What siding work includes
Siding work strips damaged wall covering and puts up new boards or panels. TDLR's list of regulated industries has no roofing program, so a company's insurance papers are the check you can run.
What siding costs in Texas: estimates, not quotes
Siding for an average home is estimated at $5,450 to $14,600 per average home, installed, from two national ranges. No Texas company's siding price is in it, and no permit fee is added, because the model's typical fee comes from re-roof schedules.
The wage row is for carpenters, the trade the model's siding inputs use. A wage isn't a job price, and the figure is a model, never a quote.
| Item | Figure | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range, not a quote | $5,450 to $14,600 per average home, installed | Built from two national published ranges, adjusted by the Texas carpenter wage ratio (0.78). No Texas company price is part of this estimate. Basis: no state company sample (no counted Texas company price for this job), national estimate only. |
| Carpenter wage, Texas mean | $24.51 an hour | BLS May 2025 pay for carpenters in Texas; a wage and not what a company charges. |
| Siding permit, Waco | $75 | Waco's fee schedule for repairs and alterations to existing residential structures; no schedule date printed. |
| Roofing and siding permit, Corpus Christi | $33.10 | FY 2026 schedule; $100 more if an inspection is requested. |
Estimated range. Built from national published ranges (2 sources), adjusted by Texas's carpenter wage ratio to the US (0.78, BLS May 2025), plus the local permit fee where the city publishes one. Not a quote. No Texas company price is part of this estimate. We have no counted Texas company price for this job, so the range is our national estimate alone. Full method. Prices as of Oct 23, 2026.
Patch or re-side
TDI exempts wall covering repair under 10 percent of the affected side from a windstorm inspection. TWIA's certificate applies to re-siding a significant portion of a wall, so on the coast, ask TDI where your job falls.
- The damage is limited to a few boards or panels.
- The sheathing underneath is dry.
- Damage spans most of one side of the house.
- Water has reached the sheathing in several places.
The permit lines in Texas cities
Waco's fee schedule lists Siding at $75 beside Roofing at $125. Corpus Christi's Roofing and Siding line is $33.10 for the permit, plus $100 if an inspection is requested. Outside those two cities, ask the building office whether siding needs a permit at your address.
Re-siding on the coast
TWIA says re-siding a significant portion of an exterior wall needs a certificate of compliance. TDI's no-inspection list covers wall covering repair under 10 percent of the affected side. In Corpus Christi, inside the 14 coastal counties, the roofing and siding permit application includes the WPI-1.
Siding after a storm
On a storm claim the deductible stays yours, and TDI calls a contractor's waiver illegal. The insurer has 15 business days to acknowledge the claim, by TDI's steps, and 15 business days to decide once it has what it needs.
Siding problems that cannot wait
- Wall covering has come off and the sheathing is open to rain.
- Water is showing inside a wall after wind-driven rain.
- Faded or chalky boards that are still sound.
- A color change you are pricing for next year.
What to settle before siding comes off
- Ask the building office whether a permit applies to siding.
- On the coast, ask whether the job counts as a significant portion of a wall.
- Get the scope in writing, with the board or panel product named.
Permits for siding
Corpus Christi wants a detailed scope naming the siding method and materials, plus the WPI-1 from the windstorm engineer or inspector. Waco lists siding as its own line.
Texas has no state roofing license to check, so before any work starts, ask for the certificate of insurance and call the companies listed on it.
Questions people ask
Do I need a permit to re-side a house in Texas?
It depends on your city: Waco and Corpus Christi both list a siding permit. Waco's fee is $75, and Corpus Christi's roofing and siding permit is $33.10.
How much does siding cost in Texas?
The model gives $5,450 to $14,600 per average home, installed; a company's quote may differ. It starts from two national ranges, with no Texas company siding price in it.
Does re-siding need a TWIA certificate?
On the coast, re-siding a significant portion of an exterior wall does. TWIA lists it with roof replacement as work that needs a certificate of compliance.
Who installs siding in Texas, and is there a state license?
There's no state roofing license to check, so look at the company's paperwork. Ask for the certificate of insurance and call the companies it lists, as TDI advises.
Can a contractor cover my deductible on storm siding?
No, because the deductible is the owner's to pay. TDI calls it illegal, and HB 2102's 2019 enacted text makes it a Class B misdemeanor for the seller.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Carpenters (SOC 47-2031), Texas, mean hourly wage Read Oct 23, 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Carpenters (SOC 47-2031), United States, mean hourly wage Read Oct 23, 2026.
- RooferMatch: how we estimate costs, Texas (editorial policy) Read Oct 23, 2026.
- City of Waco: Permit Fee Schedules Read Oct 23, 2026.
- City of Corpus Christi: FY 2026 Development Fee Schedule Read Oct 23, 2026.
- TDLR home page (Regulated Industries menu) Read Oct 23, 2026.
- City of Corpus Christi Development Services: Residential Remodels and Repairs Read Oct 23, 2026.
- TWIA: Windstorm Certification Read Oct 23, 2026.
- TDI: Home repairs that don’t require a windstorm inspection Read Oct 23, 2026.
- TDI: Steps to getting your home or car insurance claim paid Read Oct 23, 2026.
- Texas Legislature Online: HB 2102, 86(R), enrolled version Read Oct 23, 2026. Confirm with the source before you rely on it.
- TDI: Is it OK for a contractor to waive my deductible?; TDI: New state law cracks down on roof scams (2019-08-07) Read Oct 23, 2026.
- TDI: What you need to know about windstorm inspections; TDI WPI-8 fact sheet (PDF) Read Oct 23, 2026.
- TDI: Do you know the signs of a contracting scam? Read Oct 23, 2026.