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Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Cost Guide
What to Expect in Houston, TX - and How to Control It
Hydraulic cylinder repair pricing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Cost depends on cylinder size, application, extent of damage, and how quickly you need the equipment back online.
At PSI Hydraulics, we repair and rebuild hydraulic cylinders for construction, industrial, trucking, and manufacturing operations throughout the Houston area. Here’s what hydraulic cylinder repair typically costs, what drives the price, and when repair makes more sense than replacement.
Bring your cylinder to our Houston shop or send us your specs for a fast, straightforward quote.
Average Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Cost
Once a cylinder is disassembled and inspected, most repairs fall into a predictable cost range.
Typical hydraulic cylinder repair pricing:
Ex: Repair Type = Estimated Cost Range
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Seal replacement = $250 – $600
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Rod polishing or minor repair = $400 – $900
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Rod rechroming = $700 – $1,500
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Barrel honing = $600 – $1,200
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Complete cylinder rebuild = $1,200 – $3,000+
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Emergency / rush service = +15–40%
Important: Internal wear isn’t always visible from the outside. We determine final pricing after teardown, which is why a proper inspection matters.
What Drives Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Cost?
Cylinder Size & Design
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Bore diameter and stroke length
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Rod diameter and metallurgy
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Operating pressure and duty cycle
Larger, high-pressure cylinders require more labor, machining time, and material.
Equipment Application
Certain equipment increases complexity and repair scope:
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Dump trucks and refuse trucks
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Heavy construction machinery
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Industrial presses and production equipment
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Custom or non-standard cylinders
Fleet operators can learn more on our Dump Truck Cylinder Repair page.
Turnaround Requirements
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Standard repair schedules are the most economical
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Same-day or emergency service may increase cost
If uptime is critical, we’ll walk through the tradeoffs clearly.
Repair vs. Replacement
Repairing a hydraulic cylinder usually costs much less than replacing it—often 40–70% less.
Repair Is Usually the Right Call When:
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Rods can be polished or rechromed
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Barrels remain structurally sound
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The cylinder is custom or obsolete
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Replacement lead times are excessive
Replacement May Be Smarter When:
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Barrels or mounting points are cracked
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The cylinder is low-cost and mass-produced
If replacement is the better move, we’ll tell you—plain and simple.
Common Cylinder Issues That Impact Repair Cost
These problems often determine how extensive (and expensive) the repair will be:
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Hydraulic leaks from worn or failed seals
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Internal leakage reducing force output
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Bent or pitted rods damaging new seals
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Dirty hydraulic fluid worsening wear
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Misalignment or side loading
Equipment-Specific Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Costs
Dump Truck Cylinder Repair
Hoist cylinders deal with:
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Heavy loads
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Contamination
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Side loading
Learn more on our Dump Truck Cylinder Repair page.
Industrial & Manufacturing Cylinders
These often require:
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Tight tolerances
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Custom sealing solutions
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Pressure testing and documentation
Precision work protects uptime and performance.
Local Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Near Houston
Searching for “hydraulic cylinder repair near me” usually means you need:
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Fast evaluation
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Local turnaround
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Minimal transport downtime
Visit our Cylinder Repair Near Me page to see how PSI supports Houston-area operations.
OEM & Brand-Specific Cylinder Repair Costs
OEM cylinders—such as Maxim hydraulic cylinders—can be expensive to replace due to:
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Brand-specific seal kits
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Limited distributor access
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Long lead times
We regularly rebuild OEM and aftermarket cylinders to meet—or exceed—original performance specs. See our Maxim Hydraulic Cylinder Repair services.
How to Lower Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Costs Over Time
You can reduce repair frequency and extend cylinder life by:
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Fixing leaks early
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Keeping hydraulic fluid clean
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Protecting exposed rods from debris and corrosion
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Avoiding side loading
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Scheduling preventative inspections
Pro tip: Ask about our hydraulic maintenance checklist to catch issues before they become major failures.
Why PSI Hydraulics?
We don’t guess. We inspect, machine, and test.
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Houston-based hydraulic repair specialists
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Precision machining and honing
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Rod polishing and rechroming
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Pressure testing before release
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Straightforward diagnostics
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Emergency and fleet support available
Our focus is simple: get your equipment back to work—and keep it there.
Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Cost FAQs
How long does hydraulic cylinder repair take?
Most repairs are completed within a few days. Emergency service is available depending on scope.
Is rebuilding cheaper than replacement?
In most cases, yes—especially for large or custom cylinders.
Can bent rods be repaired?
Minor bends may be corrected. Severe bends typically require rod replacement.
Do you service the Houston area?
Yes. We provide hydraulic cylinder repair throughout Houston and surrounding areas.
