What Siding Costs in DeKalb: Estimate and Top-Rated Pros

The estimate above prices DeKalb siding the same way no matter who installs it. Below it sit 8 contractors this page ranks by Google review, since this site doesn't have enough of a license file for DeKalb yet.

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Estimated cost in DeKalb

Estimated cost in DeKalb, IL
Project	National range	DeKalb estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding	$5,950 to $21,600	$6,750 to $24,400
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding	$8,950 to $24,600	$10,100 to $27,800
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim	$11,000 to $34,100	$12,500 to $38,600

For Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, the labor portion of each range (near 40%) tracks local pay for this trade, while materials stay at national prices.^[2] Build your own estimate →

$38.68median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

What siding contractors earn near DeKalb

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN's carpenters post a median wage of $38.68 an hour against a $29.12 national median, a 33% above difference by BLS's count.

We fold that $38.68 figure directly into the DeKalb estimate above, instead of showing a flat national number and calling it a day.

U.S. median $29.12/hr

Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (May 2025).

1976median year homes were built

What's typical in DeKalb

40,443 residents live in DeKalb, where the housing stock skews toward homes built around 1976.

Older stock in DeKalb County usually needs a prior layer fully removed before new material goes up, which the estimate above prices as its own line item.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, table-based Summary File (2024 table-based Summary File) (2024 table-based Summary File).

8 top-rated siding contractors near DeKalb

A business's star rating counts for more once a pile of reviews backs it up, and for less on just a few, which is the math behind this order. That math doesn't check anyone's license, so ask the contractor directly for their license or registration number.

Responsive Roofing, LLCSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 298 Google reviews · DeKalb 60115Google reviews
SW Roofing & ConstructionSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 45 Google reviews · DeKalb 60115Google reviews
Tip Top Roofing & Construction IncSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 119 Google reviews · Sycamore 60178Google reviews
DeKalb Roofing LLCSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 53 Google reviews · DeKalb 60115Google reviews
Boss Roofing - Siding Experts IncSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 26 Google reviews · DeKalb 60115Google reviews
GC Gamez Construction & RoofingSiding contractor · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 24 Google reviews · DeKalb 60115Google reviews
Douglas ExteriorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 4 Google reviews · Sycamore 60178Google reviews
A-Plan ConstructionSiding contractor · 3.9 out of 5 on Google · 20 Google reviews · DeKalb 60115Google reviews

Before you compare bids in {city}

Does the bid price wall area only, or does it also include trim, soffit and fascia?
Is removal and disposal of the old siding a separate line item or bundled into the per-foot price?
Which exact product line and thickness is quoted, not just the material name?
Is house wrap included, and is it a standard wrap or a drainable one?
Does the number assume one story, or did the bidder walk the whole house?
What's excluded: a permit fee, sheathing repair, paint, or anything else billed only if it's found?

1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding: nearby cities

Sources

Carpenters (Occupational Outlook Handbook), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accessed 2026-09-30
How Much Does Vinyl Siding Cost? [2026 Data], Fixr, accessed 2026-09-30
How Much Does It Cost to Replace or Repair Fascia Boards and Soffits in 2025?, HomeAdvisor, accessed 2026-09-30