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Siding in Chicago, IL

Compare 4 local siding pros. Typical service: $5–$12.

Top Siding Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Heritage Contractors

    5.0★ (126 reviews)

    5.0★ from 126 reviews

    +17738870268Website

  2. 2.Roofing Coats Inc | Siding & Gutters Pros

    4.9★ (73 reviews)

    4.9★ from 73 reviews

    +13129739703Website

  3. 3.Stewart Roofing

    4.4★ (63 reviews)

    4.4★ from 63 reviews

    +17732641754Website

  4. 4.CG Master Remodelers

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13122135703

Siding Cost in Chicago

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Vinyl siding, installed$5–$12/sq ft
Whole-house vinyl siding$10,624–$31,872/job
Siding repair$398–$1,992/job

Siding prices in Chicago run about 33% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Chicago, rated 4.8★ on average across 264 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling siding.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

  • Illinois has no statewide handyman or general contractor license; licensing and registration are municipal
  • Chicago and many suburbs require local contractor registration for permitted work
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No state handyman license; local contractor licensing

Sources: idfpr.illinois.gov

Siding FAQs for Chicago

How much does siding cost in Chicago?

Vinyl siding in Chicago typically runs $5-$12 per square foot installed; fiber cement and wood cost more.

How many siding contractors serve Chicago?

We track 4 siding contractors serving Chicago.

Is siding installation in Chicago more expensive than average?

Exterior carpentry labor in Chicago runs about +32.8% versus the national average.

Does a siding contractor in IL need a license?

In IL, Illinois has no statewide handyman or general contractor license; licensing and registration are municipal. A full re-side in Chicago usually needs a building permit; patch repairs often do not.

Which siding holds up to the weather in Chicago?

With about 39.09 inches of rain a year and winter lows near 18F in Chicago, moisture management behind the siding matters as much as the siding itself.

Does siding fade in Chicago summers?

Summer highs near 84F in Chicago favor UV-stable vinyl colors or painted fiber cement; dark vinyl can warp in direct sun.

How many quotes should I get for siding in Chicago?

Three is typical; with 4 siding contractors serving Chicago, ask each for the per-square-foot price and what trim and house wrap are included.

When is the best time to install siding in Chicago?

Mild, dry weeks are best; vinyl gets brittle below freezing, and Chicago winter lows average around 18F.