Fascia board replacement in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional fascia board replacement help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable roofing services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£210-£360
Typical Duration
4-7 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
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.
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### 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 |
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### 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
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### 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.*
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### 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 Ottery St Mary?
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.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
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 about Fascia board replacement in Ottery St Mary
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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