How much do new fascias, soffits and guttering cost in Gloucester?
Replacing fascias, soffits or guttering? Post the job for free and it goes to local roofers and builders who cover your area. Only the one who takes it on gets your contact details.
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Fascias, soffits and guttering
Fascias are the boards along the roof edge that the gutters are fixed to. Soffits close the gap underneath, between the fascia and the wall. When the timber rots, gutters start to sag and leak, and gaps let birds and damp into the roof space.
Most replacement boards now are uPVC, with new gutters and downpipes fitted at the same time. The main choice is full replacement, where the old boards come off and the rafter ends behind are checked, or cladding over the existing boards. Cladding over can hide rot that carries on getting worse, so it only makes sense if the timber underneath is sound.
The scope depends on how many sides of the house need doing, the height of the house, whether there are dormers, porches or bay roofs, and the condition of the bottom row of tiles. The roofer may need to lift those tiles to fit the new boards properly and support the felt at the eaves.
In homes built before 2000, some soffits, gutters and downpipes were made from asbestos cement. HSE lists all three among the places it’s found. Don’t drill, break or sand them. If you think yours might be, say so when you post, so the tradesperson can arrange for it to be checked before work starts.
Please leave any ladder work to the tradesperson.
What to include when you post
Clear photos and a few basics help a roofer judge the size of the job.
- Photos of the roofline on each side of the house that needs work
- How many storeys, and whether it’s the whole house or one section, such as the front or a porch
- Close-ups of any rot, sagging gutters or gaps where birds get in
- Whether the gutters leak, overflow or have pulled away
- What the boards are now (painted timber or uPVC) and the colour you’d like
- Anything below the roofline that affects ladders or scaffolding, such as a conservatory
- The age of the house, if you know it
Choosing a roofer and what to ask
Ask straight out whether the quote is for full replacement or for cladding over the old boards. Both get called “new fascias”, and the price difference usually reflects which one it is.
The written quote should list which sides of the house are included, and whether it covers fascias, soffits, gutters, downpipes and any roof ventilation, along with the colour and gutter profile. Ask whether they’ll check and repair rotten rafter ends, and how extra rot will be priced if they find it once the boards are off. Check that scaffolding or access equipment is in the price.
Find out who takes away the old boards and gutters. Get any guarantee in writing, including who backs it: the installer, the product manufacturer or both. Ask to see their public liability insurance.
Not quite the right job?
See every job on our Builder page, or post it anyway and describe it in your own words.
Before a tradesperson starts work
Registrations
Some work must be done by a registered professional. Work on a gas boiler, cooker or fire must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, which you can check on the Gas Safe Register.
Our business check
Limited companies are checked with Companies House and sole traders upload their insurance certificate. Trade registrations are confirmed by the tradesperson when they sign up.
Get the price in writing
Ask for a written quote that sets out the work and the price before anything starts. Your contract for the work is with the tradesperson.
Questions
What people tend to ask before booking this job. For anything specific to your home, ask the tradesperson who takes it on when they get in touch.
Sometimes, if the timber is sound. Rotten boards should come off first, or the rot carries on out of sight.
Blockages, sagging sections, a gutter that doesn't fall towards the outlet, or joints that have come apart. A clean or repair may be enough.
Yes, if the fascias are sound. If the boards are soft or rotten, new gutters won't stay fixed for long.
Many roofs rely on air coming in at the eaves to keep the loft dry. If your soffits have vents now, or the loft shows signs of condensation, ask the roofer how the new boards will keep or improve that ventilation.
Homes built before 2000 can have asbestos cement soffits. Leave them alone and mention it when you post. Ask the tradesperson how they'll handle it. Some will bring in a specialist to test it or take it away.