Basic
$3.33 – $7.08 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. smooth hardboard lap siding over house wrap, standard corner trim, flashing behind butt joints, joints caulked
How Much Does Hardboard Siding Cost in Portland, Maine?
Install primed hardboard (Masonite-type) lap siding with trim on an exterior wall, per sq ft of wall, materials and labor.
Hardboard Siding in Portland, Maine typically costs $3.92 to $8.33 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Hardboard Siding in Portland, Maine
$3.92 – $8.33
per sq ftPrices in Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for hardboard siding.
National average: $4 – $8.50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.92 – $8.33 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. cedar-texture hardboard lap with flashing behind butt joints, matching corner trim, all joints sealed
Premium
$4.90 – $10 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. hardboard lap with flashed joints, wider trim at corners and windows, all cut ends primed and sealed
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.75 – $3.72 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.40 – $2.97 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.47 – $0.99 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.31 – $0.66 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Portland, Maine
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.80-$3.83 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.40-$2.97 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.48-$1.02 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.32-$0.68 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost of Hardboard Siding in the U.S., adnanpaintingandremodeling.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Hardboard Siding Price Guide, oneanddoneprep.com, 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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