How Much Does It Cost To Install Stone Veneer Siding?

$31,221

(1,500 sq.ft. cultured stone; remove old siding and replace - upgraded)

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Stone Veneer Siding Costs

Outdoor Cost Guides Siding Stone Veneer Siding Costs

House siding is needed to close the exterior surface of the building envelope and it offers an opportunity to choose enhancements in appearance as well as insulating properties. Stone veneer is a high-grade choice of siding material.

You will find the cost to install average stone veneer siding will vary with material, finish quality, amount of surface area, number of windows and doors, preparation and special needs, and the labor rate.

In the following table the Labor Cost figure is what the able DIY person should expect to save by performing the corresponding tasks.

Stone veneer siding: 1,500 sq.ft., remove and dispose old siding and replace with new; include delivery, all material, equipment, transport, and waste.

Item	Unit Cost		Quantity	Line Cost
Standard grade: cultured stone panels, 3/4" to 1-1/2" thick; with fasteners and trim pieces.	$8.72	per sq.ft.	1,500	$13,076
Upgrade: additional cost to install R-5 insulation sheet, 1" thick foam beneath siding.	$0.71	per sq.ft.	1,575	$1,123
Remove and dispose: existing wood siding, 1500 sq.ft.; include transport and non-hazardous dump fees.	$25	per CY	20	$500
Material Cost	$14,699	each	1	$14,699
+ Labor Cost (remove and dispose)	$0.45	per sq.ft.	1,500	$675
+ Labor Cost (install siding)	$40	per hour	380	$15,200
+ Labor Cost (upgrade)	$36	per hour	18	$648
Total Cost	$20.81	per sq.ft.	1,500	$31,222

Stone veneer siding: 1,500 sq.ft., remove and dispose old siding and replace with new; include delivery, all material, equipment, transport, and waste.

Item	Unit Cost		Quantity	Line Cost
Select grade: granite stone veneer siding, no-paint finish; with fasteners and trim pieces.	$39.45	per sq.ft.	1,500	$59,168
Upgrade: additional cost to install R-5 insulation sheet, 1" thick foam beneath siding.	$0.71	per sq.ft.	1,575	$1,123
Remove and dispose: existing wood siding, 1500 sq.ft.; include transport and non-hazardous dump fees.	$25	per CY	20	$500
Material Cost	$60,791	each	1	$60,791
+ Labor Cost (remove and dispose)	$0.45	per sq.ft.	1,500	$675
+ Labor Cost (install siding)	$40	per hour	380	$15,200
+ Labor Cost (upgrade)	$36	per hour	18	$648
Total Cost	$51.54	per sq.ft.	1,500	$77,314

Other considerations and costs

Taxes and permit fees are not included.
Sometimes new siding can be mounted atop existing siding, saving removal costs.
Wall insulation can be upgraded by placing sheathing material beneath new siding, or adding other installation inside the opened exterior wall.
Some siding material provides additional insulation value.
The contractor should inform the homeowner of any and all issues found during inspection, such as mold or insect infestations or necessary structural repair.
Wall height is less than 10 feet and safety rigging is not included.
Preparation is limited to undamaged wall in good condition to be replaced.
These prices are for service in the immediate service area of the provider.

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DIY considerations

This project may not be suitable for DIY requiring uncommon skills and tools.
Partial DYI is possible, leaving just the siding replacement to a professional.

References

Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
Literature review of DIY Web sites.

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