Part ways with damaged siding without breaking the bank
A replacement for discontinued siding can be challenging because new siding often won't match your existing material's color or texture after years of fading.
Expect to pay $3 to $30 per square foot for partial siding replacement, depending on your siding material, while full replacement costs $5,600 to $17,600.
You can replace one piece of siding when damage is localized, but widespread water or pest damage to your exterior walls requires full replacement.
Hiring a local siding repair professional provides expert guidance on matching materials and inspecting for hidden damage before you commit to partial or full replacement.
Impact damage, water infiltration, and pest damage to your siding can make replacing the siding necessary, but do you always need a full siding replacement? In some cases, you may be able to only replace the damaged portion of your siding. We explore when a partial siding replacement is appropriate, some potential problems you may run into, and how much you can expect to pay.
A partial siding replacement is when only damaged sections of siding are replaced, rather than your home’s entire exterior. This solution is more cost-effective than a total replacement, but it isn’t always the best option. If your siding is nearing the end of its lifespan or there’s widespread damage to the siding or your home’s exterior walls, consider a full replacement instead.
Whether or not you can do a partial siding replacement first depends on what kind of siding you have. Vinyl and wood siding are the easiest siding materials for a partial replacement, while fiber cement and metal siding are more complex. Your siding’s age also plays a big role—older siding may deteriorate and lead to similar problems in other sections. A local siding repair pro can advise you on whether a partial replacement is possible.
Partial siding replacement also depends on the extent and type of damage. Localized impact or cosmetic damage that only affects one section of siding can generally benefit from a partial replacement. However, water and pest damage may be more widespread than you can tell from the surface and may require extensive repair of the exterior walls underneath the siding.
One of the most common issues with a partial siding replacement is the new siding not matching the existing siding. Even if you don’t have discontinued siding and find an exact match, the siding that’s on your house has likely faded over time. Another issue that may arise is discovering underlying damage. Water damage, in particular, can do significant damage to exterior walls long before you see signs of it. If you have extensive underlying damage, a partial replacement won’t fix the root cause.
Hire a siding contractor to evaluate your damaged siding and inspect for hidden damage. A qualified pro will be able to determine the problem, recommend a partial or full replacement, obtain any required permits for siding replacement, and complete the job correctly.
Full siding replacement costs an average of $5,600 to $17,600, so a partial replacement can offer significant savings. How much your partial replacement costs depends on the siding material and how large the area that’s being replaced is. Siding contractors will charge by the square foot for replacement.
| Cost of Partial Siding Replacement | Average Cost per Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $3–$12 |
| Fiber Cement | $5–$14 |
| Wood | $3–$15 |
| Engineered wood | $3–$14 |
| Aluminum | $3–$15 |
| Brick | $10–$20 |
| Stone | $7–$30 |
| Stucco | $7–$17 |
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