If you’re asking yourself “What can I expect to pay to repair or replace my siding,” let Watkins Construction & Roofing answer your question! Siding covers the exterior of your house, and it is a beautiful addition to better the curb appeal of your house. If you choose the right siding material according to the climate of your area and hire a good contractor to install the siding, it will last between ten to fifty years.
Various siding materials are available such as engineered wood, vinyl siding, and fiber cement siding. Every siding material will wear down with time or get damaged by elements of nature. If your siding is also damaged, you will have to opt for the right method to get it repaired or replaced.
Cost of Getting a New Siding
After inspection, if the expert tells you that the damaged siding can’t be repaired, you will have to replace it instead. The cost of replacing the siding depends on the factors given below.
Material of Siding
Material impacts the costs of siding replacement the most, but you can choose the material according to your budget. Compared to other available types, vinyl siding is an affordable option. The overall replacement can increase in case further damage is detected upon inspection.
If you want to use fiber cement siding, the cost will double compared to vinyl siding. The costs of labor also increase or decrease according to the siding material. The cost of engineered wood is the same as the fiber cement siding, but you will save some money on labor costs.
The size of the house
The total area of your house will also impact the costs of the siding replacement project. The cost of the siding replacement is calculated per square footage, and contractors will measure the exterior of your house. So, if you have a large house, get ready to pay a big amount to get the siding of your house replaced.
The design of the house
If your house has several windows along with gables, chimneys, and doors, the cost of the siding replacement will increase. The design of your house also includes drip caps, fascia, trim, channel supports, soffits, etc. More corners and other details all add up to the cost of the siding project. Sometimes, a few materials under the siding have also been damaged that need to be torn off.
Siding Replacement Vs. Repairing
You can’t see what the eyes of a professional can see, so better call a house inspector. If you are lucky, the inspector may tell you that the house doesn’t need a siding replacement, and instead, you can spend some money to get the siding repaired. This project costs a lot less, and there won’t be too much destruction on your property. The repair project can cost anywhere from a few hundred bucks to thousands of dollars. Some factors that impact the repairing costs are siding material and the extent of the damage.
Future Maintenance Requirements
The maintenance of each siding material is different, and you will have to save some money for future maintenance right from day one. If you maintain the siding in good shape, its life will be increased. Those who install fiber cement or vinyl siding don’t have to worry about maintaining them. Even if maintenance is required, they can wash them once or twice a year. Fiber cement siding also lasts very long and is durable against severe weather conditions.
For more information, you can reach Watkins Construction & Roofing at 601-488-3179. We service areas in Jackson, Flowood, Clinton, and Ridgeland, MS.