Cedar shingle siding cost: 2026 Installed Price Calculator
Mike Martin, MA CSL, is the founder and construction cost editor of RemodelingExpense. His residential construction experience informs the site’s cost research, calculators, and homeowner project guidance.
Cedar shingle siding cost runs about $11 – $20 per square foot installed, so a typical 1,000 square foot project lands around $11,000 – $20,000. The final price depends on cedar grade, exposure, straight-course layout, sidewall spacing, gables, dormers, corner boards, finish type, and local labor rates.
Cedar shingle siding is a specific type of wood siding that uses uniform cedar shingles instead of long boards or thicker rustic shakes. It usually costs less than cedar shake siding, but still needs careful layout, spacing, flashing, and finish work.
Enter your ZIP code and square footage to estimate your project.
Not sure what square footage to enter? Use the outside wall area being covered, not indoor living space. If you are pricing gables, dormers, or accent walls only, measure just those sections.
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Cedar Shingle Siding Cost Calculator
Cedar shingle siding cost depends on uniform cedar shingles, straight-course layout, exposure, sidewall spacing, clear or knotty grade, perfection shingles, gables, dormers, corner boards, finish, and local labor rates.
Your estimated cost
For 1,000 sq. ft.
$11,000 – $20,000
About $11 – $20 per sq. ft.
Get Free Local Quotes| Cost item | Low estimate | High estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Material | $5,000 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $6,000 | $11,500 |
| Estimated installed cost | $11,000 | $20,000 |
| Installed cost per sq. ft. | $11 | $20 |
Why your price may change
- Local labor rates vary.
- Material quality affects the price.
- Old material removal, repairs, permits, or code updates can add cost.
- Hard-to-reach areas, complex layouts, rush jobs, or premium contractors may cost more.
Estimate includes local labor adjustments and may differ slightly from rounded national cost examples.
Cedar Shingle Siding Cost vs Value
Cedar Shingle Siding may recover about 55%–72% of its cost.
Bottom line: Cedar shingle siding can add clean natural wood curb appeal, but the value depends on grade, exposure, finish, maintenance, and whether the home benefits from a cedar shingle look.
Worth it: Gables, dormers, accent walls, coastal-style homes, higher-end exteriors, and homes where uniform cedar shingles fit the design.
Skip it: Homes where low maintenance or the lowest siding price matters more than natural cedar appearance.
ROI ranges are planning estimates and should not be treated as an appraisal. This is only an estimate. Real resale value depends on your home, neighborhood, market, project quality, and buyer demand.
Contractor Reality Check
Cedar shingle siding looks clean when the courses are straight, the exposure is consistent, and the corners are planned before the first course goes on. Small mistakes show quickly on gables and front elevations.
My rule of thumb: ask how the crew handles exposure, sidewall spacing, and corner details before comparing shingle siding bids.
What to Confirm Before You Sign
A good quote is easy to read. If any of these are missing or vague, ask before you commit:
- Product type: confirm cedar shingles, perfection shingles, or another uniform sidewall product.
- Grade: ask if the shingles are clear, knotty, edge grain, or a lower grade.
- Exposure: confirm how much of each shingle will show after overlap.
- Layout: ask if the installation uses straight courses, staggered courses, or decorative patterns.
- Corners: confirm whether corners use woven shingles, corner boards, or another trim detail.
- Finish: ask if the price includes stain, paint, weathering oil, or unfinished cedar.
- Buffer: budget an extra 10% to 20% for waste, gables, trim repairs, or finish upgrades.
Surprise Costs That Move the Price
These are the items that push a cedar shingle siding quote above the basic price range, and roughly what they add.
| Item | Why It Adds Cost | Typical Add |
|---|---|---|
| Premium cedar grade | Clear or edge-grain shingles cost more than lower-grade material | $2 – $6 per sq. ft. |
| Gables and dormers | Small angled sections require more cuts, staging, and layout time | $500 – $2,500+ |
| Decorative courses | Patterns and accent details take longer than simple straight courses | $1 – $4 per sq. ft. |
| Woven corners | Corner details take more skill and labor than simple trim boards | $300 – $1,500+ |
| Stain or finish | Cedar needs a protective finish unless the homeowner wants natural weathering | $1.50 – $5 per sq. ft. |
| Old siding removal | Tear-off adds labor, disposal, and repair risk | $1 – $2 per sq. ft. |
Cedar Shingle Siding Cost by Type
| Type | Installed Cost per sq. ft. | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard cedar shingles | $11 – $17 | Clean sidewall siding and accent areas |
| Perfection shingles | $12 – $20 | Gables, dormers, and classic uniform courses |
| Clear cedar shingles | $14 – $20 | Premium visible walls and higher-end exteriors |
| Stained cedar shingles | $13 – $20 | Natural wood curb appeal |
| Cedar shingle repair areas | Varies by project | Replacing damaged sections only |
Cedar Shingle Siding Cost by Project Size
The larger the project, the more cedar shingles, trim, flashing, finish, staging, waste, and labor the job needs. These examples use estimated siding square footage, not indoor living space.
| Project Size | Estimated Installed Cost |
|---|---|
| 500 sq. ft. | $5,500 – $10,000 |
| 1,000 sq. ft. | $11,000 – $20,000 |
| 1,500 sq. ft. | $16,500 – $30,000 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $22,000 – $40,000 |
| 2,500 sq. ft. | $27,500 – $50,000 |
Is Cedar Shingle Siding Worth It?
Cedar shingle siding is worth it when the home benefits from clean natural wood siding, classic gable details, dormers, coastal style, or a higher-end exterior.
It may not be worth it if low maintenance or the lowest siding price matters most. Fiber cement, engineered wood, or vinyl shingle-style siding can cost less to own over time.
References – Cedar Shingle Siding Cost
- Installation Reference: Cedar Shake and Shingle Sidewall Manual
- Material Pricing: Cedar Wood Shingle Siding, Home Depot
- Material Pricing: Cedar Siding and Exterior Materials, Lowe’s
- Product Reference: Western Red Cedar Siding Grades
- Labor Wage Data: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Labor Burden Data: Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Last Updated: 6/19/26
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