Vinyl siding cost in Raleigh, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,750 – $23,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #195
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Raleigh, plan on $7,750 to $23,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.70 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.43 an hour in the Raleigh area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Raleigh, NC, standard level
$12,400 to $18,600
About $5.90 to $8.85 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $5,900 | $8,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,400 | $18,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Raleigh, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,200 | 52% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $7,350 | $11,000 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,750 | $15,500 | $23,200 | 100% |
Why Raleigh prices look the way they do
Labor is 48% 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 Raleigh the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Raleigh 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 (98.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Raleigh bid
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.
Raleigh: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Raleigh 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
$7,750 to $13,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,400 to $18,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,000 to $23,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,400 – $7,950 | $7,050 – $10,600 | $9,750 – $13,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,750 – $13,900 | $12,400 – $18,600 | $17,000 – $23,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,100 – $19,900 | $17,700 – $26,500 | $24,300 – $33,200 |
Raleigh 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 Raleigh is 0.88 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.43 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.31 and $29.01 an hour. BLS counts 2,680 of them working in the area, 36.1 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 $21.95 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $23.77 an hour. About 6,360 work in the metro. That is 85.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.31 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $29.02 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 6.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.01 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $790. At the 25th percentile ($21.31) it shrinks by about $540. The total moves by 5.1% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 743,120 jobs in the Raleigh-Cary area. That makes it the 41st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.48% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.31 | $24.43 | $29.01 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.31 | $21.95 | $23.77 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.56 | $24.31 | $29.02 | $29.71 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Climate in Raleigh: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Raleigh Durham Intl Ap (10 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 Raleigh (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Raleigh gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 32 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 34 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 70 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 63 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Raleigh?
Because every project leans on different trades, Raleigh's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and metal roof −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,300 – $30,400 | −7% |
How Raleigh compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Raleigh. Greenville is the lowest at about $15,000 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NCthis page | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | level |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −2% |
| Fayetteville, NC60 miles | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −3% |
| Greenville, NC60 miles | $7,500 – $22,400 | $15,000 | −3% |
| Greensboro, NC75 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −2% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Raleigh comes in at #195 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, Raleigh is 1% above 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 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | level |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | −2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Raleigh's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Raleigh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | −1% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +12% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −1% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $8,100 – $24,200 | $16,200 | +4% |
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Vinyl siding in Raleigh: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Raleigh?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,750 to $23,200 in the Raleigh area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,400 to $18,600. 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh or Durham?
Durham is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,500, which is 0% more than Raleigh ($15,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Raleigh?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $7,350 out of $15,500. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Raleigh?
$7,750 to $23,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Raleigh expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Raleigh is 1% 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 Raleigh?
The BLS median is $24.43 an hour in the Raleigh area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.31 to $29.01.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Raleigh?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,750 to $13,900 and premium work $17,000 to $23,200. 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 Raleigh?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. 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 Raleigh
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.