Vinyl siding cost in Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,050 – $24,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.85 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $16,800
- Metros covered
- 8
Across Virginia, new vinyl siding costs about $8,050 to $24,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% below the US figure of $16,800. Carpenters earn a median $26.77 an hour in Virginia (US: $29.12).
Inside Virginia, the metros we cover range from $14,700 (Roanoke) to $15,800 (Charlottesville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Virginia (statewide), standard level
$12,900 to $19,300
About $6.15 to $9.20 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,750 | $10,100 |
| Labor | $6,150 | $9,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,900 | $19,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $8,450 | $12,600 | 52% |
| Labor | $3,850 | $7,650 | $11,500 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,050 | $16,100 | $24,200 | 100% |
When Virginia weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Virginia is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Virginia Beach has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Virginia at 12 months; Harrisonburg has the shortest at 11 (February through December). Rainfall runs from 39 inches a year in Harrisonburg to 48 inches in Charlottesville.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 32 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Richmond | 29 | 90 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Roanoke | 29 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Charlottesville | 28 | 84 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| Lynchburg | 25 | 85 | 44 | 12: all year |
| Blacksburg | 22 | 82 | 43 | 11: February through December |
| Winchester | 24 | 86 | 41 | 11: February through December |
| Harrisonburg | 23 | 86 | 39 | 11: February through December |
Virginia metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $16,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,100 sq ft of wall) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | −2% |
| Richmond, VA | $7,700 – $23,000 | $15,400 | −5% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | −5% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −5% |
| Winchester, VA | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | −6% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | −8% |
| Blacksburg, VA | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | −8% |
| Roanoke, VA | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −9% |
Basic, standard or premium: Virginia prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$8,050 to $14,500
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,900 to $19,300
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,700 to $24,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,600 – $8,300 | $7,350 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $13,800 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,050 – $14,500 | $12,900 – $19,300 | $17,700 – $24,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,500 – $20,700 | $18,400 – $27,600 | $25,300 – $34,500 |
Wages behind the Virginia number
Virginia's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.91 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $26.77 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $29.49 an hour. About 20,460 work in the state. 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 $20.94 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $22.86 an hour. BLS counts 25,830 of them working in the state, 62.9 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 $25.10 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.45 and $30.48 an hour. About 4,520 work in the state. That is 11.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($29.49 an hour) would add about $470 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.34) would take off about $770. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,109,320 jobs across Virginia (May 2025), which is 2.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.34 | $26.77 | $29.49 | $29.12 | 0.92 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.80 | $20.94 | $22.86 | $22.66 | 0.92 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $21.45 | $25.10 | $30.48 | $29.71 | 0.84 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Virginia
Each project weights the trades differently, so Virginia's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, window replacement is level and roof replacement −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $15,000 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,500 | −7% |
Why two Virginia quotes can differ
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.
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.
How Virginia compares with nearby states
Virginia ranks 30 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl siding, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $21,900 and the cheapest Arkansas at $14,500, both for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint. Virginia sits at $16,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $8,800 – $26,400 | $17,600 | +9% |
| Maryland | 150 miles away | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | +7% |
| Delaware | 170 miles away | $8,150 – $24,400 | $16,300 | +1% |
| North Carolina | 180 miles away | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −5% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 miles away | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | +4% |
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Vinyl siding in Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Virginia?
$8,050 to $24,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Virginia is cheapest for vinyl siding?
Roanoke at about $14,700 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). The priciest is Charlottesville at $15,800.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Virginia than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $16,100 against $16,800 for 2,100 sq ft of wall at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Virginia?
About 48% ($7,650). Materials are 52%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $26.77 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.34 to $29.49.
+Where does Virginia rank for vinyl siding costs?
30th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $16,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Virginia?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,050 to $14,500 and premium work $17,700 to $24,200. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Does the season matter for vinyl siding in Virginia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Virginia metros we cover, Virginia Beach has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Vinyl siding by city in Virginia
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.