Vinyl siding cost in Richmond, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,700 – $23,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.65 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
Richmond homeowners pay roughly $7,700 to $23,000 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, Richmond is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.94 an hour in the Richmond area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Richmond, VA, standard level
$12,300 to $18,400
About $5.85 to $8.80 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $5,800 | $8,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,300 | $18,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Richmond, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,150 | $12,200 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $7,250 | $10,900 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,700 | $15,400 | $23,000 | 100% |
Where the Richmond price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.94 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Richmond is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Richmond 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 (97.9) and land at $0 to $0.
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 Richmond is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.94 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $28.84 an hour. BLS counts 3,070 of them working in the area, 46.5 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 $20.39 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.21 and $22.61 an hour. About 4,560 work in the metro. That is 69.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.08 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.85 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 9.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $670. At the 25th percentile ($22.42) it shrinks by about $440. The total moves by 4.4% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 660,350 jobs in the Richmond area. That makes it the 45th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.42% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.42 | $24.94 | $28.84 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.21 | $20.39 | $22.61 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $20.85 | $23.08 | $30.00 | $29.71 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Richmond
Because every project leans on different trades, Richmond's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and metal roof −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| 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 | $8,900 – $29,600 | −10% |
Richmond against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $17,200. Lynchburg is the cheapest at $14,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VAthis page | $7,700 – $23,000 | $15,400 | |
| Virginia Beach, VA70 miles | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA75 miles | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +3% |
| Lexington Park, MD80 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | +10% |
| Lynchburg, VA95 miles | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | −3% |
| Washington, DC100 miles | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | +12% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | +5% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Richmond comes in at #202 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, Richmond is 5% 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 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | −4% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | −3% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | −3% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Richmond's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Richmond against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $7,500 – $22,500 | $15,000 | −2% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +1% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $8,100 – $24,200 | $16,200 | +5% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $8,800 – $26,400 | $17,600 | +15% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Richmond
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Richmond 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 Richmond (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Richmond gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 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 | 48 | 29 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 30 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 32 | 3.5 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Richmond 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Richmond
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Richmond 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 $13,800
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,300 to $18,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,900 to $23,000
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 | $7,000 – $10,500 | $9,650 – $13,200 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,700 – $13,800 | $12,300 – $18,400 | $16,900 – $23,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,000 – $19,800 | $17,600 – $26,300 | $24,100 – $32,900 |
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Vinyl siding in Richmond: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Richmond?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,700 to $23,000 in the Richmond area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,300 to $18,400. 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond or Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,300, which is 0% less than Richmond ($15,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Richmond?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $7,250 out of $15,400. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Richmond?
$7,700 to $23,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Richmond?
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 Richmond area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Richmond expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Virginia?
Richmond is 5% 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 Richmond?
The BLS median is $24.94 an hour in the Richmond area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.42 to $28.84.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Richmond?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,700 to $13,800 and premium work $16,900 to $23,000. 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond
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.