House exterior remodel cost calculator

Estimate a house exterior or siding remodel cost by wall area and material level. Free and instant.

Finish level

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Size — sq ft of exterior wall1,500 sq ft

Estimated house exterior remodel cost

$13,500 – $24,000

$9–$16 per sq ft · mid-range finish

Where it goes (typical split)

Siding / cladding$7,100
Labor$5,300
Trim & soffit$2,300
Paint & finish$2,300
Prep & permits$1,900

Estimate only — typical US ranges, not a quote. Actual cost depends on your contractor, region, and scope.

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How much does a house exterior remodel cost?

A typical house exterior remodel of about 1500 sq ft of exterior wall runs $6,000–$48,000 depending on finish level. The number mostly hinges on siding material (vinyl vs fiber cement vs wood vs stone). Here is the typical US range by finish tier:

Finish level Cost per sq ft Typical total (1500 sq ft)
Budget $4–$9 $6,000–$13,500
Mid-range $9–$16 $13,500–$24,000
High-end $16–$32 $24,000–$48,000

Typical US figures by finish tier — a planning range, not a quote.

Where the money goes

On a mid-range house exterior remodel (around $18,800), here is roughly how the budget splits across the main line items. Siding / cladding is the biggest single cost in most house exterior projects.

Line item Share Typical cost
Siding / cladding 38% $7,100
Labor 28% $5,300
Trim & soffit 12% $2,300
Paint & finish 12% $2,300
Prep & permits 10% $1,900

What drives a house exterior remodel cost

Exterior cost is mostly siding material plus the labor to remove the old and hang the new, priced by the square foot of wall, not floor. A budget job repaints or installs vinyl; a high-end job uses fiber cement, real wood, or stone veneer with new trim and accents. Tearing off old siding and any rot repair underneath is the line item that varies most between quotes.

  • ▸Siding material (vinyl vs fiber cement vs wood vs stone)
  • ▸Tear-off and any rot or sheathing repair
  • ▸Trim, soffit, and accent details
  • ▸Number of stories and access difficulty

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Common questions

How much does a house exterior remodel cost?
A typical house exterior remodel of about 1500 sq ft of exterior wall runs $6,000–$13,500 for budget work, $13,500–$24,000 mid-range, and $24,000–$48,000 high-end — roughly $6,000 to $48,000 overall. Use the calculator to plug in your exact size and finish level.

What is the average house exterior remodel cost per square foot?
For a house exterior, expect about $4–$9 per sq ft at the budget tier, $9–$16 mid-range, and $16–$32 high-end. At a typical 1500 sq ft of exterior wall that works out to the totals in the table above.

How accurate is this house exterior estimate?
Treat it as a planning range for a house exterior, not a quote. The per-square-foot figures are typical US house exterior costs by finish tier; your real number swings with tear-off and any rot or sheathing repair, your region, and your contractor. It gets you in the ballpark before you call anyone.

What is the biggest cost in a house exterior remodel?
In a house exterior it is usually siding material (vinyl vs fiber cement vs wood vs stone) — siding / cladding alone is around 38% of the budget ($7,100 on a mid-range job). The full breakdown above shows where every dollar goes.

How can I lower my house exterior remodel cost?
On a house exterior, keep siding / cladding modest, reuse the existing layout, and pick budget-tier finishes on the big-ticket items. The fastest way to overspend is tear-off and any rot or sheathing repair — avoid that and you stay in the budget-to-mid range.

Can I see what my house exterior would look like remodeled?
Yes. Our AI redesign tool regenerates a photo of your house exterior in any style so you can see the result before you spend anything.

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