Aluminum siding cost: 2026 Installed Price Calculator
Mike Martin, MA CSL, is the founder and construction cost editor of RemodelingExpense. His residential construction experience informs the site’s cost research, calculators, and homeowner project guidance.
Aluminum siding cost runs about $8 – $15 per square foot installed, so a typical 1,500 square foot project lands around $12,000 – $22,500. The final price depends on siding gauge, dent damage, chalking, corrosion, trim work, wall repairs, removal, and local labor rates.
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Not sure what square footage to enter? Use the outside wall area being covered, not indoor living space. If only one side of the house is being replaced, measure just that wall section.
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Aluminum Siding Cost Calculator
Aluminum siding cost depends on gauge, dent resistance, repainting or chalking, corrosion risk, trim work, wall repairs, and local labor rates.
Your estimated cost
For 1,500 sq. ft.
$12,000 – $22,500
About $8 – $15 per sq. ft.
Get Free Local Quotes| Cost item | Low estimate | High estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Material | $4,500 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $7,500 | $14,250 |
| Estimated installed cost | $12,000 | $22,500 |
| Installed cost per sq. ft. | $8 | $15 |
Why your price may change
- Local labor rates vary.
- Material quality affects the price.
- Old material removal, repairs, permits, or code updates can add cost.
- Hard-to-reach areas, complex layouts, rush jobs, or premium contractors may cost more.
Estimate includes local labor adjustments and may differ slightly from rounded national cost examples.
Aluminum Siding Cost vs Value
Aluminum Siding may recover about 50%–70% of its cost.
Bottom line: Aluminum siding can improve curb appeal and reduce exterior upkeep, but the value depends on condition, denting, chalking, corrosion, and whether repainting or repair would solve the problem for less.
Worth it: Homes with worn, dented, chalky, loose, or corroded aluminum siding where replacement makes more sense than another paint job.
Skip it: Homes where the existing aluminum siding is still straight, secure, and only needs cleaning, repainting, or small repairs.
ROI ranges are planning estimates and should not be treated as an appraisal. This is only an estimate. Real resale value depends on your home, neighborhood, market, project quality, and buyer demand.
Contractor Reality Check
Aluminum siding is not always an automatic replacement job. If the panels are straight and secure, cleaning, repainting, or replacing damaged sections may cost much less.
My rule of thumb: replace aluminum siding when denting, loose panels, corrosion, or bad wall damage makes repair look like a short-term patch.
What to Confirm Before You Sign
A good quote is easy to read. If any of these are missing or vague, ask before you commit:
- Gauge: confirm the panel thickness and whether it is standard or heavier-duty aluminum.
- Dent damage: ask if dented areas can be repaired or if full replacement makes more sense.
- Chalking: confirm whether faded or chalky siding can be cleaned and painted instead.
- Corrosion: check for oxidation, coastal exposure, and problem areas near fasteners or trim.
- Trim work: are window wraps, corners, J-channel, fascia, and soffit included?
- Wall repairs: what happens if old siding removal exposes rot or bad sheathing?
- Buffer: budget an extra 7% to 15% for surprises, access issues, or upgrades.
Surprise Costs That Move the Price
These are the items that push a quote above the basic price range, and roughly what they add.
| Item | Why It Adds Cost | Typical Add |
|---|---|---|
| Old siding removal | Tear-off adds labor, disposal, and repair risk | $1 – $2 per sq. ft. |
| Rotten sheathing | Soft plywood or OSB must be replaced before new siding goes on | $125 – $250 per 4×8 sheet |
| Heavier gauge panels | Thicker aluminum costs more but resists dents better | $1 – $3 per sq. ft. |
| Window and door trim | Openings need clean bends, wraps, and finish work | $500 – $2,000+ |
| Corrosion repair | Problem areas may need prep, flashing, or wall repair before replacement | Varies by damage |
| Second-story access | Ladders, staging, and rooflines slow the crew down | Varies by layout |
Aluminum Siding Cost by Type
| Type | Installed Cost per sq. ft. | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard aluminum siding | $8 – $12 | Basic full-home replacement |
| Heavier gauge aluminum | $10 – $15 | Better dent resistance |
| Textured aluminum | $9 – $14 | Hiding small waves and surface marks |
| Painted aluminum panels | $8 – $13 | Color-matched replacement areas |
| Aluminum siding repair areas | Varies by project | Small damaged sections |
Aluminum Siding Cost by Project Size
The larger the project, the more panels, trim, fasteners, removal, cleanup, and labor the job needs. These examples use estimated siding square footage, not indoor living space.
| Project Size | Estimated Installed Cost |
|---|---|
| 1,000 sq. ft. | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| 1,500 sq. ft. | $12,000 – $22,500 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $16,000 – $30,000 |
| 2,500 sq. ft. | $20,000 – $37,500 |
| 3,000 sq. ft. | $24,000 – $45,000 |
| 3,500 sq. ft. | $28,000 – $52,500 |
Is Aluminum Siding Worth It?
Aluminum siding is worth it when the existing siding is dented, loose, corroded, or too worn for another paint job to make sense.
It may not be worth replacing if the panels are still straight and secure. Cleaning, repainting, or replacing a few damaged sections may solve the problem for less.
References – Aluminum Siding Cost
- Cost Data: Aluminum Siding Installation, Homewyse
- Cost Data: Aluminum Siding Cost, Angi
- Cost Data: Aluminum Siding, Modernize
- Installation Reference: Exterior Siding Estimating and Layout, Polymeric Exterior Products Association
- Labor Wage Data: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Labor Burden Data: Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Last Updated: 7/18/26
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