Price
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.
$12,760 – $18,420typical $15,750
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $756.54 · one story
How Rhode Island Weather Treats Siding
Price is not the only test. In Rhode Island - about 83°F in summer, 21°F on winter nights - these weather factors shape the right choice:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Rhode Island sits in region 2.
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.
Cold winters. Nights near 21°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.
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.
Mild days between seasons suit siding best: vinyl cuts cleanly, paint and caulk cure properly, and rain is less likely to stall the job.
Price New Siding for Your ZIP Code
How to Compare Siding Bids in Rhode Island
Put quotes side by side on equal terms. These details explain most of the gap:
- 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.
Siding Costs by Rhode Island City
Labor rates differ across Rhode Island. Here is the vinyl job above priced for each of the state's largest cities:
Vinyl siding, typical house
- Providencepop. 191,000$13,020 – $18,810
- Warwickpop. 83,000$12,880 – $18,600
- Cranstonpop. 82,000$12,870 – $18,590
- Pawtucketpop. 75,000$12,990 – $18,750
Bigger metros price a little higher and small towns a little lower: at most ±6% from the statewide figure, matching each city guide.
Rhode Island Siding Questions, Answered
How do contractors price siding in Rhode Island?
Contractors measure the walls in squares of 100 sq. ft. Here, vinyl comes to roughly $756.54 a square and fiber cement $1,357.05, with extras on top.
When is removing old siding worth it?
Take it off when you need to see the sheathing. On this house removal runs $2,210 for vinyl or aluminum and $4,410 for wood, and it is the only way to find hidden rot.
Is fiber cement worth the extra cost over vinyl?
For the lowest price and easy care, choose vinyl. Choose fiber cement ($22,140 to $31,980 here) for durability, a painted wood look and better fire resistance.
Treat these numbers as a budget guide for Rhode Island. They come from our siding calculator with local cost factors; an on-site measure gives the exact figure.
