Vinyl siding cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,350 – $22,100
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.50 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #263
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Roanoke area: $7,350 to $22,100 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 12% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Roanoke, VA, standard level
$11,800 to $17,700
About $5.60 to $8.40 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,500 | $9,750 |
| Labor | $5,250 | $7,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,800 | $17,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,150 | $12,200 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,300 | $6,600 | $9,850 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,350 | $14,700 | $22,100 | 100% |
Where the Roanoke 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 $22.62 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Roanoke is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Roanoke is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,150 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.6: $0 to $0.
Why two Roanoke quotes can differ
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.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
What nearby projects cost in Roanoke
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Roanoke wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and metal roof lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $29,000 | −12% |
The best months for vinyl siding in Roanoke
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Roanoke Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Roanoke: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Roanoke gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 15 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). The station averages about 30 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 | 47 | 29 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 55 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 67 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 59 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 38 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
Who does the work: Roanoke 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 Roanoke the blend is 0.78.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.62 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $26.78 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 53.9 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 $18.34 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $21.31 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 78.6 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 $22.11 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.43 and $28.27 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 8.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $720 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $590. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Roanoke has 153,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 153rd 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% | $19.19 | $22.62 | $26.78 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.27 | $18.34 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $18.43 | $22.11 | $28.27 | $29.71 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Roanoke
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Roanoke. 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
$7,350 to $13,200
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,800 to $17,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$16,200 to $22,100
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,200 – $7,550 | $6,700 – $10,100 | $9,250 – $12,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,350 – $13,200 | $11,800 – $17,700 | $16,200 – $22,100 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,500 – $18,900 | $16,800 – $25,200 | $23,100 – $31,500 |
Is Roanoke cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Roanoke. Blacksburg comes closest at about $14,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $7,350 – $22,100 | $14,700 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +3% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +8% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | +9% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Roanoke ranks #263 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Roanoke is 9% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | +4% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $7,700 – $23,000 | $15,400 | +4% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +8% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $7,400 – $22,300 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | +3% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $7,450 – $22,400 | $14,900 | +1% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $6,750 – $20,200 | $13,500 | −9% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $7,250 – $21,800 | $14,500 | −1% |
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Vinyl siding in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Roanoke?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,350 to $22,100 in the Roanoke area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,800 to $17,700. 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 Roanoke?
About $3.50 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 Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,800, which is 1% more than Roanoke ($14,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $6,600 out of $14,700. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Roanoke?
$7,350 to $22,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke is 9% 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 Roanoke?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.19 to $26.78.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Roanoke?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,350 to $13,200 and premium work $16,200 to $22,100. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+Is there a bad season to install vinyl siding in Roanoke?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Vinyl siding near Roanoke
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.