Vinyl siding cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,400 – $22,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.55 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #257
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Blacksburg, plan on $7,400 to $22,200 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.55 to $10.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$11,900 to $17,800
About $5.65 to $8.45 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $5,350 | $8,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,900 | $17,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,150 | $12,200 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,350 | $6,700 | $10,000 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,400 | $14,800 | $22,200 | 100% |
Why Blacksburg 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, Blacksburg wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Blacksburg metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,150, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Blacksburg against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Blacksburg. Roanoke is the lowest at about $14,700 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 35 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −1% |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | level |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +2% |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $7,800 – $23,500 | $15,600 | +6% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | +9% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Blacksburg comes in at #257 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, Blacksburg is 8% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | +3% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $7,700 – $23,000 | $15,400 | +4% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +7% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Blacksburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | +6% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | +2% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $7,050 – $21,100 | $14,100 | −5% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | +47% |
Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.87 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.26 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 45.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.03 an hour, 12% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.47 and $22.13 an hour.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.16 an hour, which is 39% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.95 and $21.20 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 5.4 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 ($27.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $760. At the 25th percentile ($19.38) it shrinks by about $600. The total moves by 5.1% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 74,070 jobs in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area. That makes it the 248th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.38 | $22.87 | $27.26 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.47 | $20.03 | $22.13 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.95 | $18.16 | $21.20 | $29.71 | 0.61 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Why two Blacksburg quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Blacksburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Blacksburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and metal roof −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,100 | −11% |
Blacksburg: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Blacksburg 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
$7,400 to $13,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,900 to $17,800
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,300 to $22,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,250 – $7,650 | $6,800 – $10,200 | $9,300 – $12,700 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,400 – $13,300 | $11,900 – $17,800 | $16,300 – $22,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,600 – $19,100 | $16,900 – $25,400 | $23,300 – $31,800 |
Climate in Blacksburg: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Blacksburg Nwso (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Blacksburg (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Blacksburg gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.5 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 42 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 24 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 25 | 3.3 | Workable |
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Vinyl siding in Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Blacksburg?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,400 to $22,200 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,900 to $17,800. 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 Blacksburg?
About $3.55 to $10.50 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 Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,700, which is 1% less than Blacksburg ($14,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $6,700 out of $14,800. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Blacksburg?
$7,400 to $22,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Blacksburg?
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 Blacksburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 8% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($16,100 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.38 to $27.26.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Blacksburg?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,400 to $13,300 and premium work $16,300 to $22,200. 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 Blacksburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. 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 Blacksburg
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.