Before
AfterWake Forest, NC
Stained siding cleaned and repainted
HomeCloud cleaned, repaired and repainted the stained Masonite siding on the side gable.
Siding repair cost
Replacing damaged, loose or missing siding, Masonite repairs, and brick and mortar work.
Recent HomeCloud projects
Real HomeCloud jobs, before and after. Click through to see more.
BeforeAfter
Before
AfterCary, NC
Siding and trim replaced around a half-round window
HomeCloud replaced the damaged siding and trim around the half-round window.
Before
AfterHillsborough, NC
Cracked siding replaced below a window
HomeCloud replaced the cracked siding below the window and painted the siding and trim.
Most HomeCloud siding repairs
$290 to $850
Middle job $470. Based on a statistically significant number of HomeCloud jobs, November 2024 to October 2026.
Most siding problems found during an evaluation are repairs to a few areas, not a new exterior: a damaged board near the ground, a loose or missing piece, cracked mortar in brick. A contractor replaces or refastens the pieces that need it and paints them to match.
Masonite (hardboard) siding needs more attention. It swells and softens when water gets in, so damaged pieces are replaced and the rest is kept caulked and painted.
Completed HomeCloud siding jobs
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siding repair | $290 to $850 | $470 | Statistically significant number of HomeCloud jobs |
| Larger siding jobs, over $4,000 | $4,500 to $8,600 | $5,500 | Limited number of HomeCloud jobs |
What customers paid on completed HomeCloud siding jobs, November 2024 to October 2026. Larger jobs over $4,000 are shown separately. The range is the middle half of jobs; the middle job is the median.
What our reports priced these repairs at
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair or replace siding | $350 to $800 | $470 | The 36% of homes where it was priced |
| Repair mortar in brick | $350 to $520 | $350 | The 23% of homes where it was priced |
| Secure loose siding | $150 to $180 | $150 | Limited number of homes |
| Repair Masonite siding | $3,000 to $5,300 | $3,000 | Limited number of homes |
| Maintain Masonite siding | $1,700 to $2,000 | $1,900 | Limited number of homes |
What HomeCloud reports priced this fix at in homes we evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. The range is the middle half of homes; the middle price is the median. Your price comes from a written estimate for your home.
What affects the price
- How much siding is damaged
- A few boards is a small repair. Damage across a whole wall can make replacing that wall the better spend.
- Siding material
- Vinyl, fiber cement, wood, Masonite and brick each take different materials and skills to repair.
- Matching what's there
- Older or discontinued siding can be hard to match. Painted siding may need a full wall repainted so the patch blends in.
- Damage underneath
- Water behind the siding can rot the sheathing or framing. How much is damaged often isn't known until the siding comes off.
- Height and access
- Second-story walls and areas behind decks or plants take ladders, scaffolding and more time.
Where siding damage starts
Siding protects the house from water. Rot, cracks, swelling and gaps let water into the walls behind it. Rot often starts where water collects: at the bottom of walls, around windows and doors, and behind gutters that overflow. Siding too close to the ground soaks up water too.
HomeCloud's evaluation photographs every side of the house, and the report notes rot, cracked or warped boards, gaps, loose trim and rusted lintels over windows.
How HomeCloud does it
- 1
Find the damage and the water source
The damaged areas are photographed and measured, and we look for the water source behind them.
- 2
Scope and price
Repairs are priced by area. Replacement is priced by wall area and the siding you choose.
- 3
Repair or replace
Damaged siding and sheathing come off, the wall is checked, and new material goes on with proper flashing.
- 4
Finish
Trim is replaced where needed, joints are sealed, and new siding is painted to match.
Common questions
Is Masonite siding a problem?
Masonite is a pressed-wood (hardboard) siding, common in homes from the 1980s and 1990s, that swells, softens and rots when water gets into its edges. It can last if it's kept caulked and painted, but damaged pieces need to be replaced, and many homeowners eventually replace it. To tell what's on your house, see what kind of siding do I have?
When does the whole house need new siding?
When damage is widespread, or the siding is failing everywhere. Masonite is a frequent reason. Small damaged areas can be repaired board by board. Replacing all the siding on a house is priced from a written estimate for your home.
Can you match my existing siding?
Often, yes, for common profiles. For older or discontinued siding we'll show you the closest match, or recommend replacing a full wall so it looks even.
Is sales tax charged on new siding?
In North Carolina, replacing siding is a capital improvement, so you aren't charged sales tax on the job. Small repairs may be taxed. See how sales tax works on home repairs.
Does storm damage to siding count for insurance?
Homeowners insurance may help with siding damaged by a covered event, like hail or wind. It generally doesn't pay for siding that's worn out from age. Check your policy before you plan around a claim.
Do cracks in brick mean a foundation problem?
Usually not. Small cracks and open mortar joints are common in brick and are sealed and repointed. Wide cracks, or cracks that keep growing, are worth a closer look. See foundation and structure.
More exterior resources
What kind of siding do I have?How to tell vinyl, fiber cement, wood, Masonite hardboard and brick veneer apart, what each needs, and when replacing beats repairing.Deck maintenance and safetyHow often to clean and finish a deck, wood vs. composite, and the safety checks to make each year: ledger, posts, railings, baluster gaps and stairs.Grading and drainage around your homeHow water should move away from the house, signs of negative grading, how downspouts fit in, and fixes from regrading to French drains.
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