Siding Repair in Medina, WA
Siding repair and replacement with the house wrap and flashing done right behind it. When boards crack, swell or pull loose, water has usually been reaching the sheathing for a while. We open the wall, repair what is behind it, add the flashing that was missing and install siding matched to your house, so the repair blends in and the wall stays dry. We serve homeowners across Medina and nearby Bellevue and Kirkland.
Before
AfterNew lap siding and trim
Why siding repair comes up so often in Medina
Medina homes frequently feature cedar lap, board-and-batten or shake siding, which looks right on the lakefront but needs careful maintenance to stay sound. Over time, boards on lake-facing walls split and weather, and shakes near grade or under rooflines rot. We remove damaged siding, inspect and repair the sheathing and weather barrier, and install new cedar or fiber cement that matches the existing profile and finish. Transitions at roofs, decks and windows receive proper flashing. The goal is a repair that blends in on a high-visibility home while protecting the wall behind it.
Medina is a small, mostly residential city on the Lake Washington shore, and its homes range from 1950s and 60s houses on large lots to substantial newer estates built after older homes were removed. Many properties have cedar siding, cedar shake accents, painted wood trim and multi-level decks or terraces facing the water. Inland streets near Overlake Golf and Country Club have large custom homes on landscaped lots. Evergreen Point, at the north end near the SR 520 bridge, holds waterfront homes with docks, boathouses and outdoor structures exposed directly to the lake.
Medina’s waterfront location means homes face wind and spray off Lake Washington, especially on west and south walls. Mature landscaping and large trees shade many properties, which keeps decks, trim and lower walls damp for extended periods. Long, gray winters slow drying even where sun reaches. Large windows and wide decks on lake-facing sides take the brunt of storms. Irrigation and landscape beds placed close to walls can add moisture where siding meets the foundation.
Our crew comes out from our Woodinville office, and we also work in nearby Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and Mercer Island.
When to call about siding repair in Medina
- Old siding with no house wrap behind it
- Paint that fails on one wall year after year
- Stains or water marks inside, below windows
- Boards that are cracked, warped, loose or missing
- Soft or rotted siding near the ground, windows or roof lines
Our siding repair process, step by step
Inspect the wall
We check the siding and probe the sheathing behind it at the problem areas.
Plan the scope
Repair a section or replace a wall: we show you the options with prices.
Open and repair
Old siding comes off; rotted sheathing and framing are replaced.
Wrap and flash
New house wrap, flashing tape at windows and kick-out flashing at roof lines.
Install and finish
New siding and trim, caulked and primed or painted, site cleaned.
Recent siding repair projects near Medina
What we do in Medina
Trim and corner boards
New trim, corners and casings that shed water.
Siding repair
Replace damaged or rotted boards and match the profile and paint.
Cedar siding and shingles
For homes that need to keep their original look.
House wrap and flashing
New weather barrier and window flashing behind the siding.
Fiber cement siding
Durable lap and panel siding that resists rot, insects and fire.
Full re-siding
Strip, wrap, flash and install new siding on one wall or the whole house.
Neighborhoods and permits in Medina
Homes on Evergreen Point and along the waterfront take direct exposure off the lake, so view decks, lake-facing windows and docks show wear first. Inland properties near Overlake Golf and Country Club are more sheltered but heavily landscaped, and shade and irrigation drive rot at lower walls and trim. Older mid-century homes remaining between the newer estates often have original wood siding and minimal flashing details.
Replacing a piece of trim or several deck boards with matching material is often permit-free. Framing repairs, new decks and larger siding or window projects generally require review. Medina is a small city that pays close attention to exterior work, so we speak with the City of Medina early and build any permit and inspection steps into the plan.
Siding materials compared
| Siding | Typical life here | Upkeep | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber cement | 30–50 years | Repaint roughly every 10–15 years | Will not rot, fire-resistant, heavy to install |
| Cedar | 20–30 years with care | Paint or stain every 5–8 years | Beautiful, but needs regular care in our rain |
| Engineered wood | 25–30 years | Repaint roughly every 10 years | Lighter than fiber cement, treated against rot |
| Vinyl | 20–30 years | Wash once a year | Low cost, can crack in cold and fade in sun |
What siding repair typically costs in Medina
| Project | Typical scope | Price range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch repair | A few boards and the wrap behind them | $800 – $3,000 | 1–2 days |
| One wall | Strip, wrap, flash and re-side one elevation | $5,000 – $15,000 | 3–6 days |
| Several walls | Two or three elevations with trim and flashing | $15,000 – $30,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| Whole house | Full re-side in fiber cement or engineered wood | $30,000 – $65,000+ | 2–4 weeks |
These are typical 2026 ranges we see for siding repair in Medina and nearby cities. Your price depends on what we find once the area is open, access and height, and the materials you choose. Every estimate is free, in writing and based on an on-site inspection with photos.
Siding repair in Medina: cost and timing
Most common causes
Missing flashing at openings
Windows, doors and roof edges without flashing send water behind the siding.
Old or torn weather barrier
Felt paper and house wrap wear out, so water that gets past the siding reaches the sheathing.
No clearance at the bottom
Siding that touches soil, mulch, roofs or decks soaks up water at the bottom edge.
What drives the price in Medina
Siding repair in Medina depends on the material, the size of the area, how much sheathing behind it is damaged, how high the wall is and how many windows and corners need flashing. A section repair is a fraction of the cost of re-siding a wall. You get a written price after the free inspection.
Typical timeline
A small patch is often finished in a day or two. Re-siding one elevation usually takes several days, and a whole house can run from about a week to three weeks.
Backed by a 24-month workmanship warranty
Written scope
You know exactly what is included before work starts, with photos of what we found.
Our own crew
The people who quote your job are the people who do it, start to finish.
Clean site daily
Debris is hauled away and your yard is left the way we found it.
24 months covered
If our workmanship fails within two years, we come back and make it right.
What homeowners near Medina say
“As a Condominium owner finding contractors that can work with multiple concerns at once is a challenge. The team at Eco Home Repair has been our go-to for several projects including deck and front porch repairs, siding replacement, chimney chassis repairs…”
“Alex is very friendly and fast in responding to our questions. I contacted Eco Home Repair and Alex showed up the next day to give us an estimated cost. Once we signed the contract, he immediately scheduled the time and date with us to replace our siding and…”
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Questions Medina homeowners ask about siding repair
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Is old siding hiding rot?
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Tell us about your siding repair project in Medina
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Book a free siding repair inspection in Medina
We inspect the damage on-site, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work starts.