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Tennessee siding estimate

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.

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

What drives siding cost in Tennessee

Tennessee sits in a severe-storm corridor, so wind resistance and impact tolerance matter — straight-line winds strip poorly fastened vinyl, and hail events feed an insurance-driven re-side market. Humidity pushes buyers away from untreated wood toward vinyl on value and fiber cement on durability. With labor about 10 percent under the national average, installed prices are among the friendlier in the country, which puts the fiber-cement upgrade within easier reach. Permitting is light outside the metros.

Estimate your siding in Tennessee

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
$9,528–$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.

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 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.

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