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Colorado siding estimate

Siding Cost in Colorado (2026)

Re-siding a house in Colorado runs roughly 10% above the national average on installed labor, which we apply to the per-square-foot rate for every material. Last updated July 6, 2026.

A typical two-story vinyl re-side in Colorado

45 × 30 ft footprint (150 ft perimeter), 19 ft walls, gable roof, 12 windows, 2 doors, 1 garage door, no tear-off — a clean baseline before you customize.

$12k – $47k
Confidencehigh

Material takeoff

Siding to order
32 squares
Starter strip
150 lf
Housewrap
3,075 sq ft
Outside corner posts
76 lf
Vinyl boxes (2 squares/box)
17 boxes

Cost breakdown

vinyl siding (installed)
$10k – $39k
Permit allowance
$100 – $400
Total
$12k – $47k
Most likely
$27,132
  • Wall area = footprint perimeter × 19 ft grade-to-eave height; a 1.5:1 rectangle is assumed when only the perimeter is known.
  • 2 gable triangles estimated at a 6/12 pitch for the "gable" roof style.
  • Openings reduced at 75% of their area (trim and cuts eat part of the saving); waste factor 13%.
  • Hail is the big driver — impact-rated materials pay off; city/county permits vary.

Where these numbers come from: installed-price surveys + regional references, updated July 6, 2026 — see our methodology.

What drives siding cost in Colorado

Hail writes Colorado's siding story — the Front Range takes some of the nation's most damaging storms, and impact performance is the first question, ahead of looks or price. Fiber cement and impact-rated engineered products dominate replacements; standard vinyl is a repeat-claim waiting to happen. High-altitude UV fades color fast, and dry air means rot barely registers. Foothills WUI zones add ignition-resistant requirements. Labor runs about 10 percent above the national average, and insurance timing drives much of the market.

Estimate your siding in Colorado

House details

This estimates wall area from your footprint — we adjust for stories, gables, windows and doors.

The long side of the house, in feet.

The short side, in feet.

Footprint perimeter: 150 ft (2 × (length + width))

Grade to eave, in feet — pre-filled from the story count.

Gable ends add sided triangles; hip and flat roofs don't.

Openings to subtract
Windows
12
Doors
2
Garage doors
1

Trim and cuts eat part of the saving — most estimators don't subtract 100%.

Estimated total
$11,645–$46,580
Vinyl · 32.3 squares
Low $12kMost likely ~$27,132High $47k

$12k – $47k · $8 per square foot (/sq ft) · 32.3 siding squares (1 square = 100 sq ft)

Confidencehigh

Material takeoff

Siding to order
32 squares
Starter strip
150 lf
Housewrap
3,075 sq ft
Outside corner posts
76 lf
Vinyl boxes (2 squares/box)
17 boxes

Cost breakdown

vinyl siding (installed)
$10k – $39k
Permit allowance
$100 – $400
Total
$12k – $47k
Most likely
$27,132
  • Wall area = footprint perimeter × 19 ft grade-to-eave height; a 1.5:1 rectangle is assumed when only the perimeter is known.
  • 2 gable triangles estimated at a 6/12 pitch for the "gable" roof style.
  • Openings reduced at 75% of their area (trim and cuts eat part of the saving); waste factor 13%.
  • Hail is the big driver — impact-rated materials pay off; city/county permits vary.

Compare materials

VinylSelected
$12k – $47k
Fiber cement
$19k – $54k
Engineered wood
$23k – $58k
Wood
$27k – $66k

The same house in each material — same size, openings, site, and state.

iBallpark estimate for planning, not a bid. Wall area is estimated from your footprint — a contractor will measure each wall. Excludes hidden rot, sheathing replacement, and structural repairs found at tear-off. Get 3 local quotes before signing.

Data: U.S. EIA · OpenEI URDB · Google Solar · NREL PVWatts · DSIRE · IRS · ENERGY STAR · industry surveys — see all sources

Frequently asked questions

How much does siding cost in Colorado?
Re-siding a typical two-story house (45 × 30 ft footprint, about 32.3 squares) in Colorado runs about $12k – $47k in vinyl, with labor roughly 10% above the national average.
Is fiber cement worth it over vinyl in Colorado?
The same house in fiber cement runs about $19k – $54k versus $12k – $47k in vinyl. Fiber cement costs more up front but resists impact, fire, and fading better — often the better long-term buy in harsh climates.
Do I need a permit to re-side a house in Colorado?
Hail is the big driver — impact-rated materials pay off; city/county permits vary.

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