Fiber cement siding has become the go-to exterior finish for California homeowners who want the texture of masonry or wood without the ongoing maintenance headaches. But how much should you budget for fiber cement panels cost on a typical residential project? At CountBricks, we crunch the numbers in real time, combining live material feeds with local labor rates to give you an instant, voice-driven estimate that you can trust.
• Raw panel price from the manufacturer
• Trim and accessory boards to finish corners and openings
• Fasteners rated for fiber cement’s density
• Home-wrap and flashing to keep the building envelope dry
• Paint or factory color finish
• Labor hours for removal of existing cladding, surface prep, panel installation, and finish work
• Equipment rentals such as scaffolding or boom lifts
• City permit fees and waste disposal
Based on thousands of quotes produced by CountBricks.com/services, current turnkey pricing ranges between $10.25 and $14.60 per square foot for a single-story ranch-style home. Two-story structures typically land 12–18 % higher due to staging requirements.
1. Entry-level lap panels, primed only: $8.40–$9.70 per sq ft material, $1.85–$2.40 labor
2. Mid-grade panel with factory color: $10.60–$11.80 material, $2.10–$2.50 labor
3. Premium architectural panels with rainscreen clips: $13.50–$16.00 material, $2.90–$3.40 labor
Traditional estimating requires spreadsheets and manual supplier calls. With CountBricks, simply walk the site, speak dimensions into your phone, and our AI captures square footage, trim lengths, and window counts in real time.
• Live pricing feeds adjust for lumber yards, distribution centers, and regional mark-ups
• Labor burden pulls from verified Sacramento union and non-union rate sheets
• Waste factors are applied automatically based on panel size and layout complexity
• The platform delivers a branded PDF proposal, itemized and ready for e-signature
• Class-A fire rating meets Wildland-Urban Interface requirements
• Resists termites, rot, and swelling in Sacramento’s wet-dry cycle
• Paint retention cycles of 12–15 years cut long-term upkeep
• Lower insurance premiums compared to combustible claddings
1. Order factory-finished colors. Field painting adds $1.25–$1.80 per sq ft and extends the schedule.
2. Use 4x10 or 4x12 sheets in board-and-batten style to reduce cuts and seams.
3. Schedule demolition and install crews back-to-back; every idle day costs scaffolding rent.
4. Consolidate deliveries through CountBricks procurement to avoid small-load surcharges.
5. Leverage CountBricks blueprint takeoffs to optimize panel layout before the first nail is driven.
Yes. Our CountBricks/portfolio case studies show an average 78 % ROI at resale, outperforming vinyl by 22 %.
A light power wash every spring and caulk inspection every three years keep panels looking new. Compare that to bi-annual wood repainting.
Absolutely. Export the detailed estimate to QuickBooks, Xero, or your ERP with one click from CountBricks.com/services.
Speak your measurements into our mobile app or upload PDFs for an AI blueprint takeoff. Within minutes you’ll receive:
• A guaranteed materials list with current supplier pricing
• Labor hours, crew size recommendations, and schedule duration
• Line-item proposal ready for homeowner approval
Ready to start? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation and book a free 15-minute call with a siding specialist.
When the Ramirez family decided to refresh their 1990s stucco facade, they chose CountBricks to evaluate fiber cement panels cost versus repainting. Using our voice-activated site walk, the contractor captured 2,400 sq ft of wall area, 260 ft of corners, and 22 window trims in under seven minutes.
• AI estimate in 4 minutes, accurate within 1.8 % of final invoice
• Total project cost: $31,680, including premium factory-finished panels
• Net schedule savings: 3½ days thanks to synchronized demolition and install crews
• Homeowner approval secured the same day with CountBricks e-signature
1. Early supplier lock-in avoided a mid-project 6 % price hike on panels.
2. Blueprint takeoff highlighted waste reductions, cutting two pallets from the order.
3. CountBricks daily voice logs simplified change-order documentation, preventing disputes.
• Use CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a virtual walk-through before ordering materials.
• Activate real-time material alerts inside the app to catch market shifts and re-quote instantly.
• Generate homeowner-friendly visuals from our proposal builder—colored elevations sell upgrades fast.
From tract-home facelifts to custom builds, CountBricks delivers the clarity you need on fiber cement panels cost. Partner with us and move from guesswork to guaranteed numbers—without ever opening a spreadsheet.
