Fascia & Soffit Repair in Mercer Island, WA
Roof-edge repair: fascia, soffit and rafter tails rebuilt and ready for gutters. When gutters overflow or the roof has no drip edge, the roof edge gets soaked every storm and slowly rots. We replace damaged fascia, soffits and rafter tails, add drip edge and venting, and leave a solid edge ready for your gutters. We serve homeowners across Mercer Island and nearby Bellevue and Seattle.
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AfterCorner rebuilt, sided and painted
Why fascia and soffit repair comes up so often in Mercer Island
Mercer Island’s tree cover fills gutters quickly, and overflow soaks fascia boards and the rafter tails behind them. On steep lots, some roof edges are hard to reach, so damage goes unnoticed until fascia sags or soffits stain. We find rot extending into sub-fascia and soffit framing, often where drip edge is missing. Our crew removes damaged material, repairs or replaces rafter tails, installs new fascia and vented soffit panels, and adds drip edge where needed. We reset gutters with proper pitch and often recommend guards on homes surrounded by tall evergreens.
Mercer Island’s homes range from 1940s and 50s cottages in East Seattle and the North End to mid-century ramblers in neighborhoods like Mercerwood, and many large newer houses built on the island’s slopes and shoreline. Older homes often have cedar or wood lap siding, while newer ones use fiber cement, stucco or mixed cladding. Lots tend to be sloped and wooded, with daylight basements and decks that step down toward Lake Washington views. Waterfront homes along East and West Mercer Way often have docks, boathouses and multi-level terraces.
Surrounded by Lake Washington, Mercer Island gets wind from almost every direction depending on the storm, and lake-facing walls take wind-driven rain. Steep, wooded slopes keep many homes shaded and damp, and dense trees around Pioneer Park and along the Mercer Ways drop needles that clog gutters. Long wet winters mean wood rarely dries out between fall and spring. Large windows and decks oriented toward the water are the most exposed parts of most homes.
Our crew comes out from our Woodinville office, and we also work in nearby Bellevue, Seattle, Medina and Kirkland.
When to call about fascia and soffit repair in Mercer Island
- Peeling paint or soft spots on the fascia
- Gutters that sag or pull away from the house
- Birds, bees or rodents getting into the eaves
- Moss and debris building up at the roof edge
- Water running behind the gutter
Our fascia and soffit repair process, step by step
Inspect the roof edge
We check fascia, soffit and rafter tails from a ladder and photograph damage.
Remove gutters if needed
Gutters come down carefully to reach the fascia.
Replace rotted wood
Fascia, soffit and rafter tails rebuilt to solid wood.
Add drip edge
Drip edge under the roofing so water clears the board.
Finish
Primed or painted and ready for gutters to go back up.
Recent fascia and soffit repair projects near Mercer Island
What we do in Mercer Island
Soffits and vents
New soffit panels and vents so the attic can breathe.
Rafter tails
Rotted rafter ends sistered or rebuilt.
Fascia boards
Rotted fascia replaced with primed or rot-resistant boards.
Gutter-ready
Solid backing ready for your gutter installer.
Drip edge
Metal drip edge so water clears the fascia.
Pest damage
Close up openings where animals got into the eaves.
Neighborhoods and permits in Mercer Island
North End homes near I-90 and Luther Burbank Park include many older houses with original siding and small decks. East Seattle and the west side face Seattle across the lake, catching weather on west walls. Mercerwood and the central island have mid-century homes under heavy tree cover. The South End and properties along East Mercer Way sit on steep, wooded slopes where tall decks and daylight basements are common.
Patching small areas of trim, siding or decking with identical material rarely needs a permit. Steep-lot deck rebuilds, structural work and larger replacements usually call for one. The City of Mercer Island handles that review, and we confirm the requirements with them up front, submit what is needed, and keep inspections on the calendar.
Fascia and soffit materials
| Material | Rot resistance | Upkeep | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primed wood fascia | Low to medium | Repaint every 5–8 years | Matches most older homes |
| Cedar fascia | Medium | Paint or stain on schedule | Holds paint well, natural look |
| PVC or composite fascia | Very high | Occasional washing | Good choice where gutters overflow |
| Aluminum wrap over wood | High | Little | Protects the board, but hides rot if wood was wet |
What fascia and soffit repair typically costs in Mercer Island
| Project | Typical scope | Price range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small section | A few feet of fascia or one soffit panel | $500 – $1,500 | 1 day |
| One side of the house | Fascia, soffit and drip edge along one roof edge | $2,000 – $5,500 | 1–2 days |
| Rafter-tail repair | Fascia plus rotted rafter ends sistered or rebuilt | $3,500 – $9,000 | 2–4 days |
| Whole house | Roof edge, soffits and venting all around | $7,000 – $18,000 | 1–2 weeks |
These are typical 2026 ranges we see for fascia and soffit repair in Mercer Island and nearby cities. Your price depends on what we find once the area is open, access and height, and the materials you choose. Every estimate is free, in writing and based on an on-site inspection with photos.
Fascia & soffit repair in Mercer Island: cost and timing
Most common causes
Pests
Gaps in rotted soffits let birds, bees and rodents into the eaves.
No drip edge
Without drip edge, water runs behind the gutter and soaks the fascia and roof deck.
Blocked soffit vents
Poor attic ventilation traps moisture at the roof edge.
What drives the price in Mercer Island
Fascia and soffit repair in Mercer Island is priced by the length of damaged roof edge, roof height, rafter-tail damage and gutter work. A few feet of fascia is a quick fix; a whole side of the house takes longer. You get a written price after the free inspection.
Typical timeline
Most roof-edge repairs are wrapped up in one to three days, a bit longer if the gutters come down or rafter tails need work.
Backed by a 24-month workmanship warranty
Written scope
You know exactly what is included before work starts, with photos of what we found.
Our own crew
The people who quote your job are the people who do it, start to finish.
Clean site daily
Debris is hauled away and your yard is left the way we found it.
24 months covered
If our workmanship fails within two years, we come back and make it right.
What homeowners near Mercer Island say
“Very professional, quick to respond, and able to schedule the work on short notice they treated our home and deck with care and did an excellent job. I would definitely hire them again for a future project.”
“Gave an honest and reasonable quote. Restored water damaged siding, looks great. Alex was responsive and gave me a quote for replacing the whole house too, but I opted to wait and just fix the damaged spot. He worked around our window and hvac with no issue.”
“Alex does high quality work and his prices are very reasonable. I recommend him.”
5.0 average from 106 reviews on Google, Thumbtack, Angi, HomeAdvisor and Yelp. Read our reviews on Google.
Questions Mercer Island homeowners ask about fascia and soffit repair
Why does my Mercer Island home have rot on more than one side?
Can you replace just part of the fascia in Mercer Island?
Do you install gutters?
Is soffit damage serious?
Do you replace gutters too?
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Fascia & soffit repair near Mercer Island
Tell us about your fascia and soffit repair project in Mercer Island
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Book a free fascia and soffit repair inspection in Mercer Island
We inspect the damage on-site, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work starts.