Soffit and fascia replacement in Fort Wayne
Sagging gutters and peeling eaves on a Fort Wayne house usually mean the fascia has gone soft, and soffit and fascia replacement starts with cutting out the rotted boards and wrapping new fascia in aluminum. Fascia is the board your gutters hang on; soffit is the vented panel under the eaves that lets your attic breathe.
How to spot fascia and soffit trouble
- Gutters pulling away from the house or sagging between hangers
- Paint peeling or wood soft along the edge of the roof
- Dark stains on the soffit under a gutter that overflows
- Holes, chewed corners or nests at the eaves (squirrels, birds, bees)
- Icicles and ice dams at the eaves after a snow, a sign the attic isn't venting
How much soffit and fascia cost in Fort Wayne
Nationally, most soffit and fascia jobs cost $1,050 to $3,300. Spot repairs start around $300, and the biggest whole-house jobs reach about $6,000.
| Work | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Soffit and fascia, most jobs | $1,050 to $3,300 (about $2,500) |
| Fascia board replacement | $15 to $20 per linear foot |
| Soffit replacement | $20 to $30 per linear foot |
| Gutters taken down and replaced, if needed | $150 to $1,100 |
Wood, aluminum or vinyl
Wood fascia is the original on most older houses and costs the least of the common materials, but it needs paint. We usually replace the rotted boards with new wood and wrap them in bent aluminum, so there's nothing left to paint. Soffit is usually vinyl or aluminum panel, solid or vented.
Vented soffit only works if the air has a path into the attic. Before we sell you new vented panels, we check that the attic insulation isn't blocking the eaves.
Soffit and fascia questions
Can fascia be replaced without a new roof?
Yes. The gutters come off, the rotted boards are cut out and replaced, and the drip edge at the roof's edge is checked. The shingles stay.
Why does my soffit keep getting animals?
Rotted corners and loose panels give squirrels and birds an opening. New panels close it, and a screen behind the vents keeps them out of the attic.
Do soffit and fascia need lead-safe work?
On a house built before 1978, often yes. Old fascia and soffit boards are usually painted, and removing more than 20 square feet of painted surface outside brings in EPA's lead-safe rules.
Is wrapping fascia in aluminum a good idea?
Over sound wood, yes: it ends the painting. Over rotted wood it hides the rot, so the soft boards should be replaced first.
What the quote usually covers
Usually included
- Rotted fascia boards replaced
- Vented soffit panels for attic air
- Fascia wrapped in aluminum or replaced
Often priced separately
- Gutter removal and rehanging
- Rafter tail repair
- Critter guards and screen behind vents
Confirm both lists in your written quote.
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