Real fascia case study: 1980s West Swindon detached, rotten fascia, full replacement with guttering, £2,400.
A 1980s detached house in Shaw, West Swindon. The homeowner called about sagging guttering on the west elevation — the side facing the prevailing weather.
The guttering was sagging because the timber fascia board behind it had rotted. The rot was advanced — the board was soft throughout on the west and south elevations where driving rain had been pushing moisture behind the guttering for 40 years. The east and north elevations were in better condition but showing early signs of the same process. The soffit boards on the west side had also deteriorated — vents were blocked with wasp nest material and the ventilation gap had closed as the softened boards sagged. Two rafter feet behind the worst section of fascia had surface rot extending 100mm back from the face.
Full strip of existing fascia boards, soffit boards and guttering around the entire house. Five rafter feet treated and two spliced with new treated timber. New 18mm uPVC fascia boards in anthracite grey. New 9mm uPVC soffit boards with continuous ventilation strips. New 117mm deep-flow guttering in anthracite grey — upgraded from the original white half-round for better capacity and a more contemporary appearance. All downpipes replaced in matching anthracite. New stainless steel brackets at 800mm centres.
Day 1: Scaffold erected on all four elevations. West and south elevations stripped. Rafter feet inspected and treated or spliced. Day 2: West and south fascia, soffit and guttering installed. East and north elevations stripped. Day 3: East and north fascia, soffit and guttering installed. All downpipes connected. Day 4: Final checks, cleanup, scaffold down.
Total: £2,400 including scaffold on all four elevations, all materials, rafter work, deep-flow upgrade and colour upgrade to anthracite grey.
The roofline transformation is dramatic — the anthracite grey gives the house a contemporary look that the homeowner and several neighbours have commented on positively. Functionally, the deep-flow guttering handles the heavy wind-driven rain on the west elevation without overflow. The ventilated soffits have restored airflow to the roof space. The rafter feet are protected by sound fascia for the first time in years. Zero maintenance required for the next 25-30 years.
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The guttering was sagging because the timber fascia board behind it had rotted. The rot was advanced — the board was soft throughout on the west and south elevations where driving rain had been pushing moisture behind the guttering for 40 years. The east and north elevations were in better condition
Full strip of existing fascia boards, soffit boards and guttering around the entire house. Five rafter feet treated and two spliced with new treated timber. New 18mm uPVC fascia boards in anthracite grey. New 9mm uPVC soffit boards with continuous ventilation strips. New 117mm deep-flow guttering in
Day 1: Scaffold erected on all four elevations. West and south elevations stripped. Rafter feet inspected and treated or spliced. Day 2: West and south fascia, soffit and guttering installed. East and north elevations stripped. Day 3: East and north fascia, soffit and guttering installed. All downpi
Total: £2,400 including scaffold on all four elevations, all materials, rafter work, deep-flow upgrade and colour upgrade to anthracite grey. Prices reflect the southern England labour band. Conservation area properties in Old Town may cost 20-40% more due to like-for-like material requirements.
The roofline transformation is dramatic — the anthracite grey gives the house a contemporary look that the homeowner and several neighbours have commented on positively. Functionally, the deep-flow guttering handles the heavy wind-driven rain on the west elevation without overflow. The ventilated so
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Nothing. Quotes are always free, written and itemised with no obligation. We never charge a call-out fee — the survey, diagnosis and written specification cost you nothing regardless of whether you proceed. For formal condition reports, the inspection fee (£120–£250) is credited against any work booked. We survey, photograph, explain and quote in writing. If you decide not to proceed, there is no charge.
Emergency repairs: same-day response, available 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays. Standard repairs: usually within a few working days of the survey. Planned re-roofs and larger projects: typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks depending on the time of year. We confirm your start date one week before and again the day before work begins.
Nothing. Quotes are always free, written and itemised with no obligation. We never charge a call-out fee — the survey, diagnosis and written specification cost you nothing regardless of whether you proceed. For formal condition reports, the inspection fee (£120–£250) is credited against any work booked. We survey, photograph, explain and quote in writing. If you decide not to proceed, there is no charge.
Emergency repairs: same-day response, available 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays. Standard repairs: usually within a few working days of the survey. Planned re-roofs and larger projects: typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks depending on the time of year. We confirm your start date one week before and again the day before work begins.
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