Vinyl siding cost in Chattanooga, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,700 – $23,100
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.65 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #199
- 1 = most expensive
Chattanooga homeowners pay roughly $7,700 to $23,100 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.65 to $11 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Chattanooga is 8% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.41 an hour in the Chattanooga area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Chattanooga, TN, standard level
$12,300 to $18,500
About $5.85 to $8.80 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,850 | $8,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,300 | $18,500 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Chattanooga, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,050 | $12,100 | 52% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $7,350 | $11,000 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,700 | $15,400 | $23,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Chattanooga number
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 Chattanooga the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Chattanooga metro is 96.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,050, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.5) and land at $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 Chattanooga. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Chattanooga 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.
Chattanooga: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Chattanooga 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
$7,700 to $13,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,300 to $18,500
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,900 to $23,100
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,400 – $7,900 | $7,050 – $10,600 | $9,700 – $13,200 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,700 – $13,900 | $12,300 – $18,500 | $16,900 – $23,100 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,000 – $19,800 | $17,600 – $26,400 | $24,200 – $33,000 |
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 Chattanooga is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.41 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $29.19 an hour. BLS counts 620 of them working in the area, 23.1 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 $20.80 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $23.48 an hour. About 1,800 work in the metro. That is 67.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Chattanooga metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $28.45 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $35.40 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $830. At the 25th percentile ($22.40) it shrinks by about $350. The total moves by 5.4% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 268,750 jobs in the Chattanooga area. That makes it the 98th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.40 | $24.41 | $29.19 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.64 | $20.80 | $23.48 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $21.74 | $28.45 | $35.40 | $29.71 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Chattanooga?
Because every project leans on different trades, Chattanooga's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and roof replacement −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
Is Chattanooga cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $14,300 to $16,000 across Chattanooga and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TNthis page | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | |
| Dalton, GA35 miles | $7,150 – $21,500 | $14,300 | −7% |
| Huntsville, AL80 miles | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −3% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +1% |
| Gainesville, GA100 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | −5% |
| Nashville, TN105 miles | $8,000 – $24,100 | $16,000 | +4% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Chattanooga comes in at #199 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, Chattanooga is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $8,000 – $24,100 | $16,000 | +4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Chattanooga's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chattanooga against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | +19% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −3% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −5% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Chattanooga
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Chattanooga Lovell Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Chattanooga (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Chattanooga gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 51 | 32 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 64 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
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Vinyl siding in Chattanooga: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Chattanooga?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,700 to $23,100 in the Chattanooga area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,300 to $18,500. 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 Chattanooga?
About $3.65 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 Chattanooga or Dalton?
Dalton is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,300, which is 7% less than Chattanooga ($15,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chattanooga?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $7,350 out of $15,400. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Chattanooga?
$7,700 to $23,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Chattanooga?
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 Chattanooga area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chattanooga expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Chattanooga is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($15,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Chattanooga?
The BLS median is $24.41 an hour in the Chattanooga area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $29.19.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Chattanooga?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,700 to $13,900 and premium work $16,900 to $23,100. 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 Chattanooga?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October 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 Chattanooga
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.