What to know about siding in Austin
Humidity and storms in Austin favor moisture- and rot-resistant materials.
What affects siding cost in Austin
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in Austin:
- Wall area to be covered, measured in square feet.
- Material: vinyl is cheapest, then engineered wood, fiber cement, and metal, with brick or stone veneer at the top.
- Tear-off and disposal of old siding.
- House height, number of stories, and trim detail.
Siding cost by siding material in Austin
These figures are adjusted for Austin pricing (about 1.02x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in Austin | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4.08 to $13.26 /sq ft | About $6,100 to $19,900 |
| Engineered wood | $5.71 to $18.56 /sq ft | About $8,550 to $27,800 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $6.12 to $19.89 /sq ft | About $9,200 to $29,800 |
| Natural wood | $6.53 to $21.22 /sq ft | About $9,800 to $31,800 |
| Stucco | $6.12 to $19.89 /sq ft | About $9,200 to $29,800 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $6.94 to $22.54 /sq ft | About $10,400 to $33,800 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $8.98 to $29.17 /sq ft | About $13,500 to $43,800 |