What soffit and fascia repair costs
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Soffit repair | $6–$14 / linear ft |
| Soffit replacement Depends on material | $6–$30 / linear ft |
| Fascia repair | $7–$15 / linear ft |
| Fascia replacement Average about $14.60 / ft | $7–$22 / linear ft |
What soffit and fascia do
The fascia is the board along the edge of the roof that the gutters hang on. The soffit is the underside of the overhang, and it is usually vented to let air into the attic. Damage to either lets water, and often birds, squirrels or insects, into the roof edge.
Common causes
- Gutters overflowing or pulling away, so water soaks the back of the fascia.
- A missing drip edge at the roof edge, which lets water run behind the gutter.
- Failed paint on wood fascia, letting water into the grain.
- Animals chewing into soffit vents or loose panels.
- Ice dams in cold climates, pushing water up under the roof edge.
Materials
| Job | Material cost |
|---|---|
| Wood Soffit or fascia board | $1–$3 / linear ft |
| Vinyl soffit | $5–$9 / linear ft |
| PVC or plastic | $3–$7 / linear ft |
| Aluminum Often wrapped over wood fascia | $8–$20 / linear ft |
How it is repaired
- Take down the gutter along the damaged run, where it is attached to the fascia.
- Remove the rotted fascia or soffit and check the rafter tails and roof sheathing behind it.
- Fix whatever let water in: a drip edge, gutter hangers, or flashing.
- Install new boards primed on every side, or PVC or aluminum-wrapped trim that will not rot.
- Rehang the gutters with proper slope, then caulk and paint.
If rot has spread into the rafter tails or roof decking, that part is roofing or framing work and is priced after it is opened up. Soft trim elsewhere on the house follows the same approach: see wood rot repair.
Keeping animals out
If animals got in, make sure they are out before closing the hole, especially in spring when there may be young inside. A wildlife professional can confirm and fit one-way exclusion doors. Then repair the soffit with sound material and secure any loose vent panels.
Common questions
Is soffit and fascia repair a roofing job?
It sits between trades. Replacing boards and gutter hangers is carpentry and handyman work; damage that reaches the roof decking or rafters needs a roofer or carpenter.
Can rotted fascia be repaired, or must it be replaced?
Small soft spots can sometimes be consolidated with epoxy, but fascia usually gets replaced by the section, because it holds the gutters.
How do I know if my fascia is rotting?
Peeling paint, dark stains, gutters pulling away, and wood that is soft when probed with a screwdriver are the common signs.
Related guides
Compiled from published 2026 national cost data (Angi, HomeGuide, This Old House). We update these figures as we complete jobs.