EXTERIOR
How Much Does Siding Repair Cost?
Estimate exterior siding repair cost per square foot — with the free calculator and what affects the price.
Damaged siding lets moisture in and hurts curb appeal. Repairing small sections is fast and cheap compared to full replacement. This guide covers the cost per square foot and a calculator.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Siding repair runs $2–$12 per sq ft for replacing damaged boards. Vinyl is $2–$4; fiber cement $3–$11; wood $4–$13. Spot repairs make sense when under 20–30% of the surface is damaged.
Cost by material
Vinyl is the cheapest to repair at $2-$4 per sq ft. Fiber cement runs $3-$11. Wood is $4-$13. Stucco and stone are the priciest to patch at $9-$50 per sq ft because matching texture takes skill.
- Vinyl: $2–$4 per sq ft
- Fiber cement: $3–$11 per sq ft
- Wood: $4–$13 per sq ft
- Stucco: $9–$50 per sq ft
Repair vs replace
Spot repairs make sense when under 20-30% of the surface is damaged. Beyond that, full replacement is more cost-effective because labor per sq ft drops and the finish is uniform.
What affects the price
Access and height matter — second-story repairs need ladders or scaffolding. Dry rot removal adds $5-$40 per sq ft. Matching discontinued colors or profiles can require special ordering.
Try the calculator with your siding
Enter the damaged area, material price per sq ft and labor per sq ft to see the total.