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Soffit and fascia in St. Louis

Soffit and fascia repair and replacement in St. Louis: rotted fascia boards, vinyl soffit, aluminum fascia wrap and attic venting. Call for a free quote.

White aluminum fascia wrap and vented vinyl soffit panels beneath a shingle roof edge

Soffit and fascia are the finished parts of your roof edge, and they do more than make the eaves look tidy. Fascia boards carry your gutters and close off the ends of the rafters. Soffit panels cover the underside of the overhang and let air into the attic. When either one rots, cracks or pulls loose, water, birds, squirrels and insects can get in. Exterior Building Solutions repairs and replaces soffit and fascia for homes across Greater St. Louis and St. Charles County, often alongside roofing, gutter and siding work.

What is soffit and fascia on a house?

Fascia is the long, vertical board that runs along the edge of the roof where the gutters attach. It caps the rafter tails and gives the roofline its finished look. Soffit is the horizontal surface under the overhang, between the fascia and the wall of the house. Fascia faces outward; soffit faces down. Together they seal the eaves and protect the roof framing from the weather.

Soffit vs fascia: why both matter

Fascia takes the most water. Gutter overflow, ice dams and a missing drip edge soak the board until the wood rots and the gutters start to sag. Soffit plays a different role: vented soffit panels pull fresh air into the attic, which works with ridge or roof vents to keep heat and moisture down. Blocked or solid soffit can contribute to attic condensation, shingle wear and ice dams in winter.

Signs your soffit and fascia need repair

Many problems are visible from the ground, and catching them early usually keeps the repair small.

Peeling paint, soft spots or dark stains on fascia boards.
Gutters pulling away from the roof edge or sagging.
Soffit panels that are cracked, wavy, loose or missing.
Nests, droppings or chewed holes at the eaves.
Water stains or mold on the underside of the overhang.
Ice dams or heavy frost in the attic during winter.

Vinyl soffit, aluminum fascia and wood options

Vinyl soffit panels come solid or vented and do not need painting. Aluminum or metal fascia wrap is formed on site to cover new or sound wood fascia boards, so the roof edge stays protected without regular painting. Wood fascia and soffit can be painted any color and suit historic homes, but need regular repainting to stay protected. We help you pick materials and colors that match your trim, gutters and siding.

How we replace soffit and fascia

Installing soffit and fascia is a roof-edge job: rotted fascia boards and damaged rafter tails are cut out first, then new boards go on, then the soffit panels and fascia wrap. Gutters often have to come off and go back on, so we coordinate the work with gutter replacement, drip edge and roofing details. Can you paint soffit and fascia instead? If the wood is sound, yes, but painting over rot only hides it. We check the wood first and tell you which option makes sense.

How your project works

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Call or request
Reach our Ellisville team by phone or ask for a free inspection.
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On-site inspection
We document conditions with photos and measurements.
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Clear plan
You get options, scope and scheduling in plain language.
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Expert install
Our crew completes the work and cleans up the job site.

Start with a call: (314) 370-7897

Soffit and fascia materials compared

Soffit and fascia materials compared
Material	Upkeep	Best for
Vinyl soffit	No painting; occasional washing	Vented eaves and low-maintenance homes
Aluminum fascia wrap	No painting; covers wood boards	Protecting fascia behind gutters
Wood soffit and fascia	Regular repainting	Historic homes and custom colors

Common questions

What is the difference between soffit and fascia?

Fascia is the vertical board along the roof edge that holds the gutters. Soffit is the horizontal panel underneath the overhang that closes off the eave and often vents the attic.

How much does it cost to replace soffit and fascia?

Cost depends on how many linear feet need work, how much wood is rotted, the materials you choose and whether gutters must be removed. We give you a written estimate after looking at your roof edge.

Who repairs soffit and fascia near me?

Exterior Building Solutions repairs soffit and fascia throughout St. Louis County, St. Charles County and the Metro East from our Ellisville office. Call (314) 370-7897 to schedule.

Can soffit and fascia be repaired instead of replaced?

Often, yes. Short sections of rotted fascia or a few damaged soffit panels can be replaced on their own. Widespread rot or failing ventilation is a better fit for full replacement.

Should soffit and fascia be replaced with a new roof or gutters?

It is a good time to do it, because the roof edge and gutters are already being worked on. Combining the projects avoids removing and reinstalling gutters twice.

Do soffit vents help my attic?

Yes. Vented soffit lets fresh air into the attic, and paired with roof or ridge vents it helps control heat and moisture that wear on shingles and cause ice dams.