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Forest Lake Siding Cost Estimate and Top-Rated Contractors

Forest Lake doesn't have a license-based contractor list on this site yet, so 6 names appear below by Google review instead. Those 6 average 4.8 stars on 433 combined reviews.

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Estimated cost in Forest Lake

Estimated cost in Forest Lake, MN
ProjectNational rangeForest Lake estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$6,500 to $23,500
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding$8,950 to $24,600$9,750 to $26,800
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim$11,000 to $34,100$12,000 to $37,100

For Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, 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 →

$35.61median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

What siding contractors earn near Forest Lake

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI's carpenters post a median wage of $35.61 an hour against a $29.12 national median, a 22% above difference by BLS's count.

We fold that $35.61 figure directly into the Forest Lake 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).

1988median year homes were built

What's typical in Forest Lake

Forest Lake's owner-occupied homes carry a median value of $393,500, useful context for sizing a siding budget against the house itself.

73% of Forest Lake 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).

6 top-rated siding contractors near Forest Lake

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. Precise Exteriors, LLCSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 130 Google reviews · Forest Lake 55025Google reviews
  2. Lake Area Exteriors LLCSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 52 Google reviews · Not listedGoogle reviews
  3. The Best Roofing CompanySiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 51 Google reviews · Forest Lake 55025Google reviews
  4. RJI Professionals, Inc.Siding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 98 Google reviews · Wyoming 55092Google reviews
  5. Arturo Valdez Construction, LLCSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 4 Google reviews · Forest Lake 55025Google reviews
  6. Gregory Contracting Inc.Siding contractor · 4.3 out of 5 on Google · 98 Google reviews · Forest Lake 55025Google 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