Basic
$4.02 – $8.55 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. smooth hardboard lap siding over house wrap, standard corner trim, flashing behind butt joints, joints caulked

Install primed hardboard (Masonite-type) lap siding with trim on an exterior wall, per sq ft of wall, materials and labor.
Hardboard Siding in Honolulu, Hawaii typically costs $4.73 to $10 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 Honolulu are 21.0% higher than the national average for hardboard siding.
National average: $4 – $8.50 per sq ft
$4.02 – $8.55 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. smooth hardboard lap siding over house wrap, standard corner trim, flashing behind butt joints, joints caulked
$4.73 – $10 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. cedar-texture hardboard lap with flashing behind butt joints, matching corner trim, all joints sealed
$5.92 – $13 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. hardboard lap with flashed joints, wider trim at corners and windows, all cut ends primed and sealed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.02 – $4.29 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.82 – $3.86 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.54 – $1.14 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.36 – $0.76 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Honolulu run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local hardboard siding contractors in Honolulu for personalized quotes based on your specific project.