Siding Replacement Cost in Des Moines (2026)

Angi's October 2026 cost data puts the national average for new siding at $11,590, with most jobs between $5,559 and $17,728, while the 2025 Cost vs Value report's Des Moines page lists $20,422 for its model vinyl re-side. Your actual price depends on wall area, material and what is hiding under the old siding, and it comes from a free estimate.

The short answer for Des Moines homes

Two national guides and one local report frame the range. Angi's October 2026 data puts the average siding replacement at $11,590, with most homeowners paying $5,559 to $17,728. This Old House's June 2026 guide lists vinyl at about $6.13 per square foot installed and fiber cement at about $9.00, and puts vinyl on a 2,000 square foot home at $12,252. The 2025 Cost vs Value report's Des Moines page lists $20,422 for a full vinyl re-side and $23,956 for fiber cement on its model house. Cost vs Value prices one defined model project, while Angi's average mixes in smaller jobs, so the numbers differ. Treat all of these as planning numbers. Your actual price comes from a free estimate on your house.

Cost per square foot by material

Angi's October 2026 guide lists material costs per square foot of $3 to $12 for vinyl, $5 to $14 for fiber cement, $1 to $6 for engineered wood such as LP SmartSide and $1 to $15 for wood, plus labor of $1 to $4 per square foot. Those material ranges overlap a lot, so the product line matters more than the category. Insulated vinyl with a foam backer costs more than thin builder-grade panels. Primed LP SmartSide lap siding needs paint after it goes up, while LP's ExpertFinish boards come prefinished. Our LP SmartSide vs. vinyl guide compares the two side by side. Your actual price comes from a free estimate.

What pushes the price up or down

Wall area is the biggest driver, but shape matters almost as much. This Old House lists multi-story walls, complex rooflines, dormers and lots of windows and doors as cost drivers, because every corner post, J-channel and window wrap is cut and fit by hand. Tall gables may need scaffolding. This Old House also suggests adding 10 to 15 percent to materials for waste and keeping a 10 to 20 percent cushion for surprises, and it prices house wrap at $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot. Soffit, fascia, flashing and trim often get replaced in the same project, and rotted sheathing found after tear-off adds cost. Your actual price comes from a free estimate that spells out each of these items.

Tear-off, permits and the extras

Angi groups old siding removal and permits at $150 to $1,500 in its 2026 guide, and This Old House's example of a 1,500 square foot vinyl job includes $1,000 for removal and disposal. On permits, the City of Des Moines Minor Repair Permit Exemption Policy (effective July 1, 2023) lists residing as exempt when the wall is not required to be fire rated from the outside and the work does not alter wall sheathing or framing. It also says exempt work must still meet current code. Ankeny, Altoona, Pleasant Hill and other suburbs set their own rules, so check with your city before work starts. Your actual price, with any permit cost, comes from a free estimate.

Repair a section or re-side the whole house

Not every damaged wall needs a full re-side. Angi's October 2026 data puts the average siding repair at $928 and gives a simple rule: repair when the fix costs less than 30 percent of a full replacement and the siding has more than 10 years of life left. Replace when repairs reach 50 percent or more, or when there is leaking, mold, rot or water damage behind the panels. Matching is the catch. Older profiles and colors are often discontinued, so a patch can stand out. Our guide to the signs you need new siding walks through what to look for first. Your actual price comes from a free estimate.

Is new siding worth it at resale

The 2025 Cost vs Value report's Des Moines page lists a vinyl re-side at $20,422 with $14,007 added at resale, or 68.6 percent of the cost recouped. Fiber cement is listed at $23,956 with 64.5 percent recouped. Angi gives vinyl and engineered wood a typical life of 20 to 40 years and fiber cement about 50 years. Resale is only part of the math. New siding over fresh house wrap and flashing tape stops water at the walls, and it pairs well with new gutters that keep roof water off those walls. Your actual price comes from a free estimate.

How we price a siding job

Call or text and Luke will come out, measure every wall and walk the house with you. He looks at the bottom courses, the window and door trim and the roof edges where rot usually starts, then explains the options in plain words: vinyl, LP SmartSide, insulated panels, new soffit and fascia, and whether your gutters should come down and go back up new. You get a written estimate with the material, wrap and trim spelled out, so you can compare it line by line. We install Alside vinyl and LP SmartSide. Ask Luke about other materials.

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Getting a Real Number for Your Job

Get a real number for your house, not a national average. Call or text Luke at (515) 901-3646 or send us a few details, and we will set up a free siding estimate.

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