Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
Fascias, soffits, guttering and downpipes that protect the edges of your roof and carry water safely away from your walls.
- Free site assessments
- No-obligation quotes
- South West & Central England
When do fascias, soffits and gutters need replacing?
Your roofline protects the roof edge and carries rainwater away from your walls. Signs it needs attention:
Rotten or soft boards
Fascia or soffit timber that is soft, rotten, cracked or loose.
Peeling paint
Flaking paint and damp around the roof edge, often hiding decay.
Leaking gutters
Gutters that drip, sag, split or have failed joints.
Overflowing gutters
Water spilling over even after the gutters have been cleaned.
Standing water
Water sitting in gutters that don’t fall properly to the outlets.
Loose brackets
Gutters or downpipes pulling away from the wall.
Damp or stained walls
Overflowing water soaking brickwork and pointing below the roof.
Old isn’t the same as failed
Sound timber doesn’t need replacing just because it’s old. We’ll tell you whether cleaning, a local repair or full replacement is the right answer.
Looking after your roofline
Even new roofline needs periodic inspection, and gutters need clearing to keep them working. Blocked gutters are one of the most common causes of damp walls.
Materials to suit the building
Timber fascias and traditional cast iron or aluminium guttering can suit period properties, while uPVC is a practical, low-maintenance choice for many homes. We’ll recommend materials and profiles to match your property.
How we replace fascias, soffits and gutters
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Stage 1
Inspecting the roofline
We check the boards, guttering, rafter ends and roof edge for decay, leaks and ventilation problems.
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Stage 2
Removing old materials
Old gutters, downpipes and any boards needing replacement are carefully taken down.
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Stage 3
Repairing hidden damage
Decayed rafter ends and roof-edge timber are repaired first. We never cover rotten boards with new plastic.
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Stage 4
New fascias and soffits
Replacement boards are fixed securely, with ventilation built in where the roof needs it.
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Stage 5
Gutters and downpipes
Correctly sized guttering is fitted with the right falls, brackets and outlets to carry water to the drains.
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Stage 6
Testing and checking
We test the water flow, check every joint and make sure the roof edge drains cleanly into the gutters.
Recent roofline work
What fascias, soffits and gutters do
Each part of the roofline has its own job in protecting your home.
| Component | What it does |
|---|---|
| Fascia boards | Run along the lower edge of the roof, support the guttering and finish the ends of the rafters |
| Soffits | Cover the underside of the roof overhang and, where designed to, ventilate the roof space |
| Gutters | Collect rainwater from the roof |
| Downpipes | Carry rainwater safely down to the drainage system |
The benefits of a new roofline
A sound roofline keeps water off your walls and out of your roof.
- Better rainwater management Stops leaks and overflows damaging walls and the roofline.
- Protects roof timbers Sound boards and good drainage keep rafter ends dry.
- Better ventilation Correctly specified soffit vents help control condensation in the roof space.
- Less maintenance uPVC boards need an occasional clean rather than regular painting.
- Hidden damage found Removing old boards lets us find and fix problems at the roof edge.
Fascias, Soffits & Guttering questions
Do fascias and soffits need replacing at the same time as the gutters?
Not always, but it often makes sense, as the gutters fix to the fascias. Doing them together, or alongside a re-roof, saves on scaffolding.
Can you fit new uPVC over my old fascias?
Only over sound timber. Capping over rotten boards hides the problem and lets it get worse, so we repair or replace decayed timber first.
Why are my gutters overflowing?
Usually blockages, sagging sections with no fall, or gutters too small for the roof. We’ll find the cause before recommending a fix.
Is uPVC suitable for a period property?
It can be, but timber fascias and cast iron or aluminium guttering often suit period and listed buildings better. We’ll advise on the right look.
Need new fascias or guttering?
Free site assessments and no-obligation quotes for roofline work across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. We are happy to talk through projects of any size, from a single repair to a complete new roof.
Free site assessments
No charge, no obligation
We visit, assess and talk you through your options
Where we work
South West and Central England
Eight areas covered, listed below
Areas we cover
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