Vinyl siding cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,400 – $28,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.50 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #29
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Redding, plan on $9,400 to $28,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $4.50 to $13.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, 18% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Redding, CA, standard level
$15,100 to $22,600
About $7.15 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,050 | $10,600 |
| Labor | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,100 | $22,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $8,850 | $13,300 | 47% |
| Labor | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,400 | $18,800 | $28,200 | 100% |
Where the Redding price comes from
Labor is 53% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (30%), sheet metal workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Redding the blended ratio comes out at 1.19.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Redding metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,850, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Redding. The wage table below marks each row.
Redding labor market for vinyl siding
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Redding is 1.19 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $34.50 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.08 and $38.06 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 43.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $26.82 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $36.59 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 69.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Redding metro, so we used the California statewide median: $36.82 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.47 and $51.62 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $620. At the 25th percentile ($28.08) it shrinks by about $1,100. The total moves by 3.3% or 5.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 71,550 jobs in the Redding area. That makes it the 257th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.08 | $34.50 | $38.06 | $29.12 | 1.18 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.06 | $26.82 | $36.59 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $28.47 | $36.82 | $51.62 | $29.71 | 1.24 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
How Redding compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,100 sq ft of wall range from $16,600 to $19,800 across Redding and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | level |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | −9% |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $8,300 – $25,000 | $16,600 | −12% |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | +2% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $9,900 – $29,700 | $19,800 | +5% |
| California (statewide) | $9,750 – $29,200 | $19,500 | +4% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Redding comes in at #29 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $22,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Statewide, Redding is 3% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +3% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | +16% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $9,250 – $27,800 | $18,500 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $9,650 – $29,000 | $19,300 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $10,300 – $31,000 | $20,700 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Redding's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | −9% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | −14% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | −14% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −10% |
Climate in Redding: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Redding Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Redding (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Redding gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.9 inches. The station averages about 106 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 62 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 58 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 50 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 6.3 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Redding
Because every project leans on different trades, Redding's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +10% and attic insulation +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,750 – $13,600 | +9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,600 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $35,700 | +10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Redding bid
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Redding
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Redding wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,400 to $16,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,100 to $22,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$20,700 to $28,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,400 – $9,700 | $8,600 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,100 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,400 – $16,900 | $15,100 – $22,600 | $20,700 – $28,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,400 – $24,200 | $21,500 – $32,300 | $29,600 – $40,300 |
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Vinyl siding in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Redding?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,400 to $28,200 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $22,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of wall and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of wall for vinyl siding in Redding?
About $4.50 to $13.50 per sq ft of wall for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,800, which is 0% less than Redding ($18,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,000 out of $18,800. Materials are 47% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Redding?
$9,400 to $28,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Redding?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Redding area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 3% below the California statewide estimate ($19,500 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Redding?
The BLS median is $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.08 to $38.06.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Redding?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,400 to $16,900 and premium work $20,700 to $28,200. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+When is the best time to install vinyl siding in Redding?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Vinyl siding near Redding
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Vinyl Siding Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $2-$6 per sq ft labor figure, which it says is around half the project cost.