Fascia painting in Exeter
Professional fascia painting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£310-£510
Typical Duration
6-10 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Fascia boards painted with weather-resistant exterior paint to protect timber from rot and keep your roofline looking smart. Proper prep, quality paint, professional finish at height.
Your Roofline Takes a Battering
Fascia boards are right up there catching all the weather - rain overflow from gutters, sun bleaching the paint, wind, damp. They're the first thing to rot if paint fails.
Fresh paint protects the timber and makes your whole roofline look cared for. It's one of those jobs that's obvious when it's tired but invisible when it's done well.
💡 Pro tip: Clean gutters before painting fascias. Overflowing gutters cause most fascia rot - sort the cause before dealing with the effect.
Why Fascia Painting is Specialist Work
It's the height and access that makes this tricky:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Proper access (scaffold/tower) | Wobbly ladder, rushed job |
| All rot repaired before painting | Paint over failing timber |
| Exterior paint system | Cheap paint, peels in months |
| Clean gutters and downpipes | Paint splattered everywhere |
You're paying for safe access and quality - DIY from a ladder is dangerous and the results show.
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Access | Safe working platform (ladder/tower setup) |
| Prep | Scrape flaking paint, repair minor rot, sand smooth |
| Prime | Bare timber sealed with wood primer |
| Paint | Two coats exterior gloss or satin |
| Detail | Clean gutters, no splatter, tidy finish |
📦 You're Left With
- Protected fascias sealed against rot
- Smart roofline finish
- Years of weather protection
- Everything cleaned up below
Pricing Guide
| Property Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bungalow (all fascias) | 6-7 hrs | £310-£360 |
| Semi-detached (front and back) | 7-8 hrs | £360-£410 |
| Detached house (all round) | 8-10 hrs | £410-£510 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Scaffolding hire not included if needed. Rot repairs quoted separately.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Paint flaking or faded - protect timber before it rots
✅ Selling your house - tatty fascias scream "maintenance needed"
✅ Post-gutter replacement - new gutters, tired fascias
✅ Visible from the street - kerb appeal matters
✅ Scaffolding already up - perfect time to paint while access is there
⚠️ Access needed: Bungalows fine with ladders, two-storey needs scaffolding or tower.
Why Choose Us for Fascia painting in Exeter?
Protects timber from Devon rain and rot
Professional finish at height
Weather-resistant paint system
Smart roofline that lasts for years
What to Expect
Step 1: Access & Prep
I set up safe access (ladder and boards for low level, scaffolding/tower for high). Then scrape all loose paint, check for rot, sand smooth. Any minor rot gets repaired.
Step 2: Prime Bare Wood
Any areas scraped back to bare timber get exterior wood primer. This seals the wood and stops paint soaking in. Skipping this means patchy coverage and early failure.
Step 3: Two Coats Finish
Proper exterior gloss or satin applied in two coats. Clean lines, no drips, protection that lasts. I keep gutters and downpipes clean of splatter - it's fiddly but that's the job.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fascia painting is one of those jobs where DIY saves money but only if you're confident at height:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Safe ladder and standoff bracket
- Scaffolding tower (for two-storey)
- Scraper and sandpaper
- Exterior wood primer
- Exterior gloss or satin paint
- Good quality brushes
- Dust sheets for below
⚠️ Safety first
- If you're not confident on ladders, don't attempt this
- Ladder needs standoff bracket (keeps you away from gutters)
- Never overreach - move the ladder
- Two-storey houses really need scaffolding
- Seriously, a fall from this height ruins your year
🎨 The painting process
- Scrape off all loose/flaking paint
- Sand smooth to blend edges
- Prime any bare wood patches
- Two coats topcoat (exterior grade only)
- Keep gutters paint-free
- Work in sections, complete each before moving
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Unsafe ladder setup (the big one)
- Not scraping enough loose paint
- Using interior paint outside
- One thick coat instead of two proper coats
- Getting paint all over gutters and downpipes
💡 Pro trick: Fascia boards usually have a drip edge underneath. Paint this edge too - it's tempting to skip it because it's awkward, but that's where rot starts if it's not protected. Brush underneath, bit fiddly, totally worth it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏗️ Scaffolding already up? If you're having other work done that needs scaffolding, that's the perfect time to paint fascias and soffits. Access is the expensive/time-consuming part - make the most of it.
Gutters need cleaning too? Combine the jobs. I can clean gutters while I'm up there with access, then paint the fascias. More efficient, saves you money on the overall job.
Old Exeter property with original timber details? Those wide fascia boards on Victorian and Edwardian houses are part of the character. Worth maintaining properly rather than ripping out for plastic. Good paint protects them for years and they look way better than uPVC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do fascias really need painting or should I just replace with uPVC?
If your timber fascias are sound, painting is way cheaper than replacing with uPVC. Good paint job lasts 5-8 years, costs a fraction of replacement. But if they're rotten or constantly peeling, uPVC might be worth considering. I'll advise honestly when I see them.
How do you reach the fascias safely?
Depends on house height. Bungalows and single-storey extensions I can usually reach with ladders and boards. Two-storey houses need scaffolding or a tower for safety and proper access. I don't work off wonky ladders - not worth the risk for either of us.
Can you paint soffits at the same time?
Yes - usually makes sense to do both together while I'm set up at height. Soffits are the boards under the fascias. They're more sheltered so last longer between painting, but doing them together means everything matches and looks complete.
What if the fascias are starting to rot?
Small rotten sections can be repaired with epoxy wood filler or cut out and spliced in new timber (that's carpentry before painting). Badly rotten fascias need replacing - painting over rot is pointless, it'll just continue underneath. I'll be straight with you about what's needed.
How long does fascia paint last?
5-8 years typically, depending on weather exposure and paint quality. South-facing gets more sun damage, north-facing stays damp longer. Regular cleaning (brush down the cobwebs and moss) helps paint last longer. When it starts looking shabby or flaking, time to repaint.
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