Homeowners love cement siding for its durability, curb appeal, and worry-free maintenance, but the budget line is the first thing everyone asks about. At CountBricks, our AI voice-driven estimating engine crunches live material feeds and regional labor rates to reveal accurate, up-to-the-minute pricing. Below, we unpack every factor that shapes the final price tag so you can plan your next residential project with confidence.
• Entry-level 4-inch lap boards installed: $9 – $11 per square foot
• Premium architectural profiles and colors: $13 – $16 per square foot
• Full-service tear-off, weather-barrier upgrade, reinstall: $18 – $22 per square foot
Prices reflect 2,000 sq ft of wall surface on a typical two-story home. Your project may trend lower or higher based on access, height, and design complexity. CountBricks.com/estimate updates these numbers daily using supplier APIs, so you never work with outdated data.
• Material grade and profile – Smooth lap boards are budget friendly, while shingle-style or board-and-batten profiles push costs higher.
• Home height and roofline – Multi-story scaffolding adds labor hours and equipment rental.
• Substrate repairs – Rotten sheathing, missing flashing, or insulation upgrades become hidden costs if missed during takeoff.
• Regional labor market – Coastal Maine rates differ from suburban Texas. CountBricks’ ZIP-code engine captures that variation instantly.
• Finish system – Factory primed boards save paint time; color-plus planks cost more up front but skip the finishing crew.
Misreading blueprints by even 2 % on siding quantity can swing the budget by thousands. CountBricks AI takeoffs scan your PDFs or photos, recognize walls, openings, and trim packages, and hand you a line-item material list—all before your coffee cools. No more manual counting or Excel headaches.
1. Demolition and disposal – Removing existing vinyl or wood siding runs $1.25 – $2.00 per square foot, including landfill fees.
2. Weather barrier and flashing – High-perm wrap, seam tape, and metal flashings average $0.90 – $1.40 per square foot.
3. Cement siding and trim – Core cladding, corners, starter strips, and caulk typically represent 55 % of the total quote.
4. Labor – Skilled crews account for roughly 35 % of the budget; overtime or winter conditions raise the share.
5. Paint or stain (if required) – Factory primed boards need two coats onsite, adding $1.50 – $2.20 per square foot.
6. Contingency – CountBricks adds a transparent 5 % line so surprises never derail your cashflow.
• Real-time supplier links adjust prices daily instead of relying on last quarter’s spreadsheets.
• Voice-to-quote workflow lets you walk the site, dictate observations, and watch an estimate build itself.
• Automatic margin controls ensure profit targets stay intact even when materials fluctuate.
• One-click conversion turns the estimate into a polished PDF proposal, complete with your branding and e-signature fields.
While homeowners can handle a single accent wall, full-house installation demands specialized blades, respirators, and a deep understanding of expansion joints. Mistakes often void manufacturer warranties and lead to moisture intrusion. CountBricks-vetted crews carry the certifications, dust extraction gear, and safety insurance required for a hassle-free build.
• Tool rentals: shears, dustless saws, siding gauges, scaffolding.
• Permit delays when drawings lack wind-zone fastening specs.
• Disposal surcharges for silica-laden debris.
• Repainting after mis-cut boards cause layout shifts.
CountBricks integrates financing calculators directly into the estimate. See your monthly payment alongside material quantities and schedule. Our Gantt charts auto-load local weather data, recommending start dates that avoid rain season and reduce carry costs.
1. Snap site photos or upload blueprints.
2. Use voice prompts to describe scope and finish level.
3. Review auto-generated takeoff and adjust allowances.
4. Approve AI-drafted schedule and payment milestones.
5. Download or email the branded proposal straight from CountBricks.com.
How fast can I get a finalized price?
Most homeowners receive a bindable quote within 15 minutes of finishing the voice walk-through.
Can I swap to engineered wood mid-process?
Absolutely. Re-run the estimate, and CountBricks updates quantities, fastener specs, and labor rates on the fly.
Does CountBricks cover warranty registration?
Yes. Once the job is closed out, our platform files all product and labor warranties digitally.
Ready to lock in your numbers? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or call your project straight into the platform and watch an accurate cement siding quote materialize faster than any spreadsheet could.
A 1960s Cape in Portland, Maine needed rotten cedar removed and modern cement siding installed before winter. Using CountBricks, the contractor:
• Uploaded the existing blueprint and three smartphone photos.
• Completed a five-minute voice walk-through identifying high-wind fastening zones.
• Received a 14-page proposal—including tear-off, WRB, pre-finished lap siding, and low-temp paint upgrades—within 12 minutes.
• Original hand-calculated quote: $42,800 with a ±12 % contingency.
• CountBricks AI quote: $41,250 with a fixed 5 % contingency.
• Savings: $2,300 in materials by accurately trimming waste factors.
• Schedule compression: two days saved thanks to precise board counts delivered to the yard on a just-in-time schedule.
• Always request factory-primed boards when temperatures drop below 50 °F to maintain adhesion.
• Specify stainless fasteners within 1 mile of the coast to prevent staining.
• Use color-matched caulk rated for 50-year flexibility—CountBricks auto-adds it to the material list so nothing is missed.
• Plan gable work for mornings; afternoon wind gusts are harder on staging and crew fatigue.
CountBricks isn’t just software; it’s your estimating department on demand. Log in at CountBricks.com/services, start a new project, and let our AI reveal the real cost to install cement siding on your next residential build.
