If you've started collecting quotes for siding replacement in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, Irving, McKinney, or Denton, you've probably already noticed the numbers swing wildly from one contractor to the next. Some of that spread is legitimate — material choice, house size, and site conditions all matter — but some of it is padding, or a lowball number designed to get a foot in the door before the "extras" show up. This page walks through realistic ranges, what actually drives the cost up or down in North Texas specifically, and how to read a quote so you're comparing apples to apples.
For a typical single-family home in the DFW metro — roughly 1,800 to 2,600 square feet of exterior wall area — full siding replacement generally lands somewhere between $9,000 and $30,000. That's a wide range on purpose, because the material category does most of the work:
Two-story homes, homes with a lot of dormers or gables, or homes needing extensive trim and fascia work will sit at the higher end of whatever material range you're looking at. None of these are firm quotes — they're a starting frame so you can tell whether a bid you've received is in a plausible zone before you dig into the details.
A few things specific to North Texas conditions push costs around more than most homeowners expect:
A complete siding quote should spell out, at minimum: the material and product line (brand, profile, gauge or thickness), full tear-off and disposal of the old siding, house wrap or weather barrier replacement, any sheathing repair allowance or per-sheet pricing if rot is found, trim and fascia scope, flashing at windows, doors, and roof intersections, and caulking/sealant at penetrations. If a quote is just a single lump-sum number with no line items, that's a yellow flag — not necessarily dishonest, but it makes comparison difficult and gives you no way to know what happens if hidden damage turns up.
At Alpine Exteriors, our estimates break out material, labor, and any sheathing or trim allowances separately, specifically so a homeowner can see where the money is going rather than trusting a single bottom-line figure.
The lowest bid on paper is not automatically the best deal, and the highest isn't automatically the most thorough. A few practical checks:
Most homeowners in this market use one of three paths: cash/savings, a home improvement loan or line of credit, or an insurance claim when the damage is storm-related. If hail or straight-line wind is the reason you're replacing siding, start with a documented inspection before you file — insurers want to see clear evidence of impact damage, not general wear, and a contractor who's photographed and documented storm damage on DFW homes before can make that process smoother. Be aware that many Texas homeowner policies carry a separate wind/hail deductible, often calculated as a percentage of your dwelling coverage rather than a flat dollar figure, which can be a meaningfully larger out-of-pocket number than your standard deductible. Ask your agent for that number directly rather than assuming it matches your regular deductible. If you're financing rather than claiming, get the full project cost in writing before applying for a specific loan amount — sheathing repair allowances can shift the final number, and it's easier to plan for that up front than to come back for more financing mid-project.
Does insurance typically cover siding replacement after a hailstorm?
It depends on documented impact damage and your specific policy terms. Cosmetic wear or damage that predates the storm generally isn't covered. A dated inspection close to the storm event strengthens a claim.
Is vinyl or fiber cement the better choice for DFW's climate?
Both are used widely here. Vinyl costs less up front and holds up reasonably well, but can soften or warp under sustained high heat if it's a lower-grade product. Fiber cement costs more but tends to hold paint and shape better through repeated summer heat cycles — the trade-off is cost and the fact that it's heavier to install correctly.
How long does a full siding replacement take?
For an average single-family home, plan on roughly one to two weeks of active work, longer if sheathing repair or extensive trim work is needed, or if weather delays push into a stretch of storms.
Can siding be replaced on just the storm-damaged side of the house instead of the whole exterior?
Sometimes, if the product line is still in production and colors haven't faded unevenly. But partial replacement risks a visible mismatch, especially a year or two later once the new section weathers differently, so it's worth weighing against a full re-side.
Every DFW home carries a different mix of sun exposure, storm history, and foundation condition, which is exactly why a real number requires a walkthrough rather than a phone estimate. Alpine Exteriors provides itemized, written quotes for siding replacement across Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, Irving, McKinney, and Denton, with sheathing and trim allowances spelled out up front rather than discovered mid-project. Reach out for an on-site inspection and a detailed breakdown before you commit to a number.