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Siding Cost in Charleston, SC, Plus the Top-Rated Local Contractors

Charleston doesn't have a license-based contractor list on this site yet, so 10 names appear below by Google review instead. Those 10 average 4.9 stars on 1,941 combined reviews.

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Estimated cost in Charleston

Estimated cost in Charleston, SC
ProjectNational rangeCharleston estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$5,550 to $20,100
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding$8,950 to $24,600$8,350 to $22,900
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim$11,000 to $34,100$10,300 to $31,800

For Charleston-North Charleston, SC, 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 →

$24.22median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

Local labor costs in Charleston

The $24.22 median hourly wage for carpenters in Charleston-North Charleston, SC runs 17% below the $29.12 national figure BLS publishes.

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

1995median year homes were built

Housing stock behind the Charleston estimate

154,338 residents live in Charleston, where the housing stock skews toward homes built around 1995.

Older stock in Charleston County usually needs a prior layer fully removed before new material goes up, which the estimate above prices as its own line item.

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 Charleston

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. Transform Charleston Roofing, Siding & GuttersSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 163 Google reviews · Mt Pleasant 29464Google reviews
  2. Sunny Day Roofing - CharlestonSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 121 Google reviews · Charleston 29407Google reviews
  3. New Beginnings Construction, IncSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 527 Google reviews · Charleston 29407Google reviews
  4. Southline Roofing & ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 71 Google reviews · North Charleston 29418Google reviews
  5. Storm Guard Roofing and Construction of CharlestonSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 70 Google reviews · Charleston 29407Google reviews
  6. Ideal Siding CharlestonSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 35 Google reviews · Charleston 29414Google reviews
  7. Ideal Siding Mount PleasantSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 22 Google reviews · Mt Pleasant 29464Google reviews
  8. Southern Industries Home ImprovementsSiding contractor · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 777 Google reviews · North Charleston 29406Google reviews
  9. Contract ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 134 Google reviews · Mt Pleasant 29466Google reviews
  10. Premier ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 21 Google reviews · Charleston 29492Google 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