Average Cost for Siding Repair by Square Foot

 

Low End	Average	High End
$2 per square foot	$26 per square foot	$50 per square foot

Cost to Repair Siding by Material

Depending on the extent of the damage, you can DIY your vinyl siding repair. There are many siding repair kits out there for simple holes or cracks in vinyl siding that cost between $15 and $40. Costs for siding repair vary based on the severity of your problem. While basic siding repair runs from $2 to $16 per square foot on average, siding repairs addressing more extensive damage will cost closer to $4 to $20 per square foot.

While some siding materials can be fixed with a simple patch, others require some handiwork to get everything in shipshape condition again. Here’s a look at what you can expect to pay per square foot for repairs based on your siding type:

Siding Material Repair Type	Average Repair Cost Range
Vinyl	$2 – $4
Fiber Cement	$3 – $11
Wood	$4 – $13
Aluminum	$5 – $7
Clapboard	$5 – $10
Brick	$6 – $18
Stucco	$9 – $50
Stone	$10 – $30

If portions of your siding are beyond repair, you may need to factor in the cost to replace siding on portions of your home.

Labor Costs to Have Siding Repaired

Expect siding companies near you to provide quotes based on the size of the area needing repair. While contractors typically charge by job, it’s possible that you’ll be billed hourly. Most siding contractors are charging between $40 and $90 per hour for repair labor.

Siding Repair Costs by Repair Type

 

The type of repair needed will determine costs for materials and labor. While some siding fixes are purely cosmetic, others require some structural work.

Painting

If your aluminum siding needs new paint, expect to pay between $2 and $4 per square foot to get a professional painting job with color match. The cost is between $1 and $3 per square foot with the same treatment for vinyl siding. If you’re painting stucco siding, the cost is often between $2 and $5 per square foot.

Hole Repair

Getting a hole repaired in vinyl siding costs between $50 and $100. While a small hole might be fixed with some color-matched vinyl caulking, larger holes sometimes require everything from panel patching to replacement. A small hole in stucco can cost as much as $200 to fix.

Crack Filling

If your stucco siding has a crack, expect the cost for repair to reach between $500 and $800. Cracks in stone siding cost between $10 and $25 per square foot for repairs.

Replacing Damaged Boards

If sections of your damaged siding are too far gone to repair, you’ll need to pay for new board replacements.

Damaged Siding Board Material	Price to Replace Board
Brick	$10 to $24 per square foot
Aluminum	$4 and $10 per square foot
Vinyl	$4 to $11 per square foot
Wood	$7 and $15 each
Fiber Cement	$6 and $15 per square foot

Siding Repair Cost Factors

Which hiccups can increase the cost to repair siding? Take a look at some factors that are likely to sway your quote a little higher.

Your Home’s Height

If you’re having siding repaired on an upper level, your siding contractor may charge between 25% and 50% more for labor due to the intensity of this work.

Damage Level

While most siding repairs are surface-level repairs, you may discover that you have some issues with your home’s framing or substructure that will require extensive structural work beyond what your contractor can cover in a repair quote.

Wrapping

If your contractor suggests that you should add some house wrap for insulation when replacing a large section of damaged siding, the cost for including this weather-resistant barrier is between $0.50 and $2 per square foot.

Trim Repair

If you need to replace or repair exterior trim during your siding repairs, expect the cost to range from $3 to $12 per linear foot.

Mold Removal

If your siding contractor finds some mold when addressing a siding issue, the cost for mold removal can vary from $20 to $30 per square foot in most cases.

Siding Removal and Disposal

If it turns out you need a large area of siding replaced due to damage, your contractor will charge extra for removal and disposal. The two costs are usually bundled into a fee ranging from $0.25 to $2 per square foot on average.

Asbestos Removal

If your home was built before 1978, your contractor may recommend doing asbestos testing on-site before removing any pieces. This test usually costs between $250 and $600. If portions of your asbestos siding need to be removed, expect to pay between $9 and $10 per square foot for this specialized service.

Dry Rot

If you uncover dry rot when fixing siding, the cost to address it may run between $100 and $2,000 based on the size of the area affected. If a pest issue is suspected, something like a termite inspection costs around $300 for a standard-sized home.

Cost to Repair Siding Yourself

There are many siding repair kits out there for simple holes or cracks in vinyl siding that cost between $15 and $40.

DIY vs. Hire a Siding Repair Pro

 

While minor hole repairs can be taken care of with DIY projects, most siding repairs involving brick and stucco are too complex for homeowners due to the fact that they can pose structural issues. Switching out a few boards that only have cosmetic damage can also be doable with materials like vinyl and fiberboard. If you have an older home, it’s important to consider that you could be putting your health in danger by handling shingles and boards that could potentially contain asbestos.

Getting any serious siding damage assessed by a professional is highly recommended due to the fact that surface-level siding issues could be tied to anything from structural issues to rot.