Siding Installation Cost in Metro Detroit (2026)
New siding in Metro Detroit generally runs $5–$12 per square foot installed, which puts a typical home in the $12,000–$30,000 range depending on size and material. Vinyl sits at the low end, fiber cement and engineered wood at the high end. Your number is driven by the material, the size and height of the home, how much tear-off and repair is needed, and the amount of trim detail.
What drives the price
Material is the biggest lever — standard vinyl is the most affordable, insulated vinyl and aluminum sit in the middle, and fiber cement and engineered wood cost the most to buy and to hang. Labor scales with the building: a two- or three-story home needs scaffolding and is slower than a ranch, and lots of gables, dormers, and trim add cut-and-fit time. Tear-off and disposal of the old siding is a line item, and any sheathing repair found underneath adds to it.
Typical ranges by material
- Standard vinyl: $5–$7 / sq ft installed
- Insulated vinyl: $7–$9 / sq ft installed
- Aluminum: $6–$9 / sq ft installed
- Fiber cement (e.g. lap siding): $9–$13 / sq ft installed
- Engineered wood: $8–$12 / sq ft installed
House wrap, new trim, and fascia/soffit work are often itemized separately.
Keeping a siding quote honest
A solid quote states the material and line, includes house wrap and flashing, and specifies whether tear-off, disposal, and trim are in the price or extra. Watch out for a bid that quotes only the field siding and leaves out trim, corners, and the weather barrier — those add up fast and are exactly where a low bid makes up margin. When we match you with a contractor, the scope is itemized so you can compare bids fairly.
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