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Detroit Siding Cost Estimate and Top-Rated Contractors

The estimate above prices Detroit siding the same way no matter who installs it. Below it sit 10 contractors this page ranks by Google review, since this site doesn't have enough of a license file for Detroit yet.

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Estimated cost in Detroit

Estimated cost in Detroit, MI
ProjectNational rangeDetroit estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$6,200 to $22,300
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding$8,950 to $24,600$9,300 to $25,400
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim$11,000 to $34,100$11,400 to $35,300

For Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, 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 →

$31.64median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

Local labor costs in Detroit

The $31.64 median hourly wage for carpenters in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI runs 9% above the $29.12 national figure BLS publishes.

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

1947median year homes were built

Housing stock behind the Detroit estimate

The typical Detroit home dates to around 1947, and 90% of the local housing stock predates 1980 entirely.

A Detroit 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 Detroit

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. Chuck's Roofing Company IncSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 245 Google reviews · Allen Park 48101Google reviews
  2. L&S Home ImprovementsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 369 Google reviews · Warren 48088Google reviews
  3. McGlinch & Sons Co.Siding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 444 Google reviews · Farmington Hills 48336Google reviews
  4. Alexandria Home SolutionsSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 230 Google reviews · Southfield 48033Google reviews
  5. Best Choice Total Home ImprovementSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 206 Google reviews · Farmington 48336Google reviews
  6. Prime Home Remod Siding and RoofingSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 199 Google reviews · Bingham Farms 48025Google reviews
  7. AllPoint ConstructionSiding contractor · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 727 Google reviews · Allen Park 48101Google reviews
  8. Lighthouse ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 511 Google reviews · Madison Heights 48071Google reviews
  9. Pro Home ImprovementSiding contractor · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 368 Google reviews · Ferndale 48220Google reviews
  10. Best Choice RoofingSiding contractor · 4.5 out of 5 on Google · 78 Google reviews · Detroit 48207Google 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