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

Cambridge doesn't have a license-based contractor list on this site yet, so 7 names appear below by Google review instead. Those 7 average 4.9 stars on 469 combined reviews.

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Estimated cost in Cambridge

Estimated cost in Cambridge, MA
ProjectNational rangeCambridge estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$6,550 to $23,700
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding$8,950 to $24,600$9,850 to $27,000
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim$11,000 to $34,100$12,100 to $37,400

For Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, 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 →

$36.16median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

What siding contractors earn near Cambridge

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH's carpenters post a median wage of $36.16 an hour against a $29.12 national median, a 24% above difference by BLS's count.

We fold that $36.16 figure directly into the Cambridge 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).

1950median year homes were built

What's typical in Cambridge

The typical Cambridge home dates to around 1950, and 68% of the local housing stock predates 1980 entirely.

A Cambridge 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).

7 top-rated siding contractors near Cambridge

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. CAN Roof ConstructionSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 130 Google reviews · Boston 02116Google reviews
  2. Ideal Siding BostonSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 51 Google reviews · Somerville 02143Google reviews
  3. Northeast Industrial RoofSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 127 Google reviews · Medford 02155Google reviews
  4. Boston Elite Roofing & MasonrySiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 45 Google reviews · Somerville 02144Google reviews
  5. Cechinel Siding & Windows IncSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 82 Google reviews · Somerville 02145Google reviews
  6. Exterior RemodelersSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 30 Google reviews · Boston 02129Google reviews
  7. Metro Siding Pros, Inc.Siding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 4 Google reviews · Medford 02155Google 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