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Lake Forest Siding Cost Estimate and Top-Rated Contractors

The estimate above prices Lake Forest siding the same way no matter who installs it. Below it sit 10 contractors this page ranks by Google review, since this site doesn't have enough of a license file for Lake Forest yet.

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Estimated cost in Lake Forest

Estimated cost in Lake Forest, IL
ProjectNational rangeLake Forest 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 Lake Forest

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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest

Lake Forest's owner-occupied homes carry a median value of $938,300, useful context for sizing a siding budget against the house itself.

89% of Lake Forest households own rather than rent, and owners are the ones actually paying for a re-side.

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).

10 top-rated siding contractors near Lake Forest

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.

  1. Etruscan Gutters and Roofing Inc.Siding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 632 Google reviews · Highland Park 60035Google reviews
  2. NorthSide Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 68 Google reviews · Highland Park 60035Google reviews
  3. RL Home Window ReplacementSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 57 Google reviews · Lake Forest 60045Google reviews
  4. Lester Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 54 Google reviews · Vernon Hills 60061Google reviews
  5. Premium Siding InstallationSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 52 Google reviews · Vernon Hills 60061Google reviews
  6. ND Buzz Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 43 Google reviews · Libertyville 60048Google reviews
  7. Lakeside Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 42 Google reviews · Lincolnshire 60069Google reviews
  8. NorthEdge Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 27 Google reviews · Mundelein 60060Google reviews
  9. Cedar Roofing Company LLC - CRCSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 133 Google reviews · Lake Forest 60045Google reviews
  10. LakeWind Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 24 Google reviews · Lake Forest 60045Google reviews

Before you compare bids in {city}

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

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Sources

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