Siding Repair in Cincinnati
Damaged siding doesn’t always mean residing the whole house. Construction Solutions repairs siding in Cincinnati and provides free estimates.
What We Get Called For Most
Woodpecker holes and rot are two siding problems we repair.
Holes made by woodpeckers are the siding repair we get called about most.
We also repair rotted siding.
Not sure what you’re dealing with? Call 513-973-4274 and tell us what you’re seeing.
Can You Replace Just a Few Pieces of Siding?
Sometimes, yes. It depends on what the repair touches and whether the fix will actually hold.
Work on One Spot Can Affect the Siding Around It
Owner Tom Bolt’s rule of thumb on partial siding work:
"Every part of the wall affects every other part of the wall."
Tom sees this most often when someone wants siding replaced on only part of a house. On one job, the homeowner wanted 3 walls done out of roughly 10. Once the trim came off, siding that was supposed to stay ended up affected, and the crew had to go back to it.
That example involved several walls rather than a few individual pieces. The issue Tom described was that removing trim affected siding that wasn’t originally supposed to come off.
Tom explains how work on one part of the siding can affect the material around it.
When a Repair Would Only Be Temporary
Tom’s answer on when a repair is the wrong call is simple: when the repair is only going to be a temporary fix.
Tom also gives painting as a temporary option: you can paint, but he says you’ll still have to do something in about two years.
Not sure whether a repair makes sense? Call 513-973-4274 and we’ll come look.
What We May Find Behind the Siding
When siding comes off, the material behind it becomes visible. Sometimes that reveals damage that couldn’t be seen before.
"If we go in and run into some bad wood, we will not just go over it. We'll actually repair all the damage."
What Happens If We Find Bad Wood
We find it. Bad wood or damaged framing can show up once the old siding comes off.
We put the cost in writing. Repairing the damage is a charge, and it goes on our quote.
You approve it. We get your approval before the repair work begins.
We repair it. The damaged wood is repaired before anything covers it back up.
Damage Found on Real Jobs
These were full exterior projects rather than siding repairs. They document the kind of damage that turns up once siding comes off.
Wood rot meant replacing some studs, sheathing and insulation before the new vinyl siding went on.
The old siding was leaking. New wall sheathing and house wrap went on before the new vinyl siding.
Rotted structure was reframed, then new cedar siding went on.
Matching Existing Vinyl Siding
It depends on what you have.
With vinyl, we take it to our supplier and match it as close as we can get it.
We look for the closest match our supplier carries.
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Siding Repair Across Greater Cincinnati
We work across Greater Cincinnati and the surrounding Tri-State area, including Northern Kentucky, Clermont, Warren and Butler counties, north to around Middletown, and around Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Don’t see your town? Call 513-973-4274 and ask.
Siding Repair Questions
Can you replace just a few pieces of siding?
Sometimes, yes. It depends on what the repair touches and whether the fix will hold. Owner Tom Bolt’s point is that work on one part of a wall can affect the siding and trim around it, so he explains how the work can affect the surrounding material.
What siding repairs do you handle?
Woodpecker holes are the siding repair we get called about most. We also repair rotted siding.
Can you match my existing vinyl siding?
It depends on what you have. With vinyl, we take it to our supplier and look for the closest match available.
What happens if you find bad wood behind my siding?
If bad wood or damaged framing shows up once siding comes off, the repair is a charge and it goes on our quote. We get your approval before the repair work begins, then the damage is repaired before anything covers it back up.
Get a Free Siding Repair Estimate
Tell us what’s going on with your siding.
We don’t charge for estimates.
Mon–Sat, 8am to 7pm · 3151 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209