Basic
$4.40 – $9.78 per sq ft
Smooth-finish aluminum lap siding in standard colors, J-channel, outside corners and starter strip
How Much Does Aluminum Panel Siding Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install aluminum panel or lap siding on house walls including trim, J-channel and corners, excluding old siding removal.
Aluminum Panel Siding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $5.18 to $12 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Aluminum Panel Siding in Chicago, Illinois
$5.18 – $12
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for aluminum panel siding.
National average: $4.50 – $10 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.18 – $12 per sq ft
Woodgrain-embossed aluminum lap siding with foam backer, standard colors, matching J-channel and corner posts
Premium
$6.47 – $14 per sq ft
Heavier-gauge woodgrain aluminum siding with insulated backer, wider color range, matching corner posts and wrapped window trim
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.16 – $4.82 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.04 – $4.55 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.59 – $1.28 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.39 – $0.86 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Aluminum Panel Siding photo examples
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.02-$4.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.57-$3.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.55-$1.20 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.36-$0.80 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Aluminum Panel Siding, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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