InstaBidsHow much does cedar siding cost?
This survey has no wood or cedar siding-specific figure. The figure below covers all "Added or replaced siding" jobs, so read it as context, not as the price of wood or cedar siding alone.
Context: all "Added or replaced siding" jobs
$8,000 was the median homeowner survey figure for data years 2021-2023 in the United States. All hired-out jobs in the AHS category “Added or replaced siding”, across siding materials, reported a typical range (middle half of 342 American Housing Survey data points, the United States, 2021-2023) of $3,000 to $15,000.
Updated 2026-11-03
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| What was measured | Median | Typical range (middle half) |
|---|---|---|
| All hired-out jobs in the AHS category “Added or replaced siding”, across siding materials, reported | a median of $8,000 | the typical range (middle half of 342 American Housing Survey data points, the United States, 2021-2023) was $3,000 to $15,000 |
How measured: hired-out finished jobs, survey-weighted, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, data read 16 October 2026.
These figures are estimates from U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, data years 2021-2023, read 16 October 2026, for the United States. They are not a quote, and they are not a promise of what any contractor on InstaBids will charge. Your price depends on your home, the materials and the contractor. Get written bids before you decide.
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What does the cedar siding cost figure cover?
These figures cover all jobs in the AHS category “Added or replaced siding”, across siding materials; they do not isolate cedar or repair-only work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, AHS 2023 Value Labels, read 16 October 2026.
On InstaBids, specify cedar and whether the work replaces siding or repairs individual boards.
What should cedar siding installation cost include for field cuts?
DOE Building America, in its wood lap siding guidance for rigid foam sheathing: “Prime all field cuts.”
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026.
On InstaBids, describe the treatment of field-cut ends as part of your wood siding scope.
What does cost to install cedar siding include at mitered corners?
DOE Building America, in its wood lap siding guidance for rigid foam sheathing: “Pre-drill holes at mitered corners, near edges and near ends to avoid splitting, if needed.”
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026.
Use InstaBids to describe corner preparation so contractors bid in writing on the same detail.
What should cedar siding prices specify about fastener length?
DOE Building America, in its wood lap siding guidance for rigid foam sheathing: “Make sure the fastener length satisfies the wind pressure ratings requirements for your area.”
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026.
On InstaBids, include the siding attachment details in the scope contractors receive.
What should cedar wood siding prices specify about board movement?
DOE Building America, in its wood lap siding guidance for rigid foam sheathing: “Do not nail overlapping pieces together as this restricts the natural movement of each piece and may cause splitting.”
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026.
On InstaBids, spell out the wood lap attachment method in your siding description.
What should the price of cedar siding scope say about drying?
DOE Building America, in its wood lap siding guidance for rigid foam sheathing: “Use kiln-dried siding for more dimensional stability.”
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026.
On InstaBids, describe the cedar board condition and profile before contractors write their bids.
What wood and cedar siding replacement includes
Where a quote below names a city or county, it is that office's own rule, shown as one example; the permit office for your home may set different rules.
| What the source says | Where it comes from |
|---|---|
| DOE Building America, wood lap siding over rigid foam: “Fasten each piece of siding independently.” | U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026. |
| DOE Building America, wood lap siding over rigid foam: “Use light-colored finish coats to maximize heat reflection and reduce dimensional movement.” | U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026. |
On InstaBids, describe how replacement wood boards will attach and how they will be finished.
Line items a written bid should list
- DOE Building America, wood lap siding over rigid foam: “Fill overdriven nail holes with exterior-grade wood putty specifically designed for filling exterior nail holes.”
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026.
- DOE Building America, wood lap siding over rigid foam: “Hand nailing is preferred.”
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 3 November 2026.
On InstaBids, include nail-hole treatment and the nailing method in your cedar siding scope.
How to compare written bids like for like
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DOE Building America, wall drainage guidance: “House wrap and flashing must be properly integrated to create a continuous drainage plane.”
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, read 2 November 2026.
On InstaBids, compare written cedar siding bids for the same drainage details before choosing who gets your number.
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Sources for the figures on this page
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/ahs/data/2023/ahs-2023-public-use-file--puf-.html, read 16 October 2026. U.S. government work; no endorsement implied.
- U.S. Census Bureau, AHS 2023 Value Labels, www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/ahs/2023/AHS 2023 Value Labels Package.zip, read 16 October 2026.
- U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/continuous-rigid-insulation-sheathing, read 3 November 2026.
- U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Solution Center, basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/flashing-bottom-exterior-walls, read 2 November 2026.