Written by Turnkey Siding
Key Takeaways
- Siding in the New Orleans metro runs $4 to $30 per square foot installed depending on material; vinyl sits at the low end, brick veneer at the top.
- A full vinyl replacement on a 2,000 sq ft home costs $8,000 to $18,000 installed; fiber cement runs $15,000 to $25,000 for the same home.
- Labor, removal, and disposal account for 40 to 60% of total project cost, not just material price.
- Wind-rated fastening, humidity-driven prep work, and parish code requirements push metro pricing above national averages.
- Get at least 3 written quotes; bids more than 30% below market often signal unlicensed work.
Siding Cost in New Orleans: The Quick Answer
Quick answer: Siding replacement in the New Orleans metro runs $4 to $30 per square foot installed, depending on material. Most vinyl and fiber cement projects on typical single-story homes land between $8,000 and $25,000 total. Vinyl is the budget pick, fiber cement is the most popular upgrade, and brick veneer tops the range.
Every homeowner asking this question deserves a straight answer, not a disclaimer-wrapped range so wide it’s useless. The ranges below are based on actual project costs in the New Orleans metro and Southeast Louisiana in 2025 and 2026, cross-checked against published regional pricing. Every source is named at the end of this guide.
| Material | Installed cost per sq ft | What moves the range |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4 to $9 | Standard panels at the low end, wind-rated profiles at the top |
| Insulated vinyl | $5 to $12 | Foam backing adds $1 to $3 over standard vinyl |
| Fiber cement | $8 to $15 | Panel style, factory vs field finish, trim detail |
| Stucco | $8 to $16 | Labor-heavy prep and multiple coats |
| Wood | $9 to $18 | Species and profile, plus repainting down the road |
| Metal | $10 to $20 | Panel profile and finish grade |
| Brick veneer | $15 to $30 | Brick type, pattern complexity, masonry repair |
| Concrete | Quoted per project | Poured and precast systems vary too much for a standard range |
Where these numbers come from: our installed ranges track the Angi national siding cost guide, and regional publishers back up the low end. Southern Home Improvement, which publishes Louisiana and Mississippi pricing that covers the New Orleans and Jefferson area, lists basic vinyl replacement at $3 to $6 per square foot. Wholesale Siding Supply in Jefferson pegs complete projects at $8,000 to $15,000+ for smaller to mid-size southern Louisiana homes. Treat every figure on this page as a planning range, not a quote.
What a Whole House Costs: 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 Sq Ft Examples
A common mistake is multiplying your floor plan’s square footage by the cost per square foot. Siding covers walls, not the footprint. A single-story 1,500 sq ft home carries roughly 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of siding. A two-story home with the same footprint roughly doubles that, and gables, dormers, and decorative trim add more.
| Home size | Typical installed total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft, single story | $8,000 to $14,000 vinyl; $15,000 to $25,000 fiber cement | Insulated vinyl can reach $18,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $8,000 to $18,000 vinyl; $15,000 to $25,000 fiber cement | Most metro projects land in the $15,000 to $25,000 band |
| 2,500 sq ft or two story | $15,000 to $30,000+ | Brick veneer runs $25,000 to $50,000+ on full homes |
That $15,000 to $30,000+ band for larger homes and premium materials matches what Wholesale Siding Supply publishes for southern Louisiana. Real quotes swing wider than any table, though. One homeowner on r/NewOrleans shared a quote of about $39,000 that bundled siding with full exterior painting and gutters, and that was back in January 2019. Once a crew is on the wall, painting, gutters, soffit, and fascia often join the scope, and the total moves with them.
Story count drives labor directly. Single-story work runs off ladders or low scaffolding. Two-story work needs taller scaffolding or a lift, which adds $500 to $2,000 or more depending on home complexity. A simple ranch is the cheapest home to reside; a two-story Victorian with multiple gables and ornate trim is among the most labor-intensive.
What Drives Siding Cost in the New Orleans Metro
Several local factors push projects across the metro, from Metairie and Kenner to Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington, above national averages:
Wind-rated fastening and code work. Siding here should go on to current wind code: upgraded house wrap, improved flashing at windows and doors, and a tighter nailing specification than crews use in calmer markets. Those labor hours show up in the bid, and they’re what keep panels on the wall in the next named storm.
Parish permitting. Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany each run their own permit offices, and requirements differ parish to parish. Re-siding after storm damage can trigger current-code upgrades that wouldn’t apply to a simple repair. However the paperwork is handled on your job, insist that the work itself is done to current code; that’s the part that protects the house.
Moisture prep. Humidity is the enemy of siding in this climate. Year-round moisture means rot and sheathing damage hide under old panels, and nobody knows how much until tear-off. Sheathing replacement runs $3 to $7 per square foot for OSB or plywood, which can add $4,000 to $8,000 on a home with moderate underlying damage. A crew that scopes for this up front writes more honest bids.
Removal and disposal. Tear-off is real labor plus real dump fees, and if your current siding sits over an older layer, plan on more of both. Bids should break removal and disposal out as line items so you can compare offers fairly.
Post-storm demand. After Ida in 2021, crews were booked many months out across the metro and material prices surged. Crews that hadn’t touched a tool in years were quoting work. If you’re not in an emergency, avoid scheduling in the first 3 to 6 months after a major hurricane.
Elevated homes. Pier-and-beam foundations and raised slabs add scaffold setup time and complicate the lower-course work. It’s not a dramatic increase, but it’s real.
Material availability. James Hardie and other major manufacturers occasionally hit supply shortages that affect lead times and local pricing. A firm quote locks your material cost at signing.
Is It Cheaper to Paint or Reside a House?
Painting is cheaper up front, usually by a wide margin, and it’s the right call when the siding underneath is sound and you just want a fresh color. It’s the wrong call when panels are cracked, warped, or hiding moisture damage, because paint seals the surface and leaves the problem in the wall.
New Orleans humidity stacks the deck against paint as a long-term fix. Coatings on weathered wood need recoating every few years here, and each cycle costs money without resetting the underlying weather barrier. Residing costs more once, but it replaces the barrier, the flashing details, and the look in a single pass.
A useful test: if your painting quote includes extensive scraping, wood replacement, and caulk work before the first coat goes on, get a residing quote too. The $39,000 r/NewOrleans quote above bundled painting with siding for exactly this reason; both jobs overlap once repairs pile up.
Resale plays into the math as well. Exterior renovations hold strong return on investment in the New Orleans market, where curb appeal and storm-readiness both influence buyers. Fiber cement replacement in particular tends to appraise and sell well. Vinyl has a lower return but still improves marketability.
Siding Cost by Material in New Orleans
Here’s what each option costs installed across the metro, including labor and basic trim work, and where each one earns its price.
Vinyl siding: $4 to $9 per square foot. Standard vinyl falls at $4 to $6; thicker wind-rated vinyl runs $6 to $9. The published regional numbers agree: Southern Home Improvement lists basic vinyl at $3 to $6 per square foot for the New Orleans and Jefferson area, and ProMatcher’s Louisiana data puts mid-grade vinyl installation at $2.92 to $4.21 per square foot. On a 1,500 sq ft home, expect $8,000 to $14,000. Full details on our vinyl siding in New Orleans page.
Insulated siding: $5 to $12 per square foot. Foam-backed panels add $1 to $3 per square foot over standard vinyl, stiffen the wall against flex and impact, and quiet the house. They take that same 1,500 sq ft home up to about $18,000. See our insulated siding page.
Fiber cement: $8 to $15 per square foot. The spread comes from panel type (lap, board and batten, or shingle), paint system (field-painted or factory finish), and how much detail trim the design calls for. A straightforward replacement on a ranch runs $15,000 to $25,000; a two-story home with dormers and complex rooflines can push $30,000 or more. See our fiber cement siding page.
Stucco: $8 to $16 per square foot. The material itself is moderate; the multi-coat application and prep are what drive the total. See our stucco siding page.
Wood siding: $9 to $18 per square foot. Species and profile set the price, and repainting cycles follow in this climate, so budget past the install. See our wood siding page.
Metal siding: $10 to $20 per square foot. Modern residential profiles cost more than basic corrugated panels, but the lifespan and storm performance justify the premium for many owners. See our metal siding page.
Brick veneer: $15 to $30 per square foot. The widest range on the table: brick type, pattern complexity, and any masonry repair drive it. Full-home projects typically run $25,000 to $50,000+. See our brick siding page.
Concrete siding: quoted per project. Poured and precast systems vary too much in scope for an honest flat range, so we price them off a site visit rather than publish a number we’d have to walk back. See our concrete siding page.
Insurance Claims: What Covers What
If storm damage triggered your siding replacement, your homeowner’s policy is the starting point. Louisiana property policies typically cover wind damage, which includes siding that blew off, cracked, or was penetrated by debris.
A few things to know before you file:
The adjuster will assess damage and assign a replacement cost based on like-kind material. If your home had vinyl siding, the policy typically covers vinyl siding replacement. If you want to upgrade to fiber cement, you pay the difference out of pocket. That’s often worth doing, but don’t expect the insurer to fund an upgrade.
Louisiana’s Valued Policy Law means that for a total loss caused by a covered peril, the insurer pays the full insured value. For partial losses, you’re dealing with actual cash value vs. replacement cost value depending on your policy type. Replacement cost value policies pay out what it actually costs to repair; ACV policies subtract depreciation. Know which you have.
Get an estimate before the adjuster visits if you can. Having an installer’s assessment alongside the adjuster’s numbers gives you a reference point if the insurance offer seems low. It’s not adversarial; it’s standard practice.
Document everything before work starts. Photos of all damaged sections, close-ups of panel condition, and any visible water intrusion behind the panels strengthen your claim and protect you if there’s a dispute.
Some companies offer to waive your deductible as part of the deal. That’s insurance fraud in Louisiana. Don’t do it.
Getting an Accurate Estimate
The only way to get a real number for your specific home is an on-site assessment. No online calculator accounts for your actual wall configuration, existing conditions, trim complexity, or material availability timing. The ranges in this guide are for planning; your quote will vary with home size, material, and condition.
Make sure each bid covers material spec (thickness, manufacturer, product line), labor, removal of existing siding, disposal, window and door trim, and any visible sheathing repair. Bids that don’t break these out are hard to compare and often carry surprises.
Get at least 3 written quotes. If one comes in dramatically lower than the others, ask why. It’s usually material substitution (lighter gauge, thinner vinyl) or missing scope items (trim, disposal, sheathing repairs). Before you sign, ask for license numbers and verify them with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, ask whether the crew is subcontracted, ask what wind spec they install to, and ask what happens if tear-off reveals sheathing damage. A New Orleans siding contractor who answers all of that directly is one who knows the work.
On timeline: most single-family homes take 3 to 7 days of on-wall work, weather permitting. Material lead time, not installation, is usually the longer part of the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does 2,000 square feet of siding cost?
In the New Orleans metro, a 2,000 sq ft home typically runs $8,000 to $18,000 for vinyl and $15,000 to $25,000 for fiber cement, installed. Siding is priced on wall area rather than floor area, so a two-story 2,000 sq ft home carries more siding than a single-story one and quotes higher.
How much does it cost to redo siding on a 1,500 sq ft house?
Plan on $8,000 to $14,000 for standard vinyl, up to $18,000 for insulated vinyl, and $15,000 to $25,000 for fiber cement. Brick veneer on a comparable home starts around $25,000 and can pass $50,000.
How much does 100 ft of vinyl siding cost?
Siding is priced by the square, which is 100 square feet. At Southern Home Improvement’s published $3 to $6 per square foot for basic vinyl, one square runs $300 to $600 installed, and wind-rated vinyl at $6 to $9 runs $600 to $900. Small jobs carry crew minimums, so a one-square siding repair costs more per square than a whole-house project.
Is it cheaper to paint or reside a house?
Painting costs less up front and makes sense when the siding underneath is sound. Residing costs more but replaces the weather barrier and flashing, which matters in this humid climate. If the paint prep list includes wood replacement and heavy caulk work, price both options before committing.
How much does vinyl siding cost in New Orleans?
$4 to $9 per square foot installed: $4 to $6 for standard panels, $6 to $9 for thicker wind-rated profiles. A typical 1,500 sq ft single-story home lands between $8,000 and $14,000, and foam-backed insulated vinyl can reach $18,000.
Turnkey Siding provides free on-site estimates across the New Orleans metro and Southeast Louisiana. Call 504-882-9704 to schedule.
About Turnkey Siding
Turnkey Siding has been serving homeowners and commercial property owners across the New Orleans metro and Southeast Louisiana for over 20 years, from Gretna and Marrero to Slidell and Covington. We hold residential license #890459 and commercial license #3667. We install all 8 siding materials and do not subcontract our crews.
Our experience with post-storm replacement projects means we know how to work with insurance adjusters, document damage accurately, and scope projects correctly the first time. We’re not in the business of lowball bids that grow after tear-off.
Call 504-882-9704 to schedule a free estimate at your property.
Sources
- Southern Home Improvement: published Louisiana and Mississippi siding pricing covering the New Orleans and Jefferson area, including basic vinyl replacement at $3 to $6 per square foot.
- Wholesale Siding Supply: southern Louisiana project ranges of $8,000 to $15,000+ for smaller to mid-size homes and $15,000 to $30,000+ for larger homes or premium materials.
- r/NewOrleans siding replacement thread: real-quote context, including a roughly $39,000 quote that bundled siding, full exterior painting, and gutters in January 2019.
- ProMatcher Louisiana siding data: mid-grade vinyl installation at $2.92 to $4.21 per square foot.
- Angi Siding Cost Guide: national installed cost ranges for vinyl, fiber cement, and other siding materials.
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors: license verification before signing a siding contract.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: homeowner insurance considerations for siding replacement in hurricane zones.
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