What to know about siding in San Jose
San Jose's mild climate is easy on exterior materials, so look and maintenance usually drive the choice.
What affects siding cost in San Jose
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in San Jose:
- 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 San Jose
These figures are adjusted for San Jose pricing (about 1.50x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in San Jose | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $6 to $19.50 /sq ft | About $9,000 to $29,300 |
| Engineered wood | $8.40 to $27.30 /sq ft | About $12,600 to $40,900 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $9 to $29.25 /sq ft | About $13,500 to $43,900 |
| Natural wood | $9.60 to $31.20 /sq ft | About $14,400 to $46,800 |
| Stucco | $9 to $29.25 /sq ft | About $13,500 to $43,900 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $10.20 to $33.15 /sq ft | About $15,300 to $49,700 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $13.20 to $42.90 /sq ft | About $19,800 to $64,400 |