Updated October 2026
Siding Cost Guide
Nanaimo Siding provides straightforward pricing on every residential exterior project. We install vinyl siding from $7.50 – $13.00 per sq. ft. and fibre cement siding from $12.00 – $22.00 per sq. ft. installed. You receive a complete written quote covering materials and labour after our free driveway visit.
This guide outlines installed rates per square foot and typical overall project totals for each siding material we install. Use these figures to plan your exterior budget before we visit your driveway to provide an exact written quote.
If your house has multiple failing elevations, investing in a full siding replacement provides the best long-term protection for your investment.
| Service | Rate (installed) | Typical home (1,500–2,200 sq. ft. of wall) |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $7.50 – $13.00 per sq. ft. | $11,250 – $28,600 |
| Fibre cement siding | $12.00 – $22.00 per sq. ft. | $18,000 – $48,400 |
| Cedar / wood siding | $14.00 – $28.00+ per sq. ft. | $21,000 – $61,600+ |
| Siding repair | $75 – $125 per hour, or $350 – $2,500 by project | Depends on the job, from small patches to part of a wall |
| Full siding replacement (tear-off, rainscreen, new siding) | $11.00 – $25.00+ per sq. ft. | $16,500 – $55,000+ |
| Soffit & fascia | $14.00 – $25.00 per linear ft. (combined) | $2,100 – $5,500 (150–220 linear ft. of perimeter) |
Typical home project totals reflect houses with 1,500–2,200 sq. ft. of exterior wall area. Your exact price comes from our free visit, where we measure your specific walls and assess site conditions.
Choice of cladding material
The material you choose has the biggest effect on your total invoice. Vinyl siding sits at the most affordable end of the scale, offering strong weather protection and simple maintenance. Fibre cement costs more for materials and demands heavier labour to cut and mount, but provides outstanding impact strength and fire resistance. Natural cedar represents a premium investment due to timber harvesting costs, wood grading, and the detailed hand-nailing required during installation.
Wall area and architectural complexity
Total wall surface area determines how much material and strapping your project requires. Beyond raw square footage, the architectural shape of your home moves the labour price. Simple single-storey rectangular homes go up quickly with basic ladders. Multi-storey houses with steep gables, dormers, and multiple outside corners require extensive scaffolding and slower, intricate trimming around architectural features. Complex exterior layouts increase cut waste and installation hours on site.
Condition of underlying sheathing and rainscreen needs
What sits behind your current cladding impacts your final replacement cost. If old siding leaked, underlying plywood sheathing may have rotted and will require replacement before new materials can be installed. Upgrading your home envelope to include vertical rainscreen strapping, treated furring strips, and insect screening adds modest material and labour charges, but ensures trapped moisture drains freely, extending the lifespan of your exterior walls for decades.
When planning your exterior renovation, you can compare affordable vinyl siding against durable fibre cement siding to find the best match for your home.
We provide these exact rates across all the areas we serve, including Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Cedar, Ladysmith, and Gabriola Island.
Reach out to our crew today to book a free driveway visit and receive an itemized quote for your exterior walls.