What to know about siding in Richmond
Humidity and storms in Richmond favor moisture- and rot-resistant materials.
What affects siding cost in Richmond
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in Richmond:
- 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 Richmond
These figures are adjusted for Richmond pricing (about 1.00x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in Richmond | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4 to $13 /sq ft | About $6,000 to $19,500 |
| Engineered wood | $5.60 to $18.20 /sq ft | About $8,400 to $27,300 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $6 to $19.50 /sq ft | About $9,000 to $29,300 |
| Natural wood | $6.40 to $20.80 /sq ft | About $9,600 to $31,200 |
| Stucco | $6 to $19.50 /sq ft | About $9,000 to $29,300 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $6.80 to $22.10 /sq ft | About $10,200 to $33,200 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $8.80 to $28.60 /sq ft | About $13,200 to $42,900 |