Planning to install wood siding yourself? NailIt helps you estimate the materials you'll buy—from boards and fasteners to primer and sealant. Get realistic pricing for your DIY siding project and start your home upgrade with confidence.
Estimated DIY materials cost for total materials — you supply the labor. Prices vary by region and brand.
A handy DIYer can usually take this on; if it needs permits or systems you are unsure about, get a pro quote first. The pro figure is a rough rule of thumb (labor on jobs like this often runs 1–2.5× the materials) — always get real quotes. It is not a NailIt estimate.
NailIt estimates materials only, so here is the honest version of the labour question rather than a number we cannot stand behind. Installed, this job commonly lands somewhere around $6,400–$49,000 — that is the materials range above with labour applied at the rough 1–2.5× multiplier trades typically work to on jobs like this. It is a sanity check for reading a quote, not a NailIt estimate and not a substitute for a real one.
What actually moves that number: your region and local labour rates, access and prep work, whether a permit and inspection are involved, disposal of the old material, and how much the crew has to work around your schedule. For this project most homeowners are better off getting quotes — see the gauge above. Always collect three written quotes from licensed, insured contractors and compare what each one includes — how we handle pricing.
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No. NailIt calculates materials only. Since you're doing the work yourself, all costs are for the supplies you purchase—wood, fasteners, paint, and sealant.
Square footage of your home, wood type (cedar costs more than pine), paint/stain quality, regional material availability, and whether you need underlayment or flashing all impact your total materials budget.
Yes. Adjust your material selections (cedar vs. pine, pre-primed vs. raw) to see how different wood types and finishes change your materials cost, helping you find the best DIY option for your budget.
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