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Pricing reviewed by Shiran Levy, Licensed General Contractor (CA #1131088)
Last updated: April 2026
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Siding installation in LA runs $12-$18 per sq ft for vinyl, $16-$24 per sq ft for engineered wood (LP SmartSide), $18-$28 per sq ft for fiber cement (James Hardie), and $22-$35 per sq ft for natural wood. For an average 1,500 sq ft of siding, expect $18,000-$52,000 depending on material choice. Fiber cement is the standard for fire-zone neighborhoods. Pricing includes removal of old siding, weather barrier installation, and trim work.
Siding runs $12-$35 per square foot installed depending on material. Material choice drives the budget but exposure should drive the choice. Fiber cement (James Hardie) is non-combustible (Class A fire rating) and is what most LA fire-zone homeowners and insurers expect to see on a re-side. Vinyl is the budget option but warps under direct sun and is the wrong call west of the 405 where coastal sun is unrelenting. Beyond material: rotted sheathing replacement (we don't know what's behind the existing siding until it comes off; budget $80-$150 per 4x8 sheet of plywood), full house wrap and flashing tape at every penetration (windows, doors, hose bibs, dryer vents) which adds $1,500-$3,500 over siding-over-siding shortcuts but is what prevents the dry-rot we find behind older sidings during demo. License #1131088, 2-year workmanship warranty.
| Siding Type | Price Range | Description | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Siding | $12-$18/sq ft | Affordable, low-maintenance option with many color choices and styles. | Old siding removal, house wrap installation, premium vinyl panels, wide color selection, all trim & J-channel, 25-year warranty. |
| Fiber Cement (James Hardie) | $18-$28/sq ft | Durable, fire-resistant siding with authentic wood look -best for California. | Everything in Vinyl plus HardiePlank® or HardieShingle®, ColorPlus® factory finish, fire & termite resistant, 30-year warranty. |
| Engineered Wood (LP SmartSide) | $16-$24/sq ft | Engineered wood products offering durability with wood-grain texture. | Engineered for durability, wood-grain texture, paintable or pre-finished, moisture & impact resistant, 50-year warranty. |
| Wood Siding | $22-$35/sq ft | Natural beauty with cedar, redwood, or other wood species. | Premium wood species, custom stain or paint, natural aesthetic, cedar or redwood options, requires periodic maintenance. |
$12-$18/sq ft
Affordable, low-maintenance option with many color choices and styles.
Old siding removal, house wrap installation, premium vinyl panels, wide color selection, all trim & J-channel, 25-year warranty.
$18-$28/sq ft
Durable, fire-resistant siding with authentic wood look -best for California.
Everything in Vinyl plus HardiePlank® or HardieShingle®, ColorPlus® factory finish, fire & termite resistant, 30-year warranty.
$16-$24/sq ft
Engineered wood products offering durability with wood-grain texture.
Engineered for durability, wood-grain texture, paintable or pre-finished, moisture & impact resistant, 50-year warranty.
$22-$35/sq ft
Natural beauty with cedar, redwood, or other wood species.
Premium wood species, custom stain or paint, natural aesthetic, cedar or redwood options, requires periodic maintenance.
Pricing reflects typical projects in the Los Angeles area as of 2026. Actual quotes vary by site conditions, material lead times, permit requirements, access constraints, and the scope of any structural or substrate repairs uncovered during demolition. We provide a written, itemized estimate only after an on-site walkthrough. License #1131088, 2-year workmanship warranty on every project, in writing.
All prices are estimates. Actual costs vary based on project scope, site conditions, material selections, and permit requirements. Contact us for a personalized quote.
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