Vinyl siding cost in Burlington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,550 – $22,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.60 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #230
- 1 = most expensive
Burlington homeowners pay roughly $7,550 to $22,700 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.60 to $11 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Burlington is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.69 an hour in the Burlington area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Burlington, NC, standard level
$12,100 to $18,100
About $5.75 to $8.65 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $5,600 | $8,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,100 | $18,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Burlington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,200 | 54% |
| Labor | $3,500 | $7,000 | $10,500 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,550 | $15,100 | $22,700 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
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, Burlington wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 96.6 (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 (93.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Burlington is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.69 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $27.09 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 14.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.35 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.91 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 59.0 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 $22.61 an hour, which is 24% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $27.71 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 7.4 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 ($27.09 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $590. At the 25th percentile ($21.18) it shrinks by about $430. The total moves by 3.9% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,830 jobs in the Burlington area. That makes it the 266th 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% | $21.18 | $23.69 | $27.09 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.66 | $20.35 | $22.91 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.80 | $22.61 | $27.71 | $29.71 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$7,550 to $13,600
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,100 to $18,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,600 to $22,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,300 – $7,800 | $6,900 – $10,400 | $9,500 – $13,000 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,550 – $13,600 | $12,100 – $18,100 | $16,600 – $22,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,800 – $19,400 | $17,300 – $25,900 | $23,800 – $32,400 |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Burlington
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.
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.
Is Burlington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Burlington. Fayetteville is the lowest at about $15,000 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NCthis page | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | |
| Durham, NC15 miles | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +3% |
| Greensboro, NC20 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | level |
| Winston, NC55 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | level |
| Raleigh, NC55 miles | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #230 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, Burlington is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +3% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | +4% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | level |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $8,150 – $24,400 | $16,300 | +8% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +3% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Burlington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Burlington Alamance Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Burlington (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Burlington gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 48 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 | 52 | 30 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 57 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 65 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 70 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Burlington
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and metal roof −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,700 | −9% |
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Vinyl siding in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Burlington?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,550 to $22,700 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,100 to $18,100. 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 Burlington?
About $3.60 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 Burlington or Durham?
Durham is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,500, which is 3% more than Burlington ($15,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $7,000 out of $15,100. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Burlington?
$7,550 to $22,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Burlington is 1% below 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 Burlington?
The BLS median is $23.69 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.18 to $27.09.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Burlington?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,550 to $13,600 and premium work $16,600 to $22,700. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and February 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 Burlington
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.