Siding Cost in South Carolina (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in South Carolina
In South Carolina, vinyl siding on an average single-story home (19.3 squares of wall) comes to $11,360 to $16,400 with labor. The fiber cement version costs $19,710 to $28,470.
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 4% below the national average.
Siding Cost in South Carolina by Material
Material is the biggest price lever. The table prices every option the calculator offers on the same house; the per-square rate is materials plus labor for 100 sq. ft. of wall.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,360 to $16,400 | $14,020 | $673.47 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,120 to $16,050 | $13,720 | $658.14 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,040 to $21,720 | $18,570 | $909.14 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $19,710 to $28,470 | $24,330 | $1,208.03 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,120 to $26,180 | $22,380 | $1,106.48 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,130 to $29,080 | $24,850 | $1,234.86 |
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 $3,920; vinyl or aluminum for roughly $1,960.
- Stories: a 1.5-story raised ranch runs about $4,270 higher; a two-story house about $10,670 higher.
- Complexity: about $1,690 added for a medium outline, about $2,860 for a cut-up one.
- Window and door wraps: about $101.55 apiece beyond the ones included.
Siding Cost Spread Over Its Service Life
Divide the installed price by the years of service and the ranking can change. Hover a bar to see the math for South Carolina.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $560.53. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: strong sun and humidity); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
Build Your Own Siding Estimate
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for South Carolina. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$11,360 – $16,400typical $14,020
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $673.47 · one story
Choosing Siding for the South Carolina Climate
Before you pick a material, look at what the South Carolina weather does to an exterior wall over the years:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); South Carolina sits in region 4.
Storm season. Vinyl with a reinforced nail hem, or fiber cement fastened at the tighter spacing used for high winds, stays on the wall when lighter work peels away.
Damp, shaded walls. North walls and spots under trees stay wet for days. Plan on an occasional soft wash, and use rot-proof materials close to the ground and around decks and steps.
UV exposure. Ultraviolet light does more harm than cold in South Carolina. Dark vinyl soaks up heat and can distort, while a factory-baked finish on fiber cement holds its color much longer than paint applied on site.
Crews can install siding almost all year in South Carolina. Midsummer heat is the main scheduling problem, so expect early starts and short afternoons.
Check the Siding Price Where You Live
How to Compare Siding Bids in South Carolina
A siding estimate is only as good as what it includes. Check each of these:
- Crew. Ask if the seller installs with its own staff or a subcontractor.
- Corners and trim. Matching corner posts and starter strip should be in the price, not an extra.
- Old layer. Taking off old vinyl or aluminum adds about $1,960 here; get it listed as its own line.
What Siding Costs Across South Carolina
City size moves the price a little: bigger metros run a few percent above the statewide figure, small towns a bit below. Vinyl siding on the same house, by city:
Vinyl siding, typical house
- Charlestonpop. 157,000$11,560 – $16,700
- Columbiapop. 140,000$11,540 – $16,670
- North Charlestonpop. 119,000$11,520 – $16,640
- Mount Pleasantpop. 95,000$11,480 – $16,590
- Rock Hillpop. 76,000$11,450 – $16,530
Bigger metros price a little higher and small towns a little lower: at most ±6% from the statewide figure, matching each city guide.
Common Questions About New Siding in South Carolina
Is fiber cement worth the extra cost over vinyl?
Fiber cement ($19,710 to $28,470) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($11,360 to $16,400) costs less now and never needs painting.
What is a square of siding, and what does it cost here?
Contractors measure the walls in squares of 100 sq. ft. Here, vinyl comes to roughly $673.47 a square and fiber cement $1,208.03, 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 $1,960 for vinyl or aluminum and $3,920 for wood, and it is the only way to find hidden rot.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for South Carolina, 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.
