New Siding in Nashville, TN: 2027 Installed Prices
Price your siding in Nashville, TN
A one-story 50 x 38 ft. house in Nashville takes about 19.3 squares of siding: $11,790 to $17,030 in vinyl, $20,460 to $29,560 in HARDIE fiber cement, installed.
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 5% below the national average. Metro labor rates push Nashville quotes roughly 4% above the statewide vinyl figure of $11,350 to $16,390.
What Each Siding Material Costs in Nashville
Here is the 1,930 sq. ft. job in each siding the calculator covers. Cedar shingles top the list at $20,900 to $30,190; plain vinyl starts at $11,790 to $17,030.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,790 to $17,030 | $14,550 | $699.17 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,540 to $16,670 | $14,250 | $683.26 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,610 to $22,550 | $19,270 | $943.83 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,460 to $29,560 | $25,260 | $1,254.14 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,820 to $27,180 | $23,230 | $1,148.71 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,900 to $30,190 | $25,800 | $1,281.98 |
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
Not every house is a one-story box. For the vinyl estimate above, each change works out to:
- Removal: wood siding comes off for roughly $4,070; vinyl or aluminum for roughly $2,040.
- Stories: a 1.5-story raised ranch runs about $4,430 higher; a two-story house about $11,080 higher.
- Complexity: about $1,760 added for a medium outline, about $2,970 for a cut-up one.
- Window and door wraps: about $105.42 apiece beyond the ones included.
What Each Siding Costs per Year It Lasts
The upfront price is only half the story. Each bar divides the estimate above by how long that siding typically lasts in the Nashville climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Lowest cost per year: Vinyl siding ($581.92). Typical service lives with routine care, adjusted for local wear (hail and humidity). Paint for fiber cement or cedar is not counted.
Build Your Own Siding Estimate
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.
$11,790 – $17,030typical $14,550
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $699.17 · one story
Siding, Seasons and the Nashville Climate
Price is not the only test. In Nashville - about 89°F in summer, 28°F on winter nights - these weather factors shape the right choice:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Tennessee sits in region 3.
Humidity and mildew. Damp air keeps shaded walls wet in Nashville, which feeds mildew and green algae. Vinyl and fiber cement wash clean; bare wood needs a sound finish and regular cleaning to avoid rot.
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.
Impact resistance. Where hail is common, compare toughness, not just price. A thicker vinyl panel helps; fiber cement helps more.
Contractors here work most of the year, but early spring and late fall book fastest. Ask about a midsummer start if you want a shorter wait. As one of the more northerly cities in our Tennessee list, Nashville sees colder winters, a good reason to ask about insulated vinyl or foam underlayment when you reside. Siding costs for Nashville (Davidson County) are figured on their own; Clarksville, the nearest listed city at roughly 45 miles northwest, has a separate price page.
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Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Nashville
Low bids often leave work out. Hold each quote to these terms:
- 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 $2,040 here; get it listed as its own line.
How Nearby Cities Price New Siding
The same vinyl job in other Tennessee cities:
- Memphis, TN - $11,770 to $17,000 (190 mi west)
- Knoxville, TN - $11,590 to $16,740 (160 mi east)
- Chattanooga, TN - $11,580 to $16,730 (110 mi southeast)
- Clarksville, TN - $11,580 to $16,720 (45 mi northwest)
Nashville Siding Questions, Answered
When is removing old siding worth it?
Often, yes, if the old siding is flat, dry and sound. Tear-off adds about $2,040 for old vinyl or aluminum here, but it lets the crew fix rot and add a proper weather barrier.
Should I pay more for fiber cement siding?
Fiber cement ($20,460 to $29,560) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($11,790 to $17,030) 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 Nashville rates: $699.17 for vinyl, $1,254.14 for fiber cement, installed; this house needs about 19.3 squares.
Treat these numbers as a budget guide for Nashville. They come from our siding calculator with local cost factors; an on-site measure gives the exact figure.
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