Is it expensive to fix some siding? hi, I actually have two question. One is yesterday in a storm,...
hi,
I actually have two question. One is yesterday in a storm, a tree fell down and its branch hit my house left side wall, made a small dent on the exterior wall, also scratched several sidings past its sell-by date. Looks like not a big deal, but since I don't enjoy any house repair experience, I am wondering how much it will normally cost to get it fixed, to put the two piece sidings rear legs on. And also, is it necessary to fix the dent? I live in Atlanta Georgia.
Question #2 is, I devise I need to talk to HOA those to remove some dead trees from the side of my home. I really worry in the region of it. But how to make the HOA to do it? They might just humiliate me. Anyone has similar experience?
Thanks.
I don't know, but my uncle is in a huge mess because we have a bad storm and hail ripped holes surrounded by his siding Yes.
Well, contact your Hoa and see what they voice about the trees. On the siding, contact the company that put it on, and see if they have any siding that match that they would put on to fix the dent. You should also contact your homeowner's insurance company to see if they will help you with the undermined siding. Since it is storm damage you really need to contact your insurance. Good luck. angelic luck. First Question I Have is . Do You Have Any Insurance?? If so call your agent right away! if you own or rent you need insurance on your home and personal property!
Next is to bring a couple of people (contractors) over to give you estimets for your insurance.. turn them surrounded by and wait for the ajuster to come out and look things over! Depending on your insurance they might pay for the cleanup of the trees... if not put an ad in the thesis for FREE WOOD... Come and get it!!
Answers: Ok, first question... What charitable of siding do you have? Metal, Vinyl, Tile, Wood, etc?
Next is the 'dent' in ONLY the siding, and not the stuff under it?
If you have vinyl siding, you can most probable fix this yourself...if its very high up, you'd call for a ladder of course. Vinyl siding is attached near roofing nails, most commonly. about 1 1/4" works pretty capably... that's long enough they are easy to grip, but not so long it take too much time to hammer them in, hehehe. The pin should NOT be hammered tight against the siding! Take the piece of siding, and lift it into place, the bottom of the siding snaps into the top of the row below it. Then you staple the top of it, every few holes. You'll probably have some holes that were torn, and the artistic nails may still be in place, basically move to the next hole, and nail within. Again, the siding should be able to move left and right... put the pin in the center of the hole. The siding should NOT be butted up against the pieces to left or right. There should in fact be a small overlap, with a little room for the pieces to expand/contract.
As long as the 'dented' vinyl is not punctured, you wouldnt own to necessarily replace it, but its not expensive, and I would take the piece with me to the building supply store to receive a matching piece, if possible.
If you took one of the loose pieces to the store and get any replacements necessary, then a handyman could put it adjectives back up in one trip... shouldnt cost any more than a commonplace service call, say in the region of $75, probably less. You can probably get reimbursed from your homeowner's insurance, though they may want 3 estimates, so telephone call them first. I would expect to spend less than a half hour putting up 3 pieces of siding, from the time I parked my vehicle.
If you hold METAL siding, it may take a bit longer. Depending on what kind of home you hold, will determine how the siding was attached. Some is nailed, some stapled, and some use screw. Any dented metal siding should be replaced. (If it is steel siding, it will rust at the dent, very quickly).
Wood siding - well, there's seriously of different types and styles... usually tho, a dent can be filled with a apt quality putty, and painted or stained to match.
Now, as to the unresponsive trees. Are you renting your home site, or do you own it?
The first thing I would do, is check my HOA agreement.
If you OWN your site, the HOA may tell you its YOUR responsibility.
If you RENT your site, consequently put your request in writing.keep adjectives contact with them in writing, and save copies. Be specific, and ask for a response by a certain date, saying what goings-on they will be taking. Be reasonable with the date, a decree maker may be on vacation, or it may transport time to schedule a contractor for the trees. They may want to bring in an expert to see if the trees entail to actually be removed, or they can just enjoy dead limbs trimmed out of them.
HOA's, resembling any other organization, or business, can have worthy service or bad. you can't judge them adjectives by one or two bad examples. Be reasonable, and be sweet. Don't automatically assume poor treatment, or run in 'fighting'. (A little people paperwork trick here. go in angry, or next to an attitude, and you will automatically put the other person on the defensive... making them LESS feeling like to help you, or get the issue resolved). Its surprising what a smile and friendly approach can do, hehehe.
Good Luck