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Siding Cost in Rapid City, SD, Plus the Top-Rated Local Contractors

Run the numbers for Rapid City above, then look past the estimate at 10 contractors Google's reviewers rated, not a license office. 1979 is about when a typical Rapid City home went up, old enough that a repricing conversation like this one is common.

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Estimated cost in Rapid City

Estimated cost in Rapid City, SD
ProjectNational rangeRapid City estimate
1,500 sq ft, vinyl siding$5,950 to $21,600$5,500 to $19,900
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 $31,400

For Rapid City, SD, 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 →

$23.39median hourly wage for carpenters in the metro

Local labor costs in Rapid City

The $23.39 median hourly wage for carpenters in Rapid City, SD runs 20% below the $29.12 national figure BLS publishes.

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

1979median year homes were built

Housing stock behind the Rapid City estimate

Rapid City's owner-occupied homes carry a median value of $299,400, useful context for sizing a siding budget against the house itself.

63% of Rapid City 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).

Top-rated siding contractors serving Rapid City

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. Built Right Roofing and ConstructionSiding contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 507 Google reviews · Rapid City 57701Google reviews
  2. Superior Windows, Gutters, Roofing, & SidingSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 801 Google reviews · Rapid City 57702Google reviews
  3. Black Hills ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 396 Google reviews · Rapid City 57703Google reviews
  4. Wegner Roofing & SolarSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 337 Google reviews · Rapid City 57702Google reviews
  5. All American Siding & Windows Inc.Siding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 233 Google reviews · Rapid City 57703Google reviews
  6. Quality Roofing & ConstructionSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 177 Google reviews · Rapid City 57702Google reviews
  7. Black Hills RoofingSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 137 Google reviews · Rapid City 57702Google reviews
  8. Paramount ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 82 Google reviews · Rapid City 57701Google reviews
  9. Ghost Canyon ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 78 Google reviews · Black Hawk 57718Google reviews
  10. Weather-Tite ExteriorsSiding contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 436 Google reviews · Rapid City 57701Google 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