Siding Replacement Cost in Maryland & Virginia: $6.25-$9.50 per Square Foot Installed

Siding replacement in Maryland runs $6.25 to $9.50 per square foot installed for the materials JDH installs most. For a typical 2,000 square foot home, that lands between $12,500 and $19,000 fully installed.

Where you fall in the range depends on material (vinyl at the low end, James Hardie at the upper end), home size and complexity, whether sheathing needs repair, and any add-ons like stone veneer accents. JDH provides a written fixed-price quote at the in-home consultation that breaks down every line item.

For a 2,000 square foot Maryland or Virginia home, expect $12,500 to $19,000 fully installed at JDH rates. The low end is vinyl siding over sound sheathing; the high end is James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement with sheathing repair, new house wrap, and stone veneer accents at the entry.

Standard vinyl alone runs $8,000-$14,000. ProVia CedarMax insulated vinyl runs $13,000-$18,000. James Hardie ColorPlus runs $18,000-$26,000. JDH's typical project mix lands in the middle of these.

A 1,500 square foot home runs $9,375 to $14,250 at JDH rates ($6.25 to $9.50 per sq ft). Vinyl at the low end can come in under $9,000; James Hardie at the upper end with sheathing repair can run $19,500.

Smaller homes typically cost slightly more per square foot than larger homes because fixed costs (mobilization, equipment, dumpster) spread over less area. The per-square-foot range still applies but the lower bound may shift up $0.50-$1 for very small projects.

A 3,000 square foot home runs $18,750 to $28,500 at JDH rates. Same per-square-foot range applied at a larger scale. Larger homes get slight economies of scale on labor mobilization, but material costs scale linearly.

Two-story homes with steep gables, dormers, and complex trim details cost slightly more per square foot than single-story rectangular homes because of the additional cuts, scaffolding, and trim wrapping required. JDH measures every elevation at the consultation for an exact quote.

For a 1,000 sq ft home or small addition, expect $6,250 to $9,500 at JDH rates. Vinyl-only projects on simple homes can come in under $6,000; James Hardie with sheathing repair can run $13,000.

For projects under 1,000 sq ft, JDH applies a minimum mobilization fee since dumpster, equipment delivery, and crew transport costs are similar regardless of size. The Design Specialist confirms this at the quote.

Spring and fall are ideal for siding work in Maryland and Virginia. Moderate temperatures help vinyl panels seat properly (vinyl shrinks in cold and expands in heat, affecting how it locks together), and crews work efficiently without weather extremes. James Hardie fiber cement is less temperature-sensitive and installs year-round.

Off-season install (late fall, winter) often has shorter lead times and is fine for fiber cement. Hot July afternoons are the worst window for vinyl. JDH schedules per the material and weather forecast.

Yes. Per the Cost vs Value Report (an annual industry study Remodeling magazine publishes), vinyl siding replacement returns 70-80 percent of cost at resale in the Mid-Atlantic region, and fiber cement replacement returns 75-90 percent. Both rank among the highest ROI home improvement projects.

Beyond resale, new siding stops water intrusion, improves energy efficiency (especially insulated vinyl and proper house wrap), and dramatically updates curb appeal. James Hardie fiber cement specifically often increases appraisal value when comparable homes still have aging vinyl.

Vinyl siding installed runs $4 to $7 per square foot. James Hardie fiber cement runs $9 to $13 per square foot installed. So Hardie costs roughly 2x vinyl up front.

The math changes over time: Hardie carries a 30-year non-prorated material warranty plus 15-year ColorPlus finish warranty. Vinyl carries a lifetime warranty but is prorated and fades faster. Over a 30-year ownership horizon, the per-year cost of Hardie often beats vinyl when you account for repaint and replacement cycles on vinyl. JDH walks through the math at the quote.

Every JDH quote includes: removal of existing siding, sheathing inspection and a repair allowance, new Tyvek house wrap with sealed seams, integrated flashing at every window and door, new siding material to your spec, trim wrapping at windows and doors, soffit and fascia coordination, J-channel and corner trim, hauling away the old material, permits filed at the county level, and warranty registration with the manufacturer.

JDH also includes the 5-year JDH workmanship warranty covering house wrap integrity, panel installation, trim wrapping, and any installation-traced water intrusion. No surprise add-ons after the quote.

Siding quotes vary widely because some contractors skip steps that JDH does not skip. Cheap quotes often omit: new house wrap (re-using torn old wrap or skipping it), trim wrapping at windows and doors (just painting old trim), sheathing repair (siding over rotted wood), and warranty registration. Each of those shortcuts saves the contractor a few hundred dollars but costs the homeowner thousands when failures show up 5 years later.

JDH includes all of those steps in every quote. When comparing siding quotes, ask each contractor for a line-item breakdown of what is included. Apples-to-apples comparison is the only fair comparison.

Yes. JDH partners with Foundation Finance, Service Finance, Hearth, and Synchrony for siding financing, with same-day pre-qualification and no impact to your credit score during the soft-pull check. Promotional and deferred-interest options are available for qualified Maryland and Virginia homeowners.

Financing makes a whole-house re-side practical without draining a savings account. Most JDH siding customers finance over 60 to 120 months. Pairing siding financing with new windows or roofing on one plan often unlocks better terms.

Yes. JDH carries Maryland MHIC #137491 and Virginia Class A contractor license #2705192986. Both are verifiable on the state licensing portals: the Maryland DLLR portal for MHIC and the Virginia DPOR portal for Class A. We have been licensed and family-owned since 1986.