Fascias and bargeboards
The front and end boards that finish the roof edge and hold the guttering. Rotten timber stripped, new uPVC fitted.
Bristol roofline
The bit of the house that never gets looked at.
Fascias, soffits and bargeboards are the timber trim that runs along the edge of the roof. They finish the roof off, hold the guttering, and let the loft breathe. On most Bristol homes they haven’t been touched in twenty or thirty years, and by that point the timber underneath the paint is often rotten through.
We strip the old timber back to sound structure and replace with quality uPVC in the colour of your choice. Anthracite grey is by far the most popular finish at the moment, and it suits both period and modern properties. If your guttering is old cast iron with rust runs down the wall, or plastic that’s sagged out of line, this is the natural moment to renew it too.
All of the roofline, done together.
Doing the whole run at once costs less and looks better than piecemeal replacement.
Soffits with vents
The horizontal board under the fascia. Vented uPVC lets the loft breathe, which prevents condensation and keeps the roof structure dry.
Guttering, downpipes, cladding
Guttering and downpipes replaced at the same time where needed. Cladding on gable ends or dormer cheeks in matching finish.
What's included in a roofline job.
A proper strip-and-replace, not a cover-board bodge over rotten timber.
- Old timber, paint and cracked plastic stripped back to sound structure.
- Quality uPVC fascia and soffit, colour of your choice.
- Ventilation strip built into the soffit for proper loft breathing.
- Guttering renewed at the same time if the existing is at end of life.
- Downpipes rerouted or renewed as needed.
- Scaffold organised and included in the quote.
- Manufacturer-backed warranty on the uPVC materials.
Warning signs on your roofline.
How you can tell it's time to sort it out.
- Paint peeling off timber fascias in strips.
- A visibly sagging or wavy fascia line.
- Birds nesting in gaps behind the soffit.
- Guttering that has detached or dropped out of alignment.
- Water tracking down the wall in heavy rain.
- Moss and staining building up on old painted timber.
Roofline questions, answered.
What colours can I have?
White is standard. Anthracite grey, rosewood, black and cream are all commonly available. Anthracite has become the most-requested colour on Bristol jobs in the last few years, especially on modern refurbishments. Show us the finish you want at the quote stage and we'll confirm what's in stock.
Why not just fit cover boards over the old timber?
Because if the timber underneath is rotten, all a cover board does is hide it. Water still gets in, rot still spreads, and eventually the whole roofline pulls away from the wall. Cover boards work only where the timber is genuinely sound. On most Bristol homes at this age, it isn't.
Will you replace the guttering at the same time?
Usually yes, and it usually makes sense to. The scaffold is up, the roofline is off, and adding guttering to the same visit is far cheaper than a separate job later.
How long does a full roofline replacement take?
Most Bristol terraces are two to four days on site. Larger detached homes take longer. You'll have a clear timeline in the quote.
Is uPVC really maintenance-free?
Effectively yes. A wipe down every couple of years is enough. Quality uPVC in a modern finish keeps its colour for decades and doesn't rot, split or need painting.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. The uPVC materials carry the manufacturer's warranty (typically 10 to 20 years). Our installation carries a separate workmanship guarantee set out in the quote.
Roofline tired?
Book a free quote and we'll show you what your fascia line could look like with a proper refresh.