Siding cost in Maryland (2026 guide)

The short answer

Homeowners who report vinyl siding projects in Baltimore on HomeAdvisor paid about $11,097 on average, with most projects between $5,828 and $15,714. For a defined full re-side of 1,250 square feet with trim, the Cost vs. Value Report priced vinyl at about $16,809 in Baltimore (2024) and about $18,126 in the Washington, DC area (2025). Small repairs are much cheaper: vinyl repairs in Silver Spring averaged about $424.

Cost figures are published averages and ranges for orientation only – not quotes. The contractor you are connected with measures your home and sets the price.

Why the averages differ so much from full-job prices

City averages on HomeAdvisor include every size of project that homeowners report – a rear wall, a dormer or a small addition as well as whole houses. The Cost vs. Value figure is one defined project: 1,250 square feet of siding with trim, priced at local rates. If you are re-siding a whole two-story house, the full-job figure is the better starting point.

Regional differences inside Maryland

• Montgomery and Prince George’s County: Washington-area labor costs push prices to the top of the range. Post-war homes often have aluminum over original wood; many newer communities have HOA product and color rules.
• Baltimore City and County: rowhouses usually need siding only on rear walls, bays and additions, while detached post-war homes in Dundalk, Parkville, Catonsville and Towson need full re-siding. City historic districts are reviewed by CHAP.
• Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford and Carroll County: many 1970s–2000s colonials with builder-grade vinyl ready for a first replacement; Columbia’s village associations review exterior changes.
• Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore: waterfront homes need wind-rated products and corrosion-resistant fasteners; travel distance can add cost in rural areas.
• Frederick, Hagerstown and Western Maryland: colder winters favor insulated vinyl, engineered wood or fiber cement that handle impacts in the cold.

Extras to budget for

1. Tear-off and disposal of old siding – typically $1,000 to $3,000 nationally, more with aluminum over wood or several layers.
2. Sheathing and framing repairs – typically $500 to $5,000, depending on what turns up behind the old siding.
3. Soffit and fascia – about $6 to $20 per linear foot according to HomeAdvisor.
4. Lead-safe work – homes built before 1978 require an EPA-certified firm when more than 20 square feet of painted exterior is disturbed.
5. HOA or historic requirements for specific products, profiles and trim.

Maryland’s license rules protect you

Home improvement contractors in Maryland, including siding installers, must be licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), and their salespeople need their own MHIC license. That license is worth checking for a practical reason: if a licensed contractor’s work is unworkmanlike, incomplete or abandoned and a complaint to the MHIC is not resolved, homeowners may be able to recover actual losses from the state’s Home Improvement Guaranty Fund. That protection does not exist if you hire an unlicensed contractor. Look up the license number on the Maryland Department of Labor website before you sign.

Rowhouses, Formstone and siding

Many Baltimore rowhouses have brick or Formstone fronts, so siding work is concentrated on rear walls, bays, dormers and additions. Tight rear yards and alleys make access harder, and the joint between your wall and your neighbor’s needs careful flashing. These jobs are smaller in total than a detached house, but often cost more per square foot. In city historic districts, exterior changes need CHAP review.

Material choices in Maryland

Quality vinyl and insulated vinyl dominate in suburban and HOA communities. Fiber cement is common on higher-end homes, near the water and where a painted-wood look matters; it is also usually the substitute most likely to be approved in historic districts. In Western Maryland’s colder winters, thicker or insulated vinyl, engineered wood or fiber cement resist cold-weather impacts better than thin vinyl.

Permits

Permit rules depend on the county or city and on the scope: structural repairs, changes to the wall assembly and work on historic properties usually need approval. Your MHIC-licensed contractor should know the rule for your address and pull the permit if one is required.

Resale value

In the Cost vs. Value data, vinyl siding replacement recouped about 84% of its cost at resale in Baltimore (2024). Nationally, the 2025 report found about 97% for vinyl and about 114% for fiber cement. In Maryland’s competitive suburban markets, a fresh exterior also helps a house stand out among similar homes.

A worked example

For a two-story colonial with about 2,000 square feet of wall, national per-square-foot ranges put the siding alone at roughly $6,000 to $24,000 in vinyl ($3–$12 per square foot) and $10,000 to $28,000 in fiber cement ($5–$14). With tear-off, trim, soffit, fascia and repairs, a complete project in the DC suburbs often lands at or above the Cost vs. Value figures. A rowhouse rear wall or a single dormer costs a fraction of that.

When to schedule

Spring is the busiest season for Maryland siding contractors. Late summer and fall usually bring easier scheduling and comfortable installation weather. Along the Bay, keep the Atlantic hurricane season (June through November) in mind for coastal projects; in Western Maryland, the installation window is shorter because of winter.

How to keep the price in check

• Compare quotes for the same scope, product line and trim
• Ask how rot repairs are priced before tear-off
• Check HOA or historic requirements before choosing a premium product you may not need
• Combine siding with windows, soffit and gutters to set up scaffolding once
• Verify the MHIC license and get the warranties in writing

Sources

• HomeAdvisor: Vinyl siding installation costs in Baltimore, MD
• HomeAdvisor: Vinyl siding repair costs in Silver Spring, MD
• Journal of Light Construction: Cost vs. Value 2024, Baltimore
• Journal of Light Construction: Cost vs. Value 2025, Washington, DC
• Journal of Light Construction: Cost vs. Value Report 2025 (national)
• HomeAdvisor: How much does vinyl siding installation cost? (national)
• HomeAdvisor: Cost to replace or repair fascia and soffit
• This Old House: Siding replacement cost (2026)
• Maryland Home Improvement Commission: Guaranty Fund FAQ
• U.S. EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program for contractors
• Angi: Vinyl siding cost (2026)
• Angi: Fiber cement siding cost (2026)