Vinyl siding cost in Dover, DE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,850 – $23,600
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.75 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Dover, plan on $7,850 to $23,600 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.75 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $25.07 an hour in the Dover area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Dover, DE, standard level
$12,600 to $18,900
About $6 to $9 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $6,100 | $9,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,600 | $18,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Dover, DE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 52% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $7,600 | $11,400 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,850 | $15,700 | $23,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Dover number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, sheet metal workers at 10%. Weighted together, Dover wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dover metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,100, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Climate in Dover: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Dover (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Dover (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Dover gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 44 | 28 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 45 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 54 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 69 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 67 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 61 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 50 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 39 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 49 | 32 | 4.0 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Dover
Because every project leans on different trades, Dover's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +1% and window replacement −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,300 – $32,400 | level |
Cost by quality level and size in Dover
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dover 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
$7,850 to $14,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,600 to $18,900
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,300 to $23,600
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,500 – $8,100 | $7,200 – $10,800 | $9,900 – $13,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,850 – $14,100 | $12,600 – $18,900 | $17,300 – $23,600 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,200 – $20,200 | $18,000 – $26,900 | $24,700 – $33,700 |
Dover 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 Dover is 0.91 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $25.07 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.87 and $32.20 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 39.7 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 $22.02 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $24.63 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 58.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.55 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($32.20 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,250. At the 25th percentile ($22.87) it shrinks by about $380. The total moves by 7.9% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,080 jobs in the Dover area. That makes it the 265th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.87 | $25.07 | $32.20 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.50 | $22.02 | $24.63 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.00 | $29.55 | $38.65 | $29.71 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
How Dover 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 $15,700 to $19,400 across Dover and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DEthis page | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | |
| Vineland, NJ25 miles | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +23% |
| Atlantic City, NJ45 miles | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | +13% |
| Philadelphia, PA55 miles | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | +10% |
| Baltimore, MD60 miles | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | +9% |
| Lancaster, PA75 miles | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | +5% |
| Delaware (statewide) | $8,150 – $24,400 | $16,300 | +4% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Dover comes in at #172 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, Dover is 3% below the Delaware figure.
Dover is the only Delaware metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Dover's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dover against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $8,150 – $24,400 | $16,300 | +4% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −4% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +7% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | −4% |
Why two Dover quotes can differ
Wall area is not floor area
A 2,000 sq ft house usually has more wall area than floor area once you count gables and two stories. Measure the wall, not the floor.
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.
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Vinyl siding in Dover: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Dover?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,850 to $23,600 in the Dover area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,600 to $18,900. 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 Dover?
About $3.75 to $11 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 Dover or Vineland?
Vineland is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $19,400, which is 23% more than Dover ($15,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dover?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $7,600 out of $15,700. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Dover?
$7,850 to $23,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Dover?
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 Dover area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dover expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Delaware?
Dover is 3% below the Delaware statewide estimate ($16,300 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Dover?
The BLS median is $25.07 an hour in the Dover area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.87 to $32.20.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Dover?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,850 to $14,100 and premium work $17,300 to $23,600. 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 Dover?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and November 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 Dover
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.