Vinyl Siding Repair Cost

Even the best quality vinyl will need repairs. Homeowners should examine siding for faded, cracked, or warped areas. Repair costs vary depending on the siding type and if you hire a professional or tackle the job yourself. If the damaged area is small, replacement vinyl siding pieces can be purchased for $40 for a 12-12 ½” piece.

Expect to spend a minimum of $40 - $50 per hour to repair a 200 sq.ft. area of vinyl siding professionally, with most homeowners paying an average of $600. If you need more than a small piece fixed, it is advisable to consult a professional because of the difficulty in the proper handling and placement of larger pieces without damaging them. Matching the current home color can be extremely problematic due to fading, making a substitution with a different color necessary for many homeowners.

Stucco Siding Repair Cost

Stucco siding can protect your home for many years, but annual damage inspection and repair is essential. Look for cracks, chips, gaps, holes, discoloring, or any sign that the material has been compromised. Repairing stucco is more complicated and time-consuming than most other types of siding because it is made from multiple layers, which must dry between applications. If the damage is confined to a small crack or chip in the outer layer, most homeowners can fix the damage themselves with a repair kit, which costs between $10 and $60.

If the repair area is larger or deeper than a kit can cover or windows and corners are involved, it is best to call a professional. A stucco professional charges $40 - $50 per hour or $60 - $120 per sq.ft. An average homeowner can expect to pay between $563 - $1,935 to repair stucco siding. The total price increases if the damage penetrates beneath the layers of stucco.

Brick Siding Repair Cost

If you decide to make repairs in brick siding yourself, the cost of brick and mortar or grout is $11.50 per sq.ft., and the bricks are $8 - $10 per sq.ft. To take on a large-scale project, you may want to call a contractor, especially if there is damage to the material underneath the siding. For brick siding, several types of damage can occur, each requiring specific repair methods. A professional will know the necessary steps to correct the problem and ensure it does not happen again.

If a contractor makes the repairs, the average homeowner will pay $40 - $50 per hour, or approximately $600 - $2,500 for a 1,000 sq.ft. house. If the damage is too extensive, a contractor will remove some of the bricks, at a cost of $2 - $6 per sq.ft. in addition to the repair costs.

Stone Siding Repair Cost

While stone siding is known for durability and distinctiveness, over time the stone can become cracked, broken, or have pieces break off due to the building settling or harsh weather. In addition, the mortar can become loose, allowing access to moisture and insects. If the damaged area is small and on the surface, it can be a DIY project, costing between $20 - $75 for materials that include enough to cover small cracks and chips.

For more extensive damage, it may be necessary to contact a professional. Stone is heavy and cumbersome to work with, especially for one person and may require repairs behind the stone. The average homeowner will pay $40-$50 sq.ft. for repairs, which includes the removal of the old stone and mortar. To replace stone siding for a 10 x 10 sq.ft. area, expect to pay between $400 - $500. The price depends on how much damage lies behind the stone and the type of stone used as the original siding.

Wood Siding Repair Cost

While wood can make a home beautiful, using it to protect and enhance the appearance of your house costs more to maintain than other forms of siding. Wood siding includes shingles ⁶, clapboard, logs, and shakes ⁷. One of the earliest types of siding in the United States was clapboard. Although common, clapboard is particularly vulnerable to dry rot and insect infestations and challenging to repair, usually requiring replacement. No matter the specific form, wood is susceptible to dry rot, splitting, and warping. Cedar is often used to prevent insects and the accompanying damage.

Professionals charge between $50 - $100 per hour to repair damaged wood siding, although the price can increase depending on the level of damage and type of wood. A contractor costs approximately $100 - $150 to repair a six-foot space.

Siding Labor Cost

No matter what type of siding you have, most siding contractors charge from $40 - $50 for installation, replacement, or repair of all siding. The damaged siding must be removed and discarded. Many contractors will lay an insulation or vapor barrier ⁸ prior to hanging the new siding.

Typically, a contractor will include labor in the price per square foot. However, a small repair job is usually determined simply using the amount of time that it will take to repair the damage. To repair a single piece of damaged vinyl siding usually takes a contractor one hour to remove the damaged piece, lay any underlayment ⁹, and replace it with a new piece. Siding contractors charge $40 - $50 per hour plus the cost of the siding, which averages $40. The total amount to replace a damaged section of vinyl siding averages $80 - $90.

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Cost Factors to Repair Siding

Several things should be taken into consideration when determining the cost to repair the damaged siding. Often the location of the damage matters if it is in hard-to-reach areas such as behind shrubs or other obstacles. Also, a home that has multiple stories will require ladders to repair high damage. Vinyl 6 siding tends to be the most cost-efficient siding to repair. Aluminum siding is often expensive or impossible to repair effectively because it is difficult to match the color of the old siding with the new. In time, all siding suffers fading or cracking. Replacing pieces of siding or repairing cracks tends to be relatively easy. Extensive damage, such as from a storm, may require the replacement of a whole wall of siding.

When to Replace Siding

Siding acts as the protective shell for your home. This means that it is exposed to often extreme weather conditions, which take their toll on the appearance and stability of the siding. In many cases, siding can start to show visual signs of damage. You may notice broken or cracked siding. Mold, fungus, or mildew can build up on the siding’s surface and require removal to restore the siding to its former glory. Also, you may notice missing nails or areas where the caulking ¹⁰ is damaged or gone. After a storm, it is not uncommon for tree limbs or flying debris to hit the siding’s surface and cause dents or cracks, which also must be promptly repaired.

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Cost to Replace Siding

Most vinyl siding can easily be repaired by replacing a small section of siding. A single section of vinyl siding that measures 12' to 12-1/2' long averages $40 per piece and takes a siding repairman only an hour to repair at a cost of $40 - $50 per hour. However, colored aluminum siding is often difficult to match so many siding repair companies will recommend that you replace the entire wall to match the color of the siding effectively. The cost to replace 170 sq.ft. of damaged aluminum siding averages $755 - $1,207 for labor and supplies. Bricks, stone, and stucco can all easily be repaired and not require replacement. A masonry expert will fill in any cracks using stucco or mortar for a cost of $8 - $10 per square foot. Fiber cement ⁵ is more difficult to repair and often requires that a single sheet of the siding be replaced to repair the damage adequately. The cost of a sheet of fiber cement that measures 48-in. x 96-in averages $36, and the cost of labor is $40 - $50 per hour. Any time a section of siding can be repaired, it is much cheaper than complete replacement.

Enhancement and Improvement Costs

Siding Painting

A new coat of paint can add life to any siding. The average cost to paint 1,500 sq.ft. of siding is $1,850 - $2,500.

Additional Considerations and Costs

• Asbestos ¹¹. Older homes built prior to 1960 often feature asbestos ¹¹ siding. Asbestos is dangerous if the fibers or dust become airborne, so there is always a certain amount of risk involved in repairing the siding. You can no longer purchase asbestos siding, but you can often find a suitable replacement for the damaged area, such as fiber cement, which looks very similar to asbestos siding and can be painted to match. A specialized asbestos removal company charges $200 - $700 per hour to remove and dispose of the asbestos. Many contractors who specialize in asbestos removal will charge a fixed base fee of $1,500 - $3,000 per job regardless of how small the job is.
• DIY. Many people opt to undertake siding repair themselves. Stucco, stone, and brick are fairly easy to repair using caulk ¹⁰. Vinyl and fiber cement can be replaced in the area of damage. Aluminum siding that is colored is often difficult to match, and if you cannot match the damaged area, then you might want to consider painting the siding when you are done repairing the damage so everything matches.
• Additional charges. Nowadays, many contractors want to install a housewrap (often called Tyvek) between your home’s exterior walls and the siding to optimize waterproofing. A 9 ft. x 150 ft. roll of housewrap averages $165 per roll. However, this is an additional cost and rarely included in the price. You should always take the time to make sure that the cost of the building paper is included if you have decided to have it installed.
• Replacing siding. If your home sustains siding damage and the damaged siding is no longer viable, then you could use siding panels from an area of your home that is less visible to replace the damaged area. Then you can try your best to replace the siding you borrowed from the obscure area of your home with a somewhat similar style or color.
• Permits. Before making repairs or replacing the siding on your home, apply for a building permit. Any home project that alters the building’s structure must obtain a building permit before any work begins. Permits are required to ensure that the work is done correctly, the structure is sound, and the project does not create a hazard either in the construction or final result. Most homeowners need permits to replace siding and other repairs, such as adding or changing the heat source, ductwork, or air conditioning. As a bonus, a permit provides a record of everything involved in the siding repair, including the contractor if you hire one. If a homeowner does not have a building permit and performs the work anyway, penalties and fines can result. A lack of proper permits can be costly and time-consuming if you decide to sell your home after unapproved work has been done.