Basic
$4.65 – $15 per sq ft
Number 2 grade cedar sidewall shingles, single-coursed, galvanized nails, house wrap
How Much Does Cedar Shingle Siding Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install cedar shingle siding on exterior walls, per square foot of wall, tear-off extra.
Cedar Shingle Siding in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $5.47 to $18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Cedar Shingle Siding in Boston, Massachusetts
$5.47 – $18
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for cedar shingle siding.
National average: $5 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.47 – $18 per sq ft
Number 1 grade clear cedar sidewall shingles, single-coursed, stainless nails, house wrap
Premium
$6.84 – $22 per sq ft
Number 1 rebutted-and-rejointed shingles, factory prestained, rainscreen mat over house wrap, stainless nails
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.25 – $7.20 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.22 – $7.11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.60 – $1.92 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.40 – $1.28 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cedar Shingle Siding photo examples
Close-up of weathered cedar shingle siding in staggered courses
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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.25-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.75-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($5-$16 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($5-$16 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cedar Shingle Siding Cost Per Square Foot 2026 | New England Metal Roof, New England Metal Roof, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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