What to know about siding in Fort Lauderdale
Coastal wind and salt in Fort Lauderdale favor impact- and corrosion-resistant materials, and some areas require wind ratings.
What affects siding cost in Fort Lauderdale
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in Fort Lauderdale:
- 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 Fort Lauderdale
These figures are adjusted for Fort Lauderdale pricing (about 1.08x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in Fort Lauderdale | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4.32 to $14.04 /sq ft | About $6,500 to $21,100 |
| Engineered wood | $6.05 to $19.66 /sq ft | About $9,050 to $29,500 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $6.48 to $21.06 /sq ft | About $9,700 to $31,600 |
| Natural wood | $6.91 to $22.46 /sq ft | About $10,400 to $33,700 |
| Stucco | $6.48 to $21.06 /sq ft | About $9,700 to $31,600 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $7.34 to $23.87 /sq ft | About $11,000 to $35,800 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $9.50 to $30.89 /sq ft | About $14,300 to $46,300 |