What drives the price
Linear-foot work at ladder height. Aluminum and vinyl cost more in material but end the repaint cycle; wood is cheaper per foot and rots again. The multiplier is what the old fascia hides - rotten sub-fascia and rafter tails discovered on removal are the change orders.
- Material - wood, aluminum-wrapped, vinyl, or composite
- Linear footage and second-storey height
- Rot found in sub-fascia and rafter tails after tear-off
- Vented soffit requirements for attic airflow
- Gutter removal and re-hang, always intertwined with fascia
Should you DIY this or call a professional?
Pro work in practice: it is all-day ladder work with long, floppy material, and it connects to both roofline and gutters. What you should do is the diagnosis walk: press the fascia with a screwdriver anywhere gutters overflow - if it sinks in, you have found the scope before the contractor does.
Signs you need this repair
- Peeling paint or visible rot along the roofline
- Wasps, birds or squirrels entering the soffit
- Sagging gutters pulling away - the fascia behind is going
- Water stains on the soffit panels after rain
- Woodpecker interest - they hear what lives in soft wood
How to not get overcharged
Get the per-foot rate and a pre-agreed per-foot price for replacing rotten sub-fascia, because that discovery mid-job is where budgets die. If gutters are coming off anyway, price new gutters in the same quote - the labour overlaps almost entirely. Ask for vented soffit where the attic needs airflow; it costs nearly nothing extra during replacement.
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Red flags to watch for
- Lump-sum quote with no footage
- No provision for hidden rot pricing
- Wrapping rotten wood in aluminum instead of replacing it
- Re-hanging visibly failing gutters onto new fascia
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace soffit and fascia?+
Soffit and fascia replacement typically runs $6-$20 per linear foot installed, averaging $2,000-$4,500 for a full perimeter. Spot repairs of a rotten section run $300-$800.
Can I replace soffit and fascia myself, or should I hire a professional?+
Pro work in practice: it is all-day ladder work with long, floppy material, and it connects to both roofline and gutters. What you should do is the diagnosis walk: press the fascia with a screwdriver anywhere gutters overflow - if it sinks in, you have found the scope before the contractor does.
How long does it take to replace soffit and fascia?+
1-3 Days for a Full Perimeter. Scheduling and parts availability can extend the overall timeline beyond the hands-on work itself.
What makes the price of this job go up or down?+
Material - wood, aluminum-wrapped, vinyl, or composite. Linear footage and second-storey height. Rot found in sub-fascia and rafter tails after tear-off. Vented soffit requirements for attic airflow. Gutter removal and re-hang, always intertwined with fascia.
How do I avoid being overcharged?+
Get the per-foot rate and a pre-agreed per-foot price for replacing rotten sub-fascia, because that discovery mid-job is where budgets die. If gutters are coming off anyway, price new gutters in the same quote - the labour overlaps almost entirely. Ask for vented soffit where the attic needs airflow; it costs nearly nothing extra during replacement.