Illinois cost guide
Siding replacement cost in Illinois
In Illinois, siding replacement prices run above the national average — whether you're in Chicago, Aurora, or Naperville. Here's what a complete, permitted job should cost, and how to tell whether the quote in your hand is fair.
Typical Illinois range
$13,000 – $41,000
Vinyl runs roughly $6–$13 per sq. ft.; fiber cement $10–$20 per sq. ft.
Included at this price: Removal, house wrap, trim, flashing, disposal, and permits.
Illinois prices by project type
| Project | Illinois range | Unit check |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $10,800 – $28,100 | Vinyl commonly runs $6–$13 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Fiber cement (James Hardie and similar) | $19,400 – $56,200 | Fiber cement commonly runs $10–$20 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Wood or engineered wood siding | $17,300 – $51,800 | Wood and LP-style products commonly run $9–$18 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Stucco or EIFS | $15,100 – $48,600 | Three-coat stucco commonly runs $9–$20 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Siding repair or partial wall | $900 – $6,500 | Partial replacement is typically priced per wall or per square. |
Reviewed 2026. Editorial benchmarks from public cost surveys (Zonda Media / Remodeling magazine, Houzz, Angi / HomeAdvisor), adjusted by a state construction-cost index. Not a bid, appraisal, or licensed estimating data.
What a common size costs in Illinois
Vinyl siding, installed: $6–$13 per sq. ft. of wall area, adjusted for Illinois construction costs.
| Size | Illinois estimate |
|---|---|
| 1,500 sq. ft. | $9,700 – $21,100 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $13,000 – $28,100 |
| 2,500 sq. ft. | $16,200 – $35,100 |
| 3,000 sq. ft. | $19,400 – $42,100 |
Per-unit rate from the public cost guides cited above, multiplied by size and the Illinois construction-cost index. Access, demolition, repairs, and permits can add to it — this is a benchmark, not a bid.
Red flags in Illinois siding replacement quotes
- House wrap or weather-resistive barrier — brand and whether it is included
- Trim, corners, and J-channel material and color
- Window and door flashing details
- Rot and sheathing repair priced per unit before demolition
- Insulation or furring behind the siding
Commonly missing line items: weather-resistive barrier, window head and sill flashing, rot repair allowance, disposal of old siding, caulking and paint touch-up.
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