Basic
$5.58 – $12 per sq ft
Number 2 grade cedar sidewall shakes, single-coursed, galvanized nails, house wrap

Supply and install cedar shake siding on exterior walls, per square foot of wall, tear-off extra.
Cedar Shake Siding in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $6.57 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.
Prices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for cedar shake siding.
National average: $7 – $15 per sq ft
$5.58 – $12 per sq ft
Number 2 grade cedar sidewall shakes, single-coursed, galvanized nails, house wrap
$6.57 – $14 per sq ft
Number 1 grade cedar sidewall shakes with straight edges, stainless nails, house wrap
$8.21 – $18 per sq ft
Number 1 rebutted-and-rejointed shakes over house wrap and rainscreen mat, stainless nails, factory prestained
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.06 – $6.55 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.16 – $4.62 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.81 – $1.75 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.54 – $1.16 | sq ft |

Weathered cedar shake siding covering an exterior wall with a downspout
Photo: EgorovaSvetlana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local cedar shake siding contractors in Charlotte for personalized quotes based on your specific project.