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

Run the numbers for Columbia above, then look past the estimate at 8 contractors Google's reviewers rated, not a license office. 1980 is about when a typical Columbia home went up, old enough that a repricing conversation like this one is common.

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Estimated cost in Columbia

Estimated cost in Columbia, SC
ProjectNational rangeColumbia estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$5,500 to $19,800
1,500 sq ft, fiber cement siding$8,950 to $24,600$8,250 to $22,600
2,000 sq ft, engineered wood siding, full trim$11,000 to $34,100$10,100 to $31,300

For Columbia, 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 →

$23.11median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

What siding contractors earn near Columbia

The $23.11 median hourly wage for carpenters in Columbia, SC runs 21% below the $29.12 national figure BLS publishes.

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

1980median year homes were built

What's typical in Columbia

Columbia's owner-occupied homes carry a median value of $264,300, useful context for sizing a siding budget against the house itself.

46% of Columbia 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).

8 top-rated siding contractors near Columbia

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. Vista Roofing, Inc.Siding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 676 Google reviews · West Columbia 29169Google reviews
  2. Midlands Roofing & ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 415 Google reviews · West Columbia 29169Google reviews
  3. Dennis Home Improvement, LLCSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 139 Google reviews · Columbia 29204Google reviews
  4. Capital Palmetto BuildersSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 262 Google reviews · West Columbia 29170Google reviews
  5. StormgradeSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 48 Google reviews · West Columbia 29169Google reviews
  6. Home Genius ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 144 Google reviews · Columbia 29210Google reviews
  7. RCS Roofing Company LLCSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 13 Google reviews · Columbia 29203Google reviews
  8. Best Choice Construction Roofing ContractorsSiding contractor · 4.4 out of 5 on Google · 21 Google reviews · West Columbia 29169Google 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