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What Siding Costs in River Forest: Estimate and Top-Rated Pros

The estimate above prices River Forest siding the same way no matter who installs it. Below it sit 5 contractors this page ranks by Google review, since this site doesn't have enough of a license file for River Forest yet.

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Estimated cost in River Forest

Estimated cost in River Forest, IL
ProjectNational rangeRiver 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

Local labor costs in River 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 River 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).

1946median year homes were built

Housing stock behind the River Forest estimate

The typical River Forest home dates to around 1946, and 88% of the local housing stock predates 1980 entirely.

A River Forest house that old is rarely on its first exterior, which is exactly the re-siding math this calculator is built to price.

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).

Top-rated siding contractors serving River 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. Horizon RestorationSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 302 Google reviews · Chicago 60656Google reviews
  2. GJ Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 62 Google reviews · La Grange 60525Google reviews
  3. Telford Windows ReplacementSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 39 Google reviews · Oak Park 60301Google reviews
  4. StanSide Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 11 Google reviews · Oak Park 60301Google reviews
  5. Brookside Home ImprovementSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 3 Google reviews · Forest Park 60130Google 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