How much does new siding cost in Canada in 2026?

Replacing siding on a typical Canadian home (1,500 sq ft of wall area) costs $8,000–$18,000 for vinyl siding, $15,000–$30,000 for fiber cement (James Hardie), and $20,000–$45,000 for engineered wood or natural wood siding. Costs include tear-off, house wrap, and installation labour. Toronto and Vancouver prices run 15–20% above the national average.

What factors affect siding replacement costs?

Key cost drivers are the total wall area (sq ft), story height (second-storey work requires scaffolding), siding material choice, the condition of the sheathing underneath, number of windows and doors requiring trim work, and whether the soffit and fascia need replacement simultaneously. Removing multiple layers of old siding adds $1–$3 per sq ft to labour.

How long does a siding replacement take?

A full siding replacement on an average two-storey Canadian home takes 5–10 business days for a professional crew. Larger homes or those with complex architectural details (dormers, gables, decorative trim) may take 2–3 weeks. Most contractors require permits in jurisdictions where structural sheathing is replaced.

Siding Cost Calculator — Canada 2026

Replacing siding is as much a structural project as an aesthetic one — the siding system, house wrap, and sheathing work together to protect the building envelope from Canada's harsh freeze-thaw cycles, driving rain, and in coastal BC, persistent moisture. Vinyl siding at $8,000–$18,000 is the most affordable option and dominant in the Prairies and Atlantic Canada, while fiber cement (James Hardie) at $15,000–$30,000 has gained share in Ontario and BC due to its durability and painted-wood appearance. Material and labour costs run 15–20% above the national average in Toronto and Vancouver.

This calculator estimates your siding replacement based on total wall area, number of storeys, material choice, and project details. Configure the siding product, whether you are replacing the house wrap and sheathing underneath, soffit and fascia scope, window and door trim complexity, and whether scaffold is required for upper-storey work. The estimate adjusts for your city's labour rates and shows a line-by-line breakdown of materials versus installation costs.

Before collecting quotes, measure your total wall area and subtract window and door openings — contractors estimate on net wall area, and an accurate number prevents wide quote discrepancies. Ask each contractor whether they include house wrap replacement in their scope: some assume re-use, which is inadvisable if the original is over 15 years old.

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Typical cost breakdown (standard tier, national average, 2026)

Item	Typical range
Siding Material	$2,100 – $4,900
Insulation	$1,500 – $3,500
Trim & Fascia	$560 – $1,400
Soffit	$1,000 – $2,500
Labour	$2,500 – $5,000
Old Siding Removal	$1,000 – $2,500
Total	$8,660 – $19,800

Cost by city (standard tier, 2026)

City	Typical range
Toronto	$9,266 – $21,186
Vancouver	$10,738 – $24,552
Montreal	$8,054 – $18,414
Calgary	$9,959 – $22,770
Ottawa	$8,314 – $19,008
Edmonton	$9,786 – $22,374
Winnipeg	$9,613 – $21,978
Halifax	$7,967 – $18,216
Quebec City	$7,274 – $16,632
Saskatoon	$9,613 – $21,978
Regina	$9,439 – $21,582
St. John's	$8,487 – $19,404