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Cedar siding cost in New Hampshire
At $6 to $16 per square foot of wall installed, a 1,500 sq ft job comes to $9,000–$24,000 at national rates. Adjusted for local carpenters wages it is $8,950–$23,900 in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area and $9,750–$26,200 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
Checked October 20, 2026 · sources
- 1Cedar, US $9,000–$24,000
- 2Lowest NH area $8,950–$23,900
- 3Highest NH area $9,750–$26,200
Price in each New Hampshire labor area
Labor is about 36% of this material's installed price at national rates, so a labor index of +10% moves the total by roughly 3.6%. The carpenters index runs from −1.0% to +24.2% across the state.
| Area | Labor index | Low | High | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ±0.0% | $9,000 | $24,000 | $16,500 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | +1.0% | $9,050 | $24,100 | $16,550 |
| Manchester-Nashua | +1.2% | $9,050 | $24,100 | $16,550 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | +24.2% | $9,750 | $26,200 | $17,950 |
| Central NH | +1.3% | $9,050 | $24,100 | $16,600 |
| Northern NH | +1.2% | $9,050 | $24,100 | $16,550 |
| Southwestern NH | −1.0% | $8,950 | $23,900 | $16,450 |
* No BLS estimate for carpenters in that area; statewide median used.
By size
| Wall area to side (sq ft) | National | Southwestern NH | Boston-Cambridge-Newton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | $6,000–$16,000 | $6,000–$15,950 | $6,500–$17,450 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $9,000–$24,000 | $8,950–$23,900 | $9,750–$26,200 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $12,000–$32,000 | $11,950–$31,900 | $12,950–$34,900 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $15,000–$40,000 | $14,950–$39,850 | $16,200–$43,650 |
Against the other siding materials
Cedar siding is the most expensive option here at the midpoint. National ranges for 1,500 sq ft:
- Vinyl siding: $6,000–$18,000
- Fiber cement siding: $9,000–$22,500
- Engineered wood siding: $10,500–$18,000
Cedar siding in towns with a permit page
| Town | Labor area | Estimate | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $9,750–$26,200 | $175.65 |
| Exeter | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $9,750–$26,200 | $139.75 |
| Lebanon | Northern NH | $9,050–$24,100 | $185.85 |
| Londonderry | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $9,750–$26,200 | $168.60 |
| Manchester | Manchester-Nashua | $9,050–$24,100 | $165.72 |
| Newport | Southwestern NH | $8,950–$23,900 | $100 |
| Portsmouth | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $9,750–$26,200 | $145 |
| Rochester | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $9,750–$26,200 | $172 |
| Salem | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $9,750–$26,200 | $116.68 |
| Somersworth | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $9,750–$26,200 | $186.55 |
The town pages quote each schedule's own wording. For the arithmetic behind a contractor's number, see how contractors price a roof and how to compare three quotes; back to siding replacement cost.
Sources
- HomeGuide: Siding cost (Oct 29, 2025) — “Cedar $6 – $16 (installed, per sq ft)”.
- Labor: HomeGuide: Siding cost (Oct 29, 2025) — “$2 to $6 per square foot (siding labor)”.
- Wages: O*NET OnLine, Carpenters (47-2031.00), New Hampshire local wages; areas: BLS, May 2025 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Definitions.
Ranges built from published averages, not quotes. Cost by Town does not perform or arrange work.