EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
How to Estimate Dry Rot Repair
Contractor method to estimate dry rot repair by area, location, extent, replacement and labor.
20 sq ft of local siding rot with replacement and 8 labor hours at $60 totals about $1,390.
THE SHORT ANSWER
How to Estimate Dry Rot Repair
20 sq ft of local siding rot with replacement and 8 labor hours at $60 totals about $1,390.
Measure the affected area
Dry rot prices by the area of affected wood. Measure the rotted boards or framing you will cut out and replace.
- Affected area
- Siding / fascia / frame
- Local vs extensive
- Repair vs replace
Location changes the rate
Siding rot is straightforward; fascia and soffit need ladder work; window and door frames need careful removal.
Local vs extensive
A local patch repairs fast. Extensive rot spread across a wall or frame multiplies the area and hours.
Replacement is usually required
Dry rot rarely repairs cleanly; cutting out and replacing the member is the durable fix. Quote replacement to be safe.