Fascia Rot Behind Gutters
Updated
Short answer
Fascia rots when overflow and leaks keep the board behind the gutter wet. Signs are peeling paint, dark stains and hangers that won't hold. Gutters can't be re-hung on soft wood, so the fascia gets fixed first. Angi lists soffit and fascia repair at $600 to $6,000 (Angi).
How to spot it
- Peeling paint or dark stains on the fascia below the gutter.
- Gutter pulling away; screws spinning in the wood.
- Soft spots when pressed with a screwdriver.
- Stains in the soffit or attic edge.
Order of repairs
- Find the source: overflow, a leaking seam, or a missing drip edge.
- Replace the rotted fascia (carpentry).
- Re-hang the gutter into solid wood with the right slope.
- Keep it clean so it doesn't happen again.
A cleaning crew will photograph soft fascia when it finds it. See gutter repair.
Quick answers
Can gutters cause fascia rot?
Clogged or leaking gutters keep the fascia wet, which is the usual cause of rot behind them.
Rather have someone else do it?
Tell us the address, how tall the house is and what you need. A local crew calls back with a price before anything is booked.