What to know about siding in Seattle
Seattle's mild climate is easy on exterior materials, so look and maintenance usually drive the choice.
What affects siding cost in Seattle
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in Seattle:
- 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 Seattle
These figures are adjusted for Seattle pricing (about 1.32x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in Seattle | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $5.28 to $17.16 /sq ft | About $7,900 to $25,700 |
| Engineered wood | $7.39 to $24.02 /sq ft | About $11,100 to $36,000 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $7.92 to $25.74 /sq ft | About $11,900 to $38,600 |
| Natural wood | $8.45 to $27.46 /sq ft | About $12,700 to $41,200 |
| Stucco | $7.92 to $25.74 /sq ft | About $11,900 to $38,600 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $8.98 to $29.17 /sq ft | About $13,500 to $43,800 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $11.62 to $37.75 /sq ft | About $17,400 to $56,600 |