A Minimum Charge That Makes a One-Panel Siding Job Worth the Drive
One panel takes 20 minutes. Getting there, getting the material, and the ladder take the rest of the morning. Why small siding repairs need a minimum, and how to explain it to…
Siding repair articles
Practical, lived-in guides for the one-man siding repair business.
How to Read the Stamp on the Back of a Vinyl Siding Panel
Matching an old panel starts with knowing what it is. Where to find the manufacturer printing on vinyl siding, what it tells you, and what to do when there's nothing there.
What to Check on a Customer's Siding Before the First Hard Freeze
October is the last good month for repair work up north. A fall siding check you can offer customers, what to look for, and which problems get worse once it freezes.
Google Now Bills Missed Calls. What That Means for a Siding Repair Guy on a Ladder
Since October 1, Google Local Services Ads can charge you for a call you didn't answer. Why that hits solo siding repair guys hardest, and four fixes before your next bill.
Best Truck or Van Setup for a One-Man Siding Repair Business
Ladders, long panels and a small parts stock all have to fit. What works on a pickup vs. a van, ladder racks, keeping siding flat, organizing small parts, and looking professional when…
Where to Buy Siding for Small Repair Jobs
Big-box stores, siding distributors, lumberyards, salvage and online. Where a siding repair guy buys a few panels at a time, how to get a contractor account, and how to find hard-to-match siding.
Stocking Common Siding Colors: What to Keep on the Truck
Carrying a small stock of the most common colors and profiles turns second trips into first-visit repairs. How to figure out what's common in your area, how much to carry, and how…
Getting Reviews Without Being Pushy
Reviews are what get your phone ringing from Google and AI search. How I ask every customer without feeling like a salesman, what makes a review useful, and the rules you can't…
What to Do When a Customer Won't Pay
Most customers pay. A few don't. How to prevent non-payment before the job, the steps to take when an invoice goes unpaid, and when to walk away from the money.
Side Hustle to Full Time: When to Quit Your Job for Siding Repair
Starting siding repair on nights and weekends is the safest way in. The signs you're ready to go full time, the money you should have saved, and the mistakes that send guys…
From Framer, Roofer or Handyman to Siding Repair: How to Switch
If you already work in the trades, you have most of what it takes to do siding repair. What carries over from framing, roofing and handyman work, what you'll have to learn,…
Why Siding Repair Beats Handyman Work for a Solo Operator
I did general handyman work before I went to siding repair only. Why one specialty pays better, schedules easier, and wears you out less than doing a little of everything.