The charm, insulation value, and resale boost of real wood still top the wish list for many Bay Area homeowners. Yet every remodeler and GC hears the same first question: “How much will wood siding cost me?” CountBricks answers that question in seconds, not hours, by converting a live voice conversation into an itemized estimate linked to real-time material pricing and labor rates.
Wood siding prices fluctuate across species, profile, and finish options. Based on recent CountBricks estimates for single-family homes between 1,800 – 2,500 sq ft, the fully installed cost runs from $10.50 to $19.75 per square foot of exterior wall surface.
• Cedar bevel: $12.00 – $15.25 per sq ft
• Redwood tongue-and-groove: $13.50 – $18.00 per sq ft
• Engineered wood lap: $10.50 – $14.25 per sq ft
• Reclaimed barn board accents: $17.00 – $19.75 per sq ft
Numbers above include sheathing prep, WRB, flashings, fasteners, and two coats of factory stain. Open your free account at CountBricks.com/services to generate a line-by-line budget tailored to your blueprint.
1. Species availability: Wildfire regulations and logging quotas can shift cedar and redwood pricing weekly. CountBricks automatically updates supplier feeds so your figure is never stale.
2. Profile complexity: Lap boards install faster than board-and-batten, reducing labor hours by up to 20 %.
3. Wall condition: Re-siding an older home may add sheathing repair, lead-safe demo, or insulation upgrades.
4. Finish choice: Factory-finished boards cost more up front but save two on-site painting trips.
5. Access logistics: Tight urban lots often require scaffolding rentals or boom lifts.
6. Waste factor: Square-edge boards generate 5 – 7 % more trim scrap than beveled edges. CountBricks waste calculators adjust automatically during the takeoff.
• Voice-to-Estimate Engine: Speak the scope and let CountBricks populate materials, tasks, and regional wage tables.
• AI Blueprint Takeoff: Upload elevations and the software captures wall square footage, window deductions, and trim counts in seconds.
• Live Pricing Feeds: Integration with local lumber yards ensures your cost per thousand board feet is current to the day.
• Auto-Generated Quote Docs: Brand-ready PDFs arrive in your inbox, ready to send to clients or lenders.
A recent CountBricks client in San Jose selected clear cedar lap siding with a factory primed finish.
• Exterior wall area after openings: 2,350 sq ft
• Material cost: $28,200
• Labor (470 hours @ $58/hr): $27,260
• Equipment & disposal: $1,980
• Permits & contingencies (10 %): $5,744
Total project cost: $63,184 or $26.88 per installed square foot.
The homeowner approved the proposal within 24 hours thanks to CountBricks’ clear task-level breakdown.
CountBricks data scientists track thousands of residential estimates each month. Current signals point to:
• 3-5 % lumber price easing as Canadian supply chains stabilize
• 7 % labor cost rise driven by regional carpenter shortages
• Growing acceptance of engineered wood products that cut install time by 10 %+
Use the “Update Estimate” button inside your CountBricks dashboard to refresh numbers any time before contract signing.
• Lock material pricing for 30 days with supplier purchase orders generated by CountBricks.
• Detail corner, skirt, and drip cap treatments early; trim surprises add dollars fast.
• opt for 16-ft boards where possible; fewer butt joints mean lower labor.
• Consider pre-finished panels when jobsite weather is unpredictable.
• Schedule waste pickup the same day as tear-off to avoid double handling.
Ready to see exactly what wood siding will cost on your next residential build? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation, book a 15-minute demo, and speak your scope. By the time you finish describing the house, CountBricks will have your first-draft estimate waiting.
A 1958 ranch with weathered plywood panels needed a full exterior refresh. The GC partnered with CountBricks to compare cedar lap versus engineered wood lap for 1,920 sq ft of wall area.
• Cedar lap: $41,820 total, 19 project days
• Engineered wood lap: $36,470 total, 15 project days
Because CountBricks displayed both options in the same quote document, the homeowner clearly saw the $5,350 savings and four-day schedule gain. They chose engineered wood, and the project finished two days early.
1. Presenting alternatives builds trust—CountBricks makes dual estimates effortless.
2. Labor compression can outweigh small material price differences.
3. Real-time lumber feeds protect GCs from mid-project price spikes.
• Upload your existing elevations to the CountBricks dashboard.
• Use the “Duplicate Estimate” feature to switch species and profiles in seconds.
• Export both versions to branded PDFs and walk clients through the pros and cons.
From first phone call to final invoice, CountBricks automates the paperwork so builders can focus on craftsmanship. Whether you install classic cedar shingles or modern pre-finished panels, CountBricks keeps your wood siding costs transparent, competitive, and profitable. Explore more at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
