Basic
$0.52 – $1.30 per sq ft
Woven polyolefin housewrap lapped shingle-style, fastened with cap staples, seams taped, cut and folded into window openings
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How Much Does Housewrap Cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Install a synthetic housewrap weather-resistive barrier (Tyvek-type) with taped seams over wall sheathing, per sq ft of wall, materials and labor.
Housewrap in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $0.61 to $1.53 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Housewrap in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$0.61 – $1.53
per sq ftPrices in Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for housewrap.
National average: $0.60 – $1.50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$0.61 – $1.53 per sq ft
Non-woven spun-bonded housewrap, cap-nailed, all seams and laps taped, window and door openings flashed with self-adhered tape
Premium
$0.76 – $1.91 per sq ft
Drainable textured housewrap that leaves a drainage gap behind siding, cap-nailed, seams taped, openings flashed with self-adhered tape
Cost Breakdown in Philadelphia
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.26 – $0.67 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.23 – $0.58 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.07 – $0.16 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.05 – $0.12 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Philadelphia local market conditions.
Housewrap photo examples
New house with dark weather-resistive barrier, window openings and balcony
Photo: Giles Douglas · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisMulti-story building wrapped in housewrap around window openings
Photo: Scott Ehardt · Public domain · Source
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Cost Factors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.27-$0.69 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.21-$0.52 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.07-$0.17 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.05-$0.12 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs11.0% above avg
Labor costs in Philadelphia run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Tyvek & House Wrap Calculator | CalcForDIY, CalcForDIY, 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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