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

Run the numbers for Waukegan above, then look past the estimate at 10 contractors Google's reviewers rated, not a license office. 1967 is about when a typical Waukegan home went up, old enough that a repricing conversation like this one is common.

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Estimated cost in Waukegan

Estimated cost in Waukegan, IL
ProjectNational rangeWaukegan 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 Waukegan

The $38.68 median hourly wage for carpenters in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN runs 33% above the $29.12 national figure BLS publishes.

Since labor typically makes up close to half of a siding bill in Waukegan, that gap alone can move your estimate more than switching materials does.

U.S. median $29.12/hr

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

1967median year homes were built

What's typical in Waukegan

89,076 residents live in Waukegan, where the housing stock skews toward homes built around 1967.

Older stock in Lake 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).

10 top-rated siding contractors near Waukegan

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. Villa Pro Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 55 Google reviews · Lake Villa 60046Google reviews
  2. ND Buzz Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 43 Google reviews · Libertyville 60048Google reviews
  3. Raptor Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 39 Google reviews · Waukegan 60085Google reviews
  4. BUZZNORTH Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 34 Google reviews · Waukegan 60085Google reviews
  5. Ridge Top ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 164 Google reviews · Gurnee 60031Google reviews
  6. LakeWind Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 24 Google reviews · Lake Forest 60045Google reviews
  7. Hetman Enterprises, IncSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 72 Google reviews · Gurnee 60031Google reviews
  8. HE Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 28 Google reviews · Lake Forest 60045Google reviews
  9. Top Siding ContractorsSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 26 Google reviews · Libertyville 60048Google reviews
  10. G.O Restoration LLCSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 11 Google reviews · Waukegan 60085Google 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