Fascias,Soffits&GutteringinPoole&Bournemouth
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The parts of your roofline, and what they're called
So fascia and soffit mean something before we use them below.
Fascia
The straight board fixed to the ends of your roof rafters, running along the edge of the roof just under the tiles. It's what your guttering is fixed to, so it carries the weight of the whole system.
Soffit
The panel under the roof overhang, the bit you see when you look up at the eaves from the ground. It closes off that gap and usually carries the ventilation that lets your roof space breathe.
Guttering and downpipe
The channel that runs along the fascia to catch rainwater off the roof, and the vertical pipe that carries it down to the drain. Between them, they're what stops water running straight down your walls.
Bargeboard
The board that runs down the sloped edge of a gable end, where the roof meets the side of the house rather than the front. It does the same job as a fascia, just on the angled edge instead of the horizontal one.
What's actually going wrong with your roofline?
No scare stories, just what we see.
Peeling or warping fascia boards
What it actually isNot enough fixing points, or no room left for the board to expand and contract with the weather.
What it needsDepends how far it's gone. We'll tell you honestly at survey whether it's a repair or a replacement.
Sagging or pulling-away fascia or guttering
What it actually isThe weight of a full gutter run on too few fixing points.
What it needsUsually needs refixing or replacing, not just a clean-out.
Overflowing or leaking guttering
What it actually isNot enough fall toward the outlet, so water backs up and spills over.
What it needsOften a matter of correcting the fall, not swapping the whole run.
Damp staining under the eaves
What it actually isOverflow tracking down behind the fascia and into the soffit and roof timbers.
What it needsWorth sorting sooner rather than later. See below for why it matters beyond kerb appeal.
Not sure which of these is yours? Send us a photo, or book the survey.
What customers say
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Gary Green
First class service and communication was excellent throughout. The quality of the work and products exceeded my expectation. Work was carried out professionally and everything was left very clean and tidy . I would thoroughly recommend Wilshaw Glazing
ben H
Great installation by Josh on a renovated house in verwood, definitely recommend, kept everything very tidy afterwards
Liv B
Completely transformed the summer house, couldn't be happier with the results. Customer service was excellent, thank you!
Which roofline material do you have?
It changes both the fix and the lifespan.
uPVC roofline (the most common)
Prone toAgeing joint seals are the main weak point over time.
How we treat itUsually a straightforward repair or replacement, and low maintenance once it's done.
Timber roofline (older or period homes)
Prone toRot, and a repainting cycle it needs to stay ahead of.
How we treat itOften required on listed or conservation-area properties. We'll talk you through what applies to yours.
Aluminium roofline (less common, jointless runs)
Prone toCosts more, but a jointless on-site-formed run has virtually no joint leak risk.
How we treat itWorth considering if you want the lowest-maintenance option long-term.
Not sure which you've got? Send us a photo, or book the survey.
Cap over or full replacement? An honest answer
The decision most homeowners are never actually walked through.
| Capping over | Full replacement | |
|---|---|---|
| When it genuinely works | The timber underneath is sound and rot-free. | There's any real doubt about what's underneath. |
| The risk if the timber's already compromised | Moisture gets trapped behind the new board and the rot carries on, out of sight. | Nothing to trap. The rot's gone before the new board goes on. |
| Durability once there's doubt | Can come loose or rattle once the fixings lose their grip. | The durable fix, because it starts from sound timber. |
| Our honest recommendation | Fine where the boards are genuinely sound. We won't talk you out of it if that's the case. | We'll say so plainly if capping over would just hide the problem. |
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How a roofline job runs, survey to finish
No salesman.
The survey
Josh takes a look in person and lets you know honestly whether scaffolding's needed.
The quote
A fixed price back once we know the scope of the job.
The fit
We get it done, tidy up after ourselves, and talk you through anything you need to know.
Typical UK market rates, not a Wilshaw price list
What fascia, soffit & guttering work typically costs
Fascia & soffit replacement (uPVC)
£60–£120 per linear metre
Guttering replacement (plastic)
£25–£55 per metre
Full fascia, soffit & guttering replacement, typical 3-bed semi
£1,200–£2,500 inc. VAT Scaffolding, where needed, commonly adds a further £600–£1,500
These are typical UK market rates, not our price list. Every job's individually surveyed and quoted.
The bits people worry about
What if there's rot once the old boards come off?
You'll be shown before it's covered over, never sealed in blind.
Will fixing the guttering actually stop it overflowing, or just move the problem?
It's about getting the fall right, not a like-for-like swap that repeats the same fault.
I've heard birds or wasps end up in old soffits. What if that's the case here?
It happens occasionally. We'll deal with it honestly if we find it, rather than pretend it won't.
Will you need scaffolding, and what does that mean for my week?
You'll know at survey stage whether it's needed, before any work's booked in.
One team, not two
Why have one team do your windows and your roofline
Every local roofline specialist we've come across is just that, a specialist in roofline and nothing else. If we're already on site fitting your windows or doors, there's no second contractor to find, no second lot of scaffolding, and no second point of contact to explain the job to twice.
- No second contractor to find and coordinate
- No second set of scaffolding or access costs
- One point of contact, one accredited team
Why Poole & Bournemouth homeowners trust us with this too
Accredited and fully insured, established locally. Roofline is a service we genuinely offer, not a lead-gen line to get a foot in the door.
- Assure insurance-backed guarantee
- One accredited, insured team, not a subcontracted-out add-on
- Genuinely offered, not a lead-gen bait service
Why fascias and soffits actually fail
Fascia and soffit boards fail for a handful of repeatable reasons. Not enough fixing points lets a board warp or pull away under the weight of a full gutter run. Not enough room to expand and contract lets uPVC boards buckle as they move with the weather. And fitting new boards straight over timber that's already damp or rotten just traps the problem underneath, rather than solving it.
Guttering needs a genuine fall toward its outlet to work properly. Too little fall causes standing water and overflow at the low points. Too much, and water can miss the gutter at the roof edge altogether. Get the fall right and it self-cleans far better too.
Why it matters beyond kerb appeal
Water that overflows a blocked or badly-fallen gutter runs straight down the fascia board, which is exactly what causes it to warp, peel or rot in the first place. Once the fascia's weakened, water tracks in behind it and reaches the soffit. From there it can sit beneath the roof tiles, working into the timbers underneath, well before anything shows inside the house.
If you're choosing between materials, uPVC is the cheapest and most common option, with ageing joint seals its main weak point over time. Aluminium costs more but a jointless run has virtually nothing to leak from. Timber's the most demanding to keep on top of, but it's often required on listed and conservation-area properties.
How much does fascia, soffit & guttering replacement cost?
It depends on the scope of the job. See the typical cost guide above for a rough steer, then get a fixed price once we've surveyed it.
Can I just cap over my existing fascias, or do they need to come off completely?
Depends what's underneath. See the cap over or replace section above for an honest answer either way.
What colours and finishes are available, and will they match my new windows?
We'll bring the colour and finish options to the survey, and talk through what matches your windows and doors then.
How can I tell a competent installer from a dodgy roofer for this kind of job?
Ask about accreditation and insurance before anything else. We're Assure certified and fully insured, and happy to show it.
Does new roofline work actually add value, or is it just maintenance?
Mostly it's maintenance, keeping the house watertight and looking cared for, rather than a like-for-like value uplift you'd see from an extension.
What happens next if I want a quote? Will someone measure up?
Yes. We'll arrange a survey, and you'll get a fixed price back before anything's booked in.
Where we fit it
Poole, Bournemouth and the towns around them.
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Prefer to talk, or email? Call Wilshaw Glazing on 01202 156 611 or email Josh.Critchley@wilshawgroup.com