Kenosha, WI Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement and Cedar (2027)
Price your siding in Kenosha, WI
Residing a typical 1,930 sq. ft. one-story house in Kenosha, WI with vinyl costs about $12,360 to $17,850 installed. Fiber cement (HARDIE) for the same walls runs about $21,460 to $30,990.
These figures use our siding calculator with its defaults: a 50 x 38 ft. footprint, a 5/12 roof (the gable ends are sided too), a simple house shape, wraps around 10 windows and doors, and no tear-off. Prices run about 3% above the national average. For siding, Kenosha is a typical Wisconsin market: the statewide vinyl figure is $12,220 to $17,640.
Kenosha Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Cedar
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 | $12,360 to $17,850 | $15,260 | $733.10 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,100 to $17,480 | $14,940 | $716.42 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $16,370 to $23,640 | $20,210 | $989.64 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $21,460 to $30,990 | $26,490 | $1,315.00 |
| Cedar clapboard | $19,730 to $28,500 | $24,360 | $1,204.46 |
| Cedar shingles | $21,910 to $31,650 | $27,050 | $1,344.20 |
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 $2,140; old wood siding, about $4,270.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,650; two stories add about $11,620.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,840, a cut-up one with many corners about $3,120.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $110.54.
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 Kenosha climate; hover or tap a bar for the numbers.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $508.47. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: freeze-thaw cycles); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
Custom Siding Estimate for Kenosha
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for Kenosha. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$12,360 – $17,850typical $15,260
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $733.10 · one story
Siding, Seasons and the Kenosha Climate
Every region wears siding out in its own way. For Kenosha, with summer highs near 82°F, the main factors are these:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Wisconsin sits in region 1.
Freeze-thaw. Water that gets behind siding and then freezes pries seams and caulk apart. With winter lows near 7°F, flashing at windows and kick-out flashing where a roof meets a wall are worth more than a fancier panel.
Deep snow. Snow banks sit against the bottom of the walls for weeks. Keep the first course well above grade and use a material that does not soak up water, such as vinyl or sealed fiber cement.
Roof-line leaks. Where roofs build up ice, water often runs down inside the wall instead of over the siding. Kick-out flashing and a proper drip edge close that path.
With a compressed building season, timing affects the price. Collecting bids in the off-season gives you time to compare before contractors book up. Kenosha sits toward the southern end of the Wisconsin cities we cover, so crews can usually work more months of the year and siding sees more summer sun. Kenosha is in Kenosha County, and most siding crews here cover the wider county. Ask at least one contractor from outside the city for a bid; travel rarely adds much on a whole-house job.
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How to Compare Siding Bids in Kenosha
Low bids often leave work out. Hold each quote to these terms:
- 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.
Other Wisconsin Cities Compared
The same vinyl job in other Wisconsin cities:
- Milwaukee, WI: about $12,660-$18,280, 30 miles north
- Madison, WI: about $12,540-$18,110, 85 miles northwest
- Green Bay, WI: about $12,370-$17,870, 130 miles north
- Racine, WI: about $12,440-$17,970, 9 miles north
Common Questions About New Siding in Kenosha
Is HARDIE board worth the higher price?
Fiber cement costs $21,460 to $30,990 for this house against $12,360 to $17,850 for vinyl. It resists fire, impact and fading and can be repainted; vinyl wins on upfront cost and needs almost no upkeep.
What is a square of siding, and what does it cost here?
Siding is priced by the square (100 sq. ft. of wall). In Kenosha, vinyl runs about $733.10 per square and fiber cement about $1,315.00, materials and labor, before trim and tear-off.
Is tear-off worth paying for?
Often, yes, if the old siding is flat, dry and sound. Tear-off adds about $2,140 for old vinyl or aluminum here, but it lets the crew fix rot and add a proper weather barrier.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for Kenosha, adjusted for local labor and material costs. Use them to budget and to check quotes - your price depends on wall area, material, trim and how much old siding comes off.
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