Vinyl siding
$4–$12 / sq ft installed
The budget-led choice in this calculator. The source guide describes vinyl as the most popular, lower-cost option, with low routine maintenance.
Build your estimate
Use exterior wall area—not the home's interior floor area.
Siding cost per square foot: material comparison
The lowest bid is not automatically the lowest ownership cost. Use the calculator for the installation budget, then weigh maintenance, durability, appearance, and the wall assembly your house already has.
Fiber cement
$5–$15 / sq ft installed
A higher initial range than vinyl. The source guide describes a typical 30–50 year lifespan and notes fire resistance and a wood-like appearance.
Engineered wood
$7–$12 / sq ft installed
A wood-look option priced near the upper part of vinyl's range. Confirm finish warranty, required clearances, and repainting instructions with the manufacturer.
Brick or stone
$9–$45+ / sq ft installed
The broadest and highest range here. Masonry and stone vary substantially by product, structure, labor, and whether the installation is full-depth or veneer.
Turn the range into a quote contractors can compare.
The fastest way to spot a vague bid is to make every contractor price the same scope. Use the downloaded brief as your starting page, then attach measurements and photos.
Measure the surface, not the floor plan
Add each exterior wall's width × height, then subtract doors and windows. Gables and bump-outs need their own measurements.
Separate standard and specialty openings
Count bay, picture, awning, and casement windows separately. Their published ranges differ widely from single- and double-hung units.
Choose the installation method after inspection
Insert replacement preserves the frame and trim. Full-frame replacement removes the entire unit and generally costs more, but it may be needed when the existing frame is compromised.
Ask every bidder what is excluded
Confirm removal, disposal, permits, trim, flashing, insulation, repairs, taxes, warranty, and finishing in writing before comparing totals.
Window replacement cost by style
National planning data in U.S. dollars, with the siding benchmarks beside it for whole-exterior projects.
Siding installed cost
Per square foot. Premium masonry can exceed the listed high end.
| Material | Range |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4–$12 |
| Fiber cement | $5–$15 |
| Engineered wood | $7–$12 |
| Brick / stone | $9–$45+ |
Window cost by style
Per opening before the full-frame planning uplift.
| Style | Range |
|---|---|
| Single-hung | $200–$600 |
| Double-hung | $300–$800 |
| Casement | $300–$1,000 |
| Sliding | $250–$800 |
| Awning | $350–$1,200 |
| Picture | $400–$2,000 |
| Bay | $900–$5,000+ |
Energy-efficient replacement windows: what the cost estimate cannot promise
Modernize cites a U.S. Department of Energy estimate that about 30% of the energy used to heat and cool a home is lost through windows. That is a reason to investigate performance—not a guarantee that a new window project will cut the entire utility bill by 30%.
30%of heating and cooling energy can be lost through windows, according to the U.S. Department of Energy figure cited by Modernize.
Compare performance before price alone
- Start with the existing condition. Air leaks, failed seals, frame damage, and single-pane glass create different upgrade cases.
- Match the product to the climate. Glass package, frame material, coatings, and installation quality all affect performance.
- Do not confuse replacement cost with savings. This calculator prices styles and installation scope; it does not model local energy rates or building performance.
- Ask for written specifications. Compare the same frame, glass, installation method, trim, warranty, and finishing scope across bids.
Questions that change the quote
Is full-frame replacement always better?
No. Insert replacement can be a practical lower-cost option when the existing frame and trim are sound. Full-frame work exposes the rough opening and adds labor and materials; published guidance places the premium around 20%–25%.
Does the siding estimate include old-siding removal?
The base range uses installed per-square-foot benchmarks. Because quote inclusions vary, this calculator keeps removal and permits as a separate optional allowance so you can avoid counting them twice.
Why is the window range so wide?
Style is only one driver. Size, frame material, glass package, access, grids, trim, and structural work can all change the price. The range is a budget screen, not a substitute for field measurements.
Should I use house square footage for siding?
No. Interior floor area is not exterior wall area. Measure each wall surface and subtract openings. A two-story 2,000-square-foot house can have a very different exterior surface from a wide single-story house of the same size.
What if my quote is outside this range?
Ask the contractor to itemize products, labor, demolition, disposal, permits, trim, flashing, repairs, and warranty. A legitimate site-specific condition can push a project beyond national ranges.
Can I use this estimate outside the United States?
The source ranges are U.S. national figures in U.S. dollars. Labor, material, tax, and code costs elsewhere may differ enough that the result should not be treated as a local range.
Pricing sources & methodology
- 5Estimates — 2026 siding installation price guide: installed material ranges used for vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood, brick, and stone.
- Angi — 2026 siding cost data: national project context and the $150–$1,500 removal/permit allowance.
- Modernize — 2026 replacement window guide: per-window ranges by style.
- BEE Window — insert vs. full-frame: published full-frame premium of approximately 20%–25%.
Method: the calculator multiplies the selected siding range by entered wall area, adds user-entered removal/permit allowance, totals each window style, and applies a 22.5% uplift to windows when full-frame installation is selected. Costs are rounded to the nearest $50. Source ranges are national estimates; manufacturer, contractor, location, and site conditions can differ.