Basic
$20 – $34 per sq ft
16 oz. flat-lock copper shingles laid in straight courses, cleat-fastened over a weather barrier, copper flashing
How Much Does Copper Siding Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Copper panel or shingle wall cladding installed with flashing, per sq ft of wall.
Copper Siding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $23 to $40 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Copper Siding in Chicago, Illinois
$23 – $40
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for copper siding.
National average: $20 – $35 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$23 – $40 per sq ft
16 oz. copper flat-lock shingles in a staggered pattern, cleat-fastened over a weather barrier, soldered flashing
Premium
$29 – $50 per sq ft
20 oz. copper shingles in a diamond pattern, cleated over a rainscreen gap, soldered flashings at openings
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.63 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.10 – $16 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.57 – $4.49 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.71 – $3 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$15.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$12.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20-$35 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20-$35 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 Copper 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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