Fascias, soffits and guttering in Merthyr Tydfil

The fascia is the long board fixed to the ends of the rafters along the edge of the roof, which the gutter is screwed to. The soffit is the board underneath, closing the gap between the fascia and the wall. Together they keep out weather and birds and help the loft breathe.

It depends on the length of the roofline, whether the old boards are taken off or capped over, and whether the gutters are replaced at the same time. Doing the gutters together saves on access and scaffolding. The roofer will measure up and give you a written price.

The gutters come down first, then the old boards. The roofer checks the rafter ends, fits eaves protection under the bottom row of felt, fixes the new soffits and fascias with stainless steel nails or screws, adds vents if the loft needs them, and refits new gutters and downpipes. A terraced house usually takes one to two days.

Yes. Many roofers fit fascias, soffits and guttering, and it makes sense to use one because the work meets the bottom edge of the roof. Specialist roofline fitters do it too.

Once a year is enough for most houses, ideally in late autumn after the leaves have fallen. Houses near trees may need it twice.

Capping is fine if the timber underneath is sound. Over rotten boards it just hides the rot, which carries on spreading. Ask the roofer to check the boards before you decide.