Dallas, TX Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement and Cedar (2027)
Price your siding in Dallas, TX
Residing a typical 1,930 sq. ft. one-story house in Dallas, TX with vinyl costs about $10,930 to $15,790 installed. Fiber cement (HARDIE) for the same walls runs about $18,980 to $27,410.
Every number here follows the same math as our siding calculator - wall area from the footprint and gables, a simple shape, 10 window and door wraps, new siding over the old - adjusted for local labor (about 12% below the national average). Metro labor rates push Dallas quotes roughly 5% above the statewide vinyl figure of $10,440 to $15,070.
Siding Cost in Dallas 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 | $10,930 to $15,790 | $13,500 | $648.40 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $10,700 to $15,460 | $13,210 | $633.64 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $14,480 to $20,910 | $17,880 | $875.30 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $18,980 to $27,410 | $23,430 | $1,163.06 |
| Cedar clapboard | $17,450 to $25,200 | $21,540 | $1,065.30 |
| Cedar shingles | $19,380 to $27,990 | $23,930 | $1,188.89 |
Assumes one story on a 50 x 38 ft. footprint, sided gable ends under a 5/12 roof, a plain box shape, 10 wrapped windows and doors and the old siding left in place.
Extras for This House
Not every house is a one-story box. For the vinyl estimate above, each change works out to:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $1,890; old wood siding, about $3,780.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,110; two stories add about $10,280.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,630, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,760.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $97.77.
What Each Siding Costs per Year It Lasts
A longer-lasting wall can cost less per year even when it costs more today. The bars show price per year of service for this house.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $539.66. Paint jobs on fiber cement and cedar come on top; lives are typical, cut where the climate is harder on a material (strong sun).
Set Up Your House, Get Your Price
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for Dallas. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$10,930 – $15,790typical $13,500
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $648.40 · one story
Choosing Siding for the Dallas Climate
Price is not the only test. In Dallas - about 96°F in summer, 35°F on winter nights - these weather factors shape the right choice:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Texas sits in region 5.
UV exposure. Ultraviolet light does more harm than cold in Dallas. 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.
Impact resistance. Where hail is common, compare toughness, not just price. A thicker vinyl panel helps; fiber cement helps more.
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.
Warm weather lasts most of the year, which keeps the calendar flexible. The cooler months are the most pleasant for crews and often the easiest time to book. Dallas sits toward the northern end of the Texas cities we cover, so the outdoor siding season tends to start later and end sooner - book early for spring. Siding costs for Dallas (Dallas County) are figured on their own; Arlington, the nearest listed city at roughly 20 miles southwest, has a separate price page.
Check the Siding Price Where You Live
How to Compare Siding Bids in Dallas
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 $1,890 here; get it listed as its own line.
Siding Prices Near Dallas
Shopping around the region? Here is the vinyl price elsewhere in Texas:
- Houston, TX (230 mi south): $11,020 to $15,910
- San Antonio, TX (250 mi southwest): $10,950 to $15,820
- Austin, TX (180 mi south): $10,890 to $15,730
- Fort Worth, TX (30 mi west): $10,890 to $15,730
- El Paso, TX (560 mi west): $10,840 to $15,650
- Arlington, TX (20 mi southwest): $10,870 to $15,690
Siding Questions
Does fiber cement pay off over vinyl?
For the lowest price and easy care, choose vinyl. Choose fiber cement ($18,980 to $27,410 here) for durability, a painted wood look and better fire resistance.
What is the price of siding per 100 square feet?
Contractors measure the walls in squares of 100 sq. ft. Here, vinyl comes to roughly $648.40 a square and fiber cement $1,163.06, with extras on top.
Can new siding go over the old siding?
Not always. Installing over sound, flat siding saves about $1,890-$3,780 on this house; removal is the safer choice when there is water damage or uneven walls.
Figures are planning estimates for Dallas from the same math as our siding calculator. A contractor's measured quote is the final word on your project.
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