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Siding Cost Calculator / South Carolina

South Carolina siding estimate

Siding Cost in South Carolina (2026)

Re-siding a house in South Carolina runs roughly 9% below 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 South Carolina

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.

$10k – $39k
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
$10k – $39k
Most likely
$22,446
  • 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%.
  • Re-siding typically needs a building permit in South Carolina; HOAs and historic districts may review material and color, and rotted sheathing found at tear-off is the classic change order. Coastal wind and salt favor durable, well-fastened cladding.

Estimate your siding in South Carolina

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
$9,634–$38,535
Vinyl · 32.3 squares
Low $10kMost likely ~$22,446High $39k

$10k – $39k · $7 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
$10k – $39k
Most likely
$22,446
  • 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%.
  • Re-siding typically needs a building permit in South Carolina; HOAs and historic districts may review material and color, and rotted sheathing found at tear-off is the classic change order. Coastal wind and salt favor durable, well-fastened cladding.

Compare materials

VinylSelected
$10k – $39k
Fiber cement
$16k – $45k
Engineered wood
$19k – $48k
Wood
$22k – $54k

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does siding cost in South Carolina?
Re-siding a typical two-story house (45 × 30 ft footprint, about 32.3 squares) in South Carolina runs about $10k – $39k in vinyl, with labor roughly 9% below the national average.
Is fiber cement worth it over vinyl in South Carolina?
The same house in fiber cement runs about $16k – $45k versus $10k – $39k 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 South Carolina?
Re-siding typically needs a building permit in South Carolina; HOAs and historic districts may review material and color, and rotted sheathing found at tear-off is the classic change order. Coastal wind and salt favor durable, well-fastened cladding.

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