- uPVC & aluminium roofline
- Vented soffits for loft airflow
- Bargeboards & dry verge
- Gutters refitted at the same time
- 5-year warranty on repairs
Fascias & soffits Cambridge
As a comprehensive roofing service, Roofing Cambridge specialises in both uPVC and aluminium fascias and soffits for all types of domestic and commercial properties.
Fascias are essential for supporting the final row of roof tiles and securing the guttering. They must be installed and maintained properly to prevent them from weakening, which could occur due to neglect, heavy rainfall, or severe weather. When fascias fail, they can no longer support the guttering, potentially leading to costly damages.
Fascias & Soffits repairs and installations
If your home or commercial property requires repairs to fascias or soffits, look no further than Roofing Cambridge. Our comprehensive surveys and inspections enable us to quickly and accurately determine the necessary repairs. We pride ourselves on competitive pricing and strive to minimise disruption to your daily life or business operations.
At Roofing Cambridge, we specialise in the expert repair and installation of fascias and soffits for both residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team ensures your roofing components are robustly supported and aesthetically pleasing, enhancing both functionality and kerb appeal. Trust us for quality service, competitive pricing, and minimal disruption. Contact us today to safeguard your property.
We are your go-to roofing company for new installations and repairs. For reliable roofing services, give Roofing Cambridge a call today.
What makes up your roofline?
“Roofline” is the trade name for everything that finishes the edges of a roof. Each part has a job, and when one fails the others usually suffer.
| Part | Where it is | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Fascia | Upright board along the eaves | Carries the gutter, supports the bottom row of tiles and seals off the rafter ends |
| Soffit | Flat board under the eaves | Closes the gap to the wall and, when vented, lets the loft breathe |
| Bargeboard | Sloping board on a gable end | Protects the verge and the ends of the roof timbers |
| Verge | The tiled edge over the gable | Finished in mortar or a dry verge system that holds the end tiles in place |
Because the gutter hangs from the fascia, roofline and guttering problems usually travel together. Our guttering page covers that side of the job.
Roofline repair: what goes wrong and how we fix it
Not every roofline needs replacing. These are the faults we come across most, and the usual repair:
- Rotten timber fascias. Painted softwood boards rot at joints and corners once the paint fails. A short soft section can be cut out and replaced; widespread rot means new boards.
- Sagging or leaning gutters. Often a sign the fascia behind has gone soft and the brackets have lost their grip.
- Cracked or missing soffits. These let birds, wasps and squirrels into the roof space. Replacing the damaged length closes the gap.
- Split bargeboards. Gable boards take the weather side-on. We replace them individually, in timber-effect uPVC or plain colours.
- Crumbling mortar verges. The mortar bedding along a gable edge cracks with frost and falls out, loosening the end tiles. A dry verge system clips caps over the tile ends and fixes them mechanically, so there is no mortar left to fail. For loose tiles further up the slope, see our roof tiling and slates page.
Repairs like these are covered by our 5-year warranty.
Capping or full replacement?
There are two ways to renew a roofline, and the right one depends on what is behind the paint.
Capping (sometimes called cladding over) fixes a thin uPVC profile over the existing fascia. At around £85 per linear metre it costs less than replacement and is quicker, but it is only sensible when the timber underneath is sound and dry. Capping rotten boards traps moisture and hides decay until the gutter starts to pull away.
Full replacement takes the old boards off back to the rafter ends. That lets us repair any rotten rafter feet, fit an eaves support tray where the old roofing felt has perished at the edge, and then fix new fascias, vented soffits and bargeboards. It costs more, typically £115 to £185 per linear metre, but you are starting again with nothing hidden. If the roof itself is near the end of its life, it is worth pricing a new roof at the same time, because the two jobs share the same scaffold.
Vented soffits, birds and bats
Most pitched-roof lofts with the insulation laid between the ceiling joists are “cold roofs”. That roof space needs air coming in at the eaves to carry moisture out, or condensation forms on the underside of the roof and the timbers grow mould. Old solid soffits, or insulation stuffed right into the eaves, block that airflow. When we replace a roofline we fit vented soffit boards or over-fascia vents and keep a clear path for the air.
The eaves are also where wildlife moves in. Bats are protected by law, and roof stripping can disturb them, so we look for droppings and roost signs before taking anything down, and stop to take advice if we find them. Active birds’ nests are protected too. Once the work can go ahead, new boards close the gaps for good.
Rooflines on Cambridge houses
Cambridge has every kind of roofline. The Victorian terraces around Mill Road and Romsey have low eaves, often finished with painted timber that needs repainting every few years and rots at the joints when it doesn’t get it. The post-war council semis around Chesterton, Arbury and King’s Hedges are plainer two-storey brick houses with contoured concrete tiles; their eaves are simple, but original timber boards on houses of that age are often due for renewal.
One local detail worth knowing: some homes on Cam Causeway and Franks Lane, close to our base in Chesterton, have had external wall insulation, which adds roughly 120 mm to the face of each wall. That shrinks the eaves overhang, so the roofline may need extending to keep the gutter clear of the new wall surface. We check this whenever insulation work and roof edges meet.
How much do fascias and soffits cost in Cambridge?
Checkatrade’s 2026 figures put fascia and soffit replacement at about £150 per linear metre (range £115 to £185), with a full uPVC replacement on a small semi at about £2,750 before scaffolding. What changes the price:
- Length and elevations. Scaffold is priced per elevation, at around £300 to £600 a week each.
- Bargeboards. Each gable board adds £300 to £950.
- Capping or replacement. Capping sound boards is about £85 per metre.
- Gutters. Renewing the gutters at the same time adds materials but saves a second set of access.
Our roofing costs page brings together guide prices for every roofing job.
Our roofline process
- Free survey. We inspect from a ladder or by drone, test the timber, check the loft for condensation and look for signs of nesting birds or bats.
- Written quote with options. Capping or full replacement, colours and finishes, with the price fixed in writing.
- Strip and prepare. Gutters and old boards come down, and rafter feet are repaired where needed.
- Fit. Fascias, vented soffits, bargeboards and dry verge where required, then the gutters are refitted or renewed.
- Tidy up and hand over. Old boards are taken away, and you get photos of the finished roofline and the guarantee in writing.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Replace fascias and soffits, per linear metre | £115–£185 |
| Full uPVC roofline replacement, small semi (excluding scaffold) | about £2,750 |
| Cap sound existing boards in uPVC, per linear metre | about £85 |
| Replace a bargeboard on a gable end | £300–£950 each |
| Access scaffold, per elevation per week | £300–£600 |
| Roofline specialist, hourly rate | £20–£40 per hour |
Guide prices from Checkatrade's fascia, soffit and guttering replacement cost guide (table updated September 2026). Scaffolding is extra unless stated. Every house is different, so we always confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey. Get your exact price.
Signs your roofline needs attention
- Flaking paint and soft, spongy timber along the fascia
- A gutter that sags because the board behind it has rotted
- Gaps, cracks or missing pieces in the soffit
- Birds, wasps or squirrels getting into the eaves
- Damp or mould in the loft close to the eaves
- Loose or split bargeboards on a gable end
- Crumbling mortar along the verge at the edge of the gable
