In an emergency situation, such as when your siding is damaged during a storm or due to vandalism, it may be necessary to repair or replace larger sections of your siding. This process includes removing the existing siding and using a new piece of siding to patch the area.
The last type of common siding repair is replacing damaged flashing and bottom edge. Both of these help protect the structure beneath the siding from getting exposed to the weather. Replacing damaged flashing and the bottom edge will help avoid harder-to-see issues that may develop underneath the siding.
For regular siding maintenance, you may need to fill small holes or cracks. This can be done with a repair kit that you can get from your local hardware shop. A regular new coat of paint can also help spruce up the appearance of your property as well as help protect the siding from the elements.
Siding repair costs can range widely, from $50 to repair a crack to $5,000 to repair stucco siding. On average, since most homes have vinyl siding, you are likely to spend around $500 on average. This is the average cost to repair 100 square feet of siding, so it may cost more or less depending on how much you need repaired. Regardless of your siding material, labor will likely cost between $40 and $75 an hour.
The average prices for some of the most common repairs, ranked from most expensive to least, are as follows:
Mold - $500 to $700
Water Damage - $500 to $600
Warped Siding - $250 to $300
Rot - $200 to $350
Dents (more common in aluminum siding) - $200 to $300
Leaks - $200 to $400
Cracks - $200 to $350
Holes - $200 to $300
Some other factors to keep in mind that will affect the cost of siding repairs include accessibility, age, and termites. If your siding needs to be repaired on the second or third story of your home, it will cost more due to the difficulty of reaching it. Similarly, the older your siding is the more the color has faded. You will need to pay a little extra for paint to be used to make the siding uniform. Finally, when repairing your siding, it’s not a bad idea to get a professional pest inspection. This will uncover any pest infestations or structural issues you may have as well.
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The cost will depend on the material of your siding. Vinyl and aluminum cost on average $5 per square foot, wood costs around $7 per square foot, and stone can cost between $12 and $24 per square foot.
Damage siding can be repaired with a patch kit, if there are just a few holes and cracks, or you can remove the damaged shingles and replace them.
You can, there are kits you can purchase for smaller repairs, or you can replace whole shingles.
To replace siding panels, you will want to purchase a zip tool. This will help you remove the damaged piece. Push the zip tool under the siding and hook it on the bottom lip. Slide it along the siding, then pull it down and out. Next, remove the nails. Finally, slide in the replacement piece and push in until it locks into place. Nail it in.
Siding should be replaced every 15 to 40 years or when you notice major damage. If the siding is simply faded, you can paint over it.
