Fascia board replacement in Exeter
Professional fascia board replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£210-£360
Typical Duration
4-7 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Rotten or damaged fascia boards replaced with new. Restores proper gutter support and protects your roof edge from weather damage.
Before Your Gutters Fall Off
Fascia boards do two crucial jobs - they support your guttering and protect the roof timbers from weather. When they rot, gutters sag and pull away, water pours down your walls, and the roof structure itself starts taking damage.
💡 Pro tip: Fascias fail gradually. By the time gutters are visibly sagging, the board behind is usually well rotted. Catch it early and you're just replacing timber, not roof structure.
Why Professional Replacement Matters
Bodged fascia work causes more problems than it solves.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Properly fixed to rafter ends | Screwed to rotten timber (pulls straight out) |
| Level and straight | Wonky, makes gutters slope wrong way |
| Joints sealed, painted/capped | Water gets in immediately |
| Gutters refitted securely | Gutters still sagging |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Fascia Replacement
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Gutters taken down carefully, old fascia stripped off |
| Check | Rafter ends inspected for rot, treated if needed |
| Fit | New fascia boards fitted securely to solid timber |
| Finish | Painted (if timber) or capped (if uPVC), gutters refitted |
📦 You're Left With
- Solid gutter support
- Protected roof edge
- Smart, professional finish
- No more rot spreading
Pricing Guide
| Property Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced house | 4 hrs | £210 |
| Semi-detached | 5 hrs | £260 |
| Detached house | 6-7 hrs | £310-£360 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Materials (timber/uPVC boards, fixings) extra - quoted separately.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Gutters sagging - fascia not supporting them properly
✅ Soft, rotten wood - prod it and your finger goes straight in
✅ Paint keeps peeling - won't stick because timber's gone
✅ Before selling - surveyors always flag rotten fascias
Why Choose Us for Fascia board replacement in Exeter?
Proper support for guttering restored
Protects roof timbers from weather
Improves appearance of roofline
Choice of timber or maintenance-free uPVC
What to Expect
Step 1: Safe Access Setup
I set up proper access equipment - ladders or scaffold tower depending on your property height. Two-storey houses need safe working platforms.
Step 2: Strip & Assess
Gutters come down first. Old fascia boards come off and I check the rafter ends - if they're rotten too, I'll treat them before fitting new boards.
Step 3: Fit & Finish
New fascia boards go on securely. Timber gets primed and painted, uPVC gets capped neat. Gutters go back up properly supported. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is height work with gutters to manage - challenging DIY but possible if you're capable:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- SAFE access equipment for full roofline
- Cordless drill/driver
- Circular saw or hand saw
- Pry bar and hammer
- Spirit level (long one)
- Stainless steel screws
- Timber treatment and primer/paint OR uPVC boards and trim
🪜 Working safely at height
- Hire proper scaffold tower for anything above single-storey
- You'll be working for hours, not minutes - ladders aren't suitable
- Someone on ground to pass materials up
- Check weather forecast - don't start in dodgy weather
🔨 Replacement process
- Support gutters as you disconnect them
- Remove fascia board carefully (check for asbestos on very old properties)
- Inspect rafter ends - treat rot, replace if necessary
- Measure carefully - joints should fall on rafter centres
- Fix new fascia to solid timber with long screws
- Keep it level and straight (spirit level constantly)
- Seal all joints thoroughly
- Refit gutters to correct fall (drop towards downpipe)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Inadequate access equipment (dangerous)
- Not checking rafter ends (new fascia won't last)
- Screwing into rotten timber
- Boards not level (gutters don't drain properly)
- Skimping on fixings (board pulls away under gutter weight)
- Forgetting to treat cut ends of timber
💡 Pro trick: If rafter ends are slightly rotten, don't replace the whole rafter - cut back to solid timber and fit a prosthetic end piece. Treat it with rot hardener first. Gives you solid fixing for the new fascia.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Doing soffits at the same time? Makes total sense. I'm already set up with access, gutters are down, might as well sort the whole roofline in one go. More cost-effective than two separate jobs.
Old guttering too? If your gutters are plastic and brittle, or cast iron and rusted, replacing them while the fascias are being done saves doing the job twice. I'll advise honestly if they're worth keeping.
Asbestos fascia boards? Some very old properties have asbestos cement boards. If I find any, I'll stop work and advise on proper removal. It's rare but worth knowing about.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually is a fascia board?
It's the board running along the bottom edge of your roof that the gutters attach to. When it rots, your gutters start sagging and pulling away, then water overflows and soaks the wall instead of draining properly.
How do I know if my fascia needs replacing?
Soft or flaking wood when you press it, gutters pulling away from the wall, visible rot or water damage. On older houses, if the paint keeps peeling no matter how often you repaint it, the timber's gone underneath.
Should I get uPVC or timber fascias?
uPVC is popular because it never needs painting and won't rot. Timber looks more traditional and suits period properties better. Both work fine - it's personal preference and budget. I'll advise what suits your house.
Do you need to remove the gutters to replace fascias?
Yes - gutters have to come off to access the fascia boards. I refit them afterwards, but it's a good time to replace gutters too if they're old or damaged. Kill two birds with one stone while the access is up.
How long does fascia replacement take?
Depends on how much roofline you've got. A typical semi takes 4-5 hours, detached house maybe 6-7 hours. Bungalows are quicker, two-storey houses need more time for access.
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