Basic
$6.48 – $15 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $7.63 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.
Prices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for wood shake siding.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
$6.48 – $15 per sq ft
#2 grade tapersawn cedar shakes, single course about 8 in. exposure, natural finish, galvanized nails
$7.63 – $17 per sq ft
#1 tapersawn cedar shakes with even thickness and straight butts, single course, natural finish, stainless nails
$9.53 – $22 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 | $3.24 – $7.42 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.94 – $6.72 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.87 – $1.98 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.58 – $1.32 | sq ft |
Cedar shake siding in staggered courses on a tall building wall
Photo: EgorovaSvetlana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Minneapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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