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Siding Replacement Cost in South Carolina (2026)

Re-siding a 1,500 sq ft home in South Carolina typically runs $9,200–$25,500, with fiber-cement plank (Hardie or LP SmartSide-style) the dominant residential cladding choice. Charleston, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach Atlantic salt-haze deposition corrodes galvanized fasteners on shoreline re-sides within 5-7 years, mandating stainless on all coastal fiber-cement and cedar — and the Lowcountry hurricane wind exposure across Beaufort, Charleston, and Horry counties drives Notice of Acceptance fastener schedules and impact-rated cladding selection on coastal retrofits.

State South Carolina
Cities Covered 13
Typical 1,500 sq ft single-story full re-side $9,200 – $25,500
BLS carpenter wage $22.94/hr

South Carolina climate & cladding drivers

  • IECC climate zone: 3A-4A
  • Dominant residential cladding: Fiber-cement plank — dominant in WUI fire-zone and high-humidity Sun Belt
  • Hurricane wind tier: High wind exposure — 140 mph+ design wind on coastal counties
  • Wildland-urban interface (WUI) cladding rule: No statewide WUI cladding mandate
  • Salt-air corrosion zone: High-corrosion coastal — stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners required within 3,000 ft of saltwater

South Carolina licensing & permits

  • License status: Statewide license required
  • License board: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation — Residential Builders Commission (Specialty Contractor SP-RBE for siding) (official site)
  • Permit: city or county building permit required for full re-side; Beaufort/Charleston enforce coastal wind code

How siding replacement costs vary in South Carolina

State-specific code or insurance rule: South Carolina SC Code §40-59 requires every Residential Builder and Residential Specialty Contractor to hold a Residential Builders Commission credential — and unique to South Carolina, the Specialty Contractor SP-RBE (Roofing/Siding/Exterior) classification authorizes envelope-only work distinct from the full Residential Builder license, with the Commission requiring a $10,000 surety bond and 8-hour pre-license building science continuing education.

Cities in South Carolina

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Charleston, SC

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Columbia, SC

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Florence, SC

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Fort Mill, SC

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Goose Creek, SC

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Greenville, SC

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Hilton Head Island, SC

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Mount Pleasant, SC

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North Charleston, SC

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Rock Hill, SC

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Spartanburg, SC

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Summerville, SC

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Sumter, SC

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Pricing ranges reflect South Carolina market labor (BLS OEWS carpenter (siding installers) mean $22.94/hr) and Woogoro regional cost modeling. For the most localized estimate, see your nearest city page above.