Basic
$5.86 – $13 per sq ft
Number 2 grade cedar sidewall shakes, single-coursed, galvanized nails, house wrap

Supply and install cedar shake siding on exterior walls, per square foot of wall, tear-off extra.
Cedar Shake Siding in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $6.90 to $15 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 Columbus are in line with the national average for cedar shake siding.
National average: $7 – $15 per sq ft
$5.86 – $13 per sq ft
Number 2 grade cedar sidewall shakes, single-coursed, galvanized nails, house wrap
$6.90 – $15 per sq ft
Number 1 grade cedar sidewall shakes with straight edges, stainless nails, house wrap
$8.62 – $18 per sq ft
Number 1 rebutted-and-rejointed shakes over house wrap and rainscreen mat, stainless nails, factory prestained
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.96 – $6.35 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.62 – $5.62 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.79 – $1.69 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.53 – $1.13 | sq ft |

Weathered cedar shake siding covering an exterior wall with a downspout
Photo: EgorovaSvetlana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local cedar shake siding contractors in Columbus for personalized quotes based on your specific project.