Siding Cost in Washington (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Washington
In Washington, vinyl siding on an average single-story home (19.3 squares of wall) comes to $13,200 to $19,060 with labor. The fiber cement version costs $22,910 to $33,090.
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 11% above the national average).
Siding Cost in Washington 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 | $13,200 to $19,060 | $16,290 | $782.76 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,920 to $18,660 | $15,950 | $764.94 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $17,480 to $25,250 | $21,580 | $1,056.67 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $22,910 to $33,090 | $28,280 | $1,404.06 |
| Cedar clapboard | $21,070 to $30,430 | $26,010 | $1,286.04 |
| Cedar shingles | $23,400 to $33,790 | $28,880 | $1,435.24 |
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
What the common extras add to the vinyl job above in Washington:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,280; old wood siding, about $4,560.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,960; two stories add about $12,400.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,970, a cut-up one with many corners about $3,330.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $118.03.
Siding Cost Spread Over Its Service Life
The upfront price is only half the story. Each bar divides the estimate above by how long that siding typically lasts in the Washington climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $542.90. Paint jobs on fiber cement and cedar come on top; lives are typical, cut where the climate is harder on a material (humidity).
Build Your Own Siding Estimate
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.
$13,200 – $19,060typical $16,290
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $782.76 · one story
Siding, Seasons and the Washington Climate
Siding in Washington has to cope with winter lows near 26°F and summer highs near 80°F. These are the local conditions that decide which material lasts:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Washington sits in region 2.
Moisture. Over the long run, trapped water does more damage here than cold. A rainscreen gap or drainable house wrap behind the siding lets the wall dry out instead of soaking the sheathing.
Salt air. Near the coast, salt corrodes ordinary fasteners. Stainless or hot-dip galvanized nails and corrosion-resistant trim coil keep siding from streaking and working loose.
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.
Rain sets the siding calendar here. A good contractor pauses rather than cover wet sheathing, so a summer start usually finishes fastest.
Siding Cost Near You
How to Compare Siding Bids in Washington
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.
Siding Prices in Washington Cities
Statewide numbers hide local differences. The same 1,930 sq. ft. vinyl job, city by city:
Vinyl siding, typical house
- Seattlepop. 755,000$13,730 – $19,820
- Spokanepop. 229,000$13,510 – $19,510
- Tacomapop. 222,000$13,630 – $19,690
- Vancouverpop. 196,000$13,480 – $19,470
- Bellevuepop. 152,000$13,560 – $19,590
Bigger metros price a little higher and small towns a little lower: at most ±6% from the statewide figure, matching each city guide.
Siding Questions
Is tear-off worth paying for?
Not always. Installing over sound, flat siding saves about $2,280-$4,560 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 costs $22,910 to $33,090 for this house against $13,200 to $19,060 for vinyl. It resists fire, impact and fading and can be repainted; vinyl wins on upfront cost and needs almost no upkeep.
What is the price of siding per 100 square feet?
Per square installed: about $782.76 for vinyl and $1,404.06 for HARDIE fiber cement in Washington. Multiply by the wall area, then add trim wraps and any tear-off.
These are modeled prices, not quotes. They follow our siding calculator with local cost adjustments for Washington; real bids vary with the house shape, height and product line.
