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Siding Cost in Essex, MD, Plus the Top-Rated Local Contractors

Run the numbers for Essex above, then look past the estimate at 8 contractors Google's reviewers rated, not a license office. 1965 is about when a typical Essex home went up, old enough that a repricing conversation like this one is common.

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Estimated cost in Essex

Estimated cost in Essex, MD
ProjectNational rangeEssex estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$6,050 to $21,800
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding$8,950 to $24,600$9,100 to $24,900
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim$11,000 to $34,100$11,100 to $34,500

For Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, 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 →

$29.99median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

Local labor costs in Essex

The $29.99 median hourly wage for carpenters in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD runs 3% above the $29.12 national figure BLS publishes.

Since labor typically makes up close to half of a siding bill in Essex, 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).

1965median year homes were built

Housing stock behind the Essex estimate

Essex's owner-occupied homes carry a median value of $258,900, useful context for sizing a siding budget against the house itself.

61% of Essex 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 Essex

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. Honaker Home Improvement LLCSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 80 Google reviews · Rosedale 21237Google reviews
  2. Shared Stories Home and RemodelingSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 46 Google reviews · Rosedale 21237Google reviews
  3. Toro Contracting LLCSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 42 Google reviews · Rosedale 21237Google reviews
  4. 1st Amazon C.S.LLC/ Roofing & MoreSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 152 Google reviews · Baltimore 21224Google reviews
  5. Amazing Home ContractorsSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 150 Google reviews · Middle River 21220Google reviews
  6. Baltimore County Roofing & RemodelingSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 9 Google reviews · Middle River 21220Google reviews
  7. Aero Residential Contractors Inc.Siding contractor · 4.5 out of 5 on Google · 91 Google reviews · Middle River 21220Google reviews
  8. Essex Roofers IncSiding contractor · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 9 Google reviews · Essex 21221Google 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