Siding Installation Cost in Illinois (2026)
$3.00–$16.00per sq ft installedtypical 1,500 sq ft of vinyl siding: $4,860–$25,920updated November 2026
Siding is priced per square foot of wall surface, installed. Vinyl is the baseline; fiber cement (James Hardie) runs 40–80% more and wood/stone veneer higher still. Wall area = perimeter × height minus doors and windows — the calculator does that math for you.
Cost calculator — in Illinois
Standard vinyl
$4,180
≈ $3.00 per sq ft installed
Premium vinyl / insulated
$9,752
≈ $7.00 per sq ft installed
Fiber cement or engineered wood
$22,291
≈ $16.00 per sq ft installed
Estimate covers 1,393.2 sq ft (includes 8% waste) × per sq ft installed.
Of the mid-range estimate: $4,876 labor · $4,876 materials (typical split)
Common add-ons not in the base price
- Old siding removaladd $0.5–2 per sq ft
- House wrap / insulation boardadd $1–3 per sq ft
- Soffit, fascia, trimadd $2–6 per linear ft
Price ranges we use
Prices updated November 2026| Tier | Unit price | Typical job (1,500 sq ft of vinyl siding) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard vinyl | $3.00 per sq ft installed | $4,860 |
| Premium vinyl / insulated | $7.00 per sq ft installed | $11,340 |
| Fiber cement or engineered wood | $16.00 per sq ft installed | $25,920 |
Typical split: ~50% labor / 50% materials.
Baseline: vinyl siding, installed. Chicago tiers come straight from the Angi Chicago guide ($4-$21/sqft installed; standard panels $4-$7, premium styles like insulated and Dutch lap $16-$21; contractors $65-$100/hr). Naperville and Springfield derive from HomeYou standardized jobs at roughly $3-$4/sqft for basic panels. Sanity override: the state low tier sits at $3/sqft, just under the default $4 floor, because basic vinyl in downstate markets genuinely quotes at that level on both HomeYou city pages; Chicago work never goes that low.
Sourced from 2+ independent guides. Cross-checked against at least two independent 2025–2026 cost guides.
Sources
- Angi vinyl siding installation cost Chicago IL ($4-$21/sqft installed; standard $4-$7; avg job $12,197) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
- HomeYou vinyl siding installation cost Naperville IL ($3-$4/sqft on std 1,602 sqft job; vinyl $2-$7/sqft) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
- HomeYou vinyl siding installation cost Springfield IL ($3-$4/sqft on std 1,602 sqft job) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
- Angi vinyl siding installation cost national guide (avg job $12,304; $6,370-$18,377) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual prices vary by project details — always confirm with on-site quotes from licensed contractors.
Siding Installation prices across Illinois metros
Published prices are usually city-level — the state range above is aggregated from these metros.
Chicago
$4.00–$16.00 per sq ft installed
Naperville
$3.50–$11.00 per sq ft installed
Springfield
$3.00–$10.00 per sq ft installed
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Frequently asked questions
How much does siding installation cost in Illinois?
In Illinois, expect $3.00–$16.00 per sq ft installed. A 1,500 sq ft of vinyl siding typically runs $4,860–$25,920, with most projects landing near $11,340.
Is siding installation more expensive in Illinois than the national average?
No — Illinois runs about 12% below the national average ($7.00 vs $8.00 per sq ft installed).
How much of the siding installation price is labor vs materials?
Typically about 50% of the total goes to labor and 50% to materials. Labor share climbs on smaller or more complex jobs and in high-cost metros.
How can I pay less for siding installation?
Get at least three itemized quotes — spreads of 20%+ between contractors are common. Schedule work in the off-season (late fall through winter for most exterior projects), bundle neighboring projects together, and keep finishes at mid-range: upgrades on visible surfaces give the best value per dollar.