Soffit and fascia replacement cost
Soffit and fascia replacement cost depends on your roof's size, slope and the crew that climbs it, so the range on this page is a start, not a bid. Call (855) 812-6217 during business hours with your ZIP code and ask for soffit and fascia replacement cost quotes, and licensed roofers near you price it. Quotes cost nothing and you hire only if you want to.
Soffit and fascia replacement cost runs $6 to $30 per linear foot, Angi reports in 2026. Most homeowners pay $1,000 to $4,000, about $2,200 typical.
Bill found soft, flaking wood along 120 feet of his eaves. Birds have started nesting behind one corner.
Soffit and fascia replacement cost per foot
| Measure | Price |
|---|---|
| Installed, per linear foot | $6 to $30 |
| Labor only, per linear foot | $5 to $20 |
| Most homes | $1,000 to $4,000 |
| Typical | $2,200 |
Bill's 120 feet at $6 to $30 is $720 to $3,600. Figures are from Angi's soffit replacement guide.
Materials
The fascia is the flat board along the roof edge where gutters hang. The soffit is the panel under the overhang, often vented so the attic can breathe.
- Wood. Matches older houses and takes paint, but rots when gutters overflow.
- Vinyl. Low cost, no painting, comes with vent holes built in.
- Aluminum. Often wrapped over new wood fascia. Does not rot.
Signs it needs replacing
Push a screwdriver into the fascia. If it sinks in, the board is rotten. Peeling paint in one band, stains under the gutter, and wasp or bird nests in gaps are the other signs.
Look along the eaves after a heavy rain. Water spilling over the gutter onto the board is how most fascia rot starts.
Doing it with the roof
A roofer replacing the roof removes the drip edge and often the gutters. That is the cheapest moment to swap rotten fascia, since the edge is already open. Ask for the per-foot price on the quote so it is not a surprise later.
Gutters go back on the new fascia; see gutter installation cost. Soffit vents work with the roof vents; see roof vent installation cost.
Questions people ask
Is it expensive to replace soffit and fascia?
Angi puts soffit replacement at $1,000 to $4,000 for most homes, with $2,200 typical. Fascia boards add to that when they are rotten too.
How much do people charge to install a soffit?
Labor alone runs $5 to $20 per linear foot, by Angi. Material and labor together come to $6 to $30.
Does homeowners insurance cover soffit and fascia?
Only for a covered event like a storm or a fallen limb. Rot from years of gutter overflow counts as wear and is not covered.
Is it worth replacing soffit and fascia?
When the wood is soft, yes. Rotten fascia lets water and animals into the attic, and the new roof’s drip edge has nothing solid to nail to.
Sources
Last checked October 2026
What to do now
- Run the calculator with your own footprint, slope and material, and write down low, likely and high.
- Call (855) 812-6217 with your ZIP code and the likely number, or send the job below. The Roof Cost Guide team answers during business hours and matches it with licensed roofers near you.
- Compare three written quotes line by line against your band before you sign anything.
Talk to a local roofer
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