Fascia & Soffit Repair in Seattle, 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 Seattle and nearby Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.
Before
AfterCorner rebuilt, sided and painted
Why fascia and soffit repair comes up so often in Seattle
Deep eaves with exposed rafter tails are a signature of Craftsman homes across north Seattle, and those tails are often the first thing to rot because their cut ends face the weather. Clogged gutters under big street trees in Ravenna and Maple Leaf make it worse by overflowing behind the fascia. We replace rotted fascia, sub-fascia and soffit boards, scarf in new rafter tail ends where needed, add drip edge, and make sure the gutters are hung so water lands in them instead of the trim.
Most of the Seattle homes we work on are north of the Ship Canal. Ballard, Wallingford, Greenwood and Ravenna are full of Craftsman bungalows and foursquares from the early 1900s, along with brick-and-stucco Tudors from the 1920s and 30s. Many still wear their original old-growth cedar lap siding or shingles, nailed straight to board sheathing with no house wrap behind. Farther north, Lake City, Northgate and Maple Leaf filled in after the war with ramblers and daylight basements. Narrow city lots, alleys and tight side yards are the norm, and newer three-story townhomes with rooftop decks and mixed siding have replaced many older houses near the commercial streets.
Seattle’s winters are long, gray and drizzly rather than stormy, so exterior wood rarely gets a full drying day from October into spring. On homes near the water, wind off Puget Sound or Lake Washington pushes rain sideways into the exposed walls. Tight lot spacing works against drying too, because a wall that faces a neighbor five feet away almost never sees direct sun. The result is slow, steady decay at window sills, siding butt ends, deck ledgers and porch floors rather than one dramatic failure.
Our crew comes out from our Woodinville office, and we also work in nearby Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds and Kirkland.
When to call about fascia and soffit repair in Seattle
- Gutters that sag or pull away from the house
- Peeling paint or soft spots on the fascia
- Water running behind the gutter
- Birds, bees or rodents getting into the eaves
- Holes or stains in the soffit
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 Seattle
What we do in Seattle
Pest damage
Close up openings where animals got into the eaves.
Fascia boards
Rotted fascia replaced with primed or rot-resistant boards.
Rafter tails
Rotted rafter ends sistered or rebuilt.
Drip edge
Metal drip edge so water clears the fascia.
Soffits and vents
New soffit panels and vents so the attic can breathe.
Gutter-ready
Solid backing ready for your gutter installer.
Neighborhoods and permits in Seattle
Conditions change block to block. Magnolia and the Ballard bluffs take open wind off the Sound, so west and south walls weather fastest. Laurelhurst and View Ridge face Lake Washington with similar lake-driven rain. Ravenna and the Thornton Creek corridor through Lake City sit under big trees in damp ravines, where moss and shade keep siding wet. Phinney Ridge and Queen Anne get more sun but more wind, while dense Fremont and Wallingford blocks shade each other.
Small like-for-like repairs often don’t need a permit, but structural work, new decks, and larger siding or window replacements usually do. The City of Seattle handles permits through its Department of Construction and Inspections, and homes in historic districts may need extra review. We check with the City of Seattle before starting and tell you up front if a permit is part of the job.
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 Seattle
| 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 Seattle 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 Seattle: cost and timing
Most common causes
Pests
Gaps in rotted soffits let birds, bees and rodents into the eaves.
Blocked soffit vents
Poor attic ventilation traps moisture at the roof edge.
No drip edge
Without drip edge, water runs behind the gutter and soaks the fascia and roof deck.
What drives the price in Seattle
Fascia and soffit repair in Seattle 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 Seattle say
“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.”
“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.”
5.0 average from 106 reviews on Google, Thumbtack, Angi, HomeAdvisor and Yelp. Read our reviews on Google.
Questions Seattle homeowners ask about fascia and soffit repair
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Tell us about your fascia and soffit repair project in Seattle
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Book a free fascia and soffit repair inspection in Seattle
We inspect the damage on-site, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work starts.