How much does siding cost in Ontario? (real numbers)

Ballpark by material, installed

For a typical 1,800–2,500 sq ft house in Simcoe County, including removal of old siding, house wrap and trim:

• Vinyl (Kaycan, Gentek): $18,000–$30,000
• Steel: $25,000–$40,000
• LP SmartSide: $30,000–$50,000
• James Hardie: $40,000–$70,000
• Cedar or Maibec: $45,000–$75,000

Board and batten in any material runs 15–30% more than lap because of the extra trim and the time it takes to line up the battens.

What moves the price

1. Corners and trim. A simple rectangle with four corners is cheap. A house with bump-outs, gables, bay windows and a dozen corners has far more trim, and trim is where the labour goes.
2. Height. Anything above one storey means scaffolding or lifts and slower work.
3. Tear-off. Removing old siding and dealing with what's under it adds $2–$4 per square foot. Sometimes we find rot and that has to be fixed before anything goes back on.
4. Soffit, fascia and eavestrough. Most people do these at the same time because the eavestrough has to come off anyway. Budget $6,000–$14,000 for all three on an average house.
5. Windows. If windows are being replaced, do them before the siding, not after.

What a quote should include

Removal and disposal, house wrap, all trim and corners, flashing at every window and door, caulking, cleanup, and the warranty terms in writing. If a quote is a single line with a number, ask what's in it.

Cheap quotes

A quote that's 30% under everyone else is usually missing tear-off, missing trim, or being done by a crew that nails vinyl tight so it buckles the first hot day. Siding is one of those jobs where a bad install looks fine for a year.

How we quote

We walk the house, measure, and count corners and openings. We give you a price per material so you can see the difference, and a start and finish date. The estimate is free and there's no pressure.