Contractor Division
Siding Repair & Replacement in Yuba City, CA
Swollen boards along the bottom of the wall, siding that's soft where the sprinklers hit it, panels peeling apart at the edges. Siding damage is rarely just the siding. Water that got behind it has usually reached the sheathing or framing too. Dependable Handyman Services repairs and replaces siding across Yuba City and Marysville, and fixes what's behind it, because we're a licensed general contractor. CSLB #1065708.
- Licensed & bonded · CSLB #1065708
- 1-year workmanship warranty
- Permits pulled when required
- Open 7 days · 9am–5pm
Siding Services
Siding Repair
Damaged, swollen or rotted boards and panels cut out and replaced, matched as closely as available material allows.
Full Siding Replacement
Old siding removed, the wall inspected and repaired, and new siding installed over a proper weather barrier.
Hardboard Siding Replacement
Swelling, crumbling hardboard lap siding replaced, often with fiber cement that won't rot or swell.
T1-11 Plywood Siding Repair
Delaminating and rotted T1-11 panels replaced, especially along the bottom edge where they meet the ground or concrete.
Sheathing, Framing & Flashing Repair
The wall behind the siding repaired, with flashing at windows, doors and trim that keeps water out.
Trim & Corner Boards
Rotted corner boards and trim around the siding replaced. See Dry Rot Repair.
The Siding on a Lot of Valley Homes Wasn't Built to Last
Many Northern California homes built in the 1970s and 1980s were sided with T1-11 plywood panels, which were cheap and fast to install. Hardboard lap siding, a wood-fiber product pressed with resin, went on huge numbers of homes from the 1980s through the 1990s. Both hold up only as long as their paint does. Once water gets past the paint at the bottom edges, nail holes and joints, T1-11 delaminates and hardboard swells. Swollen hardboard doesn't shrink back when it dries.
Valley weather speeds that up. Long, hot summers crack paint and caulk. Then winter rain soaks the exposed edges. Sprinklers that hit the same section of wall every day all summer do the rest.
Why We Look Behind the Siding
When siding fails, the real question is how far the water went. Behind the siding is the weather barrier, the sheathing and the wall framing. If water reached those, replacing the boards alone just hides the damage.
We open the wall, check the sheathing and framing, and repair what's rotted before new siding goes on. Wood-based siding also needs proper clearance from soil and concrete, a common problem along patios, planters and driveways. New siding is installed with the clearances, flashing and weather barrier the manufacturer and the code call for.
Signs Your Siding Needs Repair
- Boards that are swollen, soft or crumbling, especially along the bottom row
- Paint that won't stay on one section of wall
- Panels separating into layers at the edges
- Gaps, cracks or open joints between boards
- Stains on interior walls or a musty smell inside an exterior wall
- Siding touching soil, mulch or concrete
How Siding Repair Works
- 01Call or send photos. Close-ups of the damage and a wide shot of the wall help.
- 02On-site estimate. We check the siding, probe for soft spots and give you a clear estimate for repair or replacement.
- 03Remove and inspect. Damaged siding comes off, and we show you the sheathing and framing behind it.
- 04Repair and install. Rotted wood is replaced, the weather barrier and flashing are installed, and new siding goes on, primed and ready for paint.
- 05Walkthrough. We walk the finished wall with you. Backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Repair or Replace Your Siding?
If the damage is limited to a few boards on one or two walls, and the rest of the siding is sound, repair makes sense. If the swelling or rot is spread across the house, or the siding is a type that keeps failing, full replacement usually costs less over time than repairing it every few years. We'll price both when it's close.
What Affects the Cost
- How much siding is damaged
- Repair versus full replacement
- Siding material, such as fiber cement, wood or matching an existing profile
- Damage to sheathing and framing behind it
- Wall height and access
- Paint
Licensed Siding Contractor
Siding work almost always grows into more than one trade: removal, framing and sheathing repair, flashing, siding and paint. That's general building work, covered by the B (General Building) classification on CSLB License #1065708. For homes built before 1978, disturbing painted siding has to follow lead-safe work practices. DHS is bonded and has pulled permits with both the city and the county.
Siding Service Areas
- Yuba City
- Marysville
- Linda
- Olivehurst
- Plumas Lake
- Live Oak
- Sutter
- Gridley
- Natomas
- Sacramento
- Roseville
- Chico
We repair and replace siding on homes and rentals in Yuba City and Marysville, in Linda, Olivehurst and Plumas Lake, and around Live Oak, Sutter and Gridley. Full siding replacements also take us to Natomas, Sacramento, Roseville and Chico.
Siding FAQ
How do I know if I have hardboard siding?
It usually has a wood-grain texture, feels dense when tapped, and shows a light brown fiber look at cut edges. Swelling at the bottom edges is the giveaway. We can tell you on site.
Can you match my existing siding?
We match as closely as available material allows. Some older profiles are no longer made, and we'll tell you up front if an exact match isn't possible.
Should I replace my siding with fiber cement?
For most valley homes, it's the durable choice. Fiber cement doesn't rot or swell the way hardboard and plywood siding do. We'll talk through options with your estimate.
Why does the bottom row of siding always fail first?
It gets the most water: splash-back from rain, sprinklers, and contact with soil or concrete. Correct clearance and flashing at the bottom of the wall is what makes the repair last.
Is siding damage covered by insurance?
Damage from a sudden event, like a storm, sometimes is. Damage from long-term water exposure usually isn't. Check with your insurer.
Siding Swelling or Soft? Get an Estimate.
Call (530) 216-7335 or send photos through the estimate form.