Basic
$6.85 – $16 per sq ft
#2 grade tapersawn cedar shakes, single course about 8 in. exposure, natural finish, galvanized nails
How Much Does Wood Shake Siding Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install wood/cedar shake siding per sq ft of wall area, materials and labor.
Wood Shake Siding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $8.05 to $18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Shake Siding in Chicago, Illinois
$8.05 – $18
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for wood shake siding.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.05 – $18 per sq ft
#1 tapersawn cedar shakes with even thickness and straight butts, single course, natural finish, stainless nails
Premium
$10 – $23 per sq ft
#1 tapersawn cedar shakes factory-stained in a semi-transparent color, single course, stainless nails, cedar corner boards
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.37 – $7.70 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.19 – $7.28 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.90 – $2.05 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.60 – $1.37 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Wood Shake Siding photo examples
Cedar shake siding in staggered courses on a tall building wall
Photo: EgorovaSvetlana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.28 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
- How Much Does Cedar Shake and Shingle Siding Cost? | HomeServe, HomeServe, 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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