Siding Cost Calculator / Tennessee
Siding Cost in Tennessee (2026)
Re-siding a house in Tennessee runs roughly 10% 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 Tennessee
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 – $38k
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 – $38k
- Most likely
- $22,199
- 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%.
- Permits vary widely; storm-prone areas favor impact-resistant materials.
Estimate your siding in Tennessee
Estimated total
$9,528–$38,111
Vinyl · 32.3 squares
Low $10kMost likely ~$22,199High $38k
$10k – $38k · $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 – $38k
- Most likely
- $22,199
- 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%.
- Permits vary widely; storm-prone areas favor impact-resistant materials.
Compare materials
- VinylSelected
- $10k – $38k
- Fiber cement
- $16k – $44k
- 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 Tennessee?
- Re-siding a typical two-story house (45 × 30 ft footprint, about 32.3 squares) in Tennessee runs about $10k – $38k in vinyl, with labor roughly 10% below the national average.
- Is fiber cement worth it over vinyl in Tennessee?
- The same house in fiber cement runs about $16k – $44k versus $10k – $38k 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 Tennessee?
- Permits vary widely; storm-prone areas favor impact-resistant materials.