Siding Cost Calculator
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimate siding materials, labor, removal and permits from exterior wall area and waste allowance.
Starting figures illustrate this model. Enter your own measurements, quoted costs and applicable terms; this page does not retrieve live prices or provider rates.
Estimated siding project cost
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- Area including waste: —
- Material cost: —
- Installation and removal labor: —
- Cost per original square foot: —
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Quick summary: Estimate siding materials, labor, removal and permits from exterior wall area and waste allowance.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate siding materials, labor, removal and permits from exterior wall area and waste allowance.
How to use it
Enter Exterior wall area (square feet); Waste allowance (%); Siding material per square foot ($); Installation labor per square foot ($); Old siding removal per square foot ($); Permit and inspection costs ($). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
Exterior area is increased by the waste percentage, then multiplied by material, installation and removal rates before adding permits.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Exterior wall area (square feet) | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Waste allowance (%) | 10 |
| Siding material per square foot ($) | 7 |
| Installation labor per square foot ($) | 5 |
| Old siding removal per square foot ($) | 2 |
| Permit and inspection costs ($) | 600 |
| Estimated siding project cost | $31,400.00 |
|---|---|
| Area including waste | 2,200 sq ft |
| Material cost | $15,400.00 |
| Installation and removal labor | $15,400.00 |
| Cost per original square foot | $15.70 |
Important limitations
Gables, stories, trim, insulation, sheathing repair, material type and access can significantly affect contractor pricing.