Vinyl siding cost in Asheville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,800 – $23,400
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #179
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in Asheville, NC usually costs $7,800 to $23,400 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $3.70 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,150 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.66 an hour in the Asheville area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
Estimate your vinyl siding cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Asheville, NC, standard level
$12,500 to $18,800
About $5.95 to $8.95 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,500 | $18,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Asheville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,200 | 52% |
| Labor | $3,750 | $7,500 | $11,300 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,800 | $15,600 | $23,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Asheville 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, Asheville wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Asheville is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,100 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $0 to $0.
Asheville weather and the vinyl siding calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Asheville (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Asheville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Asheville gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 12 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, July and September (4.1 inches in July). The station averages about 16 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 29 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 32 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 54 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 61 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 58 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 47 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 37 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 51 | 32 | 3.3 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Asheville?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Asheville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−6%) and metal roof lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,800 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,250 – $30,300 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Asheville
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Asheville the blend is 0.89.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.66 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.76 and $29.67 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 41.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.85 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.46 and $23.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 74.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.90 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.16 and $30.31 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 6.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $870 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $670. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Asheville has 180,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 127th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.76 | $24.66 | $29.67 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.46 | $22.85 | $23.75 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.16 | $24.90 | $30.31 | $29.71 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Asheville
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
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).
How Asheville 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 $15,100 to $15,600 across Asheville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NCthis page | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | |
| Johnson City, TN45 miles | $7,550 – $22,600 | $15,100 | −4% |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −3% |
| Greenville, SC65 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −2% |
| Spartanburg, SC70 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN70 miles | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | −2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Asheville ranks #179 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Asheville is 2% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −3% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | −1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −3% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Asheville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −2% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $8,400 – $25,300 | $16,800 | +8% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +9% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Asheville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Asheville. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$7,800 to $14,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,500 to $18,800
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,200 to $23,400
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,450 – $8,050 | $7,150 – $10,700 | $9,800 – $13,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,800 – $14,100 | $12,500 – $18,800 | $17,200 – $23,400 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,200 – $20,100 | $17,900 – $26,800 | $24,600 – $33,500 |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $12,500 to $18,800 for Asheville, NC is attached.
Detailed vinyl siding report for Asheville, NC, $9
Multi-page report for Asheville, NC: low, typical and high cost, a line-item breakdown of materials and labor by trade, permit notes, the best months to schedule, a quote comparison sheet, red flags, questions for contractors, checklists and every source. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Vinyl siding in Asheville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Asheville?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,800 to $23,400 in the Asheville area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,500 to $18,800. 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 Asheville?
About $3.70 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 Asheville or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,100, which is 4% less than Asheville ($15,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Asheville?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $7,500 out of $15,600. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Asheville?
$7,800 to $23,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Asheville?
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 Asheville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Asheville expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Asheville is 2% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($15,300 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Asheville?
The BLS median is $24.66 an hour in the Asheville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.76 to $29.67.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Asheville?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,800 to $14,100 and premium work $17,200 to $23,400. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Is there a bad season to install vinyl siding in Asheville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Vinyl siding near Asheville
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.