TOP 5 signs that the facade of your house needs urgent repair

When to do facade repairs – 5 main signs

Ignoring obvious problems with the facade leads to rapid aging and wear of the building. Therefore, experts recommend timely preventive inspections of the external coating - especially in preparation for winter. Especially since the recommended season for repairs is considered to be the summer period. Many different factors should be taken into account that affect changes in the coating structure, the condition of insulation materials and the appearance of the house. Taking this into account, a decision is made later on regarding the type of repair - major or cosmetic.

The following five signs most often indicate the need for ongoing maintenance of the facade:

1. Worn coating. Stains, leaks appear on the surface of the walls, plaster falls off them, the color of the paint changes. Cracks on the walls also become clearly visible.
2. Problems with moisture insulation. Such signs of facade wear will be evidenced by fungus on the facade. The constant presence of moisture in the house, which has a harmful effect on the health of residents, will also be noted.
3. Peeling paint. This problem applies to painted facades. Externally, it looks like blisters that gradually crack, as a result of which the paint layer falls off.
4. Problems with insulation. They occur on old facades when the insulation materials wear out. In this case, they will need to be replaced. A sign of the problem is the constant cold in the room due to the walls freezing.
5. Unusual sounds. The presence of creaks, crackles or slamming of windows and doors when opened indicates that there are violations of fasteners or deformations in the facade structure.

The listed signs are the most common. In fact, there may be more of them. But in any case, it is necessary to deal with the elimination of problems.

What is the cost of facade repair – what affects it?

Facade repair work is extremely important from various points of view. In addition to stylish design and comfort in the house, operational safety also plays a big role. Therefore, existing problems cannot be ignored in any case.

The question of how much a facade costs is one of the most important when deciding to start repair work. Many consider it necessary to contact specialists who offer turnkey repair services. Others try to solve problems on their own. But in all cases, it is extremely necessary to first form an estimate for repairs. In construction companies, the cost is calculated based on the price list for facade work. Home craftsmen are forced to do the calculations and purchase materials themselves. In general, repair prices include the following items:

• the volume of work performed - it mainly affects the size of the budget for the facade;
• the cost of materials - they are selected depending on the task and should be as suitable as possible for the work;
• the cost of dismantling - removing the old coating is recommended when replacing insulating materials or when the structure is deformed.

Approximate prices for 2025 facades can be easily found on specialized resources. For cladding works, the cost per square meter is usually indicated. As for the general price of facade works, the specifics of their execution and the level of complexity are taken into account. For example, work at height will cost more. Just as the price of insulation work will be higher.

Regular repair and maintenance of the facade will help maintain the value of the property and prevent its depreciation due to damage and deterioration of the appearance.