Basic
$6.04 – $11 per sq ft
No. 2 grade cypress lap siding with visible knots, house wrap, hot-dip galvanized nails, left unfinished

Install cypress wood lap or board siding on a house exterior, materials and labor, per square foot of wall (finish extra).
Cypress Siding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $7.11 to $13 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 Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for cypress siding.
National average: $6 – $11 per sq ft
$6.04 – $11 per sq ft
No. 2 grade cypress lap siding with visible knots, house wrap, hot-dip galvanized nails, left unfinished
$7.11 – $13 per sq ft
Select-grade cypress lap siding with few small knots, house wrap, stainless nails, left unfinished
$8.89 – $16 per sq ft
Clear-grade tight-grain cypress lap siding, house wrap with rainscreen battens, stainless nails, left unfinished
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.14 – $4.28 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.90 – $6.50 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.54 – $1.07 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.54 – $1.07 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local cypress siding contractors in Chicago for personalized quotes based on your specific project.