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Virginia siding estimate

Siding Cost in Virginia (2026)

Re-siding a house in Virginia runs roughly 8% 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 Virginia

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.

$11k – $46k
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
$11k – $46k
Most likely
$26,639
  • 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%.
  • County permits vary; historic districts (esp. northern VA) add review.

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

What drives siding cost in Virginia

Virginia's siding market shifts with its geography: humid southeastern summers push rot-prone wood out in favor of fiber cement and vinyl, while Northern Virginia's HOA and historic-district review — Old Town Alexandria being the strictest — governs what can face the street. Moderate winters at an 18-inch frost line keep climate detailing straightforward. Labor lands slightly above the national average, blending expensive NoVA crews with much cheaper rates downstate. Colonial-profile lap siding remains the region's dominant look.

Estimate your siding in Virginia

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
$11,433–$45,734
Vinyl · 32.3 squares
Low $11kMost likely ~$26,639High $46k

$11k – $46k · $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
$11k – $46k
Most likely
$26,639
  • 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%.
  • County permits vary; historic districts (esp. northern VA) add review.

Compare materials

VinylSelected
$11k – $46k
Fiber cement
$19k – $53k
Engineered wood
$23k – $57k
Wood
$27k – $65k

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 Virginia?
Re-siding a typical two-story house (45 × 30 ft footprint, about 32.3 squares) in Virginia runs about $11k – $46k in vinyl, with labor roughly 8% above the national average.
Is fiber cement worth it over vinyl in Virginia?
The same house in fiber cement runs about $19k – $53k versus $11k – $46k 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 Virginia?
County permits vary; historic districts (esp. northern VA) add review.

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