Siding Installation cost in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica homeowners typically pay $9,650 – $30,400 for siding installation. Local labor and materials price 38% above the national average.
Santa Monica average
$18,600
Typical low
$9,650
Typical high
$30,400
Per square foot
$6 – $35
Sample ZIP
90401
What drives Santa Monica pricing
Local labor
Licensed Santa Monica contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 38% above the national labor average. Demand in the Los Angeles market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Santa Monica follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Santa Monica building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Seismic bracing and soft-story retrofit rules apply to many older LA-area properties, and hillside lots trigger extra geotechnical review.
Climate & conditions
Santa Monica sits in a warm Mediterranean climate with intense summer sun, so expect UV-stable, heat-tolerant materials and shaded scheduling in peak summer.
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Estimated project cost
$8,280 – $22,500
Most homeowners pay around $15,390
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Cost by material in Santa Monica
Installed Santa Monica pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $6 – $15 |
| Engineered wood | $8 – $18 |
| Fiber cement | $11 – $22 |
| Cedar or wood | $11 – $25 |
| Steel or aluminum | $10 – $22 |
| Stucco | $11 – $21 |
| Stone or brick veneer | $21 – $48 |
Where the money goes in Santa Monica
A typical $18,600 Santa Monica project, broken down by line item.
- Materials40% · $7,440
- Labor40% · $7,440
- Removal and disposal10% · $1,860
- Trim, wrap and flashing10% · $1,860
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Santa Monica quotes but rarely in the headline price.
House wrap / weather barrier
Per square foot
Sheathing replacement
Per square foot
Insulated backing
Per square foot
Soffit and fascia
Per linear foot
Shutters and decorative trim
Per opening
Ways to save in Santa Monica
- Side over existing vinyl where code allows to skip removal and disposal.
- Choose a standard color and profile — custom orders add 15% to 25%.
- Book in late fall or winter when exterior crews slow down.
- Do the whole house at once; partial jobs never blend and cost more per square foot.
- Fix sheathing and flashing properly now rather than repairing rot in five years.
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