Wall below the roof edge
Siding repair and replacement, from the gutter line down
Repairs on vinyl, James Hardie, LP SmartSide and wood siding, plus vinyl siding replacement, from the same crew that hangs the gutters above it.
Chapter 01
Repairs across vinyl, James Hardie, LP SmartSide and wood
Chappell handles siding repairs on the vinyl siding types, James Hardie siding, LP SmartSide and traditional wood siding that Northwest Arkansas homes are actually wearing. The published range for a siding repair is $600 to $1,500, with an average lead time of 1 to 2 weeks and about one day on site.
The home page also names cedar among the materials the crew works with, so a wood-sided house is not a special case. Some repairs mean taking the siding back to the sheathing before new material goes on, and the shop has photographed that stage on its own jobs.
Siding and the gutter line above it fail together more often than people expect. A leaking corner or seam lets water run down the wall behind it, which is why leak sealing is described as stopping fascia rot, mold growth on the siding and foundation problems. If the boards below your gutter look stained or soft, the repair may start at the gutter. See gutter repair for that side of the job.
Finished grey panel siding on a gable, an LP SmartSide job by Chappell Gutter
Vinyl siding replacement, in hours rather than weeks
When a section of vinyl is past patching, replacement is published at $600 to $900, with a 2 to 4 hour service duration and the same 1 to 2 week lead time as a repair.
That makes it a small, contained job for the right wall. If the damage reaches the fascia or soffit above it, Chappell repairs those too, so the roof edge and the wall below it can be quoted together.
Chapter 03
Woodpecker and storm damage
Dylan Rutherford, who had Neil and DJ out in January 2026, shared photos of "chimney siding repair from woodpeckers tearing it up" along with back door frame repairs done in the same visit. His summary: personable, fairly priced, and efficient with the time of the work.
Siding is also where second opinions land. Ezra Schwarcz went to Neil after a botched gutter and siding job another company had done the week before, got an estimate within minutes, and had the work started the next morning.
If a woodpecker, a storm or a previous contractor has left a wall in rough shape, describe what happened when you ask for an estimate and tell us which siding you have. Estimates are free, and the price ranges above are where the conversation starts.
Dylan Rutherford, 5 stars, January 2026: "Pictures of chimney siding repair from woodpeckers tearing it up as well as backdoor frame repairs done." Special shoutout to Neil & DJ.
Siding rarely fails alone. Rotted trim and fascia are covered on the fascia and soffit page, and a dingy house can be washed clean under brightening and pressure washing.