How Much Does Siding Cost Per Square Foot in Ontario?

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Quick Answer

In Ontario, siding costs $8 to $22 per square foot installed in 2026. Vinyl runs $8–$14, engineered wood $11–$17, and James Hardie fibre cement $14–$22. Those prices are all-in: tear-off, house wrap, flashing, trim, disposal and labour.

A typical 1,500 sq ft two-storey costs $14,000–$22,000 in vinyl or $22,500–$31,000 in fibre cement.

Cost per square foot by material

Material	Installed $/sq ft	Lifespan
Vinyl (standard)	$8 – $11	30 years
Vinyl (insulated / premium)	$11 – $14	40 years
Engineered wood (LP SmartSide)	$11 – $17	40 years
Fibre cement lap (HardiePlank)	$14 – $19	50+ years
Fibre cement board & batten	$16 – $22	50+ years
Aluminum / metal panel	$13 – $20	40+ years
Stone veneer (accent)	$28 – $45	Lifetime

Total installed cost by home size

Home	Vinyl	Engineered wood	James Hardie
1,000 sq ft bungalow	$9,500 – $13,500	$12,000 – $18,000	$16,000 – $23,000
1,500 sq ft two-storey	$14,000 – $22,000	$18,000 – $26,000	$22,500 – $31,000
2,000 sq ft two-storey	$18,000 – $28,000	$23,000 – $34,000	$29,000 – $40,000
2,500 sq ft two-storey	$22,000 – $33,000	$28,000 – $41,000	$36,000 – $50,000

Note that siding square footage is wall area, not floor area. A 1,500 sq ft two-storey typically has about 1,700–1,900 sq ft of exterior wall once you subtract windows and doors.

What moves the price up or down

Storeys. Anything above two storeys needs staging or lifts. Adds 10–18%.
Tear-off layers. Two layers of old siding, or asbestos-era board, adds $1–$3 per sq ft in labour and disposal.
Sheathing repair. Rotten OSB behind old wood siding is the most common surprise. Budget $1,500–$4,000 contingency on a home built before 1990.
Trim and detail. Lots of gables, dormers, bay windows and corners raise the labour per square foot significantly.
Exterior insulation. Adding 1" rigid foam or insulated vinyl backer adds roughly $2–$4 per sq ft and usually pays back in heating.
Season. Booking a January–March install typically saves 5–10% over peak summer scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to side a 1,500 sq ft house in Ontario?

Between $14,000 and $31,000 installed in 2026, depending on material. Vinyl on a 1,500 sq ft two-storey runs $14,000–$22,000; James Hardie fibre cement runs $22,500–$31,000. Both figures include tear-off, house wrap, trim, disposal and labour.

Is siding cheaper than brick or stucco?

Yes. Vinyl and fibre cement siding cost $8–$22 per square foot installed. Full brick veneer runs $30–$45 and traditional three-coat stucco $18–$28 per square foot in Ontario.

Do siding quotes include removing the old siding?

Ours do. Every price range on this page includes tear-off, disposal and new house wrap. Always confirm, some quotes exclude tear-off and land $2–$3 per square foot higher once it is added.

How do I calculate my home's siding square footage?

Multiply the perimeter of the home by the wall height, then subtract window and door openings. A rough shortcut for a rectangular home: 39.6 × the square root of (floor area × number of storeys). Our free calculator does it for you.

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