How much does siding installation cost in Santa Monica?

Most Santa Monica projects land between $9,650 – $30,400, with an average near $18,600. Local crews quote roughly $6 – $35 per square foot.

What is included in the Santa Monica price per square foot?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

Siding Installation cost per square foot in Santa Monica

Siding Installation cost per square foot in Santa Monica, California in 2026.

Low

$9,650

Average

$18,600

High

$30,400

Santa Monica crews quote about $6 – $35 per square foot.

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What drives siding installation prices in Santa Monica

Local labor, permitting and climate move Santa Monica prices away from the national average.

Labor market

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

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

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.

Santa Monica unit pricing by material

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

Ways to lower your Santa Monica price

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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