Basic
$6.85 – $15 per sq ft
Painted steel shake-profile siding panels in a solid color over house wrap, matching steel J-channel and corner trim
How Much Does Steel Shingle Siding Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Steel shingle/shake-profile (or steel lap) siding installed on exterior walls, including trim, priced per square foot of wall.
Steel Shingle Siding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $8.05 to $17 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Steel Shingle Siding in Chicago, Illinois
$8.05 – $17
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for steel shingle siding.
National average: $7 – $15 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.05 – $17 per sq ft
Heavier painted steel shake-profile panels with embossed woodgrain texture, wider steel corner posts and window trim
Premium
$10 – $22 per sq ft
Heavier steel shake-profile panels in a multi-tone printed woodgrain finish, insulated backer, wide steel corner and window trim
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.37 – $7.22 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.19 – $6.83 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.90 – $1.93 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.60 – $1.28 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$6.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$5.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.20 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
References
- Opple House: How much does steel siding cost, opplehouse.com, 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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