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Lake Charles Siding Cost Estimate and Top-Rated Contractors

Lake Charles doesn't have a license-based contractor list on this site yet, so 5 names appear below by Google review instead. Those 5 average 4.7 stars on 209 combined reviews.

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Estimated cost in Lake Charles

Estimated cost in Lake Charles, LA
ProjectNational rangeLake Charles estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$5,400 to $19,500
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding$8,950 to $24,600$8,100 to $22,200
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim$11,000 to $34,100$9,950 to $30,800

For Lake Charles, LA, 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 →

$22.08median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

Local labor costs in Lake Charles

Carpenters in the Lake Charles, LA metro earn a median $22.08 an hour, which BLS puts at 24% below the national median of $29.12.

That Lake Charles, LA wage is the single biggest input behind the localized estimate above.

Materials cost about the same everywhere; labor rates don't, which is why Lake Charles, LA prices out differently from the next metro over.

U.S. median $29.12/hr

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

1981median year homes were built

Housing stock behind the Lake Charles estimate

Lake Charles's owner-occupied homes carry a median value of $214,300, useful context for sizing a siding budget against the house itself.

61% of Lake Charles 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).

Top-rated siding contractors serving Lake Charles

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. Godwin Construction LLCSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 96 Google reviews · Not listedGoogle reviews
  2. Kinder Roofing and ConstructionSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 42 Google reviews · Lake Charles 70601Google reviews
  3. Daley's Home ImprovementSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 28 Google reviews · Lake Charles 70605Google reviews
  4. M&M Roofing, Siding & Windows - Lake CharlesSiding contractor · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 39 Google reviews · Lake Charles 70601Google reviews
  5. Calcasieu Vinyl & RemodelingSiding contractor · 4.0 out of 5 on Google · 4 Google reviews · Lake Charles 70607Google 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