New Siding in Chicago, IL: 2027 Installed Prices
Price your siding in Chicago, IL
Plan on roughly $12,920 to $18,660 for new vinyl siding on a 50 x 38 ft. ranch in Chicago - about 1,930 sq. ft. of wall. Stepping up to HARDIE fiber cement brings it to $22,420 to $32,390.
These figures use our siding calculator with its defaults: a 50 x 38 ft. footprint, a 5/12 roof (the gable ends are sided too), a simple house shape, wraps around 10 windows and doors, and no tear-off. Prices run about 3% above the national average. Expect a modest city premium: Chicago bids run near 6% over Illinois prices ($12,210 to $17,640 for this house).
Chicago Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Cedar
Swap the siding and the bill moves fast: $22,420 to $32,390 for fiber cement and $22,900 to $33,080 for cedar shingles, against $12,920 to $18,660 for standard vinyl.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $12,920 to $18,660 | $15,950 | $766.13 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $12,640 to $18,260 | $15,610 | $748.69 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $17,110 to $24,710 | $21,120 | $1,034.22 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $22,420 to $32,390 | $27,680 | $1,374.24 |
| Cedar clapboard | $20,620 to $29,780 | $25,450 | $1,258.72 |
| Cedar shingles | $22,900 to $33,080 | $28,270 | $1,404.75 |
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
Not every house is a one-story box. For the vinyl estimate above, each change works out to:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $2,230; old wood siding, about $4,460.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,860; two stories add about $12,140.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,930, a cut-up one with many corners about $3,260.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $115.52.
Siding Cost Spread Over Its Service Life
Cheaper siding is not always cheaper to own. Here is each estimate spread over its expected life in Chicago - tap or hover a bar.
Lowest cost per year: Vinyl siding ($637.65). Typical service lives with routine care, adjusted for local wear (hail and freeze-thaw cycles). Paint for fiber cement or cedar is not counted.
Set Up Your House, Get Your Price
The table prices a simple house with vinyl over the old siding. Change the material, the old layer, the shape and the window count below to price your own job with the same math.
$12,920 – $18,660typical $15,950
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $766.13 · one story
How Chicago Weather Treats Siding
With summers around 87°F and winter nights down near 19°F, the Chicago climate puts its own demands on a wall. What matters most here:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Illinois sits in region 2.
Freeze-thaw. Water that gets behind siding and then freezes pries seams and caulk apart. With winter lows near 19°F, flashing at windows and kick-out flashing where a roof meets a wall are worth more than a fancier panel.
High winds. Strong gusts can unlock vinyl panels that were nailed too tight or too far apart. Correct nail spacing and a full lock at every course make the difference.
Impact resistance. Where hail is common, compare toughness, not just price. A thicker vinyl panel helps; fiber cement helps more.
Contractors here work most of the year, but early spring and late fall book fastest. Ask about a midsummer start if you want a shorter wait. As one of the more northerly cities in our Illinois list, Chicago sees colder winters, a good reason to ask about insulated vinyl or foam underlayment when you reside. Chicago is in Cook County, and most siding crews here cover the wider county. Ask at least one contractor from outside the city for a bid; travel rarely adds much on a whole-house job.
Siding Cost Near You
Reading Siding Estimates in Chicago
Low bids often leave work out. Hold each quote to these terms:
- Insulation. Ask if foam board or insulated panels are priced in, and what R-value they add.
- Soffit and fascia. Find out if the roof edge is covered or left as is.
- Payment terms. A small deposit and the balance after the final walk-around is normal.
Siding Prices Near Chicago
Shopping around the region? Here is the vinyl price elsewhere in Illinois:
- Aurora, IL: about $12,460-$18,000, 30 miles west
- Joliet, IL: about $12,430-$17,950, 35 miles southwest
- Naperville, IL: about $12,550-$18,130, 25 miles west
- Rockford, IL: about $12,430-$17,950, 75 miles west
- Elgin, IL: about $12,380-$17,880, 35 miles west
- Springfield, IL: about $12,380-$17,880, 180 miles southwest
Siding Questions
How much does siding cost per square in Chicago?
One square covers 100 sq. ft. of wall. Our Chicago rates: $766.13 for vinyl, $1,374.24 for fiber cement, installed; this house needs about 19.3 squares.
Can new siding go over the old siding?
Take it off when you need to see the sheathing. On this house removal runs $2,230 for vinyl or aluminum and $4,460 for wood, and it is the only way to find hidden rot.
Does fiber cement pay off over vinyl?
Fiber cement costs $22,420 to $32,390 for this house against $12,920 to $18,660 for vinyl. It resists fire, impact and fading and can be repainted; vinyl wins on upfront cost and needs almost no upkeep.
Every figure here is a model for Chicago built on our siding calculator, not an offer. Measured wall area, the product line and the trim work will set your real price.
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