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What Siding Costs in James Island: Estimate and Top-Rated Pros

The estimate above prices James Island siding the same way no matter who installs it. Below it sit 6 contractors this page ranks by Google review, since this site doesn't have enough of a license file for James Island yet.

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Estimated cost in James Island

Estimated cost in James Island, SC
ProjectNational rangeJames Island 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

What siding contractors earn near James Island

Carpenters in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro earn a median $24.22 an hour, which BLS puts at 17% below the national median of $29.12.

That Charleston-North Charleston, SC wage is the single biggest input behind the localized estimate above.

Materials cost about the same everywhere; labor rates don't, which is why Charleston-North Charleston, SC prices out differently from the next metro over.

U.S. median $29.12/hr

Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (May 2025).

1970median year homes were built

What's typical in James Island

James Island's owner-occupied homes carry a median value of $508,600, useful context for sizing a siding budget against the house itself.

88% of James Island 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 James Island

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. Canter ConstructionSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 191 Google reviews · Charleston 29412Google reviews
  2. Oceanside Construction & DesignSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 17 Google reviews · Charleston 29412Google reviews
  3. Shore RoofingSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 14 Google reviews · Charleston 29412Google reviews
  4. Charleston Siding ProsSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 4 Google reviews · Charleston 29412Google reviews
  5. Coastal Siding & WindowsSiding contractor · 4.5 out of 5 on Google · 35 Google reviews · Charleston 29407Google reviews
  6. New Age Contractors LLPSiding contractor · 4.2 out of 5 on Google · 68 Google reviews · Charleston 29412Google 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