How Much Does It Cost to Replace or Repair Fascia Boards and Soffits in 2025?

This article was updated using automation technology and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

Is your home's fascia or soffits showing signs of wear? Replacing or repairing fascia boards and soffits protects your home from pests, moisture, and structural damage. Homeowners spend an average of $2,500 on this project, with costs ranging from $1,050 to $3,300, or about $6 to $20 per linear foot, depending on location, size, and materials used. Hiring a professional ensures proper installation and peace of mind.

What Are Fascia Boards and Soffits?

Fascia is the trim covering the boards that run horizontally across your rafter tails. These create a finished look to the eaves area, prevent moisture from getting to the substructure of your roof, and help support your gutters. An exterior soffit is the exposed siding beneath your roof’s overhang. Soffits help keep moisture outside, vent the attic, and prevent animals like birds and bats from nesting overhead. Fascias and soffits are more than mere roof design elements—they help protect the exterior of your home from pests and structural damage.

Common Repair and Installation Costs

Professionally installing or repairing fascia and soffits generally runs from $6 to $20 per linear foot, depending on the type of material used and the complexities of the installation. For an average one-story home with about 250 linear feet, expect installation to run anywhere from $1,500 to $5,000 (with an average cost of about $2,500). 

Cost Factors

When replacing a fascia board or soffit, factor in the cost of materials, labor (which can vary significantly between companies and locations), and equipment rates. Complex configurations, high eaves, accessibility challenges, and numerous corners and angles can also increase the final price. On average, fascia materials cost between $1 to $20 per linear foot, with labor costs ranging from $6 to $20 per linear foot.

Water Damage

Repairing water damage to your soffit and fascia, typically caused by clogged gutters or poor roof drainage, costs between $10 and $23 per linear foot.

Insect Damage

Repairing insect or animal damage, including removing nests, can cost between $75 and $2,000.

Dry Rot

Repairing dry rot damage typically costs between $500 and $4,000.

Size and Material

The size of your project and the materials you choose significantly impact the cost. Depending on the material, Fascia boards are typically sold by the linear foot, costing between $1 and $20 per linear foot. Your material choice (from wood to vinyl to composite) will vary the cost.

Labor

The labor cost to install fascia varies from $6 to $20 per linear foot.

Accessibility

Location and accessibility are primary cost considerations, adding between 7 to 15% for hard-to-reach areas.

Painting

Painting fascia and soffit boards generally costs between $2.50 and $6.50 per linear foot.

Gutter Placement

If you need new gutters, replacement costs typically range between $100 and $1,100, depending on the type and the removal difficulty of the original gutters.

Eave Configuration

Budget extra for cases where the eave has nailed-in drip edges and weather sheathing. If soffits are attached directly to the back edge of fascia boards, additional time will be required for installation.

Drip Edges

You should inspect and replace drip edges as necessary. Drip edges are added to the roof to direct water into the gutters. Expect to pay around $1 to $2 per linear foot for these.

Wood is the most common choice for fascia board material, at $1 to $3 per linear foot. This is because it’s easy to install, cost-effective, and aesthetically pleasing. Vinyl, composite, and aluminum require less maintenance, though the latter two are more expensive and trickier to install.

Fascia Board Cost by Material

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. After a project is complete, we survey real customers about the costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.