What to know about siding in Miami
Coastal wind and salt in Miami favor impact- and corrosion-resistant materials, and some areas require wind ratings.
What affects siding cost in Miami
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in Miami:
- 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 Miami
These figures are adjusted for Miami pricing (about 1.10x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in Miami | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4.40 to $14.30 /sq ft | About $6,600 to $21,500 |
| Engineered wood | $6.16 to $20.02 /sq ft | About $9,250 to $30,000 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $6.60 to $21.45 /sq ft | About $9,900 to $32,200 |
| Natural wood | $7.04 to $22.88 /sq ft | About $10,600 to $34,300 |
| Stucco | $6.60 to $21.45 /sq ft | About $9,900 to $32,200 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $7.48 to $24.31 /sq ft | About $11,200 to $36,500 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $9.68 to $31.46 /sq ft | About $14,500 to $47,200 |