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Siding in Wilmington, NC

Compare 5 local siding pros. Typical service: $3–$8.

Top Siding Companies in Wilmington

  1. 1.Hallman Roofing and Siding

    4.8★ (146 reviews)

    4.8★ from 146 reviews

  2. 2.Ideal Siding Wilmington

    5.0★ (26 reviews)

    5.0★ from 26 reviews

  3. 3.Hatch Homes

    4.9★ (15 reviews)

    4.9★ from 15 reviews

  4. 4.Southeast Siding & Windows

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

  5. 5.Wilmington Siding

Siding Cost in Wilmington

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Wilmington
Vinyl siding, installed$3–$8/sq ft
Whole-house vinyl siding$6,712–$20,136/job
Siding repair$252–$1,259/job

Siding prices in Wilmington run about 16% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Wilmington, rated 4.7★ on average across 188 customer reviews.

Wilmington Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Wilmington's weather means for scheduling siding.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
57.61"
Heating degree days
2,412
Cooling degree days
2,044
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan35.6°56.4°3.76"
Feb37.9°59.9°3.62"
Mar43.8°66.4°4.21"
Apr51.6°74.2°2.82"
May60°80.7°4.49"
Jun68.7°86.9°5.18"
Jul72.6°89.7°7.48"
Aug71.3°88.1°7.41"
Sep65.6°83.7°7.84"
Oct54.6°75.7°3.89"
Nov45.4°68°3.29"
Dec37.8°59.3°3.62"

NOAA station data 4.06 miles from Wilmington.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; there is no handyman license below that
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work need their own state licenses at any job size
  • Local permits still apply to structural work

License required: No state license under $40,000; NCLBGC above

Sources: www.nclbgc.org

Siding FAQs for Wilmington

How much does siding cost in Wilmington?

Vinyl siding in Wilmington typically runs $3-$8 per square foot installed; fiber cement and wood cost more.

How many siding contractors serve Wilmington?

We track 5 siding contractors serving Wilmington.

Is siding installation in Wilmington more expensive than average?

Exterior carpentry labor in Wilmington runs about -16.1% versus the national average.

Does a siding contractor in NC need a license?

In NC, North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; there is no handyman license below that. A full re-side in Wilmington usually needs a building permit; patch repairs often do not.

Which siding holds up to the weather in Wilmington?

With about 57.61 inches of rain a year and winter lows near 36F in Wilmington, moisture management behind the siding matters as much as the siding itself.

Does siding fade in Wilmington summers?

Summer highs near 90F in Wilmington favor UV-stable vinyl colors or painted fiber cement; dark vinyl can warp in direct sun.

How many quotes should I get for siding in Wilmington?

Three is typical; with 5 siding contractors serving Wilmington, ask each for the per-square-foot price and what trim and house wrap are included.

When is the best time to install siding in Wilmington?

Mild, dry weeks are best; vinyl gets brittle below freezing, and Wilmington winter lows average around 36F.