Siding Cost in Illinois (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Illinois
Plan on roughly $12,210 to $17,640 for new vinyl siding on a 50 x 38 ft. ranch in Illinois - about 1,930 sq. ft. of wall. Stepping up to HARDIE fiber cement brings it to $21,200 to $30,620.
The estimate includes materials, labor and trim wraps for 10 openings on a simple 50 x 38 ft. house; removing old siding is priced separately below. Local costs sit about 3% above the national average.
Siding Cost in Illinois by Material
Swap the siding and the bill moves fast: $21,200 to $30,620 for fiber cement and $21,650 to $31,270 for cedar shingles, against $12,210 to $17,640 for standard vinyl.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $12,210 to $17,640 | $15,080 | $724.27 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,950 to $17,260 | $14,760 | $707.79 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $16,170 to $23,360 | $19,970 | $977.72 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $21,200 to $30,620 | $26,170 | $1,299.16 |
| Cedar clapboard | $19,490 to $28,150 | $24,060 | $1,189.95 |
| Cedar shingles | $21,650 to $31,270 | $26,730 | $1,328.01 |
Priced for a 50 x 38 ft. house, one story, simple shape and 5/12 roof with sided gables; 10 openings wrapped; no tear-off.
Extras for This House
Tear-off, height and a complex shape are the big extras. What each adds to the vinyl estimate for this house:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,110; old wood siding, about $4,220.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,590; two stories add about $11,480.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,820, a cut-up one with many corners about $3,080.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $109.21.
Price per Year of Siding
Divide the installed price by the years of service and the ranking can change. Hover a bar to see the math for Illinois.
Vinyl siding is the cheapest to own per year here, at $602.81. Lives assume normal upkeep (local wear: hail and freeze-thaw cycles); repainting is extra for fiber cement and cedar.
Price Your Exact Siding Job in Illinois
Get a number that matches your walls. This keeps the length, width and stories you set above and reprices the whole job for Illinois.
$12,210 – $17,640typical $15,080
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $724.27 · one story
Siding, Seasons and the Illinois Climate
Price is not the only test. In Illinois - about 87°F in summer, 19°F on winter nights - these weather factors shape the right choice:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Illinois sits in region 2.
Cold winters. Nights near 19°F reward a tight weather barrier. Taped house wrap and foam board under the siding also cut drafts, which shows up on the heating bill.
Storm fronts. Open country and passing fronts bring strong winds. Ask which wind rating the panel carries and how the gable ends will be fastened.
Hailstorms. After a storm, check the walls that faced the wind. A cracked or holed panel lets water in and should be replaced, often under a homeowner's policy.
In Illinois, the mild weeks of spring and autumn are the favorite time for siding, so they fill first. Crews manage fine in summer; hard winter cold slows vinyl and caulk work.
Siding Cost Near You
Getting a Fair Siding Quote in Illinois
Siding bids vary widely. Compare these points before you sign:
- Crew. Ask if the seller installs with its own staff or a subcontractor.
- Corners and trim. Matching corner posts and starter strip should be in the price, not an extra.
- Old layer. Taking off old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,110 here; get it listed as its own line.
Siding Costs by Illinois City
Labor rates differ across Illinois. Here is the vinyl job above priced for each of the state's largest cities:
Vinyl siding, typical house
- Chicagopop. 2,664,000$12,920 – $18,650
- Aurorapop. 180,000$12,460 – $17,990
- Jolietpop. 150,000$12,430 – $17,950
- Napervillepop. 149,000$12,550 – $18,120
- Rockfordpop. 148,000$12,420 – $17,940
- Elginpop. 114,000$12,380 – $17,880
- Springfieldpop. 113,000$12,380 – $17,880
Bigger metros price a little higher and small towns a little lower: at most ±6% from the statewide figure, matching each city guide.
Illinois Siding Questions, Answered
How much does siding cost per square in Illinois?
One square covers 100 sq. ft. of wall. Our Illinois rates: $724.27 for vinyl, $1,299.16 for fiber cement, installed; this house needs about 19.3 squares.
Is tear-off worth paying for?
Take it off when you need to see the sheathing. On this house removal runs $2,110 for vinyl or aluminum and $4,220 for wood, and it is the only way to find hidden rot.
Should I pay more for fiber cement siding?
Vinyl is the budget pick ($12,210 to $17,640); HARDIE fiber cement ($21,200 to $30,620) costs more but looks closer to wood, handles heat and impact better and suits higher-value homes.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for Illinois, adjusted for local labor and material costs. Use them to budget and to check quotes - your price depends on wall area, material, trim and how much old siding comes off.
