Fascia & Soffit Replacement Horsham

A full uPVC fascia, soffit and guttering replacement on a typical Horsham semi takes one to two days; a larger detached property with multiple gable ends takes two to three. The main variable is how many rotted rafter feet are found once the old boards come off — replacing those adds time but is essential, since new fascia fixed to rotten timber just fails again. We confirm the programme in the quote. See our guttering and fascias cost guide for what the work involves.

For most Horsham properties, no — replacing fascias, soffits and guttering like-for-like is routine maintenance and permitted without consent. The exception is listed buildings and some conservation areas, where the roofline contributes to the building’s character and uPVC may not be acceptable in place of traditional timber. In those cases consent from Horsham District Council may be needed and pre-primed timber is usually the correct specification. We confirm what applies during the survey. Our conservation area roofing guide explains where restrictions apply.

Yes — in most cases fascias and soffits are replaced without disturbing the roof covering, working from the eaves. We remove the old boards, inspect and repair the rafter feet and eaves timbers behind, fit the new fascia, soffit and any ventilation, and rehang the guttering — all from outside without lifting tiles. Occasionally the lowest course of tiles is eased to fit a new felt or eaves detail properly, but the roof itself stays intact. This keeps the job efficient and avoids the cost of disturbing a sound roof.

uPVC fascia and soffit fitted costs £100–£150 per linear metre; a full roofline (fascia, soffit and guttering) runs £1,500–£4,000 on a semi and £3,000–£6,000+ on a detached property. Capping over genuinely sound timber is cheaper at £60–£90 per metre, but only where the timber behind is actually sound — capping over rot traps decay and fails. The cost depends on perimeter, gable ends, and any rafter-foot repairs needed. See our detailed fascia and soffit cost guide for the breakdown.

White remains the most popular and generally the safest choice — it suits most Horsham properties and keeps the roofline clean and bright. Woodgrain finishes (rosewood, oak, black-ash) work well on more traditional or rural properties where a timber look is wanted, and black or anthracite has become popular on contemporary homes. The main practical point is consistency with your windows and guttering, and with neighbouring properties on terraced or semi-detached streets. We can show you the options during the survey so the finished roofline looks intentional rather than mismatched.

For the job a fascia does — carrying guttering and closing off the eaves — modern uPVC is more than strong enough, and it won’t rot, warp or need repainting like timber does. Good-quality uPVC fascia is typically reinforced and fixed to sound timber behind, so it carries guttering loads reliably for decades with no maintenance. Timber is stronger in absolute terms and is the right choice on conservation and listed properties for appearance and consent reasons, but for a standard Horsham home uPVC is the practical, maintenance-free option that outlasts painted softwood.

Yes — removal and disposal of all the old fascia, soffit and guttering is included in the price, and we leave the site clean. Old painted softwood fascia and first-generation uPVC are both bulky waste, so having it removed and disposed of properly as part of the job saves you dealing with it. We clear up at the end of each day and do a final tidy on completion. The quote is all-inclusive — labour, materials, disposal and VAT — so there’s no separate disposal charge added afterwards.