Fascia repair, so the gutter holds.

When gutters overflow for a few seasons, the water runs down behind them and rots the fascia board the gutter is screwed into. Hang a new gutter on rotted fascia and it will sag and pull right back off. We replace the damaged fascia and soffit first, so the new gutter mounts to solid wood and actually stays put. This is one of the most common things we find on older homes around here.

Because rot is hidden until you open it up, fascia and soffit work is priced by consultation. We come out, check how far the damage goes, and quote the repair before any gutter work. On the early-1900s homes in Columbia and the Lettered Streets, this step is often what has to happen before new gutter can go up at all.

What it actually costs.

How we repair fascia and soffit.

1. Check how far the rot goes

   We pull back the gutter and trim where needed to see the full extent of the soft or rotted wood.

2. Remove the damaged boards

   We cut out and remove the rotted fascia and any affected soffit.

3. Install solid new fascia

   We replace it with new fascia and soffit, finished to match the home.

4. Mount new gutter to solid wood

   We hang the gutter on the fresh, solid fascia so it holds for the long haul.

Why hire a gutter crew.

• Rotted fascia fixed before any new gutter goes up
• Soffit replaced where the water got behind it
• New gutter mounted to solid wood, not soft rot
• Finished to match older Bellingham homes
• Honest assessment of how far the damage runs

Frequently asked questions.

How much does fascia repair cost in Bellingham?

Fascia and soffit repair is priced by consultation, because the rot is hidden until we open it up and the cost depends entirely on how far it runs and how hard the access is. We come out, check the full extent of the damage, and give you a line-item quote before we touch any gutter. Small sections are modest; long rotted runs cost more.

Why does my fascia rot behind the gutter?

Because the gutter has been overflowing. When water spills over the back edge or leaks at the joints, it runs down the fascia board season after season and the wood softens and rots. That is why we fix the overflow and the fascia together: replace the rotted wood, then hang a properly sized gutter that drains instead of spilling.

Do I need fascia repair before new gutters?

If the fascia is rotted, yes. A new gutter is only as solid as the wood it is screwed into. Hang it on soft fascia and it will sag and pull off within a year or two. We check the fascia during the quote, and if it is rotted we repair it first so the new gutter has solid wood to hold onto.

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