Basic
$4.79 – $12 per sq ft
Knotty cedar tongue-and-groove planks, blind-nailed, butt-joined trim
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How Much Does Cedar Paneling Cost in Charlotte, North Carolina?
Supply and install cedar plank or tongue-and-groove paneling on interior walls, per square foot of wall.
Cedar Paneling in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $5.63 to $14 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 Paneling in Charlotte, North Carolina
$5.63 – $14
per sq ftPrices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for cedar paneling.
National average: $6 – $15 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.63 – $14 per sq ft
Select tight-knot cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, blind-nailed, cedar corner and base trim
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$7.04 – $18 per sq ft
Clear western red cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, end-matched, mitered cedar trim at corners and base
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Cost Breakdown in Charlotte
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.62 – $6.55 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.85 – $4.62 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.70 – $1.75 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.47 – $1.16 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Charlotte local market conditions.
Design styles
See how cedar paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Charlotte style: Southern transitional with modern accents
Charlotte's new-build market is transitional: classic proportions, neutral palettes, shaker cabinetry and warm wood, with modern accents in lighting and hardware. It is less formal than Atlanta and less coastal than Charleston.
Photos of the styles Charlotte draws from.
Built from
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Full Circle Interior Design · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Transitional dining room
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Transitional dining room
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Transitional living room
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Transitional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Allison Babcock Design · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Ambiente Design Studio · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Archetype Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Charlotte, North Carolina
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.70-$6.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$5.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$1.20 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% below avg
Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cedar Wood Plank Wall: Cost, Installation | Woodworking Advisor, Woodworking Advisor, retrieved Nov 2026
- Cedar Wood Cladding Prices 2026 | One and Done Prep, One and Done Prep, 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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