Basic
$5.86 – $13 per sq ft
#2 grade tapersawn cedar shakes, single course about 8 in. exposure, natural finish, galvanized nails

Supply and install wood/cedar shake siding per sq ft of wall area, materials and labor.
Wood Shake Siding in Kansas City, Missouri typically costs $6.90 to $16 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 Kansas City are in line with the national average for wood shake siding.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
$5.86 – $13 per sq ft
#2 grade tapersawn cedar shakes, single course about 8 in. exposure, natural finish, galvanized nails
$6.90 – $16 per sq ft
#1 tapersawn cedar shakes with even thickness and straight butts, single course, natural finish, stainless nails
$8.62 – $20 per sq ft
#1 tapersawn cedar shakes factory-stained in a semi-transparent color, single course, stainless nails, cedar corner boards
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.96 – $6.77 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.62 – $5.99 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.79 – $1.80 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.53 – $1.20 | sq ft |
Cedar shake siding in staggered courses on a tall building wall
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Kansas City run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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