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Siding & Exterior costs & homeowner guide
Ballpark price ranges, permits, timelines, and what to ask before you hire — for Baton Rouge and Lafayette area homes.
Residential Siding & Exterior: A Homeowner's Guide for Baton Rouge & Lafayette
When it comes to maintaining your home's curb appeal and structural integrity in South Louisiana, your siding and exterior play a crucial role. Enduring everything from scorching summer heat and relentless humidity to tropical storms and hurricanes, your home's outer shell is its first line of defense. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about residential siding and exterior projects in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas.
Please note: These are general estimates for the Baton Rouge and Lafayette markets as of late 2023/early 2024. Actual costs vary significantly based on project scope, material choice, home size, accessibility, current market demand, and contractor. Always get multiple detailed quotes.
- Minor Siding Repair (e.g., a few boards, small patch): $300 - $1,500+
- Moderate Siding Repair (e.g., localized damage from storm, water intrusion): $1,500 - $5,000+
- Full Exterior Paint Job (average 1,500-2,500 sq ft home): $3,000 - $10,000+ (depending on prep, number of stories, material, and paint quality)
- Full Siding Replacement (Vinyl Siding, average 1,500-2,500 sq ft home): $10,000 - $25,000+
- Full Siding Replacement (Fiber Cement, average 1,500-2,500 sq ft home): $18,000 - $40,000+
- Full Siding Replacement (Wood Siding, average 1,500-2,500 sq ft home): $15,000 - $45,000+ (can be higher for premium woods)
- Full Siding Replacement (Brick Veneer, average 1,500-2,500 sq ft home): $30,000 - $70,000+ (significant variation, often part of new construction or extensive renovation)
- Window Replacement (per window, standard size): $350 - $1,200+ (depending on window type, material, and energy efficiency features)
- Exterior Door Replacement (entry door): $800 - $4,000+ (depending on material, style, and security features)
- Gutter Replacement (per linear foot): $6 - $15+ (seamless gutters typically on higher end)
- Soffit and Fascia Repair/Replacement (per linear foot): $15 - $50+
Estimates only — costs vary by scope, materials, and market. Always confirm specifics with a licensed local professional.