Cost to Reside a House in Salt Lake City, UT (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Salt Lake City, UT
In Salt Lake City, UT, vinyl siding on an average single-story home (19.3 squares of wall) comes to $11,700 to $16,900 with labor. The fiber cement version costs $20,310 to $29,330.
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 4% below the national average). Metro labor rates push Salt Lake City quotes roughly 2% above the statewide vinyl figure of $11,440 to $16,530.
What Each Siding Material Costs in Salt Lake City
Same walls, six materials. Vinyl stays the low-cost choice, fiber cement sits in the middle at $20,310 to $29,330, and real cedar costs the most.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,700 to $16,900 | $14,440 | $693.80 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,450 to $16,540 | $14,140 | $678.01 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,490 to $22,380 | $19,130 | $936.58 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $20,310 to $29,330 | $25,070 | $1,244.49 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,670 to $26,970 | $23,050 | $1,139.88 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,740 to $29,950 | $25,600 | $1,272.12 |
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 $4,040; vinyl or aluminum for roughly $2,020.
- Stories: a 1.5-story raised ranch runs about $4,400 higher; a two-story house about $10,990 higher.
- Complexity: about $1,750 added for a medium outline, about $2,950 for a cut-up one.
- Window and door wraps: about $104.61 apiece beyond the ones included.
Siding Cost Spread Over Its Service Life
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.
Lowest cost per year: Vinyl siding ($577.44). Typical service lives with routine care, adjusted for local wear (strong sun and freeze-thaw cycles). Paint for fiber cement or cedar is not counted.
Custom Siding Estimate for Salt Lake City
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for Salt Lake City. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$11,700 – $16,900typical $14,440
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $693.80 · one story
Siding, Seasons and the Salt Lake City Climate
Siding in Salt Lake City has to cope with winter lows near 18°F and summer highs near 90°F. These are the local conditions that decide which material lasts:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Utah sits in region 2.
Sun and heat. Strong sun is the main enemy of siding here. Vinyl softens on hot south and west walls and can wave if it was nailed tight, so crews must leave room at nail slots and joints; lighter colors stay flatter and fade less.
Winter joints. Repeated freezing and thawing is hard on every joint. Ask how the crew will lap seams, seal trim and keep the bottom course clear of snowy ground.
Wildfire. In fire-prone areas the siding material matters. Fiber cement does not burn, vinyl melts and wood can ignite, so many such areas favor or require ignition-resistant walls.
Mild days between seasons suit siding best: vinyl cuts cleanly, paint and caulk cure properly, and rain is less likely to stall the job. Siding costs for Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County) are figured on their own; West Valley City, the nearest listed city at roughly 6 miles southwest, has a separate price page.
Siding Cost Near You
How to Compare Siding Bids in Salt Lake City
A siding estimate is only as good as what it includes. Check each of these:
- 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.
How Nearby Cities Price New Siding
The same vinyl job in other Utah cities:
- West Valley City, UT (6 mi southwest): $11,630 to $16,800
- West Jordan, UT (10 mi southwest): $11,610 to $16,760
- Provo, UT (35 mi south): $11,600 to $16,750
Common Questions About New Siding in Salt Lake City
Can new siding go over the old siding?
Take it off when you need to see the sheathing. On this house removal runs $2,020 for vinyl or aluminum and $4,040 for wood, and it is the only way to find hidden rot.
Should I pay more for fiber cement siding?
Fiber cement ($20,310 to $29,330) wins for a long stay: it lasts longer and holds paint well. Vinyl ($11,700 to $16,900) costs less now and never needs painting.
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 $693.80 a square and fiber cement $1,244.49, with extras on top.
Every figure here is a model for Salt Lake City built on our siding calculator, not an offer. Measured wall area, the product line and the trim work will set your real price.
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