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Siding repair and replacement
Siding Contractors Richmond VA
Loose panels, peeling trim or water getting behind the walls? Talk to an experienced local contractor who can fix it right.
Call (804) 292-2748
- Repairs and full replacements
- Vinyl, fiber cement or wood
- No obligation to hire
Hiring Richmond Siding Contractors
Siding is the first thing people see and the first layer that keeps rain out. When panels crack, trim softens or paint keeps peeling, water is usually finding a way in, and the longer it does, the bigger the repair.
A good contractor looks past the damaged piece to what's behind it: the housewrap, the flashing around windows and doors, and the sheathing underneath. That's what decides whether you need a targeted repair or new siding on the whole wall.
You'll be connected with an independent siding contractor based near you, who can look at the house, explain what they find and give you a price.
Common reasons people call:
- Panels blown loose or cracked after a storm
- Soft or rotted wood siding and trim
- Stains on inside walls that point to a leak
- Faded, brittle siding that's ready to be replaced
What Work Do You Need?
Pick the closest match; the contractor sorts out the details on the call.
Siding Repair
Cracked boards, loose sections and leaks traced to the cause. Read about siding repair.
Vinyl Siding
Low-upkeep panels in many colors and profiles. See what goes into vinyl siding.
Vinyl Siding Repair
Relocking, replacing and matching damaged panels. Learn about vinyl siding repair.
Siding Contractor Richmond VA Checklist
Whoever you hire, it's worth confirming these before work starts:
- Flashing at windows and doors. Most siding leaks start at openings, not in the middle of a wall.
- Kickout flashing. Where a roof meets a wall, a small piece of flashing keeps water out of the siding.
- Clearance. Siding needs a gap above the ground and roof lines so it doesn't wick up water.
- Historic district rules. In the city's Old and Historic Districts, siding replacement needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Commission of Architectural Review and a building permit. Vinyl, aluminum and asphalt siding aren't permitted there, and fiber cement is generally limited to less-visible secondary elevations.
- What's included. Trim, soffit and fascia are sometimes part of the quote and sometimes not.
Comparing firms first? Our guide to choosing a siding company covers what to ask.
How the Call Works
Have your ZIP code ready. Once you key it in, you're put through to an experienced local siding contractor.
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Dial the number
Call (804) 292-2748 from any phone.
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Key in your ZIP code
It's how we find a siding contractor close to you.
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Describe the problem
Describe what you're seeing. They can set a time to look at the house and price the work.
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Your decision
Go ahead with them, ask more questions, or get another price first.
Fix the Wall or Re-Side the House?
Usually a repair
- Damage on one wall or around one window
- Sheathing that's still firm when the damaged piece comes off
- Siding that's otherwise in good shape
Usually a re-side
- Repairs that keep showing up on different walls
- Siding that's brittle, warped or won't hold paint
- Soft sheathing in more than one place
- Wanting a new look or less upkeep
If it could go either way, ask the contractor to price both.
Old siding past its prime? Call and get a replacement price.
Call (804) 292-2748Older Homes, Older Materials
Richmond's homes are among the oldest in Virginia: the median home was built in 1959, and about 29% date to 1939 or earlier. Most of the Fan was built between the Civil War and about 1920. That shapes siding work in a few ways:
- Layers under layers. Original wood siding is often still under later aluminum or vinyl, and it may be sound or soft.
- Trim worth keeping. Older homes have wider trim and decorative details that a careless re-side can cover up.
- Openings that were never flashed. Older windows often went in without modern flashing, so leaks around them are worth checking for.
- Historic district review. In the city's Old and Historic Districts, siding replacement needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Commission of Architectural Review, plus a building permit.
A contractor who works on older houses will check what's under the current siding before recommending anything.
Neighborhoods We Cover
Calls come from across the city, including the Fan, Church Hill, Scott's Addition, Forest Hill and the West End.
Before You Call
Who answers when I call?
Your ZIP code comes first, then you're connected with an experienced, independent siding contractor who works near you. The contractor, not us, does the siding work.
How much does new siding run?
Vinyl siding installation in the area typically runs about $7,300 to $16,100, depending on the size of the house. Repairs typically run a few hundred dollars for vinyl and about $450 to $1,600 for wood or fiber cement. Treat those as area averages, not quotes.
Do I need a permit?
In the city's Old and Historic Districts, siding replacement needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Commission of Architectural Review and a building permit. Outside those districts, ask the contractor.
Does calling lock me into anything?
No. Get a price, then decide.
Start Your Project
Tell the contractor what you're seeing, and they'll take it from there.