How Much Does Siding Cost in Arlington, VA? Real 2026 DreamHome siding pricing for Lyon Village, Cherrydale, Westover, Lyon Park, and every Arlington neighborhood. James Hardie fiber cement, ProVia insulated vinyl, and LP SmartSide engineered wood.
If you live in Arlington and you have asked three siding contractors for a quote, you have probably seen prices swing from $11,000 to $32,000 for the same house. The gap is scope variation and material grade. This page is the honest pricing reference DreamHome uses on actual 2026 Arlington siding jobs, organized by material and Arlington home size. The number on the page is the number on the contract.
The average cost of new siding in Arlington, VA is $8,800–$15,700 for vinyl on a ranch and $13,200–$22,400 for vinyl on a colonial as of 2026. Insulated vinyl on a Arlington colonial runs $17,600–$29,100. James Hardie fiber cement runs $24,200–$42,550 for a standard install and $35,200–$61,600 for a full Hardie Statement Collection package. LP SmartSide engineered wood runs $19,800–$35,850. Stone veneer accent runs $6,600–$15,700. All pricing includes proper weather-resistive barrier, flashing, and Arlington County permit fees.
Arlington VA Siding Replacement Pricing by Material (2026)
Arlington’s bungalows, brick colonials, and Cape Cods sit on small lots with mature trees and tight access. Most Arlington siding installations we work on are in their second or third lifecycle, which means the pricing below reflects what we actually quote on real Arlington homes in 2026.
Arlington permit fees through Arlington County run $110 to $295 depending on scope. All DreamHome estimates include the permit pull, the Arlington County inspection coordination, and the final sign-off paperwork. You do not coordinate the inspector. We do.
What Drives Siding Cost in Arlington, VA
Two identical-looking Arlington homes can quote $4,000 apart for legitimate reasons. Here is what actually moves the number.
Wall Square Footage
Siding pricing is driven by wall area, not house square footage. Arlington ranches run 1,200 to 1,800 sq ft of wall. Split-levels run 1,600 to 2,400 sq ft. Arlington colonials run 2,200 to 3,200 sq ft. Larger custom Arlington homes run 2,800 to 4,500 sq ft. Per-square pricing decreases with volume but rises with cut complexity.
Material Tier
Vinyl is the entry tier. Insulated vinyl (ProVia CedarMax) adds R-3 thermal break and runs Arlington colonial $4,000 to $8,000 above standard vinyl. James Hardie fiber cement runs $10,000 to $16,000 above standard vinyl on the same Arlington home. The Hardie Statement Collection adds Plank, Shingle, and Trim accents for an additional $10,000 to $18,000 over base Hardie.
Removal and Wall Prep
Older Arlington homes often have aluminum, masonite, or original cedar that must be torn off and disposed. Tear-off adds $1,500 to $3,500 over re-side. Damaged sheathing repair, common on 1960s-1970s Arlington homes, runs $40 to $85 per sheet of OSB replacement. Lead paint disposal in pre-1978 Arlington homes adds documented hazmat handling.
Trim, Soffit, and Fascia
Most Arlington siding projects include new aluminum-wrapped fascia, vented soffit, and J-channel/corner trim. We do not price these as add-ons. Hardie projects use Hardie Trim. Vinyl projects use vinyl trim or aluminum coil. The wrap detail is what makes Arlington siding look professional or amateur.
Color, Texture, Profile
Standard color and profile is included. Designer textures (Hardie Cedarmill vs. Smooth, ProVia premium colors, dark colors that require heat-blocking technology) add 5 to 12 percent. HOA color match in planned Arlington communities is included as part of every estimate.
Permits and Access
Arlington County permit fees run $110 to $295. Tight-access Arlington lots and townhomes sometimes require extra scaffolding or driveway protection, adding $300 to $900. Standard ranch and colonial lots are straightforward.
Siding Cost by Arlington Neighborhood
Arlington’s housing stock is not uniform. A 1925 brick bungalow does not cost the same to re-side as a 1965 brick townhome, even though the curb-appeal numbers look similar. Here is what we actually see on real Arlington jobs by neighborhood.
Lyon Village
Tight access and steep pitches add fall-protection labor. Many homes have been expanded with rear additions that bring complex roof tie-ins.
Cherrydale, Maywood
Original 1920s decking is often skip-sheathing that requires full replacement under modern code. Budget for decking is a real number, not a contingency.
Westover, Tara, Leeway
Cape Cod dormers and shed dormers make for complex flashing work. Kickout flashing is the single most common scope gap on cheaper estimates.
Lyon Park, Ashton Heights
Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration is the dominant spec. Designer Berkshire upgrades are common on the larger center-hall colonials.
Fairlington, Shirlington, Arlington Heights
Fairlington townhomes are typically re-roofed by HOA color match. Interior units run lower, end units run higher with additional gable detail.
“Siding is where contractors hide the most scope. Two estimates can look the same on the front page and be $8,000 apart in what is actually included. The trim work, the flashing details, the soffit and fascia, the house wrap, the proper installation of starter strip and J-channel. That is the difference between a Hardie install that lasts 50 years and one that fails in 12. We build the system the right way the first time.”
“The biggest mistake homeowners make on siding is comparing price without comparing scope. A $14,000 vinyl quote and an $18,000 vinyl quote on the same house are not the same product. The $14,000 quote almost always excludes the wrap, the flashing, the proper J-channel, or the disposal. The number on the page is the number on the invoice.”
Why DreamHome’s Arlington Pricing Looks Different
Included at No Upcharge
The Arlington price you see covers all of this:
- Full tear-off and disposal of existing siding
- Up to 5 sheets of damaged sheathing replacement
- House wrap weather-resistive barrier
- All flashing at windows, doors, and penetrations
- Kickout flashing at every wall-roof transition
- Aluminum-wrapped fascia and vented soffit
- All J-channel, corner posts, and trim
- Caulk and sealant at all transitions
- Arlington County permit and inspection coordination
- Property protection and daily site cleanup
- Manufacturer warranty registration
- DreamHome workmanship warranty
Fair Price Assurance
What you will not see on a DreamHome Arlington estimate:
- “Today only” closing discounts built into inflated base pricing
- “Let me call my manager” $5,000 surprise drops
- Large 30 to 50 percent deposit demands
- Headline pricing that excludes tear-off, wrap, or permits
- Builder-grade vinyl disguised as premium
- Soffit and fascia excluded then added later
- Bait pricing that changes between quote and invoice
- Pressure to sign before another contractor estimates
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