Basic
$467 – $1,868 per project
Rotted section cut out, replaced with primed pine, wood preservative on cut ends, caulked, primed and painted

Cut out and replace dry-rotted wood on exterior trim, siding, fascia or a window/door frame (non-structural, localized), treat, prime and paint.
Repair Dry Rot in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $549 to $2,197 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for repair dry rot.
National average: $600 – $2,400 per project
$467 – $1,868 per project
Rotted section cut out, replaced with primed pine, wood preservative on cut ends, caulked, primed and painted
$549 – $2,197 per project
Rot cut back to sound wood, borate treatment, primed fir replacement back-primed, caulked, two finish coats
$687 – $2,747 per project
Rot cut back, borate and epoxy consolidant on edges, cellular PVC replacement, sill flashing where needed, two coats
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $254 – $1,015 | job |
| Labor | labor | $183 – $731 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $68 – $271 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $45 – $180 | job |
Close-up of dry-rotted wood at a painted door frame corner
Photo: David Schott from Redmond, Washington, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisDry-rotted wood board with cracked cubical decay and a tape measure
Photo: Mätes II. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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