How Much Does It Cost To Repair Siding?

$2,587

(320 sq.ft. wood siding replacement – partial DIY)
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Siding Repair Costs

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House siding is needed to close the exterior surface of the building envelope and it offers an opportunity to choose enhancements in appearance as well as insulating properties.

You will find the cost to repair house siding will vary with material, finish quality, amount of replaceable surface area, number of windows and doors, and the labor rate.

In the following table the Labor Cost figure is what the able DIY person should expect to save by performing the corresponding tasks.

Siding repair: remove, dispose, and replace 320 sq.ft. of siding.

Item Unit Cost Quantity Line Cost
Siding: install 320 sq.ft. of pine wood select grade tongue-&-groove siding; includes 4% waste. $6.12 per sq.ft. 320 $1,957
Paint: roll two coats on 320 sq.ft. with water based products, including all materials and waste. $0.36 per sq.ft. 352 $126
Disposal: transport and landfill fees, non-hazardous. $145 per ton. 0.5 $72
Equipment and Material Cost $22 per sq.ft. 100 $2,155
+ Labor Cost (remove and dispose) $32 per hour 6 $192
+ Labor Cost (replace) $36 per hour 12 $432
+ Labor Cost (painting) $34 per hour 5 $170
Total Cost $9.22 per sq.ft. 320 $2,949

Other considerations and costs

  • Taxes and permit fees are not included.
  • Sometimes new siding can be mounted atop existing siding, saving removal costs.
  • Wall insulation can be upgraded by placing sheathing material beneath new siding, or adding other installation inside the opened exterior wall.
  • Some siding material provides additional insulation value.
  • The contractor should inform the homeowner of any and all issues found during inspection, such as mold or insect infestations or necessary structural repair.

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DIY considerations

  • This project may be suitable to an able and prepared DIY person with typical contractor’s tools. The installer may have to work safely atop ladders or scaffolding.
  • Partial DYI is possible, leaving just the siding replacement to a professional.

References

  • Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
  • Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
  • Literature review of DIY Web site
   
   
   
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Cost by city

(320 sq.ft. wood siding replacement – partial DIY)
  • New York, NY$4,156
  • Bronx, NY$3,415
  • Brooklyn, NY$2,846
  • Philadelphia, PA$3,551
  • Washington, DC$3,081
  • Atlanta, GA$2,788
  • Miami, FL$2,535
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL$2,656
  • Minneapolis, MN$3,115
  • Chicago, IL$3,630
  • Houston, TX$3,744
  • San Antonio, TX$2,513
  • Austin, TX$2,846
  • Denver, CO$2,404
  • Phoenix, AZ$2,537
  • Las Vegas, NV$2,784
  • Los Angeles, CA$3,137
  • San Diego, CA$2,847
  • San Jose, CA$3,439
  • Seattle, WA$2,518

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