Basic
$3.56 – $7.56 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. smooth hardboard lap siding over house wrap, standard corner trim, flashing behind butt joints, joints caulked

Install primed hardboard (Masonite-type) lap siding with trim on an exterior wall, per sq ft of wall, materials and labor.
Hardboard Siding in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $4.19 to $8.90 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for hardboard siding.
National average: $4 – $8.50 per sq ft
$3.56 – $7.56 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. smooth hardboard lap siding over house wrap, standard corner trim, flashing behind butt joints, joints caulked
$4.19 – $8.90 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. cedar-texture hardboard lap with flashing behind butt joints, matching corner trim, all joints sealed
$5.23 – $11 per sq ft
Primed 7/16 in. hardboard lap with flashed joints, wider trim at corners and windows, all cut ends primed and sealed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.89 – $4.02 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.46 – $3.09 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.50 – $1.07 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.34 – $0.71 | sq ft |
Connect with local hardboard siding contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.