Vinyl siding cost in Chambersburg, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,950 – $23,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.75 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Chambersburg area: $7,950 to $23,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.43 an hour in the Chambersburg area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Chambersburg, PA, standard level
$12,700 to $19,000
About $6.05 to $9.05 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,750 | $10,100 |
| Labor | $5,900 | $8,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,700 | $19,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Chambersburg, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $8,450 | $12,700 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $7,400 | $11,100 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,950 | $15,900 | $23,800 | 100% |
Where the Chambersburg price comes from
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, Chambersburg wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Chambersburg is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,450 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.6: $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 Chambersburg. The wage table below marks each row.
The best months for vinyl siding in Chambersburg
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Chambersburg 1 Ese (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Chambersburg are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December 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.
Chambersburg gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 31 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and September (4.1 inches in September). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 19 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 | 37 | 23 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 50 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 52 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 45 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 3.5 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Chambersburg 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.
What nearby projects cost in Chambersburg
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Chambersburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+9%) and window replacement lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,700 – $13,500 | +9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $34,400 | +7% |
Who does the work: Chambersburg trade wages
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 Chambersburg the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.43 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $28.77 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 49.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.53 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.13 and $24.90 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 73.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Chambersburg metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $29.52 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.35 and $42.12 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $920 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 5.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Chambersburg has 60,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 287th 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% | $22.57 | $23.43 | $28.77 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.13 | $22.53 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.35 | $29.52 | $42.12 | $29.71 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
How Chambersburg 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 $15,200 to $17,000 across Chambersburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PAthis page | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA45 miles | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +6% |
| Altoona, PA50 miles | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | +4% |
| York, PA55 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +7% |
| Winchester, VA60 miles | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | −4% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | +6% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Chambersburg ranks #163 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Chambersburg is 5% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | +9% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +8% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +7% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +6% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +7% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chambersburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $7,050 – $21,200 | $14,100 | −11% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | −9% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | +9% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Chambersburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Chambersburg. 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
$7,950 to $14,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,700 to $19,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,400 to $23,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,550 – $8,150 | $7,250 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,950 – $14,300 | $12,700 – $19,000 | $17,400 – $23,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,300 – $20,400 | $18,100 – $27,200 | $24,900 – $34,000 |
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Vinyl siding in Chambersburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Chambersburg?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,950 to $23,800 in the Chambersburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,700 to $19,000. 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 Chambersburg?
About $3.75 to $11.50 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 Chambersburg or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,900, which is 0% more than Chambersburg ($15,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chambersburg?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $7,400 out of $15,900. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Chambersburg?
$7,950 to $23,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Chambersburg?
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 Chambersburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chambersburg expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg is 5% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($16,800 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Chambersburg?
The BLS median is $23.43 an hour in the Chambersburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.57 to $28.77.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Chambersburg?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,950 to $14,300 and premium work $17,400 to $23,800. 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 Chambersburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October 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 Chambersburg
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.