Home siding in Cincinnati can last a long time, but it doesn’t last forever. Vinyl siding can last up to 10-20 years, while wood siding has a life expectancy of 15-40 years and aluminum siding can last around 30 years. Siding is an essential exterior barrier for your home, as it wards off weather and pests while keeping the interior safe and comfortable. When siding has become damaged or has reached its product end, there are several cost considerations you need to take when getting your siding replacement.
Siding Material Costs
Siding material is priced per square foot. So the exact amount you may pay will depend on how much of your home will be covered in the siding. The price may also change based on the siding type that you select, the climate in the area, and the manufacturer.
Average prices for vinyl siding materials range around $2 to $13 per square foot, according to Forbes. Wood siding is a bit more expensive at $2 to $35 per square foot while fiber cement siding may run upwards from $5 to $13 per square foot. Keep in mind that these prices are just for the materials.
Also, siding comes in different styles, such as shake, clapboard, shingle, board and batten, and many others to give the home a unique look. The style of the siding will also dictate the price point. Shingle style may cost $5 to $14, shake may cost $6 to $16, and clapboard may cost $2 to $10.
Shape and Exterior Square Footage of Home
Siding contractors take into account the complexity of the home’s architecture. Lots of side walls, dormers, and unusual features may raise the price due to the added labor and materials involved. For an average 1,200-square-foot home, siding installation costs, including labor, could be about $1,500 to $22,500.
Be wary of contractors who price their services extremely low for installation costs when comparing their quotes to the national average. They may not offer quality labor or may simply be trying to scam money if they ask for the entire payment upfront.
Cost of Labor
Labor costs for the contractor to perform the installation work will depend on their business practices. They may itemize the costs for the entire job and quote you a separate price for labor alone, or they may bundle their price with the material costs and give you a price based on square feet. Some contractors may also charge an hourly rate while still quoting a flat fee for the entire project.
Costs per hour for siding installation labor may run an average of $40 to $90. When receiving the price for labor alone, the costs could be about $8,000. If the contractor prices it by the square foot, the average siding installation costs may come in at around $4 per square foot.
Siding Installation That’s Right for Your Home & Wallet
Every Cincinnati siding installer has their own estimates for materials, installation, and labor. A company may offer lower prices than those that were quoted if they have a partnership with a manufacturer, as they pass the savings onto you. Other companies may offer higher prices due to their greater level of technical skills and the complexity of the installation process. If you are getting siding for your home, contact the professionals at Brandstetter’s KangaRoof.
