Cost to Reside a House in Columbia, SC (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Columbia, SC
Residing a typical 1,930 sq. ft. one-story house in Columbia, SC with vinyl costs about $11,550 to $16,680 installed. Fiber cement (HARDIE) for the same walls runs about $20,050 to $28,960.
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. Expect a modest city premium: Columbia bids run near 2% over South Carolina prices ($11,360 to $16,410 for this house).
Comparing Siding Materials in Columbia
Swap the siding and the bill moves fast: $20,050 to $28,960 for fiber cement and $20,470 to $29,570 for cedar shingles, against $11,550 to $16,680 for standard vinyl.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,550 to $16,680 | $14,260 | $684.93 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,310 to $16,330 | $13,960 | $669.34 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,300 to $22,090 | $18,880 | $924.60 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,050 to $28,960 | $24,750 | $1,228.58 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,430 to $26,620 | $22,760 | $1,125.31 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,470 to $29,570 | $25,280 | $1,255.86 |
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
The base price assumes new siding over the old, one story and a simple box shape. Change any of that and the vinyl estimate grows:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,000; old wood siding, about $3,990.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,340; two stories add about $10,850.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,720, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,910.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $103.27.
What Each Siding Costs per Year It Lasts
Cheaper siding is not always cheaper to own. Here is each estimate spread over its expected life in Columbia - tap or hover a bar.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $570.06. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: strong sun and humidity); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
Set Up Your House, Get Your Price
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.
$11,550 – $16,680typical $14,260
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $684.93 · one story
Choosing Siding for the Columbia Climate
Every region wears siding out in its own way. For Columbia, with summer highs near 93°F, the main factors are these:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); South Carolina sits in region 4.
Wind-driven rain. In a hurricane, rain gets behind siding even when the panels hold. Taped house wrap and well-flashed openings are what really protect the wall.
Humidity and mildew. Damp air keeps shaded walls wet in Columbia, which feeds mildew and green algae. Vinyl and fiber cement wash clean; bare wood needs a sound finish and regular cleaning to avoid rot.
Sun-facing walls. The south and west sides of a house age first here. Fade-resistant colors, a heavier vinyl panel or prefinished fiber cement all slow that wear; glare off a neighbor's window can even mark vinyl, which a good contractor will point out.
Winter is a good time to reside here: dry, mild days suit installation and caulking, and contractors are less busy than in spring. About 100 miles northwest of Charleston, Columbia has its own labor market, and the siding prices on this page are worked out for Columbia rather than taken from the bigger city.
Check the Siding Price Where You Live
Reading Siding Estimates in Columbia
Siding bids vary widely. Compare these points before you sign:
- Wall area. Ask each contractor for their square count - this house has about 19.3 squares including the gables.
- Tear-off. Removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,000; old wood siding, about $3,990.
- Trim and wraps. Each window or door wrap costs about $103.27 here; count the openings on the bid.
Siding Prices Near Columbia
The same vinyl job in other South Carolina cities:
- Charleston, SC: about $11,570-$16,710, 100 miles southeast
- North Charleston, SC: about $11,520-$16,640, 95 miles southeast
- Mount Pleasant, SC: about $11,490-$16,590, 110 miles southeast
- Rock Hill, SC: about $11,450-$16,540, 65 miles north
Siding Questions
Can new siding go over the old siding?
Not always. Installing over sound, flat siding saves about $2,000-$3,990 on this house; removal is the safer choice when there is water damage or uneven walls.
Vinyl or HARDIE siding - which is the better value?
Fiber cement ($20,050 to $28,960) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($11,550 to $16,680) costs less now and never needs painting.
What is a square of siding, and what does it cost here?
Siding is priced by the square (100 sq. ft. of wall). In Columbia, vinyl runs about $684.93 per square and fiber cement about $1,228.58, materials and labor, before trim and tear-off.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for Columbia, 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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