The fascias and soffits are the boards and panels boxing in your roof’s eaves — the fascia is the vertical board the gutters fix to, the soffit is the horizontal panel underneath. When they rot, everything at the eaves suffers: gutters pull loose, birds get into the loft, and water finds its way in. Ignoring them is a false economy — a few hundred pounds of rotten fascia can turn into thousands in damaged timbers and damp repairs. Here’s what replacement costs in 2026.

How much does fascia and soffit replacement cost in the UK?

For a typical 3-bedroom house (15–25 metres of eaves), realistic 2026 fitted prices:

Full uPVC replacement (fascias, soffits, bargeboards): £1,500–£3,000
Timber replacement (softwood, painted): £2,000–£4,000
Partial replacement (one or two elevations): £600–£1,500

Per metre, supply and fit:

uPVC fascias and soffits: £80–£140 per metre
Timber fascias and soffits: £110–£180 per metre

These figures include removing the old boards, fitting new ones, and refixing or replacing the guttering. London prices sit at the upper end, mainly because of access costs.

uPVC vs timber: which should you choose?

uPVC is now the default for most homes: maintenance-free, never rots, lasts 20–30 years, and available in white, black, brown and woodgrain finishes. It’s the sensible choice for the vast majority of properties.

Timber suits period properties and conservation areas where the original look matters. It’s more expensive, needs repainting every 5–7 years, and will eventually rot again — but nothing matches it for authenticity on a Victorian or Edwardian house.

One thing to avoid: capping boards. Some quotes offer to clad new uPVC over the old rotten timber instead of replacing it. It’s cheaper, but it traps moisture and hides decay. Full replacement is the proper job. And if your property is listed or in a conservation area, check with the council before choosing uPVC — some boroughs insist on timber, and fitting the wrong material can mean paying to do the job twice.

What does the job actually involve?

A proper fascia and soffit replacement means:

Removing the gutters and taking down the old boards
Inspecting and treating the rafter ends — rotten rafter feet get cut back and repaired
Fitting new fascia boards, soffit panels and bargeboards
Adding or replacing ventilation (soffit vents are standard now, and your loft needs them)
Refixing the gutters — usually with new brackets

This is why fascia work and gutter replacement go hand in hand. If your gutters are coming off anyway, it’s the cheapest time you’ll ever have to renew the boards behind them. Our guttering services cover the full eaves package.

Signs yours need replacing

Paint peeling or flaking off the fascias (on timber)
Soft, spongy boards when you press them — that’s rot
Gutters pulling away or sagging because their fixings have nothing solid to hold
Birds, squirrels or wasps getting into the loft through gaps at the eaves
Water staining on the walls below the eaves
Visible gaps between the soffit and the wall

If water is running behind the gutter and down the wall, failed eaves felt or rotten fascias are prime suspects — and new gutters alone won’t fix it.

What affects the price?

Access. Two-storey eaves can often be done from ladders and a tower; three-storey terraces need scaffolding. On some London streets, that’s the single biggest cost on the quote.

Rafter-end repairs. If the rot has spread into the rafter feet, they need cutting back and splicing. Expect £50–£150 per rafter end on top — a good roofer will flag this possibility in the quote rather than surprise you mid-job.

Ventilation upgrades. Adding soffit vents or an over-fascia vent system is cheap while everything’s apart and pays for itself in loft condensation control — good loft ventilation protects the roof timbers too.

Bargeboards and extras. Gable-end bargeboards, decorative eaves details on period properties, and any leadwork at abutments all add labour.

Repair or replace?

Small sections of sound timber with localised rot can be cut out and spliced — a guttering contractor can often do this as a half-day repair. But if the rot is widespread, the boards are soft along their length, or the timber is over 25 years old, replacement is cheaper in the long run than a series of patch repairs. And if you’re already replacing the gutters, doing the fascias at the same time is almost always the right call.

How long do new fascias and soffits last?

uPVC: 20–30 years with no maintenance. Timber: 20+ years with regular repainting, less without it. The ventilation you add at the same time also extends the life of the roof timbers themselves — dry rafter ends don’t rot.

Getting a fair quote

Ask for: the material and finish, total metres, whether rafter-end repairs are included or priced separately, whether the gutters are refixed or replaced, what ventilation is fitted, what access is provided, and the guarantee. If one quote is much cheaper, check whether it’s a full replacement or just capping over the old boards.

Get a free, no-obligation quote

We replace fascias, soffits and bargeboards across Camden and all of London — usually together with gutters so one visit sorts the whole eaves. See our fascias and soffits services, or request a free quote from our family-run team, trading since 1982 with fully guaranteed workmanship.