Roof repair
Soffit and fascia repair
Fascia is the trim board behind the gutters; soffit is the underside of the roof overhang. Repair replaces rotted wood with new wood or fiber-cement and restores vented soffit, which keeps water, pests and heat out of the attic and gives gutters something solid to hang on.
- Typical time
- A day for most homes.
- Repair or replace
- Repair localized rot; replace long runs.
Overflowing gutters and missing drip edge soak fascia in Southeast Texas' heavy rain, and wood that stays damp in humid air rots quickly. Squirrels, raccoons and birds then get into the attic through the gaps.
Soffit vents are also part of attic ventilation, so repairs should keep or improve airflow rather than close it off.
Soffit & Fascia Repair at a glance
- What it is
- Fascia is the trim board behind the gutters; soffit is the underside of the roof overhang.
- Service category
- Roof Repair
Signs you need rotted fascia help
- Soft, peeling or crumbling fascia boards
- Gutters pulling away
- Gaps or sagging soffit panels
- Animals in the attic
- Paint failure along the roofline
Quick answers
Soffit & Fascia Repair: the short version
How long soffit & fascia repair takes
A day for most homes.
When rotted fascia can wait, and when it can't
Not urgent, but open gaps let animals into the attic.
Fix or replace rotted fascia?
Repair localized rot; replace long runs.
Why rotted fascia happens
Gutter overflow, missing drip edge, humidity.
The work
What the roofer does
- 1
Inspect
Fascia, soffit, rafter tails and drip edge checked.
- 2
Replace
Rotted boards replaced; rafter tails repaired if needed.
- 3
Seal and vent
Drip edge added, soffit vents restored, gutters rehung.
What moves the price of soffit & fascia repair
Driven by linear feet, rafter repairs and material.
- Linear feet of rot
- Rafter tail damage
- Material (wood, fiber cement, aluminum wrap)
- Paint
- Gutter removal and reinstall
Soffit & Fascia Repair: common questions
Why does my fascia keep rotting?
Usually from gutter overflow or missing drip edge letting water behind the gutter. Fixing the water source matters as much as the board.
Is aluminum-wrapped fascia worth it?
Wrapping sound wood in aluminum reduces painting and rot risk, but wrapping rotted wood just hides the problem.
Service area
Soffit & Fascia Repair across the Golden Triangle
Related
Services often paired with soffit & fascia repair
Gutter Repair
Gutter repair reseals leaking corners and seams, rehangs sagging runs with new hangers, re-pitches gutters that hold water, and replaces crushed downspouts.
Learn moreSeamless Gutter Installation
Seamless gutters are formed on site from a continuous roll of aluminum to the exact length of each roof edge, so the only seams are at corners.
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Attic Ventilation
Attic ventilation balances intake air at the soffits with exhaust at the ridge or roof vents, carrying heat and moisture out of the attic.
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Call about rotted fascia
Gutter overflow, missing drip edge, humidity.