How Much Does Siding Cost in Portland?
Straight numbers for siding replacement in Portland, Vancouver WA, and the surrounding metro — what drives the price, what each material costs installed, and a calculator that gives you a planning range in about ten seconds.
Siding Cost Estimator
Most homeowners want a budget range before they invite anyone out. Here it is, with no form to fill in first.
Siding Cost Estimator
Rough planning range for the Portland metro and Southwest Washington. Not a quote.
This estimator uses typical installed pricing for our market and a standard wall-area formula. Your actual quote depends on measured wall area, trim detail, access, finish choice, and what we find behind the existing siding. Every Serden estimate is free and itemized.
Siding Cost per Square Foot
Installed pricing in the Portland and Vancouver market, including tear-off, weather barrier, flashing, trim and disposal.
| Material | Installed / sq ft | Expected life | Maintenance cycle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $5 – $10 | 20–30 yrs | Wash as needed | Lowest cost; premium insulated grades look far better than builder vinyl. Vinyl siding → |
| Engineered wood | $8 – $15 | 30–40 yrs | Repaint 8–12 yrs | Wood look, lighter than fiber cement, faster install. |
| Fiber cement | $10 – $18 | 40–50 yrs | Repaint 10–15 yrs | The regional default. Fiber cement → · James Hardie → |
| Cedar | $12 – $22 | 30–40 yrs | Seal or stain 3–5 yrs | Best appearance, highest upkeep. Cedar siding → |
What Homeowners Actually Pay
Full replacement including tear-off and disposal. Ranges are calculated from the installed rates above and the measured wall area a two-story home of that size typically has — a single-story home of the same size has more roof and less wall, so it usually comes in lower. Dry rot repair is quoted separately.
| Home size | Approx. wall area | Vinyl | Fiber cement | Cedar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | ~1,850 sq ft | $9,500 – $18,500 | $18,500 – $33,500 | $22,500 – $41,000 |
| 1,600 sq ft | ~2,150 sq ft | $11,000 – $21,500 | $21,500 – $39,000 | $26,000 – $47,500 |
| 2,000 sq ft | ~2,400 sq ft | $12,000 – $24,000 | $24,000 – $43,500 | $29,000 – $53,000 |
| 2,600 sq ft | ~2,750 sq ft | $13,500 – $27,500 | $27,500 – $49,500 | $33,000 – $60,500 |
| 3,200 sq ft | ~3,050 sq ft | $15,000 – $30,500 | $30,500 – $55,000 | $36,500 – $67,000 |
What Belongs in Every Siding Quote
The cheapest bid is often the one that leaves the most out. Check every quote you receive — including ours — against this list.
- Tear-off and disposal of existing siding
- New weather-resistive barrier across the full wall
- Flashing at windows, doors, decks and roof-to-wall
- A stated dollar allowance for dry rot repair
- Trim, corners and fascia, itemized separately
- Finish: factory-applied colour or field paint, specified
- Written workmanship warranty term
- Licence numbers for both states, on the document
If a bid omits the barrier, the flashing, or the rot allowance, it is not cheaper — it is smaller. Those three items are the difference between siding that protects the structure and siding that only covers it, and they are where the majority of the callbacks we get hired to fix originate.
Free, Itemized, No Pressure
Every Serden estimate is a real inspection with moisture readings and a line-by-line written quote. Financing options are available if you would rather spread the cost.
Siding Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to replace siding on a 2,000 sq ft house in Portland?
For a typical 2,000 square foot two-story home in the Portland metro — about 2,400 sq ft of actual wall area — a full fiber cement re-side commonly lands between roughly $24,000 and $43,500 installed. Vinyl on the same home is often in the $12,000 to $24,000 range, and cedar can run past $53,000. The spread is wide because wall area, trim complexity, dry rot repair, and finish choice move the number more than square footage alone.
Why do siding quotes vary so much between contractors?
Usually because they are not quoting the same job. A quote that covers only boards and labor will always beat one that includes tear-off, a new weather-resistive barrier, flashing corrections, trim, dry rot allowance, and disposal. Ask every bidder to itemize those seven items and the comparison becomes meaningful.
What makes siding cost more than the base estimate?
Home height and access, cut-up rooflines and dormers, the number of windows and doors to trim and flash, dry rot found after tear-off, asbestos-containing material requiring abatement, painting versus factory finish, and premium trim details. We put a written rot allowance in every quote so this is not a blank cheque.
Is siding replacement worth the money?
Nationally, siding replacement is one of the more reliable exterior investments in resale value, and in this climate it also prevents the far larger cost of framing and sheathing repair. If your paint no longer holds, boards are soft, or caulk lines have opened, replacement is usually cheaper than the damage that follows waiting.
Do you offer financing for siding?
Financing options are available — ask about them at your estimate and we will walk you through the terms currently offered so you can compare paying outright against monthly payments. Details are on our offers and financing page.
Does the estimator on this page give a real quote?
No. It gives a planning range based on typical Portland-area installed pricing so you can budget before anyone visits. Real pricing requires measuring your walls and inspecting for moisture damage — which we do free, with no obligation.
Siding Cost by City
Labour and permit conditions differ slightly across the metro. Pick your city for local detail and a direct quote form.
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