How Much Does Siding Repair Cost?
Siding Repair Prices
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Repairing siding can vary a great deal in price, depending on the material and how much is damaged. Typically, however, it is relatively inexpensive to fix small areas of siding.
Siding Repair Costs
The average cost for vinyl siding repair is $300-$600.
Aluminum siding repair costs $500-$900.
Steel siding repair is about 10% more expensive than aluminum, or $550-$1000.
Wood siding repair done by a carpenter will cost $100-$150 for a six-foot section.
Vinyl siding is fragile when compared to metal siding and can be susceptible to damage from heat, cold, hail or other extreme weather, and can also melt when close to a very hot surface such as a barbeque.
Because aluminum fades it can be very difficult to find a color match. Often a contractor will take a piece from the back of the house or another less visible area and use it on the front, then replace the piece they remove. However, unless the two areas get similar weather exposure, even then it may not be a perfect match.
Over time wood splits, cracks and develops holes, making it vulnerable to water damage. Once moisture penetrates the wood it causes rot. Try to repair damaged wood as soon as possible or else it may spread and harm underlying layers.
Paint is the first layers of protection for many kinds of siding. A simple touch up can be done by any homeowner for the cost of paint ($10-$25 for a small can).
Repairing wood siding is quite simple and can be done by anybody with basic carpentry skills. Doing it you will save on average 75%.
Vinyl and aluminum siding can be more difficult to repair, but not impossible. About.com offers money saving tips on repairing vinyl siding and eHow.com walks you through repairing aluminum siding.
Shopping For Siding Repair?
It may be difficult to find a siding contractor willing to tackle a small repair job. Instead, seek the services of a handyman.
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