Fascias, Soffits & Roofline Replacement

Fascias carry the gutters and close the ends of the rafters; soffits close the underside of the eaves and let the roof breathe. When they rot, the gutters sag, water gets to the rafter ends, and birds and squirrels get into the loft. Replacing a tired timber roofline with uPVC ends the maintenance and gives the house a sharper edge.

We replace full roofline systems, repair or replace individual boards, and make sure the eaves ventilation that soffits provide is kept or improved rather than blocked.

Before and after: full roofline replacement

A rendered 1930s house with the original timber bargeboards, fascias and ogee guttering, peeling and rotten at the ends with moss built up under the tiles. All of it stripped and replaced in black uPVC: bargeboards, fascias, vented soffits, box ends, and new half-round guttering and downpipes.

Old bargeboard with peeling paint on the rendered gable — Before

New black uPVC bargeboard and box end on the rendered gable — After

Old timber ogee gutter and fascia at the eaves corner — Before

New fascia, box end and guttering at the eaves corner — After

Bay window roof with moss and old guttering before replacement — Before

New fascia and guttering over the bay window roof — After

More from the job

Old painted timber fascia, peeling, with moss under the tiles — **Before · fascia**

Old timber bargeboard and patched soffit before replacement — **Before · rear gable**

New black bargeboard, soffit and box end on the rear gable — **After · rear gable**

Close-up of the new black fascia, soffit and box end — **After · box end**

Mossy bay window roof and tired guttering before replacement — **Before · bay**

Perished felt and lead at the bay roof edge — **Before · bay edge**

New guttering fitted around the bay window flat roof — **After · bay**

New black half-round guttering and downpipe on white render — **After · guttering**

Warning signs

Peeling paint and soft timberRot has started; press a screwdriver into the board to check.

Gutters saggingThe fascia behind the brackets has gone.

Birds nesting in the eavesGaps where soffit boards have failed.

Black staining under the eavesWater running behind the fascia.

Damp rafter ends in the loftSerious; the rot has reached the structure.

Condensation in the loftVentilation blocked, often by a previous over-cladding job.

What we do

Full replacement of fascias, soffits and bargeboards in uPVC
Over-cladding where the timber behind is sound
Rafter-end repair where rot has reached the structure
Soffit ventilation to current standards
Eaves protection and bird combs
New guttering fitted with the roofline
Dry verge systems on gable ends

Materials and methods

uPVC roofline from Swish, FloPlast or Eurocell in white, anthracite, black, rosewood and oak foil finishes, with 10 to 20-year manufacturer guarantees. Full replacement boards (not thin capping) wherever the timber is rotten. Continuous or circular soffit vents to provide the 10 mm equivalent gap the regulations require.

Why choose us for fascias & soffits

No more painting or rot
Gutters properly supported
Loft ventilation kept or improved
Colours to match windows and doors
Long manufacturer guarantee plus our workmanship guarantee

What to expect

We inspect the roofline from a ladder or tower and from the loft, then quote for full replacement or over-cladding depending on what the timber is like. A typical semi takes one to two days, usually with new guttering at the same time.

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Frequently asked questions

Over-cladding or full replacement?

If the timber is rotten, full replacement; capping rot just hides it. If it is sound and merely tired, over-cladding is cheaper and fine.

Will new soffits block my loft ventilation?

Not if done properly. We fit vented soffit or continuous vents to maintain or improve airflow.

Can you match my window colour?

Yes; anthracite, black and foiled woodgrain finishes are all available.

How long does uPVC roofline last?

Twenty to thirty years, with manufacturer guarantees of ten to twenty.