Question 1

How much does wood shake siding cost to install?

Accepted Answer

National baseline, before Portland adjustments: Wood Shake Siding typically costs $7.00-$16.00 per square foot. Your final price depends on project size, site conditions, and finish level.

Question 2

What's the difference in price between cedar and other types of wood shake?

Accepted Answer

National baseline, before Portland adjustments: Wood Shake Siding typically costs $7.00-$16.00 per sq ft. Your final price depends on project size, site conditions, and finish level.

Question 3

How much does it cost to remove old wood shake siding?

Accepted Answer

National baseline, before Portland adjustments: Wood Shake Siding runs $7.00-$16.00 per sq ft. Standard products and easy access keep a job near $7.00; premium materials, tear-out, or hard-to-reach work push it toward $16.00. Compare at least three itemized quotes against that range.

Question 4

Are there extra costs for wood shake siding installation?

Accepted Answer

National baseline, before Portland adjustments: The $7.00-$16.00 per sq ft range for Wood Shake Siding covers materials, labor, supplies, and equipment. Expect delivery to be quoted separately, so ask for them as line items.

Question 5

Can I install wood shake siding myself to save money?

Accepted Answer

National baseline, before Portland adjustments: Labor is about 35% of the $7.00-$16.00 per sq ft cost of Wood Shake Siding ($2.45-$5.60), so doing it yourself saves roughly that. You still pay $3.15-$7.20 for materials, plus tools, and mistakes cost more to fix than the labor saved.

Component	Category	Price Range	Unit
Materials	material	$3.06 – $6.98	sq ft
Labor	labor	$2.45 – $5.60	sq ft
Supplies & Other	supplies	$0.81 – $1.86	sq ft
Equipment & Disposal	equipment	$0.54 – $1.24	sq ft

How Much Does Wood Shake Siding Cost in Portland, Maine?

$6.86 – $16

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