Siding Cost in Virginia (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Virginia
Plan on roughly $11,360 to $16,400 for new vinyl siding on a 50 x 38 ft. ranch in Virginia - about 1,930 sq. ft. of wall. Stepping up to HARDIE fiber cement brings it to $19,710 to $28,470.
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 4% below the national average.
What Each Siding Material Costs in Virginia
Here is the 1,930 sq. ft. job in each siding the calculator covers. Cedar shingles top the list at $20,130 to $29,080; plain vinyl starts at $11,360 to $16,400.
| 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 |
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
What the common extras add to the vinyl job above in Virginia:
- 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
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 ($467.11). Typical service lives with routine care, adjusted for local wear (freeze-thaw cycles and humidity). Paint for fiber cement or cedar is not counted.
Set Up Your House, Get Your Price
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.
$11,360 – $16,400typical $14,020
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $673.47 · one story
How Virginia Weather Treats Siding
Before you pick a material, look at what the Virginia weather does to an exterior wall over the years:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Virginia sits in region 3.
Humidity and mildew. Damp air keeps shaded walls wet in Virginia, which feeds mildew and green algae. Vinyl and fiber cement wash clean; bare wood needs a sound finish and regular cleaning to avoid rot.
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.
Coastal homes. Salt, fog and wind arrive together on the shore. Fiber cement and vinyl both handle salt well; the weak points are nails, flashing and aluminum trim, so ask what grade the crew uses.
Mild days between seasons suit siding best: vinyl cuts cleanly, paint and caulk cure properly, and rain is less likely to stall the job.
Price New Siding for Your ZIP Code
Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Virginia
Siding bids vary widely. Compare these points before you sign:
- Product line. Compare panel thickness and series, not just "vinyl" or "fiber cement".
- Weather barrier. House wrap, flashing and sealed seams belong in the scope.
- Height. A second story adds about $10,670 on this footprint for ladders, staging and slower work.
What Siding Costs Across Virginia
Statewide numbers hide local differences. The same 1,930 sq. ft. vinyl job, city by city:
Vinyl siding, typical house
- Virginia Beachpop. 454,000$11,730 – $16,940
- Chesapeakepop. 253,000$11,640 – $16,810
- Norfolkpop. 231,000$11,620 – $16,790
- Richmondpop. 229,000$11,620 – $16,790
- Newport Newspop. 184,000$11,590 – $16,740
Each city row applies a size adjustment of no more than ±6% (population plus metro area) to the statewide price, the same one its city page uses.
Siding Questions
Is there a typical per-square siding rate in Virginia?
Siding is priced by the square (100 sq. ft. of wall). In Virginia, vinyl runs about $673.47 per square and fiber cement about $1,208.03, materials and labor, before trim and tear-off.
Do I have to remove old siding first?
Often, yes, if the old siding is flat, dry and sound. Tear-off adds about $1,960 for old vinyl or aluminum here, but it lets the crew fix rot and add a proper weather barrier.
Is fiber cement worth the extra cost over vinyl?
For the lowest price and easy care, choose vinyl. Choose fiber cement ($19,710 to $28,470 here) for durability, a painted wood look and better fire resistance.
Every figure here is a model for Virginia built on our siding calculator, not an offer. Measured wall area, the product line and the trim work will set your real price.
