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Engineered wood siding cost in New Hampshire
At $7 to $12 per square foot of wall installed, a 1,500 sq ft job comes to $10,500–$18,000 at national rates. Adjusted for local carpenters wages it is $10,450–$17,900 in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area and $11,250–$20,200 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
Checked October 20, 2026 · sources
- 1Engineered wood, US $10,500–$18,000
- 2Lowest NH area $10,450–$17,900
- 3Highest NH area $11,250–$20,200
Price in each New Hampshire labor area
Labor is about 42% of this material's installed price at national rates, so a labor index of +10% moves the total by roughly 4.2%. The carpenters index runs from −1.0% to +24.2% across the state.
| Area | Labor index | Low | High | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ±0.0% | $10,500 | $18,000 | $14,250 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | +1.0% | $10,550 | $18,100 | $14,300 |
| Manchester-Nashua | +1.2% | $10,550 | $18,100 | $14,300 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | +24.2% | $11,250 | $20,200 | $15,700 |
| Central NH | +1.3% | $10,550 | $18,100 | $14,350 |
| Northern NH | +1.2% | $10,550 | $18,100 | $14,300 |
| Southwestern NH | −1.0% | $10,450 | $17,900 | $14,200 |
* 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 | $7,000–$12,000 | $7,000–$11,950 | $7,500–$13,450 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $10,500–$18,000 | $10,450–$17,900 | $11,250–$20,200 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $14,000–$24,000 | $13,950–$23,900 | $14,950–$26,900 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $17,500–$30,000 | $17,450–$29,850 | $18,700–$33,650 |
Against the other siding materials
1 of the 3 other materials cost less at the midpoint. National ranges for 1,500 sq ft:
- Vinyl siding: $6,000–$18,000
- Fiber cement siding: $9,000–$22,500
- Cedar siding: $9,000–$24,000
Engineered wood siding in towns with a permit page
| Town | Labor area | Estimate | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,250–$20,200 | $159.90 |
| Exeter | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,250–$20,200 | $128.50 |
| Lebanon | Northern NH | $10,550–$18,100 | $173.25 |
| Londonderry | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,250–$20,200 | $150.60 |
| Manchester | Manchester-Nashua | $10,550–$18,100 | $143.22 |
| Newport | Southwestern NH | $10,450–$17,900 | $100 |
| Portsmouth | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,250–$20,200 | $130 |
| Rochester | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,250–$20,200 | $154 |
| Salem | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,250–$20,200 | $102.05 |
| Somersworth | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,250–$20,200 | $166.30 |
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) — “Engineered wood $7 – $12 (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.